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An Investigator initiated study comparing individual use of Etorocoxib (to reduce pain and swelling) and Thiocolchicoside (a muscle relaxant) against combined use of Etoroxocib and Thiocolchicoside in patients with pain in different regions of the spine along with muscle rigidity and spams.

An open-label, randomized, three arm, multicenter, parallel group clinical study of the efficacy and safety of concomitant daily use of Etoricoxib tablets with Thiocolchicoside capsules versus monotherapy with Etoricoxib tablets and Thiocolchicoside capsules in patients with pain syndrome in different regions of the spine, accompanied by muscle tension and spasm - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/08/056416
Enrollment
150
Registered
2023-08-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-04-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M542- Cervicalgia Health Condition 2: M545- Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention1: Etoricoxib tablets with Thiocolchicoside capsules versus: Combination of Etoricoxib and Thiocolchicoside may maximize pain relief by different mechanisms. Etoricoxib provide pain relief

Sponsors

Dr Shrirang Limaye
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Availability of a signed informed consent for study participation, commitment and ability to follow all the Protocol requirements. 2.Patients of both genders aged 18 to 65 years inclusive, with an established diagnosis of • musculoskeletal (nonspecific) low back pain (LBP) and/or • musculoskeletal (nonspecific) neck pain (spondylogenic cervicalgia) 3.Compliance with the following diagnostic criteria: • pain, muscle tension, or stiffness that is localized in the neck or between the twelfth pair of ribs and the gluteal sulcus; • pain usually has an aching character of varying intensity, increases with movement in the neck (tilting the head to the side [upper trapezius muscle], moving the arms to the sides [muscle lifting the scapula],bending the head forward, trying to touch the chin to the chest [muscle that straightens the spine])or in the lumbar spine, certain postures, walking and weakens at rest; • absence of symptoms of tension of the nerve roots like tingling, numbness, muscle weakness or increased sensitivity(Lasegue, Wasserman, Matskevich symptoms) 4.The disease course meets the following criteria: • a single episode of pain syndrome lasting at least 24 hours but not more than 3 weeks prior to enrollment in this study, or • a recurrent episode of pain lasting at least 24 hours, but not more than 3 weeks prior to enrollment in this study, provided that the duration of completely asymptomatic periods between relapses is less than 6 months. 5.The severity of pain in the neck or lower back after the most painful movement, as assessed by the patient at screening and before randomization using VAS (0-100 mm), is = 40 mm. 6.Clinical signs (by physical examination and palpation of muscles) of spasticity in the neck or lower back. 7.Pain in the lower back is causing disability(Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire score ? 5 at screening and before randomization), AND/OR Pain in the neck causes disability (Neck Disability Index score ? 15 at screening and before randomization).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, centrally acting muscle relaxants, paracetamol or any other components of the compared drugs. 2.History of Complete or incomplete combination of bronchial asthma, recurrent polyposis of the nose and paranasal sinuses, rhinitis, angioneurotic oedema, urticaria, or allergic type reactions and respiratory disease induced by NSAIDs. 3.The use of NSAIDs in any dosage form (including oral acetylsalicylic acid as prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders, at a dose of 75-100 mg/day), non-narcotic and narcotic analgesics in any dosage form within 24 hours prior to enrolling in this study. 4.The use of oral corticosteroids, or in the form of intramuscular injection within 30 days prior to enrollment in this study. 5.The use of corticosteroids in the form of caudal epidural injections (blockade with local anesthetics and corticosteroids) within 3 months prior to enrollment in this study. 6.Spinal or epidural anesthesia and/or lumbar puncture within 3 months prior to enrollment in this study. 7.Use of non-drug therapies prohibited by this protocol within 24 hours prior to enrollment in this study. 8.The need to prescribe to the patient concomitant drug and non-drug therapy prohibited by this protocol. 9.Probable specific etiology of pain in the lower back, identified by history: • recent back injury; • malignant neoplasm, even in the case of the tumor eradication; • current infectious or systemic inflammatory disease; • long-term use of corticosteroids; • history of immunodepression, tuberculosis, HIV infection, alcohol and/or drug addiction; • unexplained weight loss, fever. 10.Probable specific etiology of pain in the lower back, identified by the nature and localization of pain: • pain that progresses over time that is not relieved by rest ("non-mechanical" pain) radiation of pain to the chest, perineum, rectum, abdomen, or vagina; • association of pain with bowel movements and urination. 11.Probable specific etiology of pain in the lower back (including but not limited to the following), identified by CT /MRI as per investigator discretion: • malignant neoplasm; • infection of the vertebrae or discs; • cauda equina syndrome; • compression fracture of the vertebra; • disc herniation and/or lumbar stenosis. 12.Signs of radiculopathy and other neurological diseases (paresis, loss of reflexes, sensory disorders, pelvic disorders, etc.). 13.History of Erosive and ulcerative changes in the gastric and duodenal mucousa, inflammatory bowel disease or active gastrointestinal bleeding. 14.Severe liver dysfunction (serum albumin <25 g/l).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the efficacy of concomitant use of Etoricoxib tablets 60 mg OD & Thiocolchicoside capsules 4 mg BID versus the mono use of Etoricoxib 60 mg tablets OD (marketed in India) & Thiocolchicoside capsules 4 mg BID (marketed in India) in patients with pain syndrome in different regions of the spine accompanied by muscle tension and spasmTimepoint: Day 1 to Day 15

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess the safety & tolerability of concomitant use of Etoricoxib tablets 60 mg OD and Thiocolchicoside capsules 4 mg BID versus the mono use of Etoricoxib 60 mg tablets OD (marketed in India) and Thiocolchicoside capsules 4 mg BID (marketed in India) in patients with pain syndrome in different regions of the spine accompanied by muscle tension and spasmTimepoint: Day 1 to Day 15

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shrirang Limaye

Deoyani Multispeciality Hospital

drshriranglimaye01@gmail.com9850811722

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026