Trial Outcomes & Findings for Open Label Safety And Efficacy Study Of Pregabalin In Subjects With Nerve Pain Asociated With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Neuropathy (NCT NCT00264875)

NCT ID: NCT00264875

Last Updated: 2021-01-22

Results Overview

Pain scores were assessed on a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); scores range from 0= no pain to 100= worse pain. Subjects assessed their pain during the last week. Endpoint = last non-missing observation carried forward after Baseline visit.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

220 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, and Endpoint

Results posted on

2021-01-22

Participant Flow

With completion of A0081066 (NCT00232141), subjects had option of initiating treatment with pregabalin under open-label conditions for 3 months in A0081095, an open-label extension trial. Treatment in A0081095 was initiated on the evening of the subjects' Visit 7/Termination Visit in A0081066. A0081095 was conducted in the United States.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Pregabalin
Subjects who met all eligibility criteria initiated open-label treatment at 150 mg/day (75 mg BID). Further adjustments of total daily dose within the dose range 150 to 600 mg/day (BID) were permitted throughout the study to optimize pain control and minimize adverse events (AEs).
Overall Study
STARTED
220
Overall Study
COMPLETED
190
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
30

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Pregabalin
Subjects who met all eligibility criteria initiated open-label treatment at 150 mg/day (75 mg BID). Further adjustments of total daily dose within the dose range 150 to 600 mg/day (BID) were permitted throughout the study to optimize pain control and minimize adverse events (AEs).
Overall Study
Adverse Event
6
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
6
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
11
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
7

Baseline Characteristics

Open Label Safety And Efficacy Study Of Pregabalin In Subjects With Nerve Pain Asociated With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Neuropathy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Pregabalin
n=220 Participants
Subjects who met all eligibility criteria initiated open-label treatment at 150 mg/day (75 mg BID). Further adjustments of total daily dose within the dose range 150 to 600 mg/day (BID) were permitted throughout the study to optimize pain control and minimize adverse events (AEs).
Age, Continuous
48.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.8 • n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
42 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
178 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, Week 12, and Endpoint

Population: The full analysis set was defined as all subjects who met all eligibility criteria and took at least one dose of study medication.

Pain scores were assessed on a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); scores range from 0= no pain to 100= worse pain. Subjects assessed their pain during the last week. Endpoint = last non-missing observation carried forward after Baseline visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pregabalin
n=220 Participants
Subjects who met all eligibility criteria initiated open-label treatment at 150 mg/day (75 mg BID). Further adjustments of total daily dose within the dose range 150 to 600 mg/day (BID) were permitted throughout the study to optimize pain control and minimize adverse events (AEs).
Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Scores
Baseline (n=203)
38.61 score on scale
Standard Deviation 27.10
Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Scores
Week 4 (n=204)
30.75 score on scale
Standard Deviation 25.19
Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Scores
Week 8 (n=200)
30.16 score on scale
Standard Deviation 25.78
Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Scores
Week 12 (n=207)
28.95 score on scale
Standard Deviation 26.05
Mean Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain Scores
Endpoint (n=217)
29.39 score on scale
Standard Deviation 26.32

Adverse Events

Pregabalin

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 82 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Pregabalin
Subjects who met all eligibility criteria initiated open-label treatment at 150 mg/day (75 mg BID). Further adjustments of total daily dose within the dose range 150 to 600 mg/day (BID) were permitted throughout the study to optimize pain control and minimize adverse events (AEs).
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.91%
2/220
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.45%
1/220
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Alcohol poisoning
0.45%
1/220
General disorders
Chest pain
0.45%
1/220
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture
0.45%
1/220
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.45%
1/220
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Prostate cancer
0.45%
1/220
Infections and infestations
Abscess limb
0.45%
1/220
Infections and infestations
Streptococcal infection
0.45%
1/220
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pancreatitis
0.45%
1/220
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
0.45%
1/220

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Pregabalin
Subjects who met all eligibility criteria initiated open-label treatment at 150 mg/day (75 mg BID). Further adjustments of total daily dose within the dose range 150 to 600 mg/day (BID) were permitted throughout the study to optimize pain control and minimize adverse events (AEs).
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
10.0%
22/220
Nervous system disorders
Somnolence
9.5%
21/220
General disorders
Peripheral edema
5.9%
13/220
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
5.5%
12/220
General disorders
Fatigue
5.0%
11/220
Psychiatric disorders
Euphoric mood
3.6%
8/220
Nervous system disorders
Headache
3.6%
8/220
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
3.2%
7/220
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
3.2%
7/220
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
3.2%
7/220
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
3.2%
7/220
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
2.7%
6/220
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
2.7%
6/220
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
2.3%
5/220
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
2.3%
5/220
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
2.3%
5/220

Additional Information

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Results disclosure agreements

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