Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Safety Study of Caldolor (IV Ibuprofen) in Hospitalized Adult Orthopedic Patients (NCT NCT00470600)

NCT ID: NCT00470600

Last Updated: 2015-08-21

Results Overview

Measurement of the patient's self assessment of pain with movement using the validated visual analog scale (VAS) during the post-operative period (study hour-6 through hour-28). VAS assessments document the patient's self reported level of pain from "No pain" (0 mm) to "Worst possible pain" (100 mm) on a 100 mm line. VAS assessments were performed immediately following surgery \[variable since every surgery has a unique length of time even if it is the same procedure\] and at hours 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 (for the primary endpoint).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

185 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Study hour-6 through hour-28

Results posted on

2015-08-21

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
Overall Study
STARTED
86
99
Overall Study
COMPLETED
86
99
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Safety Study of Caldolor (IV Ibuprofen) in Hospitalized Adult Orthopedic Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo
n=86 Participants
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
n=99 Participants
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
Total
n=185 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9 • n=93 Participants
62 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=4 Participants
61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2 • n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
<45years
6 participants
n=93 Participants
3 participants
n=4 Participants
9 participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
>= 45 years
80 participants
n=93 Participants
96 participants
n=4 Participants
176 participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
55 Participants
n=93 Participants
65 Participants
n=4 Participants
120 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
31 Participants
n=93 Participants
34 Participants
n=4 Participants
65 Participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
61 participants
n=93 Participants
70 participants
n=4 Participants
131 participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
25 participants
n=93 Participants
29 participants
n=4 Participants
54 participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Study hour-6 through hour-28

Population: Efficacy analyses were performed on the Intent to Treat (ITT) population and the Efficacy Evaluable Population (EEP). All randomized patients who received at least a partial dose of CTM were included in the ITT analyses. All data below represents the ITT analyses.

Measurement of the patient's self assessment of pain with movement using the validated visual analog scale (VAS) during the post-operative period (study hour-6 through hour-28). VAS assessments document the patient's self reported level of pain from "No pain" (0 mm) to "Worst possible pain" (100 mm) on a 100 mm line. VAS assessments were performed immediately following surgery \[variable since every surgery has a unique length of time even if it is the same procedure\] and at hours 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 (for the primary endpoint).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=84 Participants
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
n=95 Participants
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
AUC-VAS With Movement (Post-operative Period, Hour-6-28)
1326.1 AUC-VAS pain v. time (mm*hr)
Standard Error 82.0
1005.0 AUC-VAS pain v. time (mm*hr)
Standard Error 81.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Study hour-6 through hour-28

Population: Efficacy analyses were performed on the Intent to Treat (ITT) population and the Efficacy Evaluable Population (EEP). All randomized patients who received at least a partial dose of CTM were included in the ITT analyses. All data below represents the ITT analyses.

Measurement of the patient's self assessment of pain at rest using a visual analog scale (VAS) during the post-operative period (study hour-6 through hour-28). VAS assessments document the patient's self reported level of pain from "No pain" (0 mm) to "Worst possible pain" (100 mm) on a 100 mm line. VAS assessments were performed immediately following surgery and at hours 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 and 28 (for the primary endpoint).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=84 Participants
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
n=95 Participants
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
Secondary Endpoint: AUC-VAS at Rest (Post-operative Period, Hours 6-28)
997.0 AUC-VAS pain v. time (mm*hr)
Standard Error 83.6
728.0 AUC-VAS pain v. time (mm*hr)
Standard Error 83.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Study hour-6 to hour-28

Population: Demand of narcotic use was determined by PCA records or by chart if patient requested and not via PCA.

Patient demand of narcotic used by patients in each treatment group for analgesia, post-surgery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=84 Participants
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
n=95 Participants
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
Patient Demand of Narcotic Use (Post-operative Period, From Hour 6 to 28).
59.5 milligrams
Standard Deviation 29.9
41.1 milligrams
Standard Deviation 27.3

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 74 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)

Serious events: 8 serious events
Other events: 90 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=86 participants at risk
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
n=99 participants at risk
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary oedema
1.2%
1/86 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/99
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
1.2%
1/86 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/99
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
1.2%
1/86 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/99
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Post procedural pneumonia
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Hepatobiliary disorders
Acute hepatic failure
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Psychiatric disorders
Altered mental status
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Renal and urinary disorders
Acute renal failure
0.00%
0/86
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=86 participants at risk
250 mL of normal saline.
800mg IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor)
n=99 participants at risk
8 mL of IV Ibuprofen (Caldolor) added with 250 mL of normal saline to give 800 mg dose.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
14.0%
12/86 • Number of events 13
27.3%
27/99 • Number of events 28
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
12.8%
11/86 • Number of events 11
20.2%
20/99 • Number of events 20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dyspepsia
4.7%
4/86 • Number of events 5
0.00%
0/99
Investigations
Body temperature increased
12.8%
11/86 • Number of events 11
8.1%
8/99 • Number of events 10
Investigations
Urine output decreased
9.3%
8/86 • Number of events 9
5.1%
5/99 • Number of events 5
Investigations
Haemaglobin decreased
0.00%
0/86
4.0%
4/99 • Number of events 4
General disorders
Pyrexia
17.4%
15/86 • Number of events 16
14.1%
14/99 • Number of events 18
General disorders
Oedema Peripheral
2.3%
2/86 • Number of events 2
3.0%
3/99 • Number of events 6
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritis
19.8%
17/86 • Number of events 22
10.1%
10/99 • Number of events 13
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
3.5%
3/86 • Number of events 3
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
7.0%
6/86 • Number of events 6
8.1%
8/99 • Number of events 9
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
3.5%
3/86 • Number of events 3
3.0%
3/99 • Number of events 4
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
3.5%
3/86 • Number of events 3
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anemia
11.6%
10/86 • Number of events 10
10.1%
10/99 • Number of events 10
Renal and urinary disorders
Urinary retention
2.3%
2/86 • Number of events 2
9.1%
9/99 • Number of events 10
Renal and urinary disorders
Dysuria
5.8%
5/86 • Number of events 6
2.0%
2/99 • Number of events 2
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
1.2%
1/86 • Number of events 1
3.0%
3/99 • Number of events 3
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.8%
5/86 • Number of events 7
3.0%
3/99 • Number of events 4
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
3.5%
3/86 • Number of events 4
4.0%
4/99 • Number of events 4
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
2.3%
2/86 • Number of events 2
7.1%
7/99 • Number of events 7
Psychiatric disorders
Agitation
1.2%
1/86 • Number of events 1
3.0%
3/99 • Number of events 3
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
3.5%
3/86 • Number of events 3
4.0%
4/99 • Number of events 4
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalemia
3.5%
3/86 • Number of events 3
5.1%
5/99 • Number of events 5
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle spasms
4.7%
4/86 • Number of events 4
1.0%
1/99 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
anaemia postoperative
0.00%
0/86
3.0%
3/99 • Number of events 3
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
34.9%
30/86 • Number of events 37
44.4%
44/99 • Number of events 47

Additional Information

Amy Rock, Ph.D.

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals

Phone: 615-255-0068

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place