Title
Pilot Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of a New Pain Patch and Placebo in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group and Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of a New Pain Patch Versus Placebo and No Treatment for the Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
Lead Chemical Co.,Ltd.Study Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Delayed Onset Muscle SorenessIntervention/Treatment
loxoprofen ...Study Participants
42The purpose of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of a new pain patch compared to placebo and no treatment in subjects experiencing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).
One Loxoprofen Pain Patch (active NSAID) applied once daily for 3 days
One Placebo Patch applied daily for 3 days
No Treatment for 3 days
One Active Pain Patch containing loxoprofen applied once daily for 3 days
Inclusion Criteria: Males or females, 18 to 40 years of age are in good general health, with a BMI less than or equal to 32, and able to perform the exercise regimen develops muscle pain/soreness within 24-48 hours of the end of the exercise regimen and have a baseline muscle pain/soreness with movement of greater than or equal to 5 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) (numerical rating scale) and at least "moderate" on the categorical scale Exclusion Criteria: has engaged in upper extremity exercise for a minimum of 6 months prior to study participation has been working heavy manual or physical labor jobs within 3 months prior to study participation. has a known history of allergic reaction or clinically significant intolerance to acetaminophen, aspirin, or any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has skin lesions such as psoriasis at the application site has abnormal skin condition such as eczema, contact dermatitis, pigment anomaly, etc. has an allergy-related skin condition