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A Study of Single Dose Pain Therapy in Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy (0000-115)

Phase 2
Withdrawn
Conditions
Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Registration Number
NCT00837941
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if analgesic efficacy can be detected with single dose administration in patients with chronic neuropathic pain due to painful diabetic neuropathy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patient has been treated for type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus with glycosylated hemoglobin
  • Patient has pain in both feet that occurred after onset of diabetes
  • Patient agrees to maintain a consistent activity level throughout the study
  • Patient is not on chronic pain therapy, or is on a stable dose of one pain therapy
  • Female patients of reproductive potential must agree to use two acceptable methods of birth control through out the study
  • Patients taking a pain medication must be on a stable dose at least 1 month prior to participating in study
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Patient has a history of congestive heart failure
  • Patient has/had a seizure disorder
  • Patient has tried and failed 3 or more drugs to treat neuropathic pain
  • Patient is currently taking pregabalin or duloxetine hydrochloride
  • Patient has had a malignancy within the past 2 years (excluding basal cell carcinoma)
  • Patient has history of hepatitis B or C or HIV infection
  • Patient has skin-condition that may decrease sensitivity in area of neuropathic pain
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
analgesic efficacy measured by patients self reported pain level after single dose administration5-11 hours after single dose is administered
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The onset of analgesic efficacy following single dose of pregabalin and duloxetine hydrochloride versus placebo24 hours after single dose is administered
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