Voltaren gel study: rubbing it in by hand vs. using an applicator

NCT ID NCT06954181

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study measured how much of the pain-relief gel Voltaren (diclofenac) ends up in rinse water after washing. 33 healthy adults applied the gel either by hand or with an applicator, then washed or wiped the area. Researchers tested the rinse water to see how much drug was lost. The goal was to understand if application method affects drug waste.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
diclofenac gel (Voltaren)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help understand how much medication is wasted during application, potentially leading to better dosing instructions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study in healthy people, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to patients or real-world use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • SGS proderm GmbH

    Schenefeld, 22869, Germany

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