Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study of MK0663/Etoricoxib for Post-Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgery Pain (0663-097)(COMPLETED) (NCT NCT00788710)

NCT ID: NCT00788710

Last Updated: 2022-02-09

Results Overview

Pain intensity at rest was measured on a 0- to 10-point scale: 0=no pain, to 10=pain as bad as you can imagine.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

430 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 Days

Results posted on

2022-02-09

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Overall Study
STARTED
144
142
144
Overall Study
COMPLETED
139
134
138
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
5
8
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
3
4
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
0
0
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
1
0
Overall Study
Physician Decision
2
1
0
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
0
1
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
2
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

A Study of MK0663/Etoricoxib for Post-Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgery Pain (0663-097)(COMPLETED)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
n=144 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
n=142 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
n=144 Participants
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Total
n=430 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.9 • n=5 Participants
47.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.2 • n=7 Participants
45.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.0 • n=5 Participants
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.0 • n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
144 Participants
n=5 Participants
142 Participants
n=7 Participants
144 Participants
n=5 Participants
430 Participants
n=4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Days

Population: Full analysis set population

Pain intensity at rest was measured on a 0- to 10-point scale: 0=no pain, to 10=pain as bad as you can imagine.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
n=133 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
n=127 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
n=135 Participants
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Average Pain Intensity at Rest Over Days 1 to 3
2.40 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
2.46 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.15
3.26 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.15

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 days

Population: Full analysis set population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
n=132 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
n=130 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
n=134 Participants
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Average Total Daily Dose of Morphine Over Days 1 to 3
5.37 milligrams (mg)
Standard Error 0.08
5.46 milligrams (mg)
Standard Error 0.08
7.75 milligrams (mg)
Standard Error 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 days

Population: Full analysis set population

Elicited pain upon sitting was measured on a 0- to 10-point scale: 0=no pain, to 10=pain as bad as you can imagine.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
n=133 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
n=127 Participants
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
n=135 Participants
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Average Elicited Pain Upon Sitting Over Days 1 to 3
3.58 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.17
3.80 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.17
4.71 Score on a scale
Standard Error 0.17

Adverse Events

Etoricoxib 120 mg

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 60 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Etoricoxib 90 mg

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 51 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 65 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
n=144 participants at risk
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
n=142 participants at risk
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
n=144 participants at risk
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/142
0.00%
0/144
Gastrointestinal disorders
Faecaloma
0.00%
0/144
0.70%
1/142 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/144
Gastrointestinal disorders
Small intestinal obstruction
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/142
0.00%
0/144
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Postoperative wound infection
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Vaginal abscess
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Operative haemorrhage
0.00%
0/144
0.70%
1/142 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/144
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural haematoma
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Post procedural haemorrhage
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hypokalaemia
0.00%
0/144
0.70%
1/142 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/144
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Endometrial cancer
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/142
0.00%
0/144
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Fallopian tube cancer
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/142
0.00%
0/144
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Uterine cancer
0.00%
0/144
0.70%
1/142 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/144
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal haematoma
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal haemorrhage
0.00%
0/144
0.70%
1/142 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/144
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pulmonary embolism
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory depression
0.00%
0/144
0.70%
1/142 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/144
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Phlebitis
0.00%
0/144
0.00%
0/142
0.69%
1/144 • Number of events 1

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Etoricoxib 120 mg
n=144 participants at risk
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 120 mg (2 60 mg tablets) and 1 placebo tablet once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Etoricoxib 90 mg
n=142 participants at risk
Etoricoxib (MK0663) 90 mg tablet and 2 placebo tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Placebo
n=144 participants at risk
Placebo - 3 tablets once daily on Days 1-5. Total treatment is 5 days.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
11.1%
16/144 • Number of events 17
8.5%
12/142 • Number of events 13
12.5%
18/144 • Number of events 20
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
4.9%
7/144 • Number of events 7
9.9%
14/142 • Number of events 14
8.3%
12/144 • Number of events 12
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
27.8%
40/144 • Number of events 41
21.8%
31/142 • Number of events 35
26.4%
38/144 • Number of events 43
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
6.9%
10/144 • Number of events 10
4.9%
7/142 • Number of events 7
6.9%
10/144 • Number of events 10
General disorders
Pyrexia
4.9%
7/144 • Number of events 7
2.8%
4/142 • Number of events 4
16.7%
24/144 • Number of events 27
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
8.3%
12/144 • Number of events 12
6.3%
9/142 • Number of events 9
9.7%
14/144 • Number of events 14
Nervous system disorders
Headache
6.2%
9/144 • Number of events 11
5.6%
8/142 • Number of events 8
9.7%
14/144 • Number of events 14
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Pruritus
3.5%
5/144 • Number of events 5
9.2%
13/142 • Number of events 14
4.2%
6/144 • Number of events 6

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Results disclosure agreements

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  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER