← Back to Search

Corticosteroid

ZILRETTA for Shoulder Osteoarthritis

Phase 3
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Shoulder pain due to OA for >15 days over the last month as reported by the subject
Grade 2 or 3 OA in the index glenohumeral joint based on the Samilson-Prieto classification system as confirmed by X-ray taken at, or within 6 months of, the Screening Visit and read by the central reader
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 18
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing the effectiveness of ZILRETTA in reducing pain in people with glenohumeral osteoarthritis when compared to a placebo. The secondary objectives include comparing the pain

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with shoulder osteoarthritis, specifically in the glenohumeral joint. Participants should have a history of pain due to their condition and be suitable candidates for intra-articular injection treatments.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of ZILRETTA (an extended-release corticosteroid) against a placebo (normal saline) and an immediate-release steroid (TCA-IR), all administered through single-dose injections directly into the shoulder joint.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include reactions at the injection site, increased risk of infection, changes in blood sugar levels, temporary increase in pain, allergic reactions, or other steroid-related effects such as mood swings.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
Select...
I have had shoulder pain for more than 15 days in the last month.
Select...
My shoulder joint shows moderate to severe arthritis on an X-ray.
Select...
My shoulder pain scores between 4 and 9 on average over the last week.
Select...
My shoulder pain score is between 5 and 9.
Select...
I am between 50 and 80 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 18
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 18 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change from Baseline on the Worst Daily Pain (24-hr) mean score (0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain) at Week 12 for ZILRETTA relative to placebo
Secondary outcome measures
Change from Baseline at Week 12 on the SPADI total score and subscales (0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain) for ZILRETTA relative to TCA-IR
Change from Baseline at Week 12 on the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) total score and subscales (0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain) for ZILRETTA relative to placebo
Change from Baseline on the Worst Daily Pain (24-hr) mean score (0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain) at Week 12 for ZILRETTA relative to TCA-IR
+4 more

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: ZILRETTAExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
100 subjects will receive 32 mg ZILRETTA
Group II: TCA-IRActive Control1 Intervention
100 subjects will receive 40 mg TCA-IR
Group III: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
50 subjects will receive normal saline placebo

Find a Location

Who is running the clinical trial?

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, IncLead Sponsor
136 Previous Clinical Trials
13,731 Total Patients Enrolled
Nino Joy, MDStudy DirectorPacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled
~167 spots leftby Aug 2025
Unbiased ResultsWe believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.
Back to top