A Study of Tanezumab in Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT00876187

Last Updated: 2021-07-07

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

1359 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-06-15

Study Completion Date

2011-02-01

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of multiple doses of tanezumab administered every 8 weeks in treating chronic low back pain. Tanezumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against human nerve growth factor.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Tanezumab 20 mg IV

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tanezumab 20 mg IV

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

2 IV administrations of tanezumab 20 mg at an 8 week interval

Placebo for naproxen

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Tanezumab 10 mg IV

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tanezumab 10 mg IV

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

2 IV administrations of tanezumab 10 mg at an 8 week interval

Placebo for naproxen

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Tanezumab 5 mg IV

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Tanezumab 5 mg IV

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

2 IV administrations of tanezumab 5 mg at an 8 week interval

Placebo for naproxen

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Naproxen

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Placebo for tanezumab

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

2 IV administrations of placebo for tanezumab at an 8 week interval

Naproxen

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral naproxen 500 mg twice a day for 16 weeks

Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo for tanezumab

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

2 IV administrations of placebo for tanezumab at an 8 week interval

Placebo for naproxen

Intervention Type DRUG

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Interventions

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Tanezumab 20 mg IV

2 IV administrations of tanezumab 20 mg at an 8 week interval

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Placebo for naproxen

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Tanezumab 10 mg IV

2 IV administrations of tanezumab 10 mg at an 8 week interval

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Placebo for naproxen

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Tanezumab 5 mg IV

2 IV administrations of tanezumab 5 mg at an 8 week interval

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Placebo for naproxen

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo for tanezumab

2 IV administrations of placebo for tanezumab at an 8 week interval

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Naproxen

Oral naproxen 500 mg twice a day for 16 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo for tanezumab

2 IV administrations of placebo for tanezumab at an 8 week interval

Intervention Type BIOLOGICAL

Placebo for naproxen

Oral placebo for naproxen twice a day for 16 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Present with duration of low back pain of ≥3 months requiring regular use of analgesic medication (\>4 days per week for the past month). Analgesic medication may consist of NSAIDs, selective COX-2 inhibitors, immediate release opioids, or combinations, with certain protocol-defined limitations.
* Primary location of low back pain must be between the 12th thoracic vertebra and the lower gluteal folds, with or without radiation into the posterior thigh
* Must meet criteria for pain severity and global assessment of low back pain at Screening and Baseline visits
* Female patients of child-bearing potential (and male patients with female partners who are of child-bearing potential) must use 2 methods of contraception throughout the study
* Patients must be willing to discontinue all pain medications for chronic low back pain except rescue medication and not use prohibited pain medications throughout the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

* History of lumbosacral radiculopathy within the past 2 years.
* Back pain due to visceral disorder (eg, endometriosis).
* Back pain due to major trauma or osteoporotic compression fracture in the past 6 months.
* History of rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, Paget's disease of spine, pelvis or femur; fibromyalgia; tumors or infections of the spinal cord.
* Surgical intervention during the past 6 months for the treatment of low back pain or plans for surgical intervention during the course of the study.
* Current or pending worker's compensation, litigation, disability, or any other monetary settlement regarding his/her CLBP or any other pain condition, or any closed claim within the past 5 years.
* Use of any analgesic or muscle relaxant within 48 hours prior to the five days before Baseline
* Patients receiving only acetaminophen, gabapentin or pregabalin to manage their chronic low back pain.
* Patients taking \>325 mg/day of aspirin.
* Use of any antidepressants with the exception of stable treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
* Use of any sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, tranquilizers, or benzodiazepines unless daily dose has been stable and will remain unchanged throughout the study period.
* Systemic corticosteroid therapy within 30 days (inhaled and topical corticosteroids are permitted).
* Local or epidural injection of corticosteroids, as well as injections of corticosteroids in the back within 3 months.
* Botulinum toxin (Botox®) injection for chronic low back pain within 4 months.
* Requirement for new, concomitant physiotherapy including, but not limited to, transdermal electroneural stimulation (TENS), massage or spinal manipulation for the duration of the study period.
* Active or suspected esophageal, gastric, pyloric channel, or duodenal ulceration within 3 months, or any history of gastrointestinal bleeding.
* Current use of lithium or anticoagulant agents.
* Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to NSAIDs; history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic type reactions after taking aspirin or NSAIDs.
* Inflammatory bowel disease, a chronic or acute renal or hepatic disorder, a significant coagulation defect, or other condition that might preclude the use of an NSAID.
* History of intolerance to acetaminophen or paracetamol or any of its excipients.
* History of known alcohol, analgesic or narcotic abuse within 2 years.
* Presence of drugs of abuse (including prescription medications without a valid prescription), other illegal drugs or marijuana in the urine toxicology screen obtained at Screening.
* History of allergic or anaphylactic reaction to a therapeutic or diagnostic monoclonal antibody or IgG fusion protein.
* Use of biologics other than study medication, including any live vaccines, within 3 months, or use during the study (intranasal Flumist® vaccine is an exception).
* Signs and symptoms of clinically significant cardiac disease.
* Diagnosis of a transient ischemic attack within the 6 months, or residual deficits from stroke that would preclude completion of required study activities.
* History of cancer within 5 years.
* Use of any investigational medication within 30 days (3 months for investigational biologics).
* Expected to undergo a therapeutic procedure or to use any analgesic other than those specified in the protocol throughout the study period.
* Previous exposure to exogenous NGF or to an anti NGF antibody.
* Screening laboratory results and blood pressure within specified limits.
* Positive Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) tests at screening.
* History, diagnosis, or signs and symptoms of clinically significant neurological disease.
* History, diagnosis, signs or symptoms of any clinically significant psychiatric disorder.
* Hospital admission for depression or suicide attempt within 5 years or active, severe major depression at Screening.
* Likelihood of being non compliant with study procedures.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pfizer

