CompletedPhase 2

Safety, Tolerability and Preliminary Efficacy of AZD5213 in Combination With Pregabalin in Subjects With PDN and Good Pain Reporting Ability

United States150 participantsStarted 2013-11

Plain-language summary

This is a 2-part study. In Part 1 of the study, subjects will undergo a pain reporting training program in which a painful stimulus will be applied to the subject's hand, and the subjects will be asked to report how painful the stimulus is. Over the course of the pain training sessions, feedback will be provided to the subject about how accurately they are reporting their degree of pain, relative to the amount of pressure stimulus applied to evoke pain. Those subjects who have adequate pain reporting ability will be asked to continue into Part 2 of the study in which 3 different blinded study drugs will be administered to each subject, in a crossover design to compare whether or not the study drugs improve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Male or female, age 18 to 75 years, inclusive, at Screen. 2. Subjects must provide informed consent in accordance with local regulations before the conduct of any study-related procedures. The informed consent should reflect the protocol stipulations concerning the use of contraception. 3. Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year prior to Screen. 4. Diabetes-related painful neuropathy for at least 6 months prior to Screen. 5. Pain that began in the feet and is symmetric or nearly symmetric. 6. Diabetes has been clinically stable for at least 2 months prior to Screen, and between Screen and baseline (Day 35). 7. At Screen and baseline, score of at least 4 on Item 5 ("average pain") of the modified Brief Pain Inventory for patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (BPI-DPN). 8. Able to participate in all scheduled evaluations and to complete all required tests and procedures. 9. In the opinion of the investigator, the subject must be considered likely to comply with the study protocol and to have a high probability of completing the study. Exclusion Criteria: 1\. Known or suspected hypersensitivity to pregabalin. 2. Clinically important illness or infection (e.g., chronic, persistent, or acute infection) within 30 days prior to screen or between screen adn baseline. 3. Presence of any psychiatric or neurologic disorder or any other disorder or symptom, if, in the judgement of the investigator, the disorder or symp…

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?

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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

Brief Pain Index - Item 5, Average Daily Pain Score (Range 0-10) Higher Values Indicate Worse Pain

Timeframe: 3 weeks of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01928381

SponsorAstraZeneca

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-05

Results submitted2016-05-12

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