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Study Evaluating The Efficacy Of A Novel Ibuprofen Formulation On Fever In Patients With An Uncomplicated Acute Infection

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Infection
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01035346
Lead Sponsor
Pfizer
Brief Summary

This single-dose trial will evaluate the efficacy of a novel ibuprofen formulation compared to placebo in patients with a fever due to an uncomplicated acute infection.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects diagnosed with a fever secondary to an uncomplicated acute viral or bacterial infection.
  • Oral temperature measurement from 100 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Onset of fever 3 days or less.
  • Otherwise good health.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Fever secondary to a chronic underlying medical condition or serious infection.
  • Currently taking antibiotics or antivirals.
  • Currently taking any medication which may interfere with the assessment of fever.
  • Pregnancy or breast-feeding.
  • Any serious medical or psychiatric disorder.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AIbuprofen-
BPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time-weighted Sum of The Temperature Differences From Baseline Through Hour 6 (STEMPD 0-6)0 to 6 hours

STEMPD 0-6 was defined as time-weighted sum of temperature differences over 6 hours, weighted by the time elapsed between each 2 consecutive time points. Temperature difference was defined as baseline temperature minus post-baseline temperature at each time point, where positive value indicated improvement in body temperature.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time-weighted Sum of The Temperature Differences From Baseline Through Hour 4 and Hour 8 (STEMPD 0-4 and STEMPD 0-8)0 to 4, 0 to 8 hours

STEMPD 0-4 and STEMPD 0-8 were defined as the time-weighted sum of temperature differences over 4 hours and 8 hours, weighted by the time elapsed between each 2 consecutive time points. Temperature difference was defined as baseline temperature minus post-baseline temperature at each time point, where positive value indicated improvement in body temperature.

Change From Baseline in Temperature at Hours 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8Baseline, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours

Change from baseline in temperature was calculated as baseline temperature minus post-baseline temperature at each time point, where positive value indicated improvement in body temperature.

Time to Treatment Failure0 to 8 hours

Median time of dropping out of the participants from the study due to lack of efficacy or use of rescue medication, whichever comes first.

Cumulative Percentage of Participants With Treatment Failure0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 hours

Percentage of participants who withdrew from the study due to lack of efficacy or received rescue medication.

Global Assessment of Study Medication as an Antipyretic8 hours

Global assessment of study medication was performed at the 8-hours time point or immediately before taking rescue medication (if necessary). It was scored on a 5-point categorical scale where 0=poor, 1=fair, 2=good, 3=very good, and 4=excellent.

Rating of Study Medication Relative to Usual Medication8 hours

Rating of study medication was performed at the 8-hours time point or immediately before taking rescue medication (if necessary). It was scored on a 5-point categorical scale where 0=poor, 1=fair, 2=good, 3=very good, and 4=excellent.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pfizer Investigational Site

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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