NCT00320801

Brief Summary

The original objective of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness and tolerability of the buprenorphine transdermal system (BTDS) 20 micrograms (mcg)/hour (h) in comparison to the buprenorphine transdermal system 5 mcg/h in subjects with moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain currently treated with oral opioids. The double-blind treatment intervention duration is 12 weeks during which time supplemental analgesic medication (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) will be provided to all subjects in addition to study drug. This study was terminated early due to administrative reasons with only 20% of the planned sample size; therefore, the primary objective was changed to focus on the safety evaluation.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
188

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2004

Shorter than P25 for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

66 active sites

Status
terminated

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2004

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2005

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2005

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 28, 2006

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 3, 2006

Completed
4.4 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

September 20, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

September 3, 2012

Status Verified

August 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

April 28, 2006

Results QC Date

July 28, 2010

Last Update Submit

August 27, 2012

Conditions

Keywords

Chronic painosteoarthritistransdermal

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) as a Measure of Safety.

    Safety assessments included monitoring and recording of all adverse events and serious adverse events (SAEs).

    Throughout BTDS exposure (Includes run-in period, double-blind phase and extension phase)

Study Arms (2)

BTDS 5

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Buprenorphine transdermal patch 5 mcg/h, applied for 7-day wear

Drug: Buprenorphine transdermal patch

BTDS 20

EXPERIMENTAL

Buprenorphine transdermal patch 20 mcg/h, applied for 7-day wear

Drug: Buprenorphine transdermal patch

Interventions

Buprenorphine transdermal patch 5 mcg/h applied for 7-day wear

Also known as: Butransâ„¢
BTDS 5

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • osteoarthritis of the hip, knee, or spine for 1 year or longer.
  • taking between 30-80 milligrams (mg) of oral morphine sulfate or equivalent/day, at least 4 days a week.

You may not qualify if:

  • taking more than 80 mg per day of oral morphine sulfate or equivalent within 30 days of enrollment.
  • requiring frequent analgesic therapy for chronic conditions in addition to osteoarthritis.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (66)

Parkway Medical Center

Birmingham, Alabama, 35215, United States

Location

Edwards Lake Medical Center

Birmingham, Alabama, 35235, United States

Location

Rheumatogogy Associates of N. Alabama,

Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, United States

Location

Drug Research and Analysis Corp.

Montgomery, Alabama, 36106, United States

Location

Meadowbrook Research

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251, United States

Location

Research Solutions, LLC

Searcy, Arizona, 72143, United States

Location

Central Arkansas Research

Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71913, United States

Location

Crest Clinical Research, Inc

Anaheim, California, 92804, United States

Location

NuLife Clinical Research, Inc.

Anaheim, California, 92805, United States

Location

Orange County Clinical Research

Cypress, California, 90630, United States

Location

Private Practice

Laguna Hills, California, 90404, United States

Location

Andwell Research

Laguna Niguel, California, 92677, United States

Location

Valerius Medical Group & Research Center Inc.

Long Beach, California, 90802, United States

Location

Anesthesiology and Pain Management

Los Gatos, California, 95032, United States

Location

Scripps Clinic Ranchro Bernardo

San Diego, California, 92128, United States

Location

Orrin M. Troum & Medical Associates

Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

Location

Diablo Clinical Research

Walnut Creek, California, 94598, United States

Location

Private Practice

Arvada, Colorado, 80005, United States

Location

Mountainview Clinical Research

Denver, Colorado, 80209, United States

Location

Private Practice

Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States

Location

Medical Research Associates

Clearwater, Florida, 33761, United States

Location

LifeSpan Clinical Research

Miami, Florida, 33186, United States

Location

Ocala Rheumatology Research Center

Ocala, Florida, 34474, United States

Location

Family Practice of St. Cloud PA Wilker/Powers Center for Clinical Studies

Saint Cloud, Florida, 34769, United States

Location

Wilker/Powers Center for Clinical Studies

Saint Cloud, Florida, 34769, United States

Location

Sarasota Arthritis Center

Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States

Location

University Neurology

Sarasota, Florida, 34243, United States

Location

Pinnacle Trials, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

Location

Clinical Investigative Services Med College of Georgia

Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States

Location

America's Doctor (SMO)

Gurnee, Illinois, 60031, United States

Location

Dolby Providers, Inc.

