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A Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of VX-548 for Acute Pain After a Bunionectomy

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Acute Pain
Interventions
Drug: Placebo (matched to VX-548)
Drug: HB/APAP
Drug: Placebo (matched to HB/APAP)
Registration Number
NCT04977336
Lead Sponsor
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VX-548 doses in treating acute pain after a bunionectomy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
274
Inclusion Criteria
  • Before Surgery:

    • Participant scheduled to undergo a primary unilateral bunionectomy with distal first metatarsal osteotomy (i.e., Austin procedure) and internal fixation under regional anesthesia (Mayo and popliteal sciatic block)
  • After Surgery:

    • Participant is lucid and able to follow commands
    • All analgesic guidelines were followed during and after the bunionectomy

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • Before Surgery:

    • Prior history of bunionectomy or other foot surgery on the index foot
    • History of cardiac dysrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmia treatment(s)
    • Any prior surgery within 1 month before the first study drug
  • After Surgery:

    • Participant had a Type 3 deformity requiring a base wedge osteotomy or concomitant surgery such as hammertoe repair, or had medical complications during the bunionectomy that, in the opinion of the investigator, should preclude randomization

Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlacebo (matched to VX-548)Participants received placebo matched to VX-548 and Hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen (HB/APAP) for 2 days.
PlaceboPlacebo (matched to HB/APAP)Participants received placebo matched to VX-548 and Hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen (HB/APAP) for 2 days.
HB/APAPHB/APAPParticipants received HB 5 milligrams (mg)/ APAP 325 mg every 6 hours (q6h) for 2 days.
VX-548: Low DoseVX-548Participants received VX-548 20 mg as first dose, followed by VX-548 10 mg tablet every 12 hours (q12h) for 2 days.
VX-548: Mid DoseVX-548Participants received VX-548 60 mg as first dose, followed by VX-548 30 mg q12h for 2 days.
VX-548: High DoseVX-548Participants received VX-548 100 mg as first dose, followed by VX-548 50 mg q12h for 2 days.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time-Weighted Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) as Recorded on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) 0 to 48 Hours (SPID48) After the First Dose of Study Drug0 to 48 hours After First Dose of Study Drug

SPID was calculated as the sum of the product of time (in hours) elapsed since previous measurements and pain intensity difference. Pain intensity difference was calculated by subtracting the pain intensity score at given post-dose time points from the baseline pain intensity scores (using pain rating score range: 0= no pain to 10= worst possible pain). SPID48 was calculated from 0 to 48 hours and the score range was -480 (worst score) to 480 (best score).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time-Weighted SPID as Recorded on a NPRS 0 to 24 Hours (SPID24) After the First Dose of Study Drug0 to 24 hours After First Dose of Study Drug

SPID was calculated as the sum of the product of time (in hours) elapsed since previous measurements and pain intensity difference. Pain intensity difference was calculated by subtracting the pain intensity score at given post-dose time points from the baseline pain intensity scores (using pain rating score range: 0= no pain to 10= worst possible pain). SPID24 was calculated from 0 to 24 hours and the score range was -240 (worst score) to 240 (best score).

Percentage of Participants With at Least 30 Percent (%) Reduction in NPRS at 48 Hours After the First Dose of Study DrugFrom Baseline at 48 Hours After First Dose of Study Drug

Pain intensity was recorded on 11-point NPRS, score range: 0 to 10, where 0= no pain and 10= worst imaginable pain. The percentage of participants with at least 30% reduction from baseline in NPRS at 48 hours after the first dose of VX-548, HB/APAP or placebo was reported.

Percentage of Participants With at Least 50% Reduction in NPRS at 48 Hours After the First Dose of Study DrugFrom Baseline at 48 Hours After First Dose of Study Drug

Pain intensity was recorded on 11-point NPRS, score range: 0 to 10, where 0= no pain and 10= worst imaginable pain. The percentage of participants with at least 50% reduction from baseline in NPRS at 48 hours after the first dose of VX-548, HB/APAP or placebo were reported.

Percentage of Participants With at Least 70% Reduction in NPRS at 48 Hours After the First Dose of Study DrugFrom Baseline at 48 Hours After First Dose of Study Drug

Pain intensity was recorded on 11-point NPRS, score range: 0 to 10, where 0= no pain and 10= worst imaginable pain. The percentage of participants with at least 70% reduction from baseline in NPRS at 48 hours after the first dose of VX-548, HB/APAP or placebo were reported.

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of VX-548 and M6-548 (Metabolite)Day 1 and Day 2
Time to Reach Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of VX-548 and M6-548 (Metabolite)Day 1 and Day 2
Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From 0 to 12 Hours (AUC0-12h) of VX-548 and M6-548 (Metabolite)Day 1 and Day 2
Safety and Tolerability as Assessed by Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Day 1 up to Day 16

Trial Locations

Locations (12)

Shoals Medical Trials Inc.

🇺🇸

Sheffield, Alabama, United States

Arizona Research Center

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Anaheim Clinical Trials

🇺🇸

Anaheim, California, United States

Lotus Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Pasadena, California, United States

New Hope Research Development

🇺🇸

Tarzana, California, United States

Atlanta Center for Medical Research

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Chesapeake Research Group

🇺🇸

Pasadena, Maryland, United States

Midwest Clinical Research Center

🇺🇸

Dayton, Ohio, United States

First Surgical Hospital

🇺🇸

Bellaire, Texas, United States

Legent Orthopedic Hospital

🇺🇸

Carrollton, Texas, United States

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Shoals Medical Trials Inc.
🇺🇸Sheffield, Alabama, United States

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