CompletedPhase 2

A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of JNJ-42160443 as add-on Treatment in Patients With Cancer-related Pain

United States, France, Poland100 participantsStarted 2009-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of JNJ-42160443 with placebo in the treatment of chronic, moderate to severe cancer-related pain in terminally ill patients with a diagnosis of active cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Terminally ill cancer patients as per judgment of the investigator (eg, patients who are in or who are candidates for hospice or palliative care for end-of-life management); Diagnosis of moderate to severe pain directly related to an active cancer that is not controlled by standard pain treatments. Exclusion Criteria:Planned major surgical procedures during the double-blind treatment phase that may affect study outcomes; Prior treatment with any other investigational NGF inhibitor therapy; Known allergies, hypersensitivity, or intolerance to JNJ-42160443 or its excipients; Enrolled in any investigational study within the previous 4 weeks or 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer), or are currently enrolled in another investigational study at the time of screening

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

The change in the average cancer-related pain intensity score.

Timeframe: From baseline (average cancer-related pain intensity score over the last 3 days before randomization) to the end of Week 4 (average cancer-related pain intensity score over the last 7 days of the double-blind treatment phase)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00929188

SponsorJanssen Research & Development, LLC

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.