Sarzi‐Puttini 2014.
Methods | R, DB, AC, parallel group, non‐inferiority study Duration 7 days |
Participants | Acute musculoskeletal injury (mainly muscular, joint, tendon) N = 697 M 271, F 426 Mean age 52 years |
Interventions | Ketoprofen (SKP‐021) patch, ketoprofen 30 mg Diclofenac (Voltadola), patch diclofenac sodium 140 mg Patches applied twice daily for 7 days |
Outcomes | ≥ 50% reduction in PI from baseline to end of study (100 mm VAS) Patient overall rating Clinical symptoms (4‐point scale) Time to response Adverse events, skin reactions Serious adverse events |
Notes | "The analysis of the data of this trial showed that the two formulations were equally effective and well tolerated in the treatment of acute musculoskeletal injuries." |
AC: active‐controlled; DB: double‐blind; F: female; M: male; N: number of participants in study; PC: placebo‐controlled; PGE: Patient Global Evaluation of treatment; PI: pain intensity; R: randomised; VAS: visual analogue scale.