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N/A N=20 Treatment

Noninvasive Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Restless Legs Syndrome During Opioid Medication Reduction

Restless Legs Syndrome

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Percentage of Subjects Without a Clinically Significant Increase in RLS Symptoms During the First Phase Involving an Opioid Dose Reduction of >= 20% Relative to Baseline. — 14 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Noninvasive Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (NPNS) (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Noctrix Health, Inc.
Primary completion
Feb 2023

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percentage of Subjects Without a Clinically Significant Increase in RLS Symptoms During the First Phase Involving an Opioid Dose Reduction of >= 20% Relative to Baseline.
14
SECONDARY
Percentage of Subjects Without a Clinically Significant Increase in RLS Symptoms During the First Phase Involving an Opioid Dose Reduction of >= 1/3 Relative to Baseline.
8
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLS) Score During Step-down #1 With an Opioid Dose Reduction of >=20%
5.8
SECONDARY
Change From Baseline in International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group Rating Scale (IRLS) Score During Step-down #2 With an Opioid Dose Reduction of >=1/3
5.7
SECONDARY
Maximum Percent Change in Opioid Dose Relative to Baseline Without a Clinically Significant Increase in RLS Symptoms.
29.9

Summary

Prospective open-label single-arm feasibility study assessing the tolerability of opioid medication reduction in conjunction with noninvasive peripheral nerve stimulation (NPNS) for patients taking prescription opioids to treat moderate-severe primary RLS.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subject has received a medical diagnosis of primary restless legs syndrome (RLS)
  • Subject is currently taking a stable dose of at least one prescription opioid for RLS, where the total opioid dose is less than or equal to 60mg morphine milligram equivalents (MME) per day.
  • RLS symptoms are most significant in the subject's legs and/or feet.
  • Subject possesses the necessary equipment, internet/phone accessibility, and communication ability to complete electronic questionnaires and respond to electronic communications and phone calls from the research staff throughout the in-home portion of the study.
  • Subject is 18 to 89 years of age (inclusive) when written informed consent is obtained.
  • Subject has signed a valid, Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved informed consent form, can understand the requirements of the study and instructions for device usage, and can converse in English.
  • Subject has been taking a stable dose and schedule of prescription opioids for RLS for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Subject has RLS that is known to be caused by another diagnosed condition (i.e. secondary RLS).
  • Subject was misdiagnosed with RLS, as determined by the investigator (e.g. actual diagnosis of Periodic Leg Movement Disorder (PLMD), arthritis, leg spasms or neuropathy without comorbid RLS).
  • Subject has primary sleep disorder other than RLS that significantly interferes with sleep at the present time (e.g. unmanaged sleep apnea or general insomnia).
  • Subject has been diagnosed with one of the following conditions at any time: Epilepsy or other seizure disorder, Severe movement disorder symptoms (Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dyskinesia, dystonia), Deep Vein Thrombosis, Multiple sclerosis
  • Subject has an active diagnosis of one of the following conditions: Acute or chronic infection other than viral upper respiratory tract infections, Stage 4-5 chronic kidney disease or renal failure, Iron-deficient anemia, Severe edema affecting lower legs
  • Subject has any of the following at the location of device application: Acute injury, Cellulitis, Open sores
  • Subject has a malignancy within the past 5 years (not including basal or squamous cell skin cancer)
  • Subject is on dialysis or anticipated to start dialysis while participating in the study
  • Subject has severe peripheral neuropathy affecting the lower legs and/or subject has neuropathy and is unable to clearly distinguish between symptoms of neuropathy and symptoms of RLS.
  • During NPNS calibration, subject has a sensation threshold above the upper-cutoff value (e.g. 30mA), the subject finds stimulation intensities less than 15 mA to be uncomfortable or distracting, or the device does not properly fit the subject.
  • Subject has significantly changed dose or schedule of a medication that may impact RLS symptoms within the 30 days prior to enrollment, as judged by the investigator (e.g. antidepressants, sleep medications, sedative antihistamines).
  • Subject has received an investigational drug or device within the last 30 days or is planning to receive an investigational device during the duration of the study.
  • Subject has another medical condition that may affect validity of the study as determined by the investigator.
  • Subject is unable or unwilling to comply with study requirements.
  • Moderate or severe cognitive disorder or mental illness.
  • Subject has prior experience with Noctrix Health NPNS devices.
  • Subject has active implantable medical devices anywhere in the body (including pacemakers), or metal implant at the site of study device electrode application.
  • Subject has known allergy to electrode gel, polyurethane foam, or lycra.
  • Subject is pregnant or trying to become pregnant.
  • Subject has undergone a major surgery (excluding dental work) in the previous 30 days.
  • Subject has another medical condition that may put the subject at risk as determined by the investigator.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04698343). 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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