Trial Outcomes & Findings for Efficacy and Tolerability of Intranasal Fentanyl Spray for the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain in Cancer Patients Older Than 18 Years (NCT NCT00994760)

NCT ID: NCT00994760

Last Updated: 2012-09-27

Results Overview

Initially prescribed dose/ most efficient single dose of Instanyl at study end

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

131 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

during therapy with Instanyl (planned: 28 days)

Results posted on

2012-09-27

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
GENISIS
Intranasal Fentanyl Spray
Overall Study
STARTED
131
Overall Study
COMPLETED
107
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
24

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Efficacy and Tolerability of Intranasal Fentanyl Spray for the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain in Cancer Patients Older Than 18 Years

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
GENISIS
n=131 Participants
Intranasal Fentanyl Spray
Age Continuous
62.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1 • n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
60 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
67 participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Missing
4 participants
n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)
23.2 kgˆm2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.4 • n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
Pain not caused by tumor
2.3 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C00-C14 lip, oral cavity and pharynx
6.1 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C15-C26 digestive organs
26.0 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C30-C39 respiratory and intrathoracic organs
16.0 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C40-C41 bone and articular cartilage
0.8 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C43-C44 Melanoma and other skin
0.8 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C50-C50 Mamma
20.6 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C51-C58 female genital organs
3.1 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C60-C63 male genital organs
13.0 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C64-C68 urinary tract
5.3 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C73-C75 thyroid and other endocrine glands
0.8 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C76-C80 ill-defined, secondary + unspecified sites
0.8 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
C81-C96 lymphoid, hematopoietic and related tissue
0.8 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Tumor diagnosis (malignant neop-lasms ICD10)
Missing
3.8 percentage of participants
n=5 Participants
Karnofsky-index
58.6 scores
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.6 • n=5 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)-physical state (2-5)
ASA 2
22 participants
n=5 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)-physical state (2-5)
ASA 3
40 participants
n=5 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)-physical state (2-5)
ASA 4
59 participants
n=5 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)-physical state (2-5)
ASA 5
5 participants
n=5 Participants
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)-physical state (2-5)
Missing
5 participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (0-4)
ECOG 0
2 participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (0-4)
ECOG 1
33 participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (0-4)
ECOG 2
40 participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (0-4)
ECOG 3
36 participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (0-4)
ECOG 4
14 participants
n=5 Participants
ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status (0-4)
Missing
6 participants
n=5 Participants
Reason for the use of Instanyl
No previous BTP medication
86 participants
n=5 Participants
Reason for the use of Instanyl
Previous BTP medic./Insufficient efficacy
32 participants
n=5 Participants
Reason for the use of Instanyl
Previous BTP medic./Insufficient speed of action
32 participants
n=5 Participants
Reason for the use of Instanyl
Previous BTP medic./Insufficient handling
12 participants
n=5 Participants
Reason for the use of Instanyl
Previous BTP medic./Insufficient tolerability
6 participants
n=5 Participants
Reason for the use of Instanyl
Previous BTP medic./Other reasons
7 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: during therapy with Instanyl (planned: 28 days)

Population: Patients included and treated (without imputation of missing values), intention to treat. All patients included

Initially prescribed dose/ most efficient single dose of Instanyl at study end

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=131 Participants
Study End
n=116 Participants
Dose of Instanyl
400 µg
0 participants
1 participants
Dose of Instanyl
50 µg
75 participants
30 participants
Dose of Instanyl
100 µg
50 participants
69 participants
Dose of Instanyl
200 µg
5 participants
15 participants
Dose of Instanyl
Missing
1 participants
1 participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases.

Scale: 0=no, 1=mild, 2=moderate, 3=strong, 4=very strong, 5=extreme

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=131 Participants
Study End
n=116 Participants
Physician: Degree of Maximum Pain Intensity During the Last Days/ Since the Last Examination
Persistent pain (IV: N= 126, LV: N= 116)
2.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: Degree of Maximum Pain Intensity During the Last Days/ Since the Last Examination
Breakthrough pain (IV: N= 126, LV: N= 115)
3.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed')= N.

