RHH646 for Knee Osteoarthritis
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that knee pain should be relieved by analgesic therapy like acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, so these may be allowed.
What safety data exists for RHH646 or similar treatments for knee osteoarthritis?
The safety of treatments for knee osteoarthritis has been evaluated in various studies. For example, a study on the safety of benoxaprofen in patients with osteoarthritis found that gastrointestinal side effects were less frequent compared to aspirin and ibuprofen, and peptic ulcers were rare. Another study on a different treatment, JNJ-39439335, evaluated its safety in healthy men and those with knee osteoarthritis, but specific safety outcomes were not detailed in the abstract.12345
How does the drug RHH646 differ from other treatments for knee osteoarthritis?
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing RHH646, a treatment aimed at repairing knee cartilage. It targets people with knee osteoarthritis, a condition where knee cartilage wears down. The treatment helps rebuild this cartilage, potentially reducing pain and improving movement.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 35-75 with knee osteoarthritis, meeting specific criteria like weight over 50 kg, BMI ≤35 kg/m2, and certain levels of joint space width. They must have regular knee pain relieved by analgesics. Excluded are pregnant women not using contraception, those with recent or planned surgeries on the target knee, severe malalignment in the knee, other major knee pathologies or conditions affecting MRI procedures.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive RHH646 or placebo for up to 52 weeks to evaluate cartilage-regenerating capacity and assess safety and tolerability
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- RHH646
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Vas Narasimhan
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chief Executive Officer since 2018
MD from Harvard Medical School
Dr. Shreeram Aradhye
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Chief Medical Officer since 2021
MD