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NCT00171678 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Sodium Gel in Knee Osteoarthritis
A Phase 3 study of Osteearthritis, sponsored by Novartis.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 480
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00171678: Completed Phase 3 study of Osteearthritis, sponsored by Novartis.
NCT00171678 is a Phase 3 study of Osteearthritis that has completed, run by Novartis. The registered enrollment target is 480 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (38% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00171678, a Phase 3 study of Osteearthritis, has completed, sponsored by Novartis.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 480 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This study will test the efficacy and safety of topical diclofenac sodium gel in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Diclofenac Topical Sodium Gel 1%
Study Locations (1)
New Jersey
- Novartis Consumer Health Inc. - Parsippany
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 480 participants |
| Start Date | 2004-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2005-08 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00171678 record still lists
NCT00171678 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 480 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 (38% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Osteearthritis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Diclofenac Topical Sodium Gel 1% is the first listed.
NCT00171678 reports a single indexed study location in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00171678 about?
NCT00171678 is a clinical study titled "Efficacy and Safety of Diclofenac Sodium Gel in Knee Osteoarthritis". This study will test the efficacy and safety of topical diclofenac sodium gel in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
What is the current status of trial NCT00171678?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 480 participants. The study started on 2004-10. Estimated completion is 2005-08.
What conditions does trial NCT00171678 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Osteearthritis.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00171678?
The interventions under investigation include: Diclofenac Topical Sodium Gel 1% (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00171678?
This trial is sponsored by Novartis, which has 265 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00171678 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00171678's enrollment target sits among peer trials
480 792nd of 2000 higher than 1,197 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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