Dexamethasone Iontophoretic Patch for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Lateral Epicondylitis
Dexamethasone Iontophoretic Patch for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Lateral Epicondylitis
The objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of a dexamethasone
 iontophoretic transdermal patch for the treatment of pain associated with lateral
 epicondylitis (tennis elbow).
Detailed Description:

 This trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial in
 subjects diagnosed with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Subjects entered into the trial
 will be assigned to one of four treatment groups. The total duration is up to 13 days of
 trial participation.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Subjects with onset of lateral epicondylitis symptoms no more than 12 weeks prior to
 study entry

 -  Female patients of childbearing potential must agree to use a medically accepted form
 of birth control.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Subjects with other medical conditions/injuries of the elbow that would account for
 pain in the area

 -  Subjects who would require continuation of current pain medications during treatment

 -  Must not have received a prior corticosteroid injection for lateral epicondylitis in
 the affected arm