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Therapeutic Areas: Rheumatology
Disease Category: Arthritis and Arthritic Pain

Trial Information

Do you have Arthritis in your Hip? Volunteer for a clinical research study.

This research study is testing the effectiveness and safety of an investigational medication that is administered by infusion once every 8 weeks. It will be compared to oral naproxen (which is currently prescribed for arthritis) and a placebo (inactive substance).

Duration: Up to 8 visits over 28 weeks

Qualified participants will receive all the following at no cost:

• Study related physical exams
• Study medication
• Lab work
• X-rays (if needed)
• Electrocardiograms (ECGs), which is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart

Qualified participants will receive compensation up to $370 for time and travel expenses. Participants will also have an opportunity to volunteer for an extension study at the conclusion of this study, in which they would receive the investigational medication for a year.

Our contact information is noted below if you are interested or you can check out our new website at www.coastalcarolinaresearch.com and "Apply" online. Just click on the "Current Studies" which is scrolling at the top right hand corner of the webpage.

Please note that all persons who respond to the study via the internet will be contacted by telephone or email and may be entered into our patient database with your permission.

To qualify you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have arthritis of the hip
• Have moderate to severe pain
• Meet all study entry requirements including Body Mass Index (BMI)

Coastal Carolina Research Center
1156 Bowman Road, Suite 102
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-856-3784
Fax: 843-856-3788
EMail: ccrc@coastalcarolinaresearch.com

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