Perineural Injections of Incobotulinumtoxin-A for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain of the Lower Extremities

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-08-01

Study Completion Date

2027-12-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to test perineural injections (injections around a nerve) of incobotulinumtoxin-A in participants with diabetic nerve pain of the feet and lower legs.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Is the treatment safe and effective?
* Does the treatment affect participants quality of life, depression, physical activity, daily life, and sensation?

Participants will be treated every 12 weeks, for a total of 24 weeks, with either incobotulinumtoxin-A or a placebo.

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Detailed Description

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This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, investigating the safety, efficacy, use of rescue medication, and impact on NPSI scores, health-related QoL, activities of daily living (ADLs) and levels of physical activity of perineural incobotulinumtoxin-A (iBonT-A) or placebo injections, in persons with DNP of the lower extremities.

Participants will be randomly assigned via simple block randomization to receive either 100 units of iBonT-A in each leg (total of 200 units), or a placebo in each leg, injected perineurally around both distal sciatic nerves once every 12 weeks, for a total of 24 weeks.

Injections are performed with sonographic guidance by an experienced operator. Contents of the blinded vials, containing either 100 U of iBonT-A or a placebo consisting of small amounts of sucrose and albumin are diluted in 5 ml of sterile saline. The injection point is just distal to the sciatic nerve bifurcation. The skin is penetrated from the lateral side using a non-cutting needle (Pajunk, SonoBlock, 22G x 80 mm, Facet S Tip). With the needle in plane in relation to the ultrasound probe, the nerves are visualized in short axis. The needle tip is placed inside the common sheath surrounding the tibial and peroneus communis nerves. The location of the needle tip is verified with small boli of sterile saline solution in combination with ultrasound. Correct distribution of the injectant is confirmed with dynamic scanning. Fluid distention must be seen around both components. When confirmation of optimal needle placement the 100 units iBonT-A or placebo is injected. The procedure is repeated for both legs.

Participants will be asked to rate their neuropathic pain once a day, as well as register their daily use of rescue medication. Secondary outcome measures will be rated at baseline and at 4, 12, 16 and 24 weeks.

Safety information consists of adverse events recording, as well as motorfunction and sensory changes over time.

Conditions

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Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

2-armed active/placebo 1:1 ratio

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators

Study Groups

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Incobotulinumtoxin-A

100 units of incobotulinumtoxin-A in 5ml of sterile saline around both distal ischial nerves.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Incobotulinumtoxin-A 100 UNIT Injection

Intervention Type DRUG

Perineural injection

Placebo

5ml sterile saline with small amounts of human albumin and sucrose (identical to binding agents in active vials)

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Saline

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo containing trace amounts of human albumin and sucrose, diluted with 5ml of sterile saline.

Interventions

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Incobotulinumtoxin-A 100 UNIT Injection

Perineural injection

Intervention Type DRUG

Saline

Placebo containing trace amounts of human albumin and sucrose, diluted with 5ml of sterile saline.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Are 18 years or older
* Are diagnosed with diabetes type I or II
* Score 3 or above on the Doleur Neuropathique 4 interview section
* Suffer from pain of the lower extremities which

* is considered by the participant as their dominant overall dominant pain
* is rated at least 4 out of 10 of the NRS pain scale in both legs (on average over the past 7 days)
* is present in both feet, roughly symmetrically.
* has been present for at least 6 months
* Show sensory deficits and/or allodynia or hyperalgesia in the painful area, consistent with the IASP definition of probable chronic neuropathic pain40.
* Are in a stable analgesic treatment regime for at least 1 month prior to inclusion and for the duration of the study
* Are using an approved, safe contraceptive (for premenopausal women)
* Speak, read, and understand Danish

Exclusion Criteria

* • Have a known allergy or hypersensitivity to BonT-A

* Have been treated with BonT in the last 6 months.
* Are diagnosed with myasthenia, Eaton-Lambert syndrome, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
* Have a known malignant condition
* Have an ongoing infection in the area of injection
* Are expecting to change their pain medication during the study period
* Have been treated with topical agents such as capsaicin or lidocaine products in the affected areas for at least 3 months prior to inclusion
* Are diagnosed with a competing cause of central or peripheral neuropathic pain, or other painful chronic conditions of the lower extremities, such as:

* spinal stenosis
* claudication
* previous trauma or nerve injury
* cancer related pain
* Have a psychiatric condition that affects their completion of the study, as assessed by the investigator.
* Are active abusers of alcohol or illegal substances
* Are using or receiving treatment with cannabis products of any kind
* Are pregnant or planning pregnancy during the study period
* Score more than 12 on the Charlson Comorbidity Index

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No