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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Naproxen for Pain

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Frank Tu, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6-8 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is studying whether naproxen can effectively relieve period pain and if it has any cross-organ effects on bladder pain sensitivity.

Eligible Conditions
  • Pain
  • Menstrual Cramps

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6-8 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6-8 months 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 in Menstrual Pain
Change in Participant Bladder Pain Sensitivity From Baseline

Side effects data

From 2014 Phase 4 trial • 323 Patients • NCT01587274
6%
Nausea/ vomiting
5%
Stomach irritation
4%
Dizziness
4%
Drowsiness
3%
Other
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Naproxen Alone
Opioid
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Primary DysmenorrheaExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
We will look at the effects of naproxen 500mg use on pain starting just before and during menses.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Naproxen
2019
Completed Phase 4
~31530

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Who is running the clinical trial?

NorthShore University HealthSystemLead Sponsor
132 Previous Clinical Trials
737,834 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Pain
350 Patients Enrolled for Pain
Frank Tu, MD, MPH3.922 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem
1 Previous Clinical Trials
353 Total Patients Enrolled
1Patient Review
I was very uncomfortable with the lack of a female attendant in the room during my examination. I feel that it is inappropriate and would not recommend this doctor to others unless a chaperone is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Has Naproxen been officially certified by the FDA?

"Naproxen has already been approved, and therefore earned a safety score of 3."

Answered by AI

Is this clinical trial actively seeking participants?

"Unfortunately, this clinical trial is not enrolling patients at the present time. It was initially posted on May 9th 2018 and last modified on October 5th 2022. If you are searching for other studies, there are 363 trials involving dysmenorrhea currently recruiting participants and 10 related to Naproxen that need volunteers."

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What is the overall participant count of this research project?

"At this juncture, the trial is no longer actively recruiting participants. Initially published on May 9th 2018, and last revised on October 5th 2022, it has since been closed to new volunteers. Those searching for studies related to dysmenorrhea can find 363 trials that are currently open for enrolment; 10 such trials exist specifically for Naproxen."

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Has Naproxen been previously studied in any other experiments?

"Currently, there are 4 Phase 3 Naproxen clinical trials and 10 in total. Most of the studies for this medication take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; however, research is also being conducted at 18 other locations throughout the nation."

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Am I qualified to participate in the experiment?

"A maximum of 30 individuals will be accepted into this clinical trial. To qualify, applicants must have dysmenorrhea and fall in the age bracket of 18 to 45 years old."

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Does the study accept applicants over seven decades of age?

"This particular medical study is searching for volunteers aged between 18 to 45. Alternatively, there are 76 trials currently recruiting minors and 259 studies targeting the elderly population."

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For what type of ailments is Naproxen employed?

"Naproxen is a widely used medicine to remedy nasal congestion. It has been proven an effective treatment for seasonal allergic rhinitis, collagen diseases, and muscle spasms as well."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Examining the Role of Improved NSAID Management in Treating Dysmenorrhea and Bladder Pain
Frank Tu 2018. "Examining the Role of Improved NSAID Management in Treating Dysmenorrhea and Bladder Pain". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03697720.
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