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Prof Ronald Eccles
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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - Dysmenorrhoea Efficacy Study: fixed dose combination tablets of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for primary dysmenorrhoea

Dysmenorrhoea Efficacy Study: fixed dose combination tablets of ibuprofen and acetaminophen for primary dysmenorrhoea

Not Recruiting

Open to: Female

Age: Adult

Medical Conditions

Primary dysmenorrhoea


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Not provided at time of registration

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

02 Jan 2009 30 Jun 2009

Publications

2010 Results article in http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20942614 results

Interventional

Intervention Type : Drug
Intervention Description : Fixed dose combination tablets of 200 mg ibuprofen plus 500 mg acetaminophen, administered as one or two tablets (two tablets equivalent to 400 mg ibuprofen plus 1,000 mg acetaminophen) in comparison to placebo.

The treatments were single doses of the test medicine taken on three menstrual cycles if the pain was of sufficient intensity to need treatment. The duration of the follow-up was for up to five days after the last dose of treatment.




You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. A history of significant disease deemed by the investigator to render the subject unsuitable for inclusion2. Any significant ongoing painful condition other than that associated with primary dysmenorrhoea3. Any ongoing condition that may interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of the study medication4. A history of peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding5. A history of frequent dyspepsia, heartburn or indigestion6. A history of psychotic illness, attempted suicide, or neurosis7. A positive history of drug or alcohol abuse within the past year8. Those taking any concomitant medications that might confound assessments of pain relief, such as psychotropic drugs, antidepressants, sedative–hypnotics taken within fives times of their elimination half lives. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are permitted if the subject has been on a stable dose for at least four weeks prior to Visit 1 (screening) and remain on this dose throughout the study.9. Woman of childbearing potential, who are pregnant or lactating, seeking pregnancy or failing to take adequate contraceptive precautions, (i.e. an oral or injectable contraceptive, an approved hormonal implant or topical patch, an intrauterine device, abstinence [should the subject become sexually active, she must agree to use a double barrier method] or condoms/diaphragm and spermicide). A woman of childbearing potential is defined as any female who is less than 2 years post-menopausal or has not undergone a hysterectomy or surgical sterilisation, e.g. bilateral tubal ligation, bilateral ovariectomy (oophorectomy).10. A history of inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), a chronic or acute renal or hepatic disorder, a significant coagulation defect, or any previous history of allergy or known intolerance to any of the drugs or formulation constituents which, in the Investigator's opinion, might preclude use of an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID], including aspirin sensitive asthma or a previous allergic respresponse to a NSAID, including bronchospasm, urticaria, angioedema and rhinitis)11. Those previously randomised into this study12. Subjects who have received any analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic or other therapy for dysmenorrhoea within 6 hours of taking the study medication13. Those who have participated in a clinical trial in the previous 30 days weeks are calculated from time of last dosing in the prior trial to time of anticipated dosing in this trial14. Those suffering with anaemia – (blood test at screening visit)15. Those unable, in the opinion of the investigator, to comply fully with the study requirements


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • Common Cold Centre and Healthcare Clinical Trials Unit
    Cardiff
    CF10 3AX

This information has not yet been provided by the study team. You'll have an opportunity to discuss any risks and benefits that may be associated with this study prior to consenting to taking part.


The study is sponsored by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) and funded by Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK).




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Last updated 30 March 2011

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