Phase 3
Completed N=139
Long-term Safety Study of Sublingual Fentanyl Tablets in Cancer Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00263575 ↗Enrolled (actual)
139
Serious AEs
33.1%
Results posted
Nov 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of EN3267 — 64; 87; 116; 14 participants
◆ Published Evidence
Established
38citations · ~3 / year
Long-term effectiveness and tolerability of sublingual fentanyl orally disintegrating tablet for the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain.
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of EN3267 in treating breakthrough pain episodes in opioid cancer patients who are using stable doses of opioid medication.
Linked Publications
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Long-term effectiveness and tolerability of sublingual fentanyl orally disintegrating tablet for the treatment of breakthrough cancer pain.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Evaluate the Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of EN3267 |
64; 87; 116; 14; 23; 37 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Males or females 17 years of age or older.
- Stable cancer-related pain.
- Are receiving a stable, fixed-schedule oral opioid regimen equivalent to 60 to 1000 mg of oral morphine per day or transdermal fentanyl therapy equivalent to 50 to 300 µg/h, and are on a stable dose of opioid medication for relief of breakthrough pain.
- Experiencing 1-4 episodes of breakthrough pain per day.
- Meet the criteria defined in the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status for Grade 0, 1, or 2.
Exclusion Criteria
- Have previously been exposed to EN3267.
- Are pregnant or lactating.
- Have uncontrolled or rapidly escalating pain.
- Have any clinically significant condition that would, in the investigator's opinion, preclude participation in the study or compromise data collection. These conditions may include cardiopulmonary disease, and/or neurologic/psychologic conditions.
- Are scheduled to take MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) during the study.
- Are scheduled to receive anti-neoplastic therapy that, in the investigator's opinion, will influence assessment of breakthrough pain.
- Are scheduled to receive an investigational drug other than EN3267 during the course of the study.
- Have hypersensitivity, allergy or contraindication to fentanyl.
- Have significant prior history of substance abuse or alcohol abuse.
- Would have difficulty complying with the protocol, as assessed by the investigator.
- Are unable to read, write, or comprehend the English language in order to complete diaries.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00263575) and the linked publication. Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.