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rofecoxib and Osteoarthritis of Knee

rofecoxib has been researched along with Osteoarthritis of Knee in 28 studies

Research Excerpts

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"The present data confirm our previous observations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, further suggesting that nimesulide represents an effective agent for the treatment of joint pain, with particular reference to the rapid onset of its analgesic effect."9.10A randomised, double-blind, clinical trial comparing the efficacy of nimesulide, celecoxib and rofecoxib in osteoarthritis of the knee. ( Bianchi, M; Broggini, M, 2003)
"Rofecoxib 25 mg was significantly better than celecoxib 200 mg in relieving night pain at 6 weeks in one study; this was not confirmed in the accompanying study."6.72Rofecoxib 12.5 mg, rofecoxib 25 mg, and celecoxib 200 mg in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis: results of two similarly designed studies. ( Polis, AB; Rubin, BR; Schnitzer, TJ; Smugar, SS; Tershakovec, AM; Weaver, AL, 2006)
"5), with symptomatic osteoarthritis of hip or knee were included in an open label study with rofecoxib."5.11Responsiveness of the electronic touch screen WOMAC 3.1 OA Index in a short term clinical trial with rofecoxib. ( Bellamy, N; Bischoff-Ferrari, HA; Good, M; Theiler, R, 2004)
"The present data confirm our previous observations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, further suggesting that nimesulide represents an effective agent for the treatment of joint pain, with particular reference to the rapid onset of its analgesic effect."5.10A randomised, double-blind, clinical trial comparing the efficacy of nimesulide, celecoxib and rofecoxib in osteoarthritis of the knee. ( Bianchi, M; Broggini, M, 2003)
" We report two cases of acute psychotic syndromes with visual (Case 1 + 2) and auditory (Case 1) hallucinations under rofecoxib, a cyclooxygenase-2-inhibitor."3.74[Rofecoxib-induced psychosis]. ( Connemann, BJ; Kassubek, J; Sabolek, M; Sperfeld, AD; Unrath, A, 2007)
" Rofecoxib at a dosage of 12."2.72Treatment of patients with osteoarthritis with rofecoxib compared with nabumetone. ( Geba, GP; Messner, RP; Najarian, DK; Petruschke, RA; Polis, AB; Storms, WW; Tershakovec, AM; Weaver, AL, 2006)
"Rofecoxib 25 mg was significantly better than celecoxib 200 mg in relieving night pain at 6 weeks in one study; this was not confirmed in the accompanying study."2.72Rofecoxib 12.5 mg, rofecoxib 25 mg, and celecoxib 200 mg in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis: results of two similarly designed studies. ( Polis, AB; Rubin, BR; Schnitzer, TJ; Smugar, SS; Tershakovec, AM; Weaver, AL, 2006)
" The main safety measure was adverse events during the 6 weeks of treatment."2.71Efficacy and safety of rofecoxib 12.5 mg versus nabumetone 1,000 mg in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial. ( Baraf, HS; Cohen, SB; Dixon, ME; Geba, GP; Green, JA; Greenwald, MW; Kivitz, AJ; Matsumoto, AK; Moidel, RA; Najarian, DK; Petruschke, RA; Polis, AB, 2004)
"Rofecoxib treatment, with its faster onset of OA efficacy and lower rates of related discontinuations, might provide efficacy advantages in the treatment of OA pain."2.71Pain management in osteoarthritis: a focus on onset of efficacy--a comparison of rofecoxib, celecoxib, acetaminophen, and nabumetone across four clinical trials. ( Battisti, WP; Geba, GP; Katz, NP; Kivitz, AJ; Matsumoto, AK; Polis, AB; Weaver, AL, 2004)
