A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Adaptive Design Study Evaluating the Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous CR845 in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- CR845 IV 1 mcg/kg
- Conditions
- Post Abdominal Surgery Pain
- Sponsor
- Cara Therapeutics, Inc.
- Enrollment
- 451
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- A comparison of the change in Pain Intensity over time using the Numeric Rating Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The study schedule is comprised of a 14-day Screening Period, a treatment period and an observation period. All eligible subjects will be randomized into one of 3 treatment groups (1 of 2 dose levels or matched placebo). Study drug CR845 will be administered intravenously prior to surgery, and at specific time intervals post surgery. Additional rescue pain and anti-nausea medication will be made available. Post surgical changes in pain intensity, nausea and vomiting will be assessed.
Detailed Description
Patients will be admitted to the surgical center on the day of their abdominal surgery (Day 1, unless admission the night before is required). All patients will be seen by the study staff to confirm eligibility, review study procedures, and conduct all pre-surgical assessments required for randomization. Qualified patients will be randomized into 1 of 3 treatment groups, corresponding to 1 of 2 dose levels of intravenous (IV) CR845 (0.5 or 1 mcg/kg) or matched placebo, respectively. Study drug will be administered every 6 hours during the 24-hour post-operative treatment period following these initial 2 drug administrations: * Pre-Operative dose: Within one hour prior to anesthetic induction for surgery. This dose will be a 2X loading dose. * Baseline post-operative dose: within 30-minutes of being considered stable in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Subsequent dosing will be administered at 6, 12 and 18 hours. During the Treatment and Observation Period, pain intensity scores will be obtained at specified time points and episodes of nausea or vomiting will be recorded. Upon request, patients may be provided with analgesic or anti-nausea rescue medication (restricted to morphine (if tolerated), and ondansetron, respectively) at any time after the Baseline dose of study drug is administered. Blood sampling and safety assessments will be conducted during this period as well. Patients will remain in the hospital until Day 3 (48-hours after surgery) at which point they will be evaluated for discharge. A follow-up medical evaluation will be scheduled within 7 - 10 days post-surgery.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •A patient will be eligible for study participation if the subject meets the following criteria:
- •Voluntarily provide written informed consent to participate in the study prior to any study procedures.
- •Able to speak, read, and communicate clearly in English or Spanish; able to read and understand the study procedures.
- •Male or female between 21 and older at the time of Screening.
- •Scheduled for abdominal surgery (hysterectomy; prostatectomy; hemi-colectomy (including partial bowel resections) or ventral hernia repair) with no collateral procedures.
- •Patient is categorized as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk class of I, II or III.
- •Has a body mass index (BMI) within 18.0-40.0 kg/m2 and weight between 50 kg and 112 kg, inclusive.
- •For women of childbearing potential- has a negative result on serum pregnancy testing at Screening and urine pregnancy test at Admission and does not currently breast feed, or is planning to do so within 30 days of receiving the last dose of study drug.
- •If female, the patient must be:
- •Of childbearing potential and practicing an acceptable form of birth control (defined as the use of an intrauterine device; a barrier method with spermicide; condoms, any form of hormonal contraceptives; or abstinence from sexual intercourse) for 3 days following the last dose of study drug.
Exclusion Criteria
- •A patient will be excluded from the study if any of the following criteria are met:
- •Has a serum sodium level \> 143 mmol/L at Screening.
- •Has a serum sodium level \< 136 mmol/L at Screening.
- •Patient is unwilling or unable to comply with the study procedures and assessments until the end of the 48-hour treatment and observation period.
- •Has moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, which, in the opinion of the Investigator is not being adequately treated (i.e., Nasal/Facial C-PAP), and will pose an unacceptable risk.
- •Has known allergies or hypersensitivity to drugs that may be used during the study, including those used during the surgical procedure and in the post-operative period \[e.g., inhaled anesthetics (such as sevoflurane), midazolam, opioids (such as fentanyl and morphine sulfate), propofol or other sedatives, local anesthetics, antiemetics (such as ondansetron) non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ketorolac) or acetaminophen\].
- •Uses antipsychotics, antiepileptics, sedatives, hypnotics, or antianxiety agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants with a dose change \< 30 days prior to surgery.
- •Has a history or current diagnosis of substance dependence (except caffeine or nicotine) or alcohol abuse, according to the criteria of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
- •Has a positive urine drug screen for drugs of abuse at Screening.
- •Is unwilling to abstain from alcohol consumption for a period beginning 24 hours prior to Admission until the time of Discharge from the hospital.
Arms & Interventions
CR845 IV 1 mcg/kg
CR845 IV solution will be supplied in 2 mL glass vials.Study drug will be administered as an IV bolus into an infusion line, the volume is dependent upon the patient's body weight.
Intervention: CR845 IV 1 mcg/kg
CR845 IV 0.5 mcg/kg
CR845 solution will be supplied in 2 mL glass vials. Study drug will be administered as an IV bolus into an infusion line, the volume is dependent upon the patient's body weight.
Intervention: CR845 IV 0.5 mcg/kg
Placebo IV
Placebo will be supplied in matched vials containing the same volume of buffer but with no active drug. It will be administered as an IV bolus into an infusion line, the volume is dependent upon the patient's body weight.
Intervention: Placebo IV
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
A comparison of the change in Pain Intensity over time using the Numeric Rating Scale
Time Frame: 24 hours
Using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to quantify the difference between CR845-treated patients and placebo-treated patients.
Secondary Outcomes
- A study of the comparison of Post Surgical Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) scores(6 hours)
- A comparison of the number of rescue medication doses administered(24 hours)
- Patient Global Assessment of study drug(24 hours (or early termination))