New Orleans, Louisiana, 70128, United States

Location

Professional Clinical Research

Cadillac, Michigan, 49601, United States

Location

Private Practice

Oak Park, Michigan, 48237, United States

Location

Lake Michigan Clinical Research and Consulting, Inc.

Saint Joseph, Michigan, 49085, United States

Location

Research Center of the Ozarks, , MO

Everton, Missouri, 65646, United States

Location

Comprehensive Clinical Research

Berlin, New Jersey, 08009, United States

Location

Cherry Hill Orthopedic Surgeons

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08002, United States

Location

Private Practice

Medford, New Jersey, 08055, United States

Location

Univeristy of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Stratford, New Jersey, 08084, United States

Location

Crescent Medical Assoc.

Astoria, New York, 11102, United States

Location

Private Practice

Plainview, New York, 11803, United States

Location

State University of NY at Stonybrook

Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

Location

Charlotte Spine Center Pain and Orthopedic Neurology, Pain Research Institute of the Carolinas

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States

Location

Albermarle Family Practice

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909, United States

Location

New Hanover Medical Research

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28412, United States

Location

Odyssey Research Services

Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501, United States

Location

Midwest Regional Research

Bellbrook, Ohio, 45305, United States

Location

COR Clinical Research, LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73103, United States

Location

Lyle, Austin Alexander PA

Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74104, United States

Location

Rouge Valley Clinical Research

Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

Location

Southern Oregon Health & Wellness

Medford, Oregon, 97504, United States

Location

Keystone Clinical Solutions, Inc.

Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16602, United States

Location

Sidney Hillman Medical Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

Location

Arcuri Clinical Research

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19142, United States

Location

The Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center

Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29118, United States

Location

Alpha Clinical Research

Clarksville, Tennessee, 37043, United States

Location

Holston Medical Group

Kingsport, Tennessee, 37660, United States

Location

Integrity Clinical Research, LLC (SMO)

Milan, Tennessee, 38358, United States

Location

LifeTree Clinical Reseach

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, United States

Location

J. Lewis Research Foothill Family Clinic

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, United States

Location

J. Lewis Research Foothill Family Clinic South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84121, United States

Location

Arthritis Clinic of No. Virginia

Arlington, Virginia, 22205, United States

Location

MedSource

Richmond, Virginia, 23229, United States

Location

Vantage Clinical Research Group

Lacey, Washington, 98516, United States

Location

Arthritis Northwest

Seattle, Washington, 98166, United States

Location

Clinical Trials Northwest

Yakima, Washington, 98902, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

OsteoarthritisChronic Pain

Interventions

Buprenorphine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ArthritisJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesPainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MorphinansOpiate AlkaloidsAlkaloidsHeterocyclic CompoundsHeterocyclic Compounds, Bridged-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More RingsHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingPhenanthrenesPolycyclic Aromatic HydrocarbonsPolycyclic Compounds

Limitations and Caveats

Study terminated due to administrative reasons. The primary objective was changed to a safety study prior to unblinding.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Clinical Leader, Executive Medical Director
Organization
Purdue Pharma L.P.

Study Officials

  • Sarah O'Keefe, BSN

    Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford, CT

    STUDY CHAIR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
GT60
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 28, 2006

First Posted

May 3, 2006

Study Start

January 1, 2004

Primary Completion

March 1, 2005

Study Completion

March 1, 2005

Last Updated

September 3, 2012

Results First Posted

September 20, 2010

Record last verified: 2012-08

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