Knee oasteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Male or female outpatients above 40 years of age, ambulant (only canes are allowed as assistive device), -Suffering from primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) according to ACR diagnostic criteria (i.e., knee pain plus osteophytes + at least one of the following: age above 50 years, crepitus, morning stiffness above 30 minutes in duration) confirmed radiologically, -OA of II-III degree according to Kellgren-Lawrence, -Moderate-severe pain after the 50ft walk on a flat surface (above 40 mm VAS) at baseline, -Discontinuation of analgesic/ NSAID therapy if previously taken prior to baseline, -Willing and able to understand and sign an approved Infromed Consent Form, -No pregnancy, not breast feeding. Females of childbearing potential (including those less than 1 year post-menopausal) must agree to maintain reliable birth control throughout the study. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To evaluate the potential immunogenicity of Hyalgan-F (HA-F) a sodium hyaluronate obtained by fermentation and administered by intra-articular (i.a.) route (5 i.a., once a wek for 5 weeks) in a patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).;Secondary Objective: To evaluate the general safety (AEs. variation in haematological & biochemical parameters) and the efficacy (VAS pain relief and amelioration in the WOMAC Index, patient's and Investigator's overall judgement) of HA-F in the long term after 5 i.a. injections.;Primary end point(s): The study will start with the recruitment of the first patient and will finish with the last visit (month 6) performed on the last patient inserted. | — |
Countries
Latvia