First major Head-to-Head trial tests which arthritis pain drug works better for seniors
NCT ID NCT03128905
Summary
This study aimed to find out if colchicine or prednisone (a steroid) works better and is safer for treating sudden, painful arthritis attacks caused by calcium crystals in joints. It involved 111 hospitalized patients aged 65 and older who were experiencing a flare-up. Researchers directly compared how well each drug reduced pain over 48 hours and monitored side effects.
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Locations
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CH Valenciennes
Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, 59322, France
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CHRU Lille
Lille, Hauts-de-France, 59000, France
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Dr Nicolas SEGAUD
Armentières, 59280, France
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Dr Rémi LEROY
Dunkirk, 59240, France
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Hôpital Bichat
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75018, France
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Hôpital de Lariboisière
Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75010, France
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Lille Catholic Hospital
Lille, Hauts-de-France, 59462, France
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