CompletedPhase 2

A Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of VX-993 for Acute Pain After a Bunionectomy

United States367 participantsStarted 2024-10-29

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of VX-993 in treating acute pain after a bunionectomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Key Inclusion Criteria: Before Surgery: * Participant scheduled to undergo a primary unilateral bunionectomy with distal first metatarsal osteotomy (i.e., Austin procedure) and internal fixation under regional anesthesia (Mayo block) After Surgery: * Participant is lucid and able to follow commands * All analgesic guidelines were followed during and after the bunionectomy Key Exclusion Criteria: Before Surgery: * Prior history of bunionectomy or other foot surgery on the index foot * History of cardiac dysrhythmias requiring anti-arrhythmia treatment(s) within the last 2 years * A known or clinically suspected active infection with human immunodeficiency virus or hepatitis B or C viruses After Surgery: * Participant had a Type 3 deformity requiring a base wedge osteotomy or concomitant surgery such as hammertoe repair, or had medical complications during the bunionectomy 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

Time-weighted Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) as Recorded on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) From 0 to 48 Hours (SPID48)

Timeframe: From 0 to 48 Hours After the First Dose of Study Drug

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06619847

SponsorVertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-27

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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.