Prospective Study on the Use of Transdermal Analgesic Buprenorphine Patches for Chronic Pain in the UK

May 14, 2014 updated by: Mundipharma Research Limited
The primary objective of the study is the descriptive analysis of incidence & severity of side effects & reasons for discontinuation of the treatment of chronic pain with transdermal analgesic Buprenorphine patches.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

750 patients that are treated with transdermal Buprenorphine patches for chronic pain will be included in the study. About 20% of patients are aimed to be patch-naive, ie have received their first prescription of transdermal analgesic patches within 1 month before inclusion in this observational study. Furthermore the study should not include more than 25% of cancer patients that are treated for chronic pain in order to ensure an appropriate mix of patient population.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

750

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

  • United Kingdom
      • Glasgow, United Kingdom, G11 6NT
        • Western Infirmary, Terrent Institute

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

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients experiencing pain. They may be from primary or secondary care.

Description

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient age > 18
  • Patient is treated with transdermal Buprenorphine
  • The patient is able to answer the patient's survey & has an estimated overall survival of minimum 6 months
  • The patient gives his/her informed, written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patient Age < 18
  • