Status:

COMPLETED

An Effectiveness and Safety Study Comparing Acetaminophen (3900 mg/Day) to Ibuprofen (1200 mg/Day) in the Treatment of Post-Race Muscle Soreness.

Lead Sponsor:

Johnson & Johnson Consumer and Personal Products Worldwide

Conditions:

Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of acetaminophen extended release caplets and ibuprofen in relieving the muscle soreness that occurs after a marathon.

Detailed Description

The objective of this randomized, double-blind study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of acetaminophen extended release caplets and ibuprofen in relieving the muscle soreness that occurs in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients must complete the marathon
  • be able to swallow the study medication
  • comply with study requirements regarding the use of any other pain medications before, during or after the marathon
  • rate their muscle soreness on the evening after the marathon as at least a 4, on a zero-to-ten point scale
  • if female, must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and must be using an acceptable form of contraception

Exclusion

  • Previous diagnosis of osteoarthritis requiring pain medication therapy
  • currently have a major medical illness
  • have a history of cardiovascular disease, heat injury (heat exhaustion or heat stroke) or collapse during a running or endurance event
  • known hypersensitivity to acetaminophen or ibuprofen

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2003

Estimated Enrollment :

483 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00240838

Start Date

May 1 2003

End Date

June 1 2003

Last Update

June 29 2011

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