Phase
Condition
Osteoarthritis
Joint Injuries
Treatment
SAM Patch
Sustained Acoustic Device with 0% Diclofenac Patch
2.5% Diclofenac Patches
Clinical Study ID
Ages 50-85 All Genders Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
Inclusion Criteria:
Have physician-diagnosed mild to moderate knee OA (OARSI atlas grades 1-2)
Fulfill the American College of Rheumatology clinical and radiological diagnosticcriteria for knee OA
Are between 50-85 years of age
Report a frequent pain score between 4-7 (range: 0-10) during the week precedingenrollment
Report that knee pain negatively affects quality of life
Are willing not to use any cream, gel, or topical solution during the administrationof treatment other than the approved ultrasound gel provided to the subject at theinitiation of the study
Are deemed appropriate by their physician or by the study site physician toparticipate.
Be willing and able to self-administer treatment daily within their place ofresidence or during normal daily activity, excluding bathing, showering, or otherwater activities which may result in submersion of the study device.
Not use or initiate use of opioid and/or non-opioid analgesic medications.
Be willing to discontinue any other interventional treatment modalities on the kneeduring the study period (e.g., transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,electronic muscle stimulation, traditional ultrasound).
Exclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
Cannot successfully demonstrate the ability to put on and take off the device.
Displays any condition which, in the judgment of the investigator, would makeparticipation in the study unacceptable including, but not limited to, the subject'sability to understand and follow instructions.
Participated in a clinical trial for an investigational drug and/or agent within 30days prior to screening.
Is pregnant.
Is a prisoner.
Is non-ambulatory (unable to walk).
Has a pacemaker.
Has a malignancy in the treatment area.
Has an active infection, open sores, or wounds in the treatment area.
Has impaired sensation in the treatment area, such as caused by chemotherapy oranesthesia.
Has a known neuropathy (disease of the brain or spinal nerves).
Has a hereditary disposition (tendency) for excessive bleeding (hemorrhage).
Have knee replacement, other surgical intervention, or hyaluronidase injection inthe affected knee in the past 6 months.
Are currently taking steroids.
Have any contraindication to radiograph.
Have a secondary cause of arthritis (metabolic or inflammatory).
Study Design
Study Description
Connect with a study center
Orthopaedic Foundation
Stamford, Connecticut 06905
United StatesActive - Recruiting
ZetrOZ Systems
Trumbull, Connecticut 06611
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Cayuga Medical Center - Medical Pain Consultants
Dryden, New York 13053
United StatesActive - Recruiting

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