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Phase 4 Completed N=402 Randomized Treatment

Patient Assisted Intervention for Neuropathy: Comparison of Treatment in Real Life Situations

Cryptogenic Sensory Polyneuropathy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02260388 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
402
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Co-Primary Measures: Percent of Patients With at Least a 50% Decrease in Likert Pain Scale From Baseline to Week 12 Follow Up and Percent of Patients That Quit — 34; 29; 11; 14 Participants
◆ Published Evidence
Established
47citations · ~9 / year
Patient Assisted Intervention for Neuropathy: Comparison of Treatment in Real Life Situations (PAIN-CONTRoLS): Bayesian Adaptive Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Trial.
JAMA neurology · 2021 · Open access · Likely link

Summary

The purpose of this large comparative effectiveness study led by Richard J. Barohn, MD, of the University of Kansas Medical Center, is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin and mexiletine in treating cryptogenic sensory polyneuropathy (CSPN).

Linked Publications (2)

  • Patient Assisted Intervention for Neuropathy: Comparison of Treatment in Real Life Situations (PAIN-CONTRoLS): Bayesian Adaptive Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Trial.
    JAMA neurology · 2021 · 47 citations · Open access · Likely link
  • A Bayesian comparative effectiveness trial in action: developing a platform for multisite study adaptive randomization.
    Trials · 2016 · 26 citations · Open access · Likely link

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Co-Primary Measures: Percent of Patients With at Least a 50% Decrease in Likert Pain Scale From Baseline to Week 12 Follow Up and Percent of Patients That Quit
34; 29; 11; 14; 49; 50
SECONDARY
SF12 Health Composite Scores
51.0; 50.9; 47.2; 51.3; 42.8; 42.1
SECONDARY
PROMIS Pain Interference Short Form v1.0 8a T Score
56.4; 56.5; 60.0; 54.5
SECONDARY
PROMIS Fatigue Short Form v1.0 8a
53.6; 55.4; 56.7; 51.6
SECONDARY
PROMIS Sleep Disturbance Short Form v1.0 8a
58.9; 58.9; 58.3; 59.1

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Diagnosis of cryptogenic sensory polyneuropathy.
  • Likert Pain Score of greater than or equal to 4.
  • Must not currently be on nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin or mexiletine or similar class of medication for at least 7 days from baseline study visit.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any medical condition or current medication that would prevent them from taking either nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin or mexiletine.
  • Unable to give consent.
  • Unable or not willing to comply with the study.
  • Other causes for polyneuropathy.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02260388) 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.

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