Targin® for Chronic Pain Management in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury (NCT03179475) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Targin® for Chronic Pain Management in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Canada1 participantsStarted 2019-09-05
Plain-language summary
The study will be investigating the effectiveness of oxycodone-naloxone (brand name Targin®) at treating chronic pain in individuals with spinal cord injury. The goal of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Targin® at treating chronic pain in individuals with sub-acute and chronic spinal cord injury compared to opioid medication that is not compounded with naloxone.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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The inclusion criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Male or female, 18 - 65 years of age
* 3 months or more following spinal cord injury
* Chronic pain for more than 3 months
* AIS score A, B, C, D with any neurological level of impairment.
* Must be taking regular opioid medication prescribed by their physician for a minimum 3 months prior to enrollment in the study
* Willing and able to comply with all clinic visits and study-related procedures
* Able to understand and complete study-related questionnaires
* Must provide informed consent
The exclusion criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
* A daily dose of MME in excess of the maximum 120 MME (control release) or equivalent to the maximum daily dose of Targin per current Investigator Brochure or Product Monograph (80mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 40mg naloxone hydrochloride)
* Presence of severe acute medical issue that in the investigator's judgement would adversely affect the patient's participation in the study
* Imminent plan by the medical team to wean or discontinue opioid medication for pain management
* Moderate and severe forms of renal dysfunction
* Clinically significant abnormal laboratory tests as judged by the investigators.
* Hypersensitivity or allergy to opioid medication and/or naloxone.
* Use of any medication or treatment that in the opinion of the investigator indicates that it is not in the best interest of the patient to participate in this study.
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What they're measuring
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Change in management of pain related to spinal cord injury