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Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Desvenlafaxine Succinate for Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Menopause
Vasomotor System
Registration Number
NCT00369434
Lead Sponsor
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 100 mg and 150 mg of DVS SR, an extended release form of desvenlafaxine succinate, in comparison to placebo for the treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause in a population of postmenopausal women.

Detailed Description

To assess the efficacy and safety of 100 mg and 150 mg of DVS SR in comparison to placebo for the treatment of moderate to severe VMS associated with menopause, as well as additional outcome indicators such as sleep disruptions, overall climacteric symptoms, mood changes, somatic symptoms, and overall satisfaction with DVS SR in postmenopausal women.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
450
Inclusion Criteria
  • Generally healthy, postmenopausal women who seek treatment for hot flushes
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) less than or equal to 40 kg/m2

Other inclusions apply.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Hypersensitivity to Venlafaxine
  • Myocardial infarction and/or unstable angina within 6 months of screening
  • History of seizure disorder

Other exclusions apply.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The number and severity of hot flushes collected throughout the study after 12 weeks of therapy.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The number of awakenings due to VMS and the total mood disturbance score (Profile of Mood States [POMS]).
The scores on the Greene Climacteric Scale (GCS), the Visual Analog Scale-Pain Intensity (VAS-PI), and the Satisfaction Survey (SS).
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