Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bupivacaine TTS Patch in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

NCT ID: NCT01096966

Last Updated: 2022-06-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

263 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-03-31

Study Completion Date

2011-02-28

Brief Summary

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This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bupivacaine TTS (Bupivacaine patch) compared to placebo in patients with chronic low back pain.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Chronic Low Back Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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Bupivacaine TTS

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Bupivacaine TTS (Bupivacaine Patch)

Intervention Type DRUG

Contains bupivacaine base, in a flexible and rectangular-shaped, transdermal, delivery system. Three patches applied to the lower back every 72 hours for 12 weeks.

Placebo patch

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo patch

Intervention Type DRUG

Identical in size and shape to the Bupivacaine Patch. Three patches applied to the lower back every 72 hours for 12 weeks.

Interventions

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Bupivacaine TTS (Bupivacaine Patch)

Contains bupivacaine base, in a flexible and rectangular-shaped, transdermal, delivery system. Three patches applied to the lower back every 72 hours for 12 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo patch

Identical in size and shape to the Bupivacaine Patch. Three patches applied to the lower back every 72 hours for 12 weeks.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Diagnosis of chronic low back pain for more than 3 months
2. If taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or non-opioid analgesics, must be on a regular, scheduled dose for at least 4 weeks prior to the first visit and intend to remain on a stable dose of these agents for the study duration
3. Pain intensity score greater than or equal to 5 out of 10 at the first visit
4. Able to apply patches at home
5. Able and willing to complete daily pain intensity ratings using an electronic diary device for the duration of the study
6. Females of childbearing potential must agree to use a medically acceptable method of contraception throughout the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of, or ongoing, alcohol or drug abuse
2. Positive drug test for alcohol, illicit drug use or opioids
3. Primary diagnosis of chronic low back pain due to neuropathic pain
4. History of back surgery or plan for back surgery
5. Use of opioids within 2 weeks of the first visit and during the study
6. Previous ineffective use of lidocaine patches
7. Morbid obesity
8. Moderate or severe depression
9. An open skin lesion within the painful area where patches will be applied
10. Patients with active or resolved back pain litigation or receiving disability payments due to chronic low back pain
11. Pregnant or breastfeeding females
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pfizer

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Durect

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Paul Meisner, PharmD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

King Pharmaceuticals is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer

Locations

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Tempe, Arizona, United States

Site Status

La Mesa, California, United States

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Torrance, California, United States

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

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Longwood, Florida, United States

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Marietta, Georgia, United States

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Newnan, Georgia, United States

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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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New York, New York, United States

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

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Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Austin, Texas, United States

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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Houston, Texas, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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K843-09-2001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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