The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of two dose regimens of BIIB074 on neuropathic pain in participants with pain from lumbosacral radiculopathy (PLSR). Secondary objectives are to evaluate the efficacy of 2 dose regimens of BIIB074 on additional neuropathic pain measures and assessments of low back pain, disability, and quality of life; To investigate the safety and tolerability of 2 dose regimens of BIIB074 and To characterize the pharmacokinetics (PK) of BIIB074 in this population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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.
Key Inclusion Criteria:
* Has body weight ≥50 kg for men and ≥45 kg for women
* Must have diagnosis of neuropathic PLSR
* Has duration of neuropathic (leg) pain of at least 6 months before Screening
* Has an intensity of ≥4 and ≤9 on the Numerical Rating Scale based on a paper-based question at Screening and on Day 1 that asks for the average pain intensity of neuropathic (leg) pain due to PLSR over the last week
Key Exclusion Criteria:
* Has planned surgical intervention for PLSR within the duration of the study. (Subjects with persistent radicular pain after prior surgery are eligible.)
* Has a history of peripheral neuropathy (e.g., due to diabetes, alcohol consumption, other causes, or idiopathic) or evidence of peripheral neuropathy upon neurological examination
* Has a history or risk of seizures or a history of epilepsy, clinically significant head injury, or related neurological disorders
NOTE: Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply.
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
1
Change from Baseline to Week 14 in the weekly average of the daily neuropathic pain score on the 11-point Pain Intensity Numerical Rating Scale (PI-NRS)