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Pfizer CT.gov Call Center

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Pfizer

Locations

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Pinnacle Research Group, LLC

Anniston, Alabama, United States

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Pinnacle Research Group LLC

Anniston, Alabama, United States

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Pinnacle Research Group, LLC

Anniston, Alabama, United States

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Simon Williamson Clinic, PC

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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Simon-Williamson Clinic, PC

Hueytown, Alabama, United States

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Saadat Ansari, MD office

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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Horizon Research Group

Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Radiant Research - Phoenix Southeast

Chandler, Arizona, United States

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Pivotal Research Centers

Peoria, Arizona, United States

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Arizona Research Center

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Radiant Research, Inc.: Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Premiere Phamaceutical Research, LLC

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Clinical Research Advantage, Inc./Fiel Family and Sports Medicine, PC

Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Alta Clinical Research, LLC

Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Little Rock Family Practice Clinic

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Providence Clinical Research

Burbank, California, United States

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Valley Research

Fresno, California, United States

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Collaborative Neuroscience Network, Inc

Garden Grove, California, United States

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University of California San Diego

La Jolla, California, United States

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Samaritan Center for Medical Research Medical Group

Los Gatos, California, United States

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North County Clinical Research (NCCR)

Oceanside, California, United States

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Advances in Medicine

Rancho Mirage, California, United States

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Quality Control Research, Inc

Roseville, California, United States

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Center for Clinical Trials of Sacramento, Inc.

Sacramento, California, United States

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Wetlin Research Associates, Inc

San Diego, California, United States

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Inland Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Medical Group, Inc.

Upland, California, United States

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Elite Clinical Trials

Wildomar, California, United States

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Alpine Clinical Research Center

Boulder, Colorado, United States

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Clinicos, LLC

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Stamford Therapeutics Consortium

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

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New England Research Associates, LLC

Trumbull, Connecticut, United States

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Southeast Clinical Research, LLC

Chiefland, Florida, United States

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Southeast Clinical Research

Chiefland, Florida, United States

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Doctors Medical Center of Walton County

DeFuniak Springs, Florida, United States

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Avail Clinical Research, LLC

DeLand, Florida, United States

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SJS Clinical Research, Inc.

Destin, Florida, United States

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CRIA Research

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Southeast Clinical Research, LLC

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Collier Neurologic Specialists

Naples, Florida, United States

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Compass Research, LLC

Orlando, Florida, United States

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University Clinical Research Incorporated

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

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Advent Clinical Research Center

Pinellas Park, Florida, United States

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Arthntis & Rheumatic Care Center

South Miami, Florida, United States

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Miami Research Associates

South Miami, Florida, United States

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Meridien Research

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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Dale G. Bramlet, MD

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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Palm Beach Research Center

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Center for Prospective Outcome Studies

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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River Birch Research Alliance, LLC

Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States

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Drug Studies America

Marietta, Georgia, United States

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Selah Medical Center, PA

Boise, Idaho, United States

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MediSphere Medical Research Center, LLC

Evansville, Indiana, United States

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Vince and Associates Clinical Research

Overiand Park, Kansas, United States

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Vince and Associates Clinical Research

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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Clinical Trials Technology, Inc.

