Status:

TERMINATED

Trial of Analgesia With Lidocaine or Extended-release Oxycodone for Neuropathic Pain Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Rochester

Collaborating Sponsors:

Endo Pharmaceuticals

Conditions:

Neuropathic Pain

Chronic Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study will determine whether treatment with an extended-release opioid or topical lidocaine is effective in relieving distal symmetric lower extremity burning pain associated with multiple sclero...

Detailed Description

This study is a single-center, double-blind, 15-week, 3-period crossover clinical trial. Subjects will complete each of the following 5-week long periods (unless they withdraw from the trial): 1) plac...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • "Definite MS" as defined by revised McDonald criteria.
  • Bilateral distal symmetric burning pain involving both feet for at least three months.
  • Baseline weekly average pain rating equal to four or greater on 0-10 numerical scale.
  • Stable MS medication and pain-related medications for 8 weeks prior to screening.
  • Must come to Research Center for appointments

Exclusion

  • Topical treatment with lidocaine, capsaicin, or other topical analgesics within 3 months prior to screening.
  • Any treatment with opioid analgesics or tramadol within 3 months prior to screening.
  • Hypersensitivity to Lidoderm, lidocaine, or other local anesthetics.
  • Hypersensitivity or inability to tolerate opioid analgesics.
  • Current treatment with a total of 3 or more antidepressant or anticonvulsant drugs for pain.
  • Current treatment with Class I anti-arrhythmic agents at baseline.
  • Beck Depression Inventory score \> 16 or clinically significant depression or dementia.
  • History of suicide attempt or current intent or plan.
  • History of excessive alcohol use or any illicit drug use within the past 2 years.
  • Lack of adequate birth control in pre-menopausal women of childbearing age.
  • Other pain more severe than lower extremity burning pain.
  • Open skin lesions in the area where the lidocaine patch is to be applied.
  • Cancer within the previous 5 years other than skin cancer.
  • MS exacerbation or any treatment with corticosteroids within 3 months prior to screening.
  • History of peripheral neuropathy, lower limb amputation, or another neuromuscular syndrome or systemic disorder known to be associated with sensory neuropathy.
  • Does not meet criteria of baseline lab values at screening visit.
  • Nerve conduction studies consistent with peripheral neuropathy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

19 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00414453

Start Date

January 1 2007

End Date

August 1 2011

Last Update

July 17 2015

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University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York, United States, 14642

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