Scale: 1=very good, 2=good, 3=satisfactory, 4=poor, 5=very poor, 6=insufficient

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=45 Participants
Study End
n=116 Participants
Physician: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
speed of action (FV: N= 45, LV: N= 114)
4.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
strength of action (FV: N= 45, LV: N= 115)
4.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
tolerability (FV: N= 44, LV: N= 113)
3.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
Physician: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
safety (FV: N= 45, LV: N= 114)
2.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
Physician: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
handling (FV: N= 45, LV: N= 115)
3.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
2.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
Physician: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
patient satisfaction (FV: N= 45, LV: N= 116)
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
1.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (planned: 4 weeks)

Population: Patients included and treated with valid data (without imputation of missing values), intention to treat. All patients with valid values at last visit. N= number of valid cases (=110). From the 116 participants analyzed, only 110 participants had valid values at the last visit.

5=completely, 4=for the most part, 3=partially, 2= more or less, 1=rather not, 0=not at all

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=116 Participants
Study End
Physician: To What Extent Did Your Expectations in Instanyl Have Met? (Last Visit)
4.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (at last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N=number of valid cases.

Scale: -3= very much improved, -2= much improved, -1= improved, 0= comparable, 1= worsened, 2= much worsened ,3= very much worsened

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=116 Participants
Study End
Physician: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Nursing and support efforts (N= 113)
-1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Physician: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Autonomy of the patient (N= 113)
-1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Pain-related impairment in everyday life (N= 113)
-1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Quality of patient's life (N= 112)
-1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Extent of use of other medical services (N= 112)
-1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases.

Scale: 0=no, 1=low, 2=medium, 3=high

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=131 Participants
Study End
n=116 Participants
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
Problems with organization of care (N=129, N=112)
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
persistent pain (IV: N=131, LV: N=112)
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
breakthrough pain (IV: N=130, LV: N=111)
2.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
nausea (IV: N=130, LV: N=112)
1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
0.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
vomiting (IV: N=130, LV: N=112)
1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
0.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
dyspnoea (IV: N=130, LV: N=111)
1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
0.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
constipation (IV: N=129, LV: N=112)
1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
weakness (IV: N=129, LV: N=112)
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
poor appetite (IV: N=131, LV: N=112)
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
tiredness (IV: N=130, LV: N=112)
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
efforts due to wounds/decubitus (N=130, N=112)
1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
need for assistance (IV: N=130, LV: N=111)
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
depressiveness (IV: N=129, LV: N=111)
1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
anxiety (IV: N=130, LV: N=112)
1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
tension (IV: N=130, LV: N=112)
1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
disorientation, confusion (IV: N=130, LV: N=111)
0.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
0.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
Physician: What is the Current Treatment Needs of Your Patient Regarding ...
Overburdening family/environment N=129, N=112
1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (planned: 4 weeks)

Population: Patients included and treated with valid data (without imputation of missing values), intention to treat. All patients with valid values at last visit. N= number of valid cases (=114). From the 116 participants analyzed, only 114 participants had valid values at the last visit.

0=no reduction, 1=slight, 2=medium, 3=strong, 4=very strong, 5=complete

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=116 Participants
Study End
Physician: Degree of Relief of Breakthrough Pain Achieved by Instanyl at Study End
3.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: initial visit (before start of therapy with Instanyl)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases (= 91). From the 95 participants analyzed, only 91 participants had valid values at the last visit.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
Patient: How Many Episodes of Pain You Experience on Average?
3.0 episodes per day
Standard Deviation 2.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: initial visit (before start of therapy with Instanyl)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed') =N.

0=no pain, 10= most intense pain imaginable

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
Patient: Description of Pain at Initial Visit
Persistent pain in the last 24 hrs on average N=94
5.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3
Patient: Description of Pain at Initial Visit
Pain during the last pain attacks maximally N=93
8.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
Patient: Description of Pain at Initial Visit
Pain intensity bearable N= 94
4.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases. * Initial Visit N=94 * Last Visit N=83

Scale: 1=very bad, 2=bad, 3=mediocre, 4=good, 5=very good

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: How do You Feel Today?
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
3.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases. * Initial Visit N=94 * Last Visit N=83

Scale: 0=not at all, 10=completely

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: To What Extent Your Present Condition is Affected by Your Pain Attacks?
7.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
3.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases. * Initial Visit N=92 * Last Visit N= 80

Scale: 0=no impairment, 70=complete impairment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: Modified Pain Disability Index (mPDI) - Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only)
51.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.4
29.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases. * Initial Visit N=93 * Last Visit N=82

Scale: 0=complete impairment, 43=no impairment

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: Quality-of-Life-Impairment by Pain =QLIP - Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only)
12.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.6
24.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases.

