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A phase III, randomized, double blind, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of intramuscular diclofenac 75 mg + thiocolchicoside 4 mg, compared to diclofenac 75 mg monotherapy and placebo, in the treatment of acute low back pain.

PubMed / Minerva Med · 2026-08-03 · By Costantino C, Kormas T, Ploumis A, et al. · Minerva medica

A phase III randomized double-blind trial examined whether combining intramuscular diclofenac 75 mg with thiocolchicoside 4 mg produces better outcomes than diclofenac alone or placebo in patients with acute low back pain. The study evaluated both efficacy and safety of the fixed-dose combination, providing clinical evidence relevant to pharmacological management of a condition frequently encountered in physical therapy settings. Findings from this trial may inform multimodal treatment approaches used alongside PT interventions for acute LBP.

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