Etodolac-lidocaine Patch in Subjects Experiencing Acute Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

A Randomized, Double-blind, Multiple-dose, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Etodolac-lidocaine Patch Applied Once Daily in Subjects Experiencing Acute Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

This study evaluate the efficacy and safety of Etodolac-lidocaine topical patch applied one time daily when compared with placebo in the treatment of acute Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) of the upper limbs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have not engaged in significant upper extremity fitness activities for more than two times per week for ≥ 2 consecutive weeks in the past 6 months prior to screening.
• Subject has a body mass index of between 18 and 30 kg/m2, inclusive.
• Subjects who report a pain with movement score in both arms of at least 5 (based on a 0-10 NRS) secondary to DOMS approximately 24 to 30 hours after each arm was exercised.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of another painful physical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may confound study assessments.
• Use of pain medication (including anti-inflammatory drugs) prior to the Exercise Visit until 72 hours after randomization.
• Use of any corticosteroids (oral, injectable, topical, inhaled) from before the Exercise Visit until randomization. Corticosteroids must be washed out by at least 3 days before the Exercise Visit.
• Chronic or acute renal or hepatic disorder, inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or a significant coagulation defect.
• History of allergy (cutaneous or systemic), asthma, hypersensitivity to any of the following: etodolac, lidocaine, paracetamol (acetaminophen), acetylsalicylic acid, salicylic acid, other NSAID, other local anesthetic, known intolerance (cutaneous or systemic) to any of the ingredients in the patch.