CompletedPhase 2

Acute Sore Throat Pain Study

France, Germany, United Kingdom186 participantsStarted 2012-02

Plain-language summary

"Sore throat is one of the most common complaints encountered in clinical practice. And in 65% of cases, the infection is thought to be viral in nature. The aim of this study is to evaluate the analgesic profile of 3 Ibuprofen lozenges after single administration in acute sore throat pain."

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * male or female patients 18 years and older * patients with a sore throat associated or not with an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection ≥ 24 hours and ≤ 5 days duration, in the absence of Streptococcus group A Exclusion Criteria: * patients with hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs or the excipients. * patients having used analgesics or antiseptics or any topical throat treatment or any local medication containing a local oral anaesthetic within 6 hours before study entry and who use analgesics more than ≥ 3 times per week. * patients having used any anti inflammatory treatment or any long-acting or slow release analgesics within 12 hours before study entry * patients having taken antibiotics within 14 days before study entry.

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

Change from baseline of Sore Throat Pain Intensity Scale

Timeframe: 60 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01535079

SponsorPierre Fabre Medicament

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-11

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.