0= conspicuous ≤20 1= inconspicuous \>20

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: Quality-of-Life-Impairment by Pain =QLIP - Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only) Conspicuous ≤20
QLIP - score (classified):QLIP conspicuous (≤20)
80 participants
21 participants
Patient: Quality-of-Life-Impairment by Pain =QLIP - Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only) Conspicuous ≤20
QLIP - score (classified):QLIP inconspicuous (>20)
13 participants
61 participants
Patient: Quality-of-Life-Impairment by Pain =QLIP - Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only) Conspicuous ≤20
Missing
2 participants
1 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases. * Initial Visit N=93 * Last Visit N=81

Scale: 0=worst, 5=best

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: Marburg Questionnaire on Habitual Health (MQHH): Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only)
1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases.

conspicuous score \<1.5 inconspicuous score ≥1.5

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=95 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: Marburg Questionnaire on Habitual Health (MQHH): Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only) Conspicuous <1.5
MQHH - score (classified):conspicuous:score <1.5
62 participants
24 participants
Patient: Marburg Questionnaire on Habitual Health (MQHH): Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only) Conspicuous <1.5
MQHH - score (classified):inconspicuous:score ≥1.5
31 participants
57 participants
Patient: Marburg Questionnaire on Habitual Health (MQHH): Sum - Score (Complete Questionnaires Only) Conspicuous <1.5
Missing
2 participants
2 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (planned: 4 weeks)

Population: Patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation with valid data (without imputation of missing values), intention to treat. All patients with valid values at last visit. N= number of valid cases (80). From the 83 participants analyzed, only 80 participants had valid values at the last visit.

0=no reduction, 1=slight, 2=medium, 3=strong, 4=very strong, 5=complete

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=83 Participants
Study End
Patient: Degree of Relief of Breakthrough Pain Achieved by Instanyl at Study End
3.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: before and after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed').

Scale: 1=very good, 2=good, 3=satisfactory, 4=poor, 5=very poor, 6=insufficient

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=34 Participants
Study End
n=83 Participants
Patient: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
speed of action (FV: N=33, LV: N=82)
4.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Patient: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
strength of action (FV: N=33, LV: N=82)
3.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Patient: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
tolerability (FV: N=33, LV: N=82)
3.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Patient: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
handling (FV: N=33, LV: N=80)
3.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Patient: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy (Initial Visit: Previous/Last Visit: Instanyl)
total satisfaction (FV: N=NA, LV: N=82)
NA units on a scale
Standard Deviation NA
no participants contributed data
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (planned: 4 weeks)

Population: Patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation with valid data (without imputation of missing values), intention to treat. All patients with valid values at last visit. N= number of valid cases.

5=completely, 4=for the most part, 3=partially, 2=more or less, 1=rather not, 0=not at all

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=83 Participants
Study End
Patient: To What Extent Did Your Expectations in Instanyl Have Met With Respect to ... (Last Visit)
speed of action (N=79)
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Patient: To What Extent Did Your Expectations in Instanyl Have Met With Respect to ... (Last Visit)
strength of action (N=80)
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Patient: To What Extent Did Your Expectations in Instanyl Have Met With Respect to ... (Last Visit)
tolerability (N=78)
4.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
Patient: To What Extent Did Your Expectations in Instanyl Have Met With Respect to ... (Last Visit)
handling (N=79)
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Patient: To What Extent Did Your Expectations in Instanyl Have Met With Respect to ... (Last Visit)
total satisfaction (N=80)
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (at last visit)

Population: All patients included and treated who filled in the patient's documentation, intention to treat, missing values not imputed. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases (=81). From the 83 participants analyzed, only 81 participants had valid values at the last visit.

