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A Randomized, Open Label, Prospective Study to Explore the Clinical Characteristics of Oral MNK155 and Norco 7.5mg/325 When Used for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Post Operative Pain

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Post Operative Pain
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02381132
Lead Sponsor
Neil Singla
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the clinical characteristics oral MNK155 and Norco® 7.5mg/325mg when used for the treatment of moderate to severe post operative pain.

Detailed Description

This is a single center, open label, prospective, randomized study on adult post operative subjects who are expected to require oral opioid analgesia for at least 48 hours after surgery. The main study drug of interest in this study is MNK 155. Norco® 7.5mg/325mg is being utilized only as active comparator.

Subjects will be at least 18 years of age and will be scheduled to undergo elective surgery. The following surgical types will be allowed, although the list is not all inclusive:

* Abdominal surgery

* Soft tissue surgery

* Orthopedic surgery

* Spine surgery

* Genitourinary surgery

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
99
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Subjects who provide written informed consent prior to enrollment.

  2. Male or female and 18 years of age or older.

  3. Subjects who are scheduled to undergo elective general surgery including, but not limited to the following surgical types:

    • Abdominal surgery
    • Orthopedic surgery
    • Spine surgery
    • Genitourinary surgery
  4. Subjects classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA class I-III).

  5. Female subjects are eligible only if all of the following apply:

    • Not pregnant (subjects of child bearing potential must have a negative beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) pregnancy test before surgery);
    • Not lactating;
    • Not planning to become pregnant within the duration of the study;
  6. Subjects who are expected to have acute pain requiring oral opioid analgesics for at least 48 hours during the post operative period (either inpatient or outpatient).

  7. Subjects who are willing and capable of understanding and cooperating with the requirements of the study.

  8. Subjects able to understand and communicate in English.

Exclusion Criteria
  1. Subjects with a medical condition that, in the Investigator's opinion, could adversely impact the subject's participation, safety, or conduct of the study such as but not limited to a history of severe renal or hepatic impairment, severe active hepatic disease, or any other clinically significant medical condition that may preclude safe study participation.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MNK155MNK155Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen Extended-Release Tablets
Norco 7.5mg/325mgNorco 7.5mg/325Norco 7.5mg/325mg
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post-operative Pain Control48 hours

Patient Global Assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subject Reported Worst Pain (Secondary to Analgesic Gaps)24 hours after treatment initiation

Assessment of Worst Pain- Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)

Total Daily Acetaminophen Exposure24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, 96 hours and 120 hours after treatment initation

Number of Dosed of Acetaminophen

Opioid Related Symptoms48 hours after treatment initiation

Opioid Related Symptom Distress Scale (ORSDS)

Post-operative Pain Control120 hours

Patient Global Assessment

Post-operative Pain Control as Assessed by the Healthcare Professional48 and 120 hours

Healthcare Professional Global Assessments

Subject Satisfaction Regarding Ease of Use and Pill Burden48 hours and 120 hours after treatment initation

Patient Satisfaction/Ease of Use and Pill Burden Assessment

Sleep Disturbance24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours after treatment initiation

Assessment of Sleep Disturbance/Pain Interference with Sleep

Pill DiversionDay 5

Number of Pills Remaining and Accountability

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lotus Clinical Research, LLC

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Pasadena, California, United States

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