Prairie Village, Kansas, United States

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Cotton-O'Neil Clinical Research

Topeka, Kansas, United States

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Central Kentucky Research Association, Inc.

Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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Commonwealth Biomedical Research, LLC

Madisonville, Kentucky, United States

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Arthritis and Diabetes Clinic

Monroe, Louisiana, United States

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Peter A. Holt, MD

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Clinical Pharmacology Study Group

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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PCM Medical Services

Lansing, Michigan, United States

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The Center for Clinical Trials

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

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Clinical Research Center of Jackson

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Physician's Surgery Center

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

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Clinvest/ A Division of Banyan Group, Inc.

Springfield, Missouri, United States

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Medex Healthcare Research, Inc.

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Mercy Health Research

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Quality Clinical Research, Inc.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Meridian Clinical Research, LLC

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Clinical Research Consortium

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Mirkil Medical

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Advanced Biomedical Research of America

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Comprehensive Clinical Research

Berlin, New Jersey, United States

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CRI Worldwide

Willingboro, New Jersey, United States

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Albuquerque Clinical Trials

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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Central New York Clinical Research

Manlius, New York, United States

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Medex Healthcare Research, Inc.

New York, New York, United States

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Medex Healthcare Research

New York, New York, United States

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The Medical Research Network, LLC

New York, New York, United States

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Rochester Clinical Research

Rochester, New York, United States

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Finger Lakes Clinical Research

Rochester, New York, United States

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Upstate Clinical Research Associates

Williamsville, New York, United States

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Pharmquest

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

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Northstate Clinical Research, PLLC

Lenoir, North Carolina, United States

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Wake Internal Medicine Consultants, Inc.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Wake Research Associates, LLC

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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The Center for Clinical Research

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Community Research

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Sterling Research

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Rapid Medical Research, Inc.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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Christine Codding, MD

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Health Research of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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McBride Clinic

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Lynn Health Science Institute

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Sunstone Medical Research, LLC

Medford, Oregon, United States

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Summit Research Network (Oregon), Inc.

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Allegheny Pain Management

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

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East Penn Rheumatology Associates, PC

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

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Paramount Clinical Research

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, United States

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Altoona Center for Clinical Research

Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States

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CRI Worldwide LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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New England Center for Clinical Research

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

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Omega Medical Research

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

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Columbia Arthritis Center, P.A.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Southern Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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Radiant Research

Greer, South Carolina, United States

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Health Concepts

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

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SCRI Research Center

Germantown, Tennessee, United States

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Wolf River Medical Group, LLC

Germantown, Tennessee, United States

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Advanced Therapeutics, Inc.

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

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Johnson City Internal Medicine

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

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Capitol Medical Clinic

Austin, Texas, United States

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Walter F. Chase, MD, PA

Austin, Texas, United States

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FutureSearch Trials of Neurology

Austin, Texas, United States

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FutureSearch Trials

Austin, Texas, United States

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DiscoveResearch, Inc.

Beaumont, Texas, United States

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DiscoveResearch, Incorporated

Bryan, Texas, United States

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Trinity Hypertension & Metabolic Research Institute Punzi Medical Center

Carrollton, Texas, United States

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KRK Medical Research

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Advances In Health, Inc.

Houston, Texas, United States

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Centex Research, Inc.

Houston, Texas, United States

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Centex Research

Houston, Texas, United States

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Centex Research

Nassau Bay, Texas, United States

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Office of Theresia Lee, MD

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Paragon Research Center

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Progressive Clinical Research, PA

San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Foothill Family Clinic

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Foothill Family Clinic

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Charlottesville Medical Research

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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National Clinical Research - Norfolk, Inc.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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National Clinical Research, Incorporated

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Advanced Pain Management

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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Northwest Clinical Research Center

Bellevue, Washington, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Hochberg MC, Tive LA, Abramson SB, Vignon E, Verburg KM, West CR, Smith MD, Hungerford DS. When Is Osteonecrosis Not Osteonecrosis?: Adjudication of Reported Serious Adverse Joint Events in the Tanezumab Clinical Development Program. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2016 Feb;68(2):382-91. doi: 10.1002/art.39492.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 26554876 (View on PubMed)

Kivitz AJ, Gimbel JS, Bramson C, Nemeth MA, Keller DS, Brown MT, West CR, Verburg KM. Efficacy and safety of tanezumab versus naproxen in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Pain. 2013 Jul;154(7):1009-21. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2013.03.006. Epub 2013 Mar 14.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 23628600 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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Other Identifiers

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CLBP-IV PH2B

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

A4091012

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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