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Dosing Interval Study of SST-0225 Topical Ibuprofen Cream in the Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

A Phase 2 interventional study of SST-0225 and Placebo in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, sponsored by Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC. Completed at 2 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 16 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-09-09.

Sponsored by Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
72
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
16 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a Phase 2, prospective, randomized, dual-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study designed to determine the dosing interval, efficacy and safety of SST-0225 (5.4 grams, applied up to 6 times in 24 hours, over a 48-hour dosing period) for the treatment of pain associated with DOMS.

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This is a Phase 2, prospective, randomized, dual-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study designed to determine the dosing interval, efficacy and safety of SST-0225 (5.4 grams, applied up to 6 times in 24 hours, over a 48-hour dosing period) for the treatment of pain associated with DOMS.

As part of the screening process, in the evening of Day -2, eligible subjects will undergo an exercise regimen designed to induce DOMS in the elbow flexor of the non-dominant arm (see Section 11). 36 (±2) hours following the exercise regimen, subjects will return to the clinic and be evaluated for eligibility into the active treatment phase of the study. Eligible subjects who experience a sufficient level of pain 36 (± 2) hours after exercise will be randomized to receive either SST-0225 or placebo.

For the first 24 hour dosing period, the subject will remain in the clinic (on-site). Subjects will apply the first dose of Investigational Product (IP) at randomization (0 hours) and a second dose upon request (PRN or as needed). All subsequent doses will be applied every 5 (±1) hours. The total number of doses shall not exceed 6 in this first 24 hour period. Subjects will also not be allowed to take any rescue medication during the first 24 hour dosing period.

Subjects will complete the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain/soreness on movement assessments at the following time points while on-site the first 24 hours: 0 (prior to first dose of IP), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, and 24 hours post first dose of IP and immediately prior to the second dose of IP. All assessments must be completed unless the subject is asleep. Subjects will be restricted to a maximum of 8 hours of sleep in order to limit the number of missing VAS pain/soreness on movement assessments due to sleep. Immediately upon wakening on Day 2, subjects will be instructed to apply a dose of IP unless it has been less than 5 (±1) hours since their last dose of IP.

After subjects complete their 24 hour VAS pain/soreness on movement assessment, they will be released from the clinic and will continue outpatient treatment for the second 24 hour dosing period.

During the second 24 hour dosing period (24-48 hours post first dose of IP), the subject will be away from the clinic (off-site) and will apply the IP every 5 (±1) hours. The total number of doses shall not exceed 6 doses in this second 24 hour period. Rescue medication will be made available to subjects during this second 24 hour period. During this second 24 hour period, subjects will complete the VAS pain/soreness on movement assessment prior to each IP dose and at 1 hour post each dose of IP.

Refer to the Schedule of Evaluations in Appendix A (on-site evaluations) and Appendix B (off-site evaluations) for details regarding the timing of study procedures.

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Conditions studied

  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

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In context

Myalgia

282 studies on the registry are indexed under Myalgia; 43 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 72 is above the median of 44 across 241 interventional studies indexed under Myalgia.

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Lead sponsor

Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC is the lead sponsor of 9 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
16 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Eligibility criteria

Healthy male and female subjects between 16 and 65 years of age.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Triple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator)
Enrollment
72 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    SST-0225

    Subjects will be treated with IP for 48 hours. While on-site, subjects will apply the first dose of IP at 0 hours, the second dose upon request (PRN), and all subsequent doses every 5 (±1) hours, up to a maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours. After subjects complete their 24 hour post first dose VAS pain/soreness on movement assessment, they will be released from the clinic and will continue outpatient treatment for the remaining 24 hours. While off-site subjects will dose every 5 (±1) hours, not to exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.

    Drug: SST-0225

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Subjects will be treated with IP for 48 hours. While on-site, subjects will apply the first dose of IP at 0 hours, the second dose upon request (PRN), and all subsequent doses every 5 (±1) hours, up to a maximum of 6 doses in 24 hours. After subjects complete their 24 hour post first dose VAS pain/soreness on movement assessment, they will be released from the clinic and will continue outpatient treatment for the remaining 24 hours. While off-site subjects will dose every 5 (±1) hours, not to exceed 6 doses in 24 hours.

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugSST-0225

    SST-0225 is a cream formulation for topical application. Each 5.4 g dose is formulated to topically deliver 400 mg of ibuprofen. The cream contains sodium ibuprofen and various salts.

    Also known as: Topical Ibuprofen Cream

  • DrugPlacebo

    Placebo IP will be the same vehicle as SST-0225 vehicle without the active ingredient, ibuprofen. It will be matched in appearance, smell, consistency, and color to SST-0225 topical ibuprofen cream.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. SPID24 (calculated by summing the time weighted VAS pain/soreness on movement assessment differences from baseline)

    The primary efficacy endpoint will be the time weighted summed pain/soreness intensity difference from baseline VAS pain/soreness on movement assessments over the first 24 hours (SPID24) following the first application of IP on Day 1. SPID24 will be calculated by summing the time weighted VAS pain/soreness on movement assessment differences from baseline (pre-dose on Day 1) to 24 hours (using actual reported VAS assessment times) post first dose of IP on Day 1.

    Time frame: First 24 hours after first dose

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Study locations

2 sites
  • Site #201
    South Miami, Florida 33143, United States
  • Site #202
    Springfield, Missouri 65802, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Undecided

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02339129
Lead sponsor
Strategic Science & Technologies, LLC
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 15, 2015
Start date
Nov 2014
Primary completion
Feb 2015
Completion
Mar 2015
Last update
Sep 9, 2016

Study contacts

Howard I Schwartz, MD
principal investigator

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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