Efficacy & Safety Study of Pregabalin to Treat Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (… (NCT00371033) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Efficacy & Safety Study of Pregabalin to Treat Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
United States, Canada324 participantsStarted 2006-03
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pregabalin is an effective treatment for Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant has signed and dated the appropriate Informed Consent document.
* Participant must have had symptoms of discomfort or pain in the pelvic region for at least a three (3) month period within the last six (6) months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participant has continued evidence of facultative Gram negative or enterococcus with a value of ≥ 1000 and ≤ 100,000 CFU/ml in mid-stream urine (VB2), as demonstrated by repeat culture obtained no less than seven (7) days post antibiotic treatment.
* Participant has a calculated creatinine clearance of \<60 mL/min.
* Participant has a platelet count \<100,000/mm3.
* Participant is allergic to antiepileptic/antiseizure medications.
* Participant has a known allergy or sensitivity to pregabalin (Lyrica®).
* Participant is taking thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents (i.e. rosiglitazone and pioglitazone).
* Participant has New York Heart Association Class III or IV congestive heart failure.
* Participant has a history of thrombocytopenia, or a bleeding diathesis.
* Participant has a history of prostate, bladder or urethral cancer.
* Participant has a history of alcohol abuse.
* Participant has inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, but not irritable bowel syndrome).
* Participant has undergone pelvic radiation or systemic chemotherapy.
* Participant has undergone intravesical chemotherapy.
* Participant has been treated with intravesical BCG.
* Participant has unilateral orch…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Decrease in the NIH-CPSI Total Score by at Least 6 Points
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00371033
SponsorNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)