Trial Condition(s):

Common Cold, Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis

Placebo and active controlled study to compare the efficacy of Aspirin and Paracetamol in treatment of sore throat associated with a common cold

Bayer Identifier:

11381

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT01465009

EudraCT Number:

Not Available

EU CT Number:

Not Available

Study Completed

Trial Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of 1000 mg Aspirin (study medication) by comparing 1000 mg Paracetamol (study medication) in treating the symptoms of sore throat associated with a common cold. The study is designed to develop a treatment method against sore throat associated with a common cold which will have more advantages for patients than the methods that are currently available.

Inclusion Criteria
- Male and female patients
- Onset of common cold within the past 5 days
- Current sore throat
- Confirmed presence of a tonsillo-pharyngitis
Exclusion Criteria
- Hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, salicylates, paracetamol, or any other NSAID
- Pregnant or lactating women
- History or acute state of peptic ulceration or gastrointestinal bleeding
- History of bleeding tendency
- History of asthma
- Inability to breathe through the nose or a history of chronic mouth breathing 
- Other exclusion criteria may apply

Trial Summary

Enrollment Goal
508
Trial Dates
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Phase
IV
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes
Products
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid, BAYE4465)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Where to Participate

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Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF1 3US

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Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2SQ

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Chorley, United Kingdom, PR7 1NY

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Liverpool, United Kingdom, L22 0LG

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Liverpool, United Kingdom, L1 9AD

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Manchester, United Kingdom, M15 6SX

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Reading, United Kingdom, RG2 7AG

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Wigan, United Kingdom, WN6 9EW

Trial Design