Study of SST-0225 Topical Ibuprofen Cream in the Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Key Inclusion Criteria The following inclusion criteria will be assessed from the Screening Visit up to the time of randomization: 1. Men and women age 16-65, inclusive 2. Subjects must be able to read, understand, sign, and date the informed consent/assent document indicating they (or a legally acceptable representative) have been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial 3. Female subjects must agree to use medically acceptable contraceptive methods from the Screening Visit (unless otherwise stated) through end of study (EOS). 4. Subjects must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English or Spanish, and complete required measurements as outlined in the protocol 5. Subjects must agree to refrain from upper body resistance training and any unusual or excessive exercise during the screening period and for the duration of the study, including follow-up 6. Subjects must agree to refrain from the use of restricted therapies during the screening period and until the completion of the dosing period Key Exclusion Criteria The following exclusion criteria will be assessed from the Screening Visit up to the time of randomization. 1. Subjects who have had an injury to the non-dominant arm such as adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, rotator cuff syndrome, within the six months prior to the Screening Visit 2. Subjects with medial or lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) of the non-dominant arm 3. Subjects who have an open wound, skin irritation, or infection on the non-dominant arm in the area to be treated 4. Subjects who have engaged in any upper body resistance training in the six months prior to the Screening Visit 5. Subjects who are actively engaged in manual or physical labor jobs (i.e. brick layer, construction worker, carpenter, house painter) 6. Subjects who should not participate in strenuous exercise for medical reasons 7. Subjects who have abnormal laboratory parameters at the Screening Visit that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could confound interpretation of the study results 8. Subjects with an abnormal physical exam that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would interfere with study participation 9. Subjects who have received oral or injectable systemic corticosteroids within three months prior to the Screening Visit 10. Subjects with osteoarthritis of the hands, fingers, elbows, or shoulders 11. Subjects with chronic pain 12. Subjects with an allergy or a history of allergy or intolerance to aspirin, NSAIDs, acetaminophen or any of the excipients in the IP (L-arginine hydrochloride, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, squalane, xanthan gum, isopropyl myristate, oleic acid, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, methyl paraben, phenoxyethanol, propyl paraben, dimethicone) 13. Subjects with current viral or bacterial infections 14. Subjects with certain medical conditions, including: 1. Peptic ulcer disease 2. Fibromyalgia 3. Clinically important gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic disease within the past six months, in the opinion of the Investigator 4. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease, in the opinion of the Investigator, not stable for the past six months 5. Uncontrolled hypertension as indicated by systolic blood pressure ≥ 160 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure ≥ 100 mmHg 6. Coagulation disorders or hematologic disease 7. History of seizures 8. Known, significant, pre-existing conditions that in the opinion of the Investigator would affect the interpretation of any study data. 15. Subjects with certain myopathies or metabolic defects, including: 1. Polymyositis (inflammatory) 2. Sickle cell trait (genetic) 3. Lipid metabolism disorders (carnitine deficiency, carnitine palmitoyl transferase \[CPT\] deficiency, β-oxidation enzyme defects) 4. Glucose metabolism disorders (phosphorylase deficiency \[McArdle's Disease\], glycolysis enzyme defects). 16. Subjects who have taken anticoagulants, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, lithium or methotrexate within 30 days prior to the Screening Visit 17. Subjects who are currently taking tricyclic antidepressants including, but not limited to the following: 1. amitriptyline 2. clomipramine (Anafranil™) 3. doxepin (Sinequan®) 4. imipramine (Tofranil™) 5. trimipramine (Surmontil®) 6. amoxapine (Amoxapine Tablets) 7. desipramine (Norpramin®) 8. nortriptyline (Pamelor™) 9. protriptyline (Vivactil®) 18. Subjects with known alcohol abuse, drug dependency, or history of significant psychiatric illness within the past 12 months prior to the Screening Visit 19. Subjects who have used an investigational drug within 30 days prior to the Screening Visit 20. Subjects who are taking diuretics, statins, cyclosporine, or colchicine 21. Subjects with a positive drug screen 22. Females who are pregnant or lactating 23. Subjects who are color-blind