Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of VX-548 for Acute Pain After a Bunionectomy

NCT ID: NCT05553366

Last Updated: 2025-08-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

1075 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-03

Study Completion Date

2023-12-15

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of suzetrigine for acute pain after a bunionectomy.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Acute Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Placebo

Participants received placebo matched to suzetrigine (SUZ) and hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen (HB/APAP) for 2 days.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo (matched to SUZ)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to SUZ for oral administration.

Placebo (matched to HB/APAP)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to HB/APAP for oral administration.

Hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen (HB/APAP)

Participants received HB 5 milligrams (mg)/ APAP 325 mg every 6 hours (q6h) for 2 days.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

HB/APAP

Intervention Type DRUG

Capsules for oral administration.

Placebo (matched to SUZ)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to SUZ for oral administration.

Suzetrigine (SUZ)

Participants received SUZ \[100 mg as first dose, followed by 50 mg every 12 hours (q12h)\] for 2 days.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

SUZ

Intervention Type DRUG

Tablets for oral administration.

Placebo (matched to HB/APAP)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to HB/APAP for oral administration.

Interventions

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SUZ

Tablets for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

HB/APAP

Capsules for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo (matched to SUZ)

Placebo matched to SUZ for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo (matched to HB/APAP)

Placebo matched to HB/APAP for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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VX-548

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Before Surgery

* Participants scheduled to undergo a primary unilateral bunionectomy with distal first metatarsal osteotomy (i.e., Austin procedure) and internal fixation under regional anesthesia (Mayo and popliteal sciatic block)
* After Surgery

* Participant is lucid and able to follow commands
* All analgesic guidelines were followed during and after the bunionectomy

Exclusion Criteria

* Before Surgery

* Prior history of bunionectomy or or other foot surgery on the index foot; or bunionectomy on the opposite foot
* History of cardiac dysrhythmias within the last 2 years requiring anti-arrhythmia treatment(s)
* Any prior surgery within 1 month before the first study drug dose
* After Surgery

* Participant had a type 3 deformity requiring a base wedge osteotomy, concomitant surgery such as hammertoe repair; or experienced medical complications during the bunionectomy
* Participant had a medical complication during the bunionectomy that, in the opinion of the investigator, should preclude randomization
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Shoals Medical Trials Inc.

Sheffield, Alabama, United States

Site Status

Arizona Research Center

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Site Status

Woodland International Research Group

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Site Status

Anaheim Clinical Trials

Anaheim, California, United States

Site Status

Trovare Clinical Research

Bakersfield, California, United States

Site Status

Pacific Research Network Inc

San Diego, California, United States

Site Status

New Hope Research Development

Tarzana, California, United States

Site Status

New Hope Research Development

West Covina, California, United States

Site Status

Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Hialeah, Florida, United States

Site Status

ForCare Clinical Research

Tampa, Florida, United States

Site Status

Atlanta Center for Medical Research

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

Kansas Spine and Specialty Hospital

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Site Status

Midwest Clinical Research Center

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Center for Orthopaedic Reconstruction and Excellence

Jenks, Oklahoma, United States

Site Status

HD Research LLC | First Surgical Hospital

Bellaire, Texas, United States

Site Status

HD Research LLC | Legent Orthopedic Hospital

Carrollton, Texas, United States

Site Status

HD Research LLC | Houston Heights Hospital

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Futuro Clinical Trials

McAllen, Texas, United States

Site Status

Endeavor Clinical Trials

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

Houston Physicians Hospital

Webster, Texas, United States

Site Status

JBR Clinical Research

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

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Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan

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Other Identifiers

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VX22-548-104

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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