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Clinical Trials/NCT01431742
NCT01431742
Withdrawn
Phase 3

An Open Label, Longterm Treatment Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of BEMA® Buprenorphine in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain

BioDelivery Sciences International0 sitesJuly 2012

Overview

Phase
Phase 3
Intervention
BEMA Buprenorphine
Conditions
Pain
Sponsor
BioDelivery Sciences International
Primary Endpoint
Mean change in pain intensity
Status
Withdrawn
Last Updated
14 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

This is an open label study of up to approximately 52 weeks duration to assess the safety and effectiveness of BEMA Buprenorphine in the management of moderate to severe chronic low back pain.

BEMA Buprenorphine is an oral transmucosal form of the opioid analgesic, buprenorphine hydrochloride, intended for application to the buccal mucosa. Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid that is classified as a partial μ-receptor agonist and a Schedule III controlled substance in the United States.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
July 2012
End Date
July 2013
Last Updated
14 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
BioDelivery Sciences International
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male or non-pregnant and non-nursing female aged 18 or older
  • History of moderate to severe chronic low back pain for ≥3 months with a pain intensity ≥5 \[11 point NRS\] reported during screening following discontinuation of current pain medication (opioids and NSAIDs) AND currently taking ≥10 mg oral morphine equivalent/day for ≥2 weeks
  • Stable health, as determined by the Investigator, on the basis of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory results so as to comply with all study procedures
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must be using a recognized effective method of birth control
  • Written informed consent obtained prior to any procedure being performed

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cancer related pain
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy or causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome), acute spinal cord compression, cauda equina compression, acute nerve root compression, meningitis, or discitis
  • Surgical procedure for pain within 2 months, or nerve/plexus block within 4 weeks, prior to titration period Day 0/1 visit
  • History of severe emesis with opioids
  • Clinically significant sleep apnea in the judgment of the investigator

Arms & Interventions

BEMA Buprenorphine

buprenorphine buccal soluble film

Intervention: BEMA Buprenorphine

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Mean change in pain intensity

Time Frame: Baseline up to approximately Week 52

The average of the visit pain scores for Baseline up to approximately Week 52

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