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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Cesamet™ for the Treatment of Pain in Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Peripheral Neuropathy
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
Registration Number
NCT00380965
Lead Sponsor
NEMA Research, Inc.
Brief Summary

This study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cesamet™ in controlling pain in subjects experiencing pain due to chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain in patients with cancer.

Detailed Description

To determine the safety and efficacy of Cesamet™ in the symptomatic treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.

This is a phase IV, multicenter, open label of Cesamet™ at 1 mg daily progressing to 2mg BID in subjects with chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain. This study has two phases: A pretreatment phase and a treatment phase.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
23
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.
  • Chronic daily pain present for at least 2 months.
  • On stable analgesic regimen for one month.
  • Baseline pain score greater than 40mm on a VAS.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Hypersensitivity to compounds in study drug or similar drugs
  • Pregnant or lactating females
  • Drug or alcohol abuse
  • Unstable medical condition

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The Average Pain Score at target site.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life measures.
The Pain at Night Score at target site.
Patient satisfaction with treatment.
Safety will be assessed through the collection of AEs and vital signs.
The Worst Pain Score at target site.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

South Florida Medical Research

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Aventura, Florida, United States

Naples Anesthesia and Pain Associates

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Naples, Florida, United States

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