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NCT00171665 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Sodium Gel in Hand Osteoarthritis
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 360
- Enrollment target
NCT00171665: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Novartis.
NCT00171665 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Novartis. The registered enrollment target is 360 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00171665, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Novartis.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 360 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will test the efficacy and safety of topical diclofenac sodium gel in the treatment of hand osteoarthritis.
Interventions
- DRUG Diclofenac topical sodium gel 1%
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 360 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2005-12 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00171665 record still lists
NCT00171665 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 360 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Diclofenac topical sodium gel 1% is the first listed.
NCT00171665 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00171665 about?
NCT00171665 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Sodium Gel in Hand Osteoarthritis". This study will test the efficacy and safety of topical diclofenac sodium gel in the treatment of hand osteoarthritis.
What is the current status of trial NCT00171665?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 360 participants. The study started on 2005-05. Estimated completion is 2005-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00171665?
The interventions under investigation include: Diclofenac topical sodium gel 1% (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00171665?
This trial is sponsored by Novartis, which has 265 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00171665's enrollment target sits among peer trials
360 1008th of 2000 higher than 980 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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