"To compare the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of AZD3582 with that of rofecoxib, naproxen, and placebo in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, and to define the dosage of AZD3582 (125 mg, 375 mg, and 750 mg twice a day) that is noninferior in efficacy to rofecoxib."2.71Comparison of the COX-inhibiting nitric oxide donator AZD3582 and rofecoxib in treating the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis of the knee. ( Hee, A; Kivitz, AJ; Lipetz, RS; Sanders, N; Schnitzer, TJ, 2005)
"Rofecoxib and naproxen were generally well tolerated."2.70Comparison of low-dose rofecoxib versus 1000 mg naproxen in patients with osteoarthritis. Results of two randomized treatment trials of six weeks duration. ( Amante, C; Chen, SL; Choon, D; Chow, CT; De Tora, L; Genti, G; Laurenzi, M; Lu, HS; Moan, A; Myllykangas-Luosujärvi, R; Pasero, G; Rodgers, DB; Sarembock, B; Vrijens, F; Zerbini, CA, 2002)
"Both rofecoxib doses were generally well tolerated."2.69Effect of specific COX-2 inhibition in osteoarthritis of the knee: a 6 week double blind, placebo controlled pilot study of rofecoxib. Rofecoxib Osteoarthritis Pilot Study Group. ( Bolognese, J; Ehrich, EW; Gertz, BJ; Levy, R; McIlwain, H; Morrison, B; Schnitzer, TJ; Seidenberg, B; Weisman, M; Wolfe, F; Zeng, Q, 1999)
"Rofecoxib was well tolerated and provided efficacy that was clinically comparable, according to predefined statistical criteria, to that of 150 mg of diclofenac per day in this 1-year study."2.69Rofecoxib, a specific inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 2, with clinical efficacy comparable with that of diclofenac sodium: results of a one-year, randomized, clinical trial in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. Rofecoxib Phase III Protocol 035 ( Bolognese, J; Caldwell, JR; Cannon, GW; Daniels, B; Ehrich, E; Holt, P; McLean, B; Mukhopadhyay, S; Seidenberg, B, 2000)
" Following dosing of CFA-injected rats with rofecoxib (Vioxx) or paracetamol, there was a significant decrease in the number of ipsilateral CGRP-IR small and medium DRG neurones in rofecoxib- but not paracetamol-treated rats."1.34Changes in dorsal root ganglion CGRP expression in a chronic inflammatory model of the rat knee joint: differential modulation by rofecoxib and paracetamol. ( Bountra, C; Chessell, IP; Day, NC; Staton, PC; Wilson, AW, 2007)
"Rofecoxib was recalled in September 2004 when studies identified increased cardiovascular risk compared with placebo among patients taking rofecoxib."1.33The patient's perspective on the recall of Vioxx. ( Hawker, GA; Katz, JN; Solomon, DH, 2006)
" Adverse events were closely monitored."1.32Adverse events associated with rofecoxib therapy: results of a large study in community-derived osteoarthritic patients. ( Bannwarth, B; Dougados, M; Euller-Ziegler, L; Ravaud, P; Rolland, D; Trèves, R, 2003)
"Rofecoxib is a highly selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 used in symptomatic treatment of inflammation and pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee."1.31Rofecoxib improves quality of life in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis. ( Bischoff, HA; Good, M; Theiler, R; Uebelhart, D, 2002)

