A Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of VX-993 for Acute Pain After a Bunionectomy

NCT ID: NCT06619847

Last Updated: 2025-06-26

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

367 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-29

Study Completion Date

2025-05-27

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of VX-993 in treating 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

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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VX-993

Participants will be randomized to receive different dose levels of VX-993.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

VX-993

Intervention Type DRUG

Tablets 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 will be randomized to receive HB/APAP.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

HB/APAP

Intervention Type DRUG

Capsules for oral administration.

Placebo (matched to VX-993)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to VX-993 for oral administration.

Placebo

Participants will be randomized to receive placebo matched to VX-993 and HB/APAP.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo (matched to VX-993)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to VX-993 for oral administration.

Placebo (matched to HB/APAP)

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo matched to HB/APAP for oral administration.

Interventions

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VX-993

Tablets for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

HB/APAP

Capsules for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo (matched to VX-993)

Placebo matched to VX-993 for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

Placebo (matched to HB/APAP)

Placebo matched to HB/APAP for oral administration.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Before Surgery:

* Participant scheduled to undergo a primary unilateral bunionectomy with distal first metatarsal osteotomy (i.e., Austin procedure) and internal fixation under regional anesthesia (Mayo 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 other foot surgery on the index foot
* History of cardiac dysrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmia treatment(s) within the last 2 years
* A known or clinically suspected active infection with human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis B or C viruses

After Surgery:

* Participant had a Type 3 deformity requiring a base wedge osteotomy or concomitant surgery such as hammertoe repair, or had medical complications during the bunionectomy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 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

Trovare Clinical Research

Bakersfield, California, United States

Site Status

New Hope Research Development | Tarzana, CA

Tarzana, California, United States

Site Status

Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Miami, 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

BioBehavioral Research of Austin

Austin, Texas, 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

Memorial Hermann Village

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Endeavor Clinical Trials

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Site Status

JBR Clinical Research

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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VX24-993-101

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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