Abstract |
Ximoprofen is a new propionic NSAID which has previously demonstrated its efficacy at a daily dose of 30 mg. The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of different daily dosages of Ximoprofen in patients with active ankylosing spondylitis. For 2 weeks 5 parallel groups were studied: placebo and Ximoprofen at 5, 10, 20 and 30 mg daily. Response to treatment was defined as an improvement in pain (VAS 100 mm) of at least 50% during the study. 285 out of the 332 screened patients were included. At the end of the study, the percentage of responders was higher in the Ximoprofen groups (54%, 41%, 53%, 56% in the 5, 10, 20 and 30 mg groups, respectively) than in the placebo group (21%). The clearest dose related effect of Ximoprofen observed occurred after one week of treatment. This study 1/confirms the efficacy of Ximoprofen at a 30 mg daily dosage, 2/shows the persistence of this efficacy at lower dosages, 3/suggests that ankylosing spondylitis is a sensitive and relevant human model to assess NSAIDs at an early stage of clinical evaluation.
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Authors | M Dougados, M Nguyen, R Caporal, J Legeais, A Bouxin-Sauzet, B Pellegri-Guegnault, C Gomeni |
Journal | Scandinavian journal of rheumatology
(Scand J Rheumatol)
Vol. 23
Issue 5
Pg. 243-8
( 1994)
ISSN: 0300-9742 [Print] England |
PMID | 7973477
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Phenylpropionates
- ximoprofen
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Double-Blind Method
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phenylpropionates
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing
(drug therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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