Research

Studies (28)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (3.57)18.2507
2000's26 (92.86)29.6817
2010's1 (3.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lee, T1
Lu, N1
Felson, DT1
Choi, HK1
Dalal, DS1
Zhang, Y1
Dubreuil, M1
Schnitzer, TJ6
Tesser, JR1
Cooper, KM1
Altman, RD1
Myllykangas-Luosujärvi, R1
Lu, HS1
Chen, SL1
Choon, D1
Amante, C1
Chow, CT1
Pasero, G1
Genti, G1
Sarembock, B1
Zerbini, CA1
Vrijens, F1
Moan, A1
Rodgers, DB1
De Tora, L1
Laurenzi, M1
Bannwarth, B1
Trèves, R1
Euller-Ziegler, L1
Rolland, D1
Ravaud, P1
Dougados, M1
Theiler, R2
Bischoff, HA1
Good, M2
Uebelhart, D1
Bianchi, M1
Broggini, M1
Kivitz, AJ3
Greenwald, MW1
Cohen, SB1
Polis, AB6
Najarian, DK2
Dixon, ME2
Moidel, RA1
Green, JA1
Baraf, HS1
Petruschke, RA3
Matsumoto, AK2
Geba, GP5
Bischoff-Ferrari, HA1
Bellamy, N1
Battisti, WP1
Katz, NP1
Weaver, AL5
Khan, FY1
Hassan, IF1
Allity, MH1
Khan, SM1
Karamanlioğlu, B1
Alagöl, A1
Turan, FN1
Lipetz, RS1
Sanders, N1
Hee, A1
Shen, H1
Sprott, H2
Aeschlimann, A1
Gay, RE1
Michel, BA1
Gay, S1
Messner, RP1
Storms, WW1
Tershakovec, AM2
Staton, PC1
Wilson, AW1
Bountra, C1
Chessell, IP1
Day, NC1
Hawker, GA1
Katz, JN1
Solomon, DH1
Bove, SE1
Laemont, KD1
Brooker, RM1
Osborn, MN1
Sanchez, BM1
Guzman, RE1
Hook, KE1
Juneau, PL1
Connor, JR1
Kilgore, KS1
Moskowitz, RW1
Sunshine, A1
Hooper, M1
Olson, NZ1
Cawkwell, GD1
Smugar, SS1
Rubin, BR1
Sabolek, M1
Unrath, A1
Sperfeld, AD1
Connemann, BJ1
Kassubek, J1
Ehrich, EW1
McIlwain, H1
Levy, R1
Wolfe, F1
Weisman, M1
Zeng, Q1
Morrison, B1
Bolognese, J2
Seidenberg, B2
Gertz, BJ1
Cannon, GW1
Caldwell, JR1
Holt, P1
McLean, B1
Ehrich, E1
Mukhopadhyay, S1
Daniels, B1
Jawad, AS1
Adler, J1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Astaxanthin Effects on Osteoarthritis Associated Pain and Inflammatory Indicators[NCT03664466]0 participants (Actual)Interventional2021-04-29Withdrawn (stopped due to Inadequate funding)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

16 trials available for rofecoxib and Osteoarthritis of Knee

ArticleYear
A 4-week randomized study of acetaminophen extended-release vs rofecoxib in knee osteoarthritis.
    Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2009, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Aged; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; Delayed-Action Preparati

2009
Comparison of low-dose rofecoxib versus 1000 mg naproxen in patients with osteoarthritis. Results of two randomized treatment trials of six weeks duration.
    Scandinavian journal of rheumatology, 2002, Volume: 31, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Drug Adminis

2002
A randomised, double-blind, clinical trial comparing the efficacy of nimesulide, celecoxib and rofecoxib in osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Drugs, 2003, Volume: 63 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Celecoxib; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Knee; Lactones; M

2003
Efficacy and safety of rofecoxib 12.5 mg versus nabumetone 1,000 mg in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial.
    Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 2004, Volume: 52, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Butanones; Cyclooxygenase I

2004
Responsiveness of the electronic touch screen WOMAC 3.1 OA Index in a short term clinical trial with rofecoxib.
    Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2004, Volume: 12, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Computer Terminals; Female; Hip Joint; Humans; Knee J

2004
Pain management in osteoarthritis: a focus on onset of efficacy--a comparison of rofecoxib, celecoxib, acetaminophen, and nabumetone across four clinical trials.
    The journal of pain, 2004, Volume: 5, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arthralgia; Butano

2004
Efficacy of rofecoxib, celecoxib, and acetaminophen in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. A combined analysis of the VACT studies.
    The Journal of rheumatology, 2005, Volume: 32, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Celecoxib; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Dose-Response

2005
Preemptive oral rofecoxib plus postoperative intraarticular bupivacaine for pain relief after arthroscopic knee surgery.
    Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology, 2005, Volume: 17, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arthroscop

2005
Comparison of the COX-inhibiting nitric oxide donator AZD3582 and rofecoxib in treating the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Arthritis and rheumatism, 2005, Dec-15, Volume: 53, Issue:6

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug

2005
Analgesic action of acetaminophen in symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2006, Volume: 45, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; beta-Endorphin; Biomarkers; Cycloo

2006
Treatment of patients with osteoarthritis with rofecoxib compared with nabumetone.
    Journal of clinical rheumatology : practical reports on rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases, 2006, Volume: 12, Issue:1

    Topics: Analysis of Variance; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Butanones; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitor

