Osteoarthritis, Hip
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine if celecoxib 200 mg once daily is as effective as diclofenac 50 mg three times daily in the treatment of pain symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the hip
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with osteoarthritis of hip and requiring joint replacement * Eligible for chronic therapy with an NSAID
Exclusion criteria
* Hip surgery anticipated within 8 calendar weeks after first visit * Active gastrointestinal disease or recent diagnosis of gastrointestinal ulceration (within 60 days of first visit)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in patient assessment of arthritis pain on walking VAS (Visual Analog Scale) as measured on a 0-100 mm scale at week 6 compared to baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in patient assessment of arthritis pain on walking VAS (Visual Analog Scale) as measured on a 0-100 mm scale at week 12 compared to baseline. | — |
| Change in patients global assessment of arthritis between treatment groups. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom