Study of MK0663 in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain (0663-806)(COMPLETED)

A Double-Blind, Parallel-group, 4-Week Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Etoricoxib 60 mg and Diclofenac 150 mg in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of MK0663 for the treatment of chronic low back pain and to investigate the overall safety and tolerability over four weeks of treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female patients 18 years of age or older, who have Chronic Low Back Pain after the discontinuation of their previous medication for their condition.
• Patients should have at least 3 months of Low Back Pain.