Single Dose Study of N1539 in the Treatment of Pain Secondary to Dental Impaction Surgery

November 28, 2011 updated by: Alkermes, Inc.

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Placebo-Controlled, Adaptive Design, Single-Dose Study of Intravenous N1539 in the Treatment of Pain Secondary to Dental Impaction Surgery

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of single IV doses of N1539 after dental impaction surgery.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single center study in subjects who have undergone third molar extraction surgery. Eligible subjects will have surgical removal of >2 third molars, of which at least 1 must be a complete or partial mandibular impaction. Each subject's study participation will consist of a screening visit (1-21 days prior to surgery), an inpatient evaluation period of 24 hours following dosing, and a follow-up phone call 3-5 days postdose.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

230

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Utah
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84124
        • Jean Brown Research

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • surgical extraction of > 2 third molars with at least 1 complete or partial mandibular bony extraction

Exclusion Criteria:

  • allergic response to aspirin, NSAIDs, acetaminophen or hydrocodone
  • use of aspirin or other analgesics within 48 hours prior to surgery
  • current or recent history of drug or alcohol abuse
  • any medication for treatment of chronic pain
  • clinically significant abnormality on screening laboratory test active or recent history of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding
  • prior abdominal surgery, except uncomplicated appendectomy
  • any other surgical procedure within 30 days before administration of study drug
  • pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • untreated hypertension; SBP > 140 mmHg or DBP > 95 mmHg

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 Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: placebo
tablets
Other Names:
  • sugar pill
Experimental: N1539 15 mg
30 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
15 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
60 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
Experimental: N1539 30 mg
30 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
15 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
60 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
Experimental: N1539 60 mg
30 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
15 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
60 mg
Other Names:
  • meloxicam
Active Comparator: Motrin
400 mg
Other Names:
  • ibuprofen

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Pain Intensity Difference at End of Study
Time Frame: 0-24 hours
0-24 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Onset of action
Time Frame: 0-1 hour
0-1 hour

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Steven Christensen, DDS, Jean Brown Research, Salt Lake City, UT 84124

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 23, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

July 24, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 2, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2011

Last Verified

November 1, 2011

More Information

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