Here are the details of the new ibuprofen clinical study. Be sure to visit this page because there is a
10 minute audio interview with Prof. Tony Wright in which he discusses the study and the micro-array patch.
https://trialfacts.com/new-treatment-patch-may-provide-knee-oa-pain-relief/
Do You Have Knee Osteoarthritis? New Treatment Patch May Provide Pain Relief
Research Centre: School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University
Location: Bentley campus, Kent St, Bentley WA
Lead Researchers: Dr Penny Moss, Prof. Tony Wright
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by Curtin University Human Research Ethics Committee
Background
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease that affects around 8% of Australians. It is commonly found in knees and can cause stiffness and significant pain.
This research study is being conducted to examine the effectiveness of a new pain relief treatment patch for people with osteoarthritis. This patch uses a low level magnetic field to deliver a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen) into the skin over the knee joint.
This study seeks men and women who currently have knee osteoarthritis. Participants are required to attend 4 study visits (1 hour each) at the research site over a two week period and they will be asked to wear a new treatment patch on their knee(s) for two 48 hour periods.
Benefits to Participation
- You may experience some pain relief.
- You will help us to evaluate a new form of treatment for osteoarthritis.
- You will receive up to $100 for participating in this study.
- You will be helping to advance medical research.
Your Rights
- If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
- Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
- Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.
Who Can Participate?
- Men and women aged 60 years or older
- Suffer from knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) for 6 months or longer
- Have not had surgery or a fracture in their leg in the past 2 years
- Are not allergic to Ibuprofen
- Do not have other chronic pain disorders
- Able to attend 4 study visits at the research site (Curtin University)
(20min delay)