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Phase 3 Study of Hydrocodone Bitartrate Controlled-release Capsules in Subjects With Chronic Low Back Pain

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01081912
Lead Sponsor
Zogenix, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Hydrocodone Bitartrate controlled-release capsules in subjects with chronic low back pain.

Detailed Description

A randomized Phase 3, placebo-controlled multi-center study to evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of Hydrocodone Bitartrate controlled-release capsules in subjects with chronic low back pain. Subjects will go through an open-label conversion and titration phase followed by a randomized double-blind treatment phase of Hydrocodone (HC)-Controlled-Release (CR) vs. Placebo. The trial will consist of a Screening Phase (up to 14 days), an open-label Conversion and Titration Phase (up to 6 weeks), a 12-week placebo-controlled Treatment Phase, and a 2-week Follow-Up Phone Call

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
510
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects must have a clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe chronic lower back pain (CLBP)
  • Subjects must be classified as non-neuropathic, neuropathic, or symptomatic for more than 6 months after lower back pain (LBP) surgery
  • Subjects must in the Investigator's opinion qualify for around-the-clock opioid therapy for treatment of their chronic lower back pain (CLBP).
  • Subjects must have been taking opioids for at least 5 days/week for the past 4weeks
  • Subjects must have an average Clinic Pain Score of ≥ 4 on the 11-point (0-10) numeric rating scale (NRS) as an average for the last 24 hours of Screening
  • Subjects, in the opinion of the Investigator, must be considered to be in generally good health other then CLBP at Screening
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative urine pregnancy test at the Screening Visit, and must consent to use a medically-acceptable method of contraception throughout the entire study period.
  • Subjects must voluntarily provide written informed consent.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Any clinically significant condition that would, in the opinion of the Investigator, preclude study participation or interfere with the assessment of pain and other symptoms of CLBP or increase the risk of opioid-related adverse events
  • A medical condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the subject's ability to swallow, absorb, metabolize, or excrete the study drug
  • A surgical procedure for back pain within 6 months
  • A nerve or plexus block, including epidural steroid injections or facet blocks
  • A history of chemotherapy or confirmed malignancy within past 2 years
  • Any other chronic pain condition other than CLBP that, in the Investigator's opinion, would interfere with the assessment of LBP e.g. fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches requiring opioid treatment
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure, i.e., subject has a sitting systolic blood pressure >180 mmHg or <90 mmHg, and/or a sitting diastolic blood pressure >120 mmHg or <50 mmHg at Screening
  • A Body Mass Index (BMI) >45 kg/m2
  • A Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Index score of >12 in either depression or anxiety subscales or an established history of major depressive disorder that is poorly controlled with medication
  • A clinically significant abnormality in clinical chemistry, hematology or urinalysis
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Hydrocodone Bitartrate CapsulesHydrocodone bitartrateHydrocodone Bitartrate Controlled-Release Capsules
Placebo comparatorPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Change in 24-hour Pain Intensity Ratings Scale (NRS).Baseline to Day 85 (Treatment Phase)

Change in average pain intensity as measured daily by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for Pain (0-10; where 0 = no pain, 10 = worst pain imaginable) comparing HC-ER with Placebo. Lower number equals better outcome.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean Change of the Clinic NRS Pain IntensityBaseline to Day 85 visit

The change in pain intensity as measured in the clinic by a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Trial Locations

Locations (49)

Advanced Clinical Research Institute

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Anaheim, California, United States

Perimeter Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Georgia Institute for Clinical Research, LLC

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Marietta, Georgia, United States

Suburban Clinical Research

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Research West, LLC

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Kalispell, Montana, United States

Prestige Clinical Research

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Franklin, Ohio, United States

Advanced Research Institute

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Ogden, Utah, United States

Office of Danka Michaels, MD

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

IVA Research

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Pacific Coast Pain Management Center

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Laguna Hills, California, United States

Stamford Therapeutics Consortium

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Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Destiny Clinical Research, LLC

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Evansville, Indiana, United States

Integrated Clinical Trials Services, Inc.

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West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Northwest Clinical Research Center

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Bellevue, Washington, United States

Arizona Research Center

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Innovative Clinical Trials

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Neuropsychiatric Research Center

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Feasterville Family Health Care Center

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Feasterville, Pennsylvania, United States

Five Towns Neuroscience Research

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Cedarhurst, New York, United States

New England Center for Clinical Research

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Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Health Concepts

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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

Clopton Clinic

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Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States

Neuro-Pain Medical Center, Inc.

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Fresno, California, United States

Clinicos, LLC

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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Interwest Rehabilitation, LLC

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Littleton, Colorado, United States

Florida Institute of Medical Research

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Gold Coast Research

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Plantation, Florida, United States

Clinical Research of West Florida, Inc.

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Peninsula Research, Inc.

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Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

Georgia Clinical Research

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Snellville, Georgia, United States

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC

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Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States

Cotton O'Neil Clinical Research Center

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Topeka, Kansas, United States

International Clinical Research Institute

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Leawood, Kansas, United States

Clinical Trials Technology, Inc

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Prairie Village, Kansas, United States

Clinical Trials Management

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Metairie, Louisiana, United States

River Cities Clinical Research Center

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Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

NECCR Internal Medicine & Cardiology Associates, LLC

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Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Best Clinical Trials, LLC

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Center for Clinical Trials

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Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

South Jersey Medical Associates

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Blackwood, New Jersey, United States

CRI Worldwide, LLC

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Willingboro, New Jersey, United States

Upstate Clinical Research Associates

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Williamsville, New York, United States

Center for Clinical Research LLC

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Brandywine Clinical Research

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Integrity Clinical Research, LLC

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Milan, Tennessee, United States

InSite Clinical Research

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DeSoto, Texas, United States

Clinical Trial Network

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Spring, Texas, United States

Invisions Consultants, LLC

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Hypothe Test, LLC

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Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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