New combo pill aims to ease arthritis pain in knees and hips

NCT ID NCT07549386

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a daily pill combining etoricoxib and diacerein can reduce pain and improve function in adults with knee or hip osteoarthritis. Over 60 days, 123 participants took either the test drug or an active comparator (meloxicam plus diacerein). Researchers measured pain intensity and safety, aiming to find a better treatment option for osteoarthritis pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ainpad, S.C.

    Morelia, Michoacán, 58350, Mexico

  • Grupo Médico ASSET, S.C.

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 03100, Mexico

  • Hospital Centro Quirúrgico Nogalar, S.A. de C.V.

    Monterrey, Nuevo León, 66484, Mexico

  • RM Pharma Specialists S.A. de C.V.

    Mexico City, Mexico City, 03100, Mexico

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