Recruiting
Phase 3
Efficacy Anda Safety of Etoricoxib With Betamethasone for the Treatment of Acute Gout Arthritis
Condition(s) studied
Gout ArthritisGout Attack
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Etoricoxib + Betamethasone fixed dose: One tablet of 90 mg / 0.25 mg a day
Etoricoxib fixed dose: One pill of 90 mg a day
Study summary
Phase III longitudinal, multicenter, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Fixed-Dose Combination of Etoricoxib/Betamethasone Versus Etoricoxib in Patients With Acute Gouty Arthritis
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
* Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
* Women of childbearing potential and sexually active must use an acceptable contraceptive method (barrier and/or hormonal) as determined by the investigator.
* History of hyperuricemia diagnosis (uric acid \> 7 mg/dL) reported in medical history or patient interview.
* Clinical diagnosis of acute gouty arthritis with a score of at least 4 based on the following criteria: Male (2 points), history of a similar episode (2 points), symptom onset within the last 24 hours (0.5 points), joint redness (1 point), involvement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (2.5 points), and hypertension or at least one cardiovascular disease (1.5 points).
* Acute episode characterized by severe pain, inflammation, edema, and erythema in the affected joint (≤ 48 hours before study inclusion).
* In the opinion of the Principal Investigator or treating physician, the patient is eligible for treatment with the investigational product and may benefit clinically
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients participating in another clinical study involving an investigational treatment or participation in one within the two weeks prior to study initiation.
* Patients whose participation in the study may be influenced (e.g., employment relationship with the research center or sponsor, vulnerable populations, etc.).
* In the investigator's judgment, any condition that affects prognosis and prevents outpatient management, which must be assessed by the principal investigator to determine the patient's eligibility.
* History of severe, progressive, or unstable advanced disease of any kind that may interfere with efficacy and safety evaluations or put the patient at risk.
* Pregnant or breastfeeding patients.
* The study medication is contraindicated for medical reasons.
* History of intolerance or allergic reaction to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), paracetamol, or known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.
* Significant history of gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., gastric ulcer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, etc.).
* History of congestive heart failure (NYHA classification II-IV), established ischemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and/or cerebrovascular disease (including patients who have recently undergone coronary revascularization or angioplasty).
* Treatment with systemic corticosteroids for the management of acute gouty arthritis within two weeks before study initiation.
* Treatment with NSAIDs within 48 hours prior to study initiation, except for aspirin at cardioprotective doses.
* History of treatment failure with selective COX-2 inhibitors, as reported in medical history or patient interview.
* Presence of acute polyarticular gout affecting more than four joints.
* History of alcohol or drug abuse within the past year.
* Clinical suspicion of joint infection or another joint disease different from acute gouty arthritis.
* History of chronic liver failure (Child-Pugh A, B, and/or C), as reported in medical history or patient interview.
* History of chronic renal failure (glomerular filtration rate \<30 ml/min/1.73 m²), as reported in medical history or patient interview.
* Significant history of known coagulation disorders (e.g., Von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, etc.) or use of anticoagulants, as reported in medical history or patient interview.
* Oncology patients (except for basal cell skin cancer) or patients with severe diseases that, in the investigator's opinion, have a severe prognosis or a life expectancy of less than one year, as well as patients with mental illnesses.
* Patients with symptoms suggestive of active COVID-19 infection (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath) and/or contact within the last 14 days with a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 case.
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Compare the degree of pain in the affected joint (using the Likert pain scale) on days 2, 5, and 8, according to their baseline measurement in each treatment group. — 8 days
A Likert pain scale is a rating scale used to measure opinions, attitudes, or behaviors. It consists of a statement or a question, followed by a series of four answer statements. The pain should be assessed by the principal investigator or designated physician by asking the patient about the joint experiencing the MOST PAIN at the time of the baseline evaluation and during follow-up.
- Number of participants with treatment-related adverse events through the patient's diary record. — 8 days
To describe the frequency, intensity and causality of the adverse events presented during the clinical trial by treatment group. The adverse events will be registered by the patient in the diary record. Each adverse event will be followed up at the discretion of the researcher.
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
| Laboratorio Silanes, S.A. de C.V. |
Mexico City |
Mexico |
Recruiting |
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