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Ziconotide as First-Line IDT

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Neuropathic Pain
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Quantitative sensory testing
Registration Number
NCT03321955
Lead Sponsor
Albany Medical College
Brief Summary

The primary objective of this study is to prospectively examine outcomes in 12 patients using ziconotide Intrathecal Drug Therapy(IDT) as first-line monotherapy with the use of an algorithm of slow titration for dosing. The use of Prialt has demonstrated fewer and less serious associated adverse effects as compared to IDT morphine, especially when titrated slowly. We will use an average Numerical Rating Scale as our primary outcome and the Oswestry Disability Index(ODI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), Clinical Global Impression of Change Scale including binary satisfaction measures(CGIC), Lawton-Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living(IADL) and Short Form-36 as secondary outcome measures.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
13
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Must be eligible for implantation of an intrathecal analgesia programmable pump system using ziconotide IT.
  2. Must be 18 years of age or older for all points of data collection.
  3. Must be diagnosed with neuropathic pain secondary to a clear etiology. Acceptable etiologies including but not limited to diabetic neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy, and post herpetic neuropathy.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Must not have or been previously implanted with a programmable pump system.
  2. Untreated mental illness including depression or anxiety determined by preoperative psychological evaluation.
  3. Active substance abuse determined by preoperative urine drug screen.
  4. Unwillingness to decrease oral medications at screening.
  5. Any prior use of intrathecal analgesia besides trialing

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Subjects with Painful NeuropathyZiconotide 100 MCG(microgram)/ML Intrathecal SolutionAll subjects will be implanted with the Medtronic Synchromed II pump, and treated with the same algorithm for dose adjustment for painful neuropathy with Ziconotide 100 micrograms/ml.
Subjects with Painful NeuropathyQuantitative sensory testingAll subjects will be implanted with the Medtronic Synchromed II pump, and treated with the same algorithm for dose adjustment for painful neuropathy with Ziconotide 100 micrograms/ml.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)Baseline, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12 week and 4, 5, 6 and 12 months

This scale allows the subject to quantify their pain numerically, with 10 being the worst pain imaginable. This scale describe subject reported pain at its worst and best in the week prior to reporting, as well as total pain on average, and at the time of documentation. The mean of these scores will be used as the primary outcome. This scale also includes a question of subject experienced global improvement in which the patient is asked to quantify their overall change in pain with 0 being no change and 10 being completely changed. Using the NRS we will calculate a responder rate, assessing percentage of patients with a 50% response in NRS

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Oswestry Disability Index ScaleBaseline, 12 weeks, 6 month, 12 month

Comprises 11 sections, this survey asks the patient to indicate the degree to which they have difficulty in daily life relating to pain.

Pain Catastrophizing ScaleBaseline, 12 weeks, 6 month, 12 month

This scale separates three types of catastrophizing: rumination, magnification and helplessness. Catastrophic thinking can contribute to the probability that a pain condition will be persistent over tim.

SF (Short Form) - 36Baseline, 12 weeks, 6 month

This scale utilizes 36 questions to determine overall quality of life in patients by discussing physical health, emotional health, and social engagement.

IADL(Instrumental Activities of Daily Living)Baseline, 12 weeks, 6 month, 12 month

Used to assess complex functional activities of daily living, this scale extrapolates on basic activities such as ability to eat or walk, to include cooking shopping, housekeeping.

Beck Depression InventoryBaseline, 12 weeks, 6 month, 12 month

21 question survey pertaining to a patient's severity of depression. Each question is scored for 0 to 3, with 0 indicating no depression and 3 indicating the most severe depression

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Albany Medical College

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Albany, New York, United States

Albany Medical College
🇺🇸Albany, New York, United States

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