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Diclofenac, 1%

Phase 3

Osteoarthritis | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 16, 2021

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetPTGS2, PTGS1
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
ChEMBLCHEMBL139

Also known as Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment1,176

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Diclofenac, 1% · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT02121002Study Comparing a Generic Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% to Voltaren in the Treatment of Subjects With Osteoarthritis of the KneeOsteoarthritis
COMPLETED1,176 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study Comparing a Generic Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1% to Voltaren in the Treatment of Subjects With Osteoarthritis of the Knee
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline to 4 Weeks in WOMAC Pain Score
Baseline and Week 4

Mean change from baseline to week 4 in the Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) pain score: 5-point Likert scale: none=o, mild=1, moderate=2, severe=3, extreme=4

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%EXPERIMENTALDiclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%. 4 gm, 4 times a day for 4 weeks
Voltaren Topical Gel, 1%ACTIVE_COMPARATORVoltaren Topical Gel, 1%. 4 gm, 4 times a day for 4 weeks
Vehicle Diclofenac Sodium Topical GelPLACEBO_COMPARATORVehicle Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel. 4 gm, 4 times a day for 4 weeks

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%DRUGOpaque, white gel
Voltaren Topical Gel, 1%DRUGOpaque, white gel
Vehicle Diclofenac Sodium Topical GelDRUGOpaque, white gel
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range35 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites22

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy, ambulatory male or non-pregnant female subjects aged ≥ 35 years with a clinical diagnosis of OA of the knee. * Had an X-ray of the target knee, taken no more than 1 year before baseline, showing evidence of OA with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1-3 disease. * After disconti...

Countries:India
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Frequently asked questions about Diclofenac, 1%

What is Diclofenac, 1% used for?

Diclofenac, 1% is a topical gel used to treat osteoarthritis, including osteoarthritis of the knee. It is applied to the skin over the affected joint to deliver the drug locally. Amneal Pharmaceuticals is developing it as a generic version of Voltaren gel for this musculoskeletal condition.

How does Diclofenac, 1% work?

Diclofenac, 1% is a small molecule inhibitor of PTGS2 and PTGS1, the cyclooxygenase enzymes also known as COX-2 and COX-1. By inhibiting these targets, it reduces prostaglandin production, which decreases pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis. The topical formulation delivers the drug through the skin to the joint area.

Who makes Diclofenac, 1%?

Diclofenac, 1% is developed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker AMRX. The company is developing this topical gel as a generic alternative to Voltaren gel for osteoarthritis.

What phase is Diclofenac, 1% in?

Diclofenac, 1% is in Phase 3 development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 3 trial has been completed, and the program is focused on osteoarthritis.

What clinical trials is Diclofenac, 1% in?

Diclofenac, 1% has been studied in one completed Phase 3 trial, NCT02121002. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study compared a generic diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% to Voltaren in 1,176 subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee. The trial was conducted in India.

Is Diclofenac, 1% the same as Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%?

Yes, Diclofenac, 1% is also known as Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel, 1%. The two names refer to the same product, a topical gel formulation of diclofenac sodium at 1% strength developed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals for osteoarthritis.