Study Comparing A New Drug Containing The Combination Meloxicam And Cyclobenzaprine In The Treatment Of Acute Lumbago

This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.
Verified April 2012 by Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01587508
First received: April 24, 2012
Last updated: April 26, 2012
Last verified: April 2012
  Purpose

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy end tolerability of a new drug containing the combination meloxicam and cyclobenzaprine (7,5/10mg) and the same components alone in the treatment of acute lumbago.


Condition Intervention Phase
Acute Lumbago
Drug: meloxicam/cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride
Drug: meloxicam - Movatec®
Drug: cyclobenzaprine - Miosan®
Phase 3

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single Blind (Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: A Phase III, Randomized, Single-Blind, Superiority Study Comparing The Efficacy And Tolerability Of A New Drug Containing The Combination Meloxicam And Cyclobenzaprine And The Same Components Alone In The Treatment Of Acute Lumbago

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Further study details as provided by Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Pain Reduction [ Time Frame: Pain reduction 3 days after the administration of study drugs ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Compare the treatment groups for the efficacy in pain reduction, 3 days after the administration of study drugs, when compared to the baseline assessment.


Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Frequency of rescue medication use [ Time Frame: During study treatment, an expected average of 7days ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    Assessment of frequency of rescue medication use, as well as the proportion of patients during study treatment;


Estimated Enrollment: 471
Study Start Date: November 2012
Estimated Study Completion Date: September 2013
Estimated Primary Completion Date: June 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: meloxicam - Movatec® Drug: meloxicam - Movatec®
two oral tablet a day during approximately 07 days
Active Comparator: cyclobenzaprine - Miosan®, Drug: cyclobenzaprine - Miosan®
two oral tablet a day during approximately 07 days
Experimental: meloxicam/cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride Drug: meloxicam/cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride
two oral capsules a day during approximately 07 days

Detailed Description:

To assess the efficacy and tolerability of a new drug containing the combination meloxicam and cyclobenzaprine in the treatment of acute lumbago, compared to the same components alone.

Some eligibility criteria:

Have a normal X-ray of the lumbar spine for the age; Have a baseline score in the VAS higher than or equal to 40 mm

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 75 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Sign, initial and date the Informed Consent Form (ICF);
  • Be between 18 and 75 years old;
  • Have acute lumbago with onset in less than 72 hours;
  • Have a normal X-ray;
  • Have a baseline score in the VAS higher than or equal to 40 mm;

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of triptans;
  • Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors;
  • Use of NSAIDs within the last week;
  • Previous use of narcotics;
  • Have any rheumatologic disease;
  • Conditions of chronic pain;
  • Have any significant chronic comorbidity;
  • Previous history of gastrointestinal bleed or ulcers;
  • History of allergy to any of the components of study medications;
  • Recent history of a myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac conduction block or change, or congestive heart failure;
  • Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who wish to become pregnant or who deny using safe contraceptive methods during the study will not be enrolled in the study;
  • Have participated in another clinical trial within the last 12 months.
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01587508

Contacts
Contact: Camille R. da Silva 55 11 41449681 camille.rodrigues@eurofarma.com.br

Locations
Brazil
Clínica de Ortopedia e Fraturas de Goiânia Not yet recruiting
Goiania, GO, Brazil
Contact: Rosariana     55 62 9971-9509        
Principal Investigator: Lindomar G. Oliveira            
CIP Pesquisas Médicas Ltda Not yet recruiting
Goiânia -, GO, Brazil
Contact: Kelly     55 62 3229-3280     kellycristina_miranda@yahoo.com.br    
Principal Investigator: Antonio Ximenes            
Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte Not yet recruiting
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Contact: Janiny     55 31-9164-1543     janiny.lage@santacasapesquisa.com.br    
Principal Investigator: Antonio Tarcísio            
Santa Casa de Juíz de Fora Not yet recruiting
Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Contact: Nayara     55 32 8811-4807     nayarapedroso@yahoo.com.br    
Principal Investigator: Antonio Scotton            
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre Not yet recruiting
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Contact: Laura     55 51 3359 8307     lauradbona@yahoo.com.br    
Principal Investigator: Carlos Galia            
Faculdade de Medicina ABC Not yet recruiting
Santo Andre,, SP, Brazil
Contact: Thabata Veiga     55 11 7129-3608     thabataveiga.pesquisa@yahoo.com.br    
Principal Investigator: Sonia Alvarenga            
Hospital Santa Marcelina Not yet recruiting
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Contact: Isabel     55 11 2217-3766     isabelcpchsm@santamarcelina.org    
Principal Investigator: Paulo G. Oliveira            
Clinica de Ortopedia e Fisiatria Perdizes
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
IMA Brasil Not yet recruiting
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Contact: Daniela Fakih     55 11 81624502     lunappo@uol.com.br    
Principal Investigator: Luciana Teixeira            
Santa Casa de Votuporanga Not yet recruiting
Votuporanga, SP, Brazil
Principal Investigator: Mauro Henrandes            
Hospítal de Base Not yet recruiting
São José Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Contact: Ana Paula     55 17 3201-5054     anademore.cip@gmail.com    
Principal Investigator: Alceu Chueiri            
Sponsors and Collaborators
Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Alceu Chueiri Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto
Principal Investigator: Paulo Guilherme Hospital Santa Marcelina
Principal Investigator: Wagner Caiafa Santa Casa de Juiz de Fora
Principal Investigator: Antonio Scotton Centro MIneiro de Pesquisa - Juiz de Fora
Principal Investigator: Lindomar G. Oliveira Clínica de Ortopedia e Fraturas de Goiania
Principal Investigator: Antonio Carlos Ximenes CIP Pesquisas Médicas Ltda
Principal Investigator: Sonia Alvarenga Faculdade de Medicina ABC
Principal Investigator: Gilberto Brandão Clínica Perdizes
Principal Investigator: Luciana Teixeira IMA Brasil - Instituto de Medicina Avançada
Principal Investigator: Antonio Tarcísio Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte
Principal Investigator: Carlos Roberto Galia Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Principal Investigator: Mauro Hernandes Santa Casa de Votuporanga
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01587508     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: EF 127
Study First Received: April 24, 2012
Last Updated: April 26, 2012
Health Authority: Brazil: Ethics Committee
Brazil: National Health Surveillance Agency

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Pain
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Cyclobenzaprine
Amitriptyline
Meloxicam
Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
Antidepressive Agents
Psychotropic Drugs
Central Nervous System Agents
Therapeutic Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Muscle Relaxants, Central
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Neuromuscular Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Tranquilizing Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
Analgesics
Sensory System Agents
Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors
Adrenergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 23, 2013