Scale: -3= very much improved, -2= much improved, -1= improved , 0= comparable, 1= worsened, 2= much worsened, 3= very much worsened

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=83 Participants
Study End
Patient: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ...(at Last Visit)
Nursing and support efforts (N= 81)
-1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Patient: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ...(at Last Visit)
Autonomy of the patient (N= 81)
-1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Patient: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ...(at Last Visit)
Pain-related impairment in everyday life (N= 81)
-1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Patient: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ...(at Last Visit)
Quality of patient's life (N= 81)
-1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (planned: 4 weeks)

Population: Patients included and treated with caregiver documentation (without imputation of missing values), ITT. All patients with valid values at last visit. N= number of valid cases (=67). From the 70 participants analyzed, only 67 participants had valid values at the last visit.

0=no reduction, 1=slight, 2=medium, 3=strong, 4=very strong, 5=complete

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=70 Participants
Study End
Caregiver: Degree of Relief of Breakthrough Pain Achieved by Instany at Study End
3.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (first/last visit)

Population: Patients included and treated with caregiver documentation (without imputation of missing values), intention to treat. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases.

Scale: 1=very good, 2=good, 3=satisfactory, 4=poor, 5=very poor, 6=insufficient

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=70 Participants
Study End
Caregiver: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy by Instanyl (Last Visit)
speed of action (N=69)
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy by Instanyl (Last Visit)
strength of action (N=69)
2.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Caregiver: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy by Instanyl (Last Visit)
tolerability (N=69)
1.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy by Instanyl (Last Visit)
safety (N=68)
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy by Instanyl (Last Visit)
handling (N=69)
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: Assessment of Breakthrough Pain Therapy by Instanyl (Last Visit)
patient satisfaction (N=68)
2.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (at last visit)

Population: Patients included and treated with caregiver documentation (without imputation of missing values), ITT. All patients with valid values ('as observed') =N.

Scale: -3= very much improved, -2= much improved, -1= improved , 0= comparable, 1= worsened, 2= much worsened, 3= very much worsened

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=70 Participants
Study End
Caregiver: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Nursing and support efforts (N= 69)
-0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Autonomy of the patient (N= 69)
-1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Pain-related impairment in everyday life (N= 69)
-1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Quality of patient's life (N= 68)
-1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
Caregiver: To What Extent Changes Have Occurred Induced by the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain With Instanyl With Respect to ... (at Last Visit)
Extent of use of other medical services (N= 69)
-0.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: after therapy with Instanyl (last visit)

Population: Patients included and treated with caregiver documentation (without imputation of missing values), ITT. All patients with valid values ('as observed'). N= number of valid cases

Scale: -3= very much less, -2= much less, -1= less, 0=comparable, 1= more, 2= much more, 3= very much more

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Study Start
n=70 Participants
Study End
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
persistent pain (N=68)
-1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
breakthrough pain (N=68)
-1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
nausea (N=68)
-1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
vomiting (N=65)
-0.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
dyspnoea (N=66)
-1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
constipation (N=68)
-0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
weakness (N=68)
-0.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
poor appetite (N=68)
-0.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
tiredness (N=67)
-0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
efforts due to wounds/decubitus (N=68)
-0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
need for assistance in daily activities (N=68)
-1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
depressiveness (N=67)
-1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
anxiety (N=67)
-1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
tension (N=67)
-1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
disorientation, confusion (N=67)
-0.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
Problems with the organization of care (N=68)
-1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Caregiver: To What Extent the Treatment Needs of Your Patient Has Changed by the Use of Instanyl Regarding ...
Overburdening family/environment (N=68)
-1.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1

Adverse Events

All Patients Treated

Serious events: 19 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
All Patients Treated
n=131 participants at risk
General disorders
Death
13.7%
18/131 • Number of events 18 • First until last visit (planned 4 weeks)
Patients included and treated with at least one application of Instanyl
Surgical and medical procedures
Osteosynthesis
0.76%
1/131 • Number of events 1 • First until last visit (planned 4 weeks)
Patients included and treated with at least one application of Instanyl

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

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