2006
An analgesic model for assessment of acute pain response in osteoarthritis of the knee.
    Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2006, Volume: 14, Issue:11

    Topics: Acute Disease; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Doub

2006
Rofecoxib 12.5 mg, rofecoxib 25 mg, and celecoxib 200 mg in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis: results of two similarly designed studies.
    Current medical research and opinion, 2006, Volume: 22, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Celecoxib; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Lactones; Male; Midd

2006
Effect of specific COX-2 inhibition in osteoarthritis of the knee: a 6 week double blind, placebo controlled pilot study of rofecoxib. Rofecoxib Osteoarthritis Pilot Study Group.
    The Journal of rheumatology, 1999, Volume: 26, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cyclooxygenase 2; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; Cyclooxygenase Inhibi

1999
Rofecoxib, a specific inhibitor of cyclooxygenase 2, with clinical efficacy comparable with that of diclofenac sodium: results of a one-year, randomized, clinical trial in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. Rofecoxib Phase III Protocol 035
    Arthritis and rheumatism, 2000, Volume: 43, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Diclofenac; Double-

2000
Efficacy of rofecoxib, celecoxib, and acetaminophen in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized trial.
    JAMA, 2002, Jan-02, Volume: 287, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Celecoxib; C

2002

Other Studies

12 other studies available for rofecoxib and Osteoarthritis of Knee

ArticleYear
Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs correlates with the risk of venous thromboembolism in knee osteoarthritis patients: a UK population-based case-control study.
    Rheumatology (Oxford, England), 2016, Volume: 55, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Case-Control Studies; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; Di

2016
Adverse events associated with rofecoxib therapy: results of a large study in community-derived osteoarthritic patients.
    Drug safety, 2003, Volume: 26, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Ambulatory Care; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Drug Administration Schedule

2003
Rofecoxib improves quality of life in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
    Swiss medical weekly, 2002, Nov-02, Volume: 132, Issue:39-40

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Female; Humans; Lactones; Male; Middle Aged; Osteoart

2002
[Homeopathy suppresses COX- and LOX activity. Soft therapy for arthrosis ills].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2004, Jan-29, Volume: 146, Issue:5

    Topics: Arthritis; Celecoxib; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Double-Blind Method; Formularies, Homeopathic as To

2004
Vioxx curbs knee pain. But the competition, at higher doses, is no slouch when taken with stomach protecting medications.
    Health news (Waltham, Mass.), 2004, Volume: 10, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Humans; Lactones; Osteoarthritis, Knee; Sulfones

2004
Retroperitoneal hematoma following rofecoxib and enoxaparin coadministration in a patient with atrial fibrillation.
    Saudi medical journal, 2005, Volume: 26, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Anticoagulants; Atrial Fibrillation; Comorbidity; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Enoxaparin; Hemat

2005
Changes in dorsal root ganglion CGRP expression in a chronic inflammatory model of the rat knee joint: differential modulation by rofecoxib and paracetamol.
    European journal of pain (London, England), 2007, Volume: 11, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Animals; Arthritis, Experimental; Calcitonin Gene-Related P

2007
The patient's perspective on the recall of Vioxx.
    The Journal of rheumatology, 2006, Volume: 33, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Cardiovascular Diseases; Communication; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; Drug and Narcotic Control

2006
Surgically induced osteoarthritis in the rat results in the development of both osteoarthritis-like joint pain and secondary hyperalgesia.
    Osteoarthritis and cartilage, 2006, Volume: 14, Issue:10

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics; Animals; Arthralgia; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; D

2006
[Rofecoxib-induced psychosis].
    Psychiatrische Praxis, 2007, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hallucinations; H

2007
EULAR recommendations for the management of knee osteoarthritis.
    Annals of the rheumatic diseases, 2001, Volume: 60, Issue:5

    Topics: Celecoxib; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; Humans; Lactones; Osteoarthritis, Knee; Practice Guidelines as

2001
Arthritis: what it is, why you get it and how to stop the pain.
    Newsweek, 2001, Sep-03, Volume: 138, Issue:10

    Topics: Age Factors; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Arthroplasty, Replacement; Celecoxib; Cyclooxy

2001