Study of Diclofenac Capsules to Treat Pain Following Bunionectomy (NCT01462435) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Study of Diclofenac Capsules to Treat Pain Following Bunionectomy
United States428 participantsStarted 2011-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Diclofenac \[Test\] Capsules are safe and effective for the treatment of bunionectomy pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient is male or female between 18 and 65 years of age
* For women of child-bearing potential: a woman who is not pregnant and not nursing, and who is practicing an acceptable method of birth control
* Has undergone primary, unilateral, first metatarsal bunionectomy with no additional collateral procedures
* Patient must be willing to stay at the study site ≥ 72 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient has hypersensitivity, allergy, or clinically significant intolerance to any medications to be used in the study, or related drugs
* Patient has a current disease or history of a disease that will impact the study or the patient's well-being
* Patient has used or intends to use any of the medications that are prohibited by the protocol
* Patient has a history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence, or patient has a positive urine drug screen or alcohol breathalyzer test
* Patient has taken another investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.