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Phase 2 N=226 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Safety and Efficacy Study of ADL5859 in Participants With Neuropathic Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Neuropathy · Neuropathic Pain

Enrolled (actual)
226
Serious AEs
0.4%
Results posted
Jul 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Change From Baseline in Mean Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Score — 1.02; 1.74; 1.51 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Interventions
ADL5859 (Drug); Duloxetine (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Primary completion
Aug 2008

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change From Baseline in Mean Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Score
1.02; 1.74; 1.51
SECONDARY
Percentage of Responders
26.1; 52.4; 38.8
SECONDARY
Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)
7; 11; 11; 20; 15; 11
SECONDARY
Change in Sleep Interference Scale (SIS) From Baseline
1.92; 2.27; 1.56
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in the Evening Assessment of the 24-hour Overall Mean Pain Intensity Score
1.09; 2.15; 1.51
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in NPRS at Rest in the Clinic
0.70; 1.15; 0.75; 0.80; 1.44; 1.16
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in NPRS After Walking 50 Feet in the Clinic
0.88; 1.42; 1.00; 0.93; 1.75; 1.23

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ADL5859 in relieving the pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) compared with placebo and duloxetine (a marketed drug approved for the treatment of painful DPN). The pain symptoms of DPN are thought to be due to damage to nerves caused by the diabetes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male and female participants between 18 and 75 years of age, inclusive
  • Body weight of at least 45 kilograms (kg)
  • Diabetes mellitus (type I or II) that is documented to be under stable glycemic control over a period of at least 3 months, as indicated by a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbgAIC) of less than or equal to 12% and a stable dose of insulin or oral diabetic medication for 90 days prior to starting study medication
  • No change in diabetic medications is planned for the duration of the study
  • Evidence of symmetrical, bilateral pain in the lower extremities due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
  • Presence of daily pain due to DPN for at least 3 months
  • Score greater than or equal to 3 on the physical examination portion of the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI)
  • Average weekly pain score of greater than or equal to 4 on the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) for symmetrical neuropathic pain in the feet and legs
  • For male participants, be surgically sterile or agree to use an appropriate method of contraception
  • For female participants of childbearing potential, be surgically sterile or using an intrauterine device, or injectable, transdermal, or combination oral contraceptive deemed highly effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Be willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements
  • Be able to understand and willing to provide written informed consent in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of pain conditions that cannot be distinguished from DPN
  • Presence of significant renal disease, as indicated by a serum creatinine greater than or equal to 2.0 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or presence of significant hepatic disease
  • Have a history of a seizure disorder
  • Presence of serious or unstable cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, hematologic illness, or a psychiatric condition
  • History of evidence of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension
  • History of a major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, eating disorder, or substance abuse (including alcohol) within the past year
  • History or evidence of mania, bipolar disorder, or psychosis
  • History of allergy to acetaminophen or duloxetine
  • Score of greater than or equal to 18 on the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) or score of greater than zero on Item 9 of the BDI-II
  • Use of any of the following concomitant medications: fluvoxamine; quinolone antimicrobials (ciprofloxacin and enoxacin); selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs); tricyclic antidepressants; opioids; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); anticonvulsants; aspirin (with the exception of low-dose aspirin as cardiovascular prophylaxis); or cytochrome P4503A (CYP3A) and P-glycoprotein transporter inhibitors
  • Pregnant, lactating, or plans to become pregnant during the study
  • Presence of foot or toe amputation
  • Participation in another study with an investigational compound within the previous 30 days prior to study medication administration, or concurrent participation in another clinical study
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00603265). 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.

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