Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of TNX-102 SL In Patients With Fibromyalgia (NCT NCT04172831)

NCT ID: NCT04172831

Last Updated: 2022-08-08

Results Overview

Patients provide a daily numeric assessment of their average pain (24-hour recall), via an electronic diary, using an 11-point NRS. Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

503 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

14 weeks

Results posted on

2022-08-08

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
248
255
Overall Study
COMPLETED
204
213
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
44
42

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
21
9
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
2
8
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
12
11
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
4
9
Overall Study
COVID-19 related crisis
3
3
Overall Study
Subject non-compliance
1
1
Overall Study
Family emergency
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

A Study To Evaluate The Efficacy And Safety Of TNX-102 SL In Patients With Fibromyalgia

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Total
n=503 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
50.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.40 • n=113 Participants
49.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.16 • n=163 Participants
49.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.79 • n=160 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
232 Participants
n=113 Participants
247 Participants
n=163 Participants
479 Participants
n=160 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
16 Participants
n=113 Participants
8 Participants
n=163 Participants
24 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=113 Participants
2 Participants
n=163 Participants
3 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=113 Participants
5 Participants
n=163 Participants
7 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=113 Participants
1 Participants
n=163 Participants
1 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
19 Participants
n=113 Participants
20 Participants
n=163 Participants
39 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
222 Participants
n=113 Participants
216 Participants
n=163 Participants
438 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
n=113 Participants
9 Participants
n=163 Participants
12 Participants
n=160 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=113 Participants
2 Participants
n=163 Participants
3 Participants
n=160 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
248 participants
n=113 Participants
255 participants
n=163 Participants
503 participants
n=160 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all patient who were randomized). Multiple imputation for missing data.

Patients provide a daily numeric assessment of their average pain (24-hour recall), via an electronic diary, using an 11-point NRS. Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline to Week 14 in the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Weekly Average of Daily Self-reported Average Pain Severity Scores.
-1.9 score on a scale
Interval -2.1 to -1.7
-1.5 score on a scale
Interval -1.7 to -1.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat population (all patient who were randomized). Patients with missing data as non-responders.

The PGIC is a fibromyalgia specific validated instrument on a scale of 1 to 7, where a score of 1 indicates the highest level of improvement and a score of 7 indicates a much worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Number of Patients With a Patient's Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Rating of "Very Much Improved" or "Much Improved"
93 Participants
75 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all patients who were randomized). Multiple imputation for missing data.

The FIQ-R is a validated questionnaire. Scores on the symptoms domain range from 0 to 100 where a higher score means worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline to Week 14 in the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire - Revised (FIQR) Symptoms Domain Score
-18.4 score on a scale
Interval -20.8 to -16.0
-14.0 score on a scale
Interval -16.4 to -11.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat Population (all patients who were randomized). Multiple imputation for missing data.

The FIQ-R is a validated questionnaire. Scores on the function domain range from 0 to 90 where a higher score means worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline to Week 14 in the FIQR Function Domain Score
-13.6 score on a scale
Interval -16.1 to -11.2
-9.3 score on a scale
Interval -11.7 to -6.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat population (all patients who were randomized). Multiple imputation for missing data.

The PROMIS Sleep disturbance short form 8a consists of 8 questions on a 5-point scale (1 to 5) where a higher score indicates a worse outcome. The total score is reported on a range of 8 to 40.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline to Week 14 in the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Score for Sleep Disturbance
-9.5 score on a scale
Interval -10.7 to -8.2
-6.5 score on a scale
Interval -7.7 to -5.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat population (all patients who were randomized). Multiple imputation for missing data.

The PROMIS fatigue short form 8a consists of 8 questions on a 5 point scale (1 to 5) where a higher score indicates a worse outcome. The total score is reported on a range of 8 to 40.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline to Week 14 in the PROMIS Score for Fatigue
-8.0 score on a scale
Interval -9.1 to -6.9
-6.2 score on a scale
Interval -7.4 to -5.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 weeks

Population: Intent to Treat population (all patients who were randomized). Multiple imputation for missing data.

Patients provide a daily numeric assessment of their sleep quality for the previous night, via an electronic diary, using an 11-point NRS. Scores range from 0 (best possible sleep) to 10 (worst possible sleep).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 Participants
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 Participants
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Change From Baseline to Week 14 in the Weekly Average of the Daily Diary Assessment of Sleep Quality
-2.0 score on a scale
Interval -2.3 to -1.8
-1.5 score on a scale
Interval -1.7 to -1.2

Adverse Events

TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 70 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo SL Tablet

Serious events: 5 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 participants at risk
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 participants at risk
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Spinal compression fracture
0.40%
1/248 • 14 weeks
0.00%
0/255 • 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.40%
1/248 • 14 weeks
0.00%
0/255 • 14 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Coeliac artery compression syndrome
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Infections and infestations
Corona virus infection
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femoral neck fracture
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Vascular disorders
Hypotention
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Colitis
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Thoracic vertebral fracture
0.40%
1/248 • 14 weeks
0.00%
0/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Femur fracture
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Foot fracture
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Joint dislocation
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ulna fracture
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Road traffic accident
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
0.00%
0/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
TNX-102 SL Tablets, 5.6 mg
n=248 participants at risk
1 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x TNX-102 SL 2.8 mg (5.6 mg) Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. TNX-102 SL: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Placebo SL Tablet
n=255 participants at risk
1 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 2 weeks then 2 x Placebo Tablet taken sublingually each day at bedtime for 12 weeks. Placebo SL Tablet: Patients will take 1 tablet of randomly assigned study drug sublingually starting on Day 1 for 2 weeks. At the Week 2 visit, all patients will have the dose increased to 2 tablets for 12 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hypoaesthesia oral
17.3%
43/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Paraesthesia oral
5.6%
14/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dysguesia
5.2%
13/248 • 14 weeks
0.39%
1/255 • 14 weeks

Additional Information

Gregory Sullivan, MD

Tonix Pharmaceuticals

Phone: (862) 904-0355

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee An industry standard NDA is in place with all study investigators.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER