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Keep this study
Lead
Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC
Age
16–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Male and female subjects ≥16 years of age
2. Grade I or II acute ankle sprain injury within 24 hours prior to first use of investigational product.
1. Grade I: when the ligament is stretched but not torn and the anterior talofibular ligament is usually involved. The anterior drawer test is negative
2. Grade II: moderate sprain, which usually results in partial tears of the ligaments, primarily the anterior talofibular and possibly the calcaneofibular ligament. Ligamentous laxity may be present and there is moderate swelling
3. At screening (Visit 1), subject reported pain intensity score upon movement of ≥ 5 on a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
4. Subject's Assessment of Normal Function/Activity (must be \> 2) at screening
5. Able to comply with the visit schedule
6. Able to apply the investigational product as directed
7. Females of childbearing potential must be willing to use an approved method of birth control during study participation. Subjects currently using any of the below mentioned contraception methods, must have used the method for a minimum of three months prior to study enrollment, and must be willing to continue its use (at the same dose) throughout the study.
1. Effective methods of birth control: e.g. prescription oral, vaginal or transdermal contraceptives; contraceptive implants or injections; intrauterine device; diaphragm/cervical cap/condom with spermicide
2. Other acceptable methods of birth control include: Postmenopausal or amenorrhea for one year, Surgically sterile (hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or oopherectomy), Premenarcheal
8. Able to speak, read and comprehend English and record requested measurements as outlined in the protocol
9. Subject must be able to read, understand, sign and date the informed consent document (and the subject assent form, if necessary) indicating that the subject (or a legally acceptable representative) has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial
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You may not be if
Subjects meeting any of the following criteria will not be entered in the study:
1. Similar injury of the same joint within the last 6 months
2. Clinical evidence of complete rupture of ankle ligaments (third degree sprain)
3. Requirements for bed rest, hospitalization, or surgical intervention for the ankle injury
4. Evidence of fractures or non-removable full cast of any type
5. Presence of bilateral occurrence of ankle injury or ipsilateral ankle and/or knee injury
6. Open wound or infection at site of injury
7. Significant Skin irritation at the application site;
8. Use of longer half life NSAID within 12 hours prior to study entry (Appendix 4)
9. Does not agree to use only supplied investigational product and rescue medication for analgesia during the seven days of the study or expects to require analgesics during the study for pain other than for ankle pain
10. Presence or history of allergy or intolerance to aspirin, NSAIDs, acetaminophen or any of the excipients in the investigational product (L-Arginine hydrochloride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalane, Xanthan Gum, Isopropyl Myristate, Oleic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate -20)
11. Medical conditions including: peptic ulcer disease; clinically important gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic disease within the past 6 months; clinically significant cardiovascular disease not stable for the past 6 months; uncontrolled hypertension as indicated by systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 160 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 100 mm Hg; coagulation disorders or hematologic disease; history of seizures; or known, significant, pre-existing conditions that would affect the interpretation of any potential adverse reactions to the study medication
12. Known alcohol abuse, drug dependency, or history of significant psychiatric illness within the past 12 months
