A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tramadol HCl/Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen and Placebo in Patients With Pain From an Ankle Sprain With a Partial Torn Ligament

June 8, 2011 updated by: Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

A Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Tramadol HCl/Acetaminophen Versus Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen Versus Placebo in Subjects With Acute Musculoskeletal Pain

The purpose of this study is to explore the pain-relieving effects and safety of two analgesic treatment regimens as compared to placebo in patients experiencing acute musculoskeletal pain. Patients who are experiencing at least moderate acute musculoskeletal pain from an ankle sprain severe enough to require prescription pain relief medication will be randomized to receive either tramadol HCl/acetaminophen, hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen or placebo.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Tramadol HCl/acetaminophen is approved for short-term (five days or less) management of acute pain. The combination of tramadol HCl/acetaminophen provides a more rapid onset of action compared with tramadol HCl alone and a longer duration of action than acetaminophen alone. Therefore, the combination of tramadol HCl/acetaminophen may be effective for the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain. The current study is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, inpatient/outpatient, active-controlled, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Patients who are experiencing at least moderate acute musculoskeletal pain from an ankle sprain severe enough to require prescription medication will be enrolled. Patients will be randomized to receive either oral tramadol HCl/acetaminophen, hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen or placebo. Patients will receive 2 capsules tramadol HCl/acetaminophen 37.5/325 milligrams or 1 capsule hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen 7.5/650 milligrams + 1 capsule placebo or 2 capsules placebo. Patient may take 1 or 2 capsules up to 4 times daily as needed but no more than 8 capsules per day for 5 daysThe first dose of study medication will be given at the study site. Patients will complete a Pain Visual Analog Scale, Pain Relief Rating Scale and Pain Intensity Scale at 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours after the first dose of study medication. On Day 1, after the 4-hour evaluations, patients will be dispensed study medication for use throughout the rest of the study. Patients will also evaluate and record in a daily diary the pain intensity ratings and pain relief scores for Days 1-5 of the double-blind phase. At the final visit, patients will complete a Pain Intensity Scale and Pain Relief Rating Scale, an Activity Impairment Assessment and a Subject Overall Medication Assessment. At the first dose, patients are dispensed 2 capsules of study medication. Thereafter, patients may take 1 or 2 capsules of study medication orally up to 4 times per day, as needed for pain, but no more than 8 capsules per day. The objective of this study is to compare the pain-relieving effectiveness and safety of tramadol HCl/acetaminophen versus hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen versus placebo for the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain from an ankle sprain with a partial ligament tear.

2 capsules tramadol HCl/acetaminophen 37.5/325 milligrams or 1 capsule hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen 7.5/650 milligrams + 1 capsule placebo or 2 capsules placebo; patient may take 1 or 2 capsules orally up to 4 times daily as needed but no more than 8 capsules per day for 5 days

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

603

Phase

  • Phase 3

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of acute ankle sprain with a partial ligament tear within 48 hours of study entry
  • At least moderate pain from the ankle sprain at baseline and before first dose of study medication
  • In generally good health
  • If female of childbearing potential, using acceptable method of birth control

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of ibuprofen within 6 hours or topical pain relievers within 12 hours of study entry
  • Use of tramadol HCl, tramadol HCl/acetaminophen, or hydrocodone bitartrate/acetaminophen within 30 days of study entry
  • Use of epilepsy or antidepressant medications 3 weeks before the study entry
  • Chronic use of pain medications or muscle relaxants for any reason during the study
  • No use of steroid medications (oral or inhaled) on a chronic basis
  • Required hospitalization to treat the ankle sprain
  • Head trauma
  • Pain greater than the pain caused by the ankle sprain
  • Complete ligament tear
  • Bone fractures on x-ray
  • Required physical therapy, other than for crutch training
  • History of kidney damage
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding patients
  • Condition that might affect the way the body absorbs or processes the study medication
  • Major psychiatric disorder, history of attempted suicides/suicidal tendencies
  • History of substance abuse or chronic alcohol abuse in the past 6 months

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: DOUBLE

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Total pain relief (TOTPAR) over 4 hours on Day 1 after the administration of the first dose of study medication

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Sum of Pain Intensity Differences; Sum of Pain Relief Intensity Differences; Pain Visual Analog Scores; mean daily pain intensity and relief; final pain intensity, relief and activity impairment assessment; subject overall medication assessment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Collaborators

PriCara, Unit of Ortho-McNeil, Inc.

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2003

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

October 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 7, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 7, 2005

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

October 12, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

June 10, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 8, 2011

Last Verified

April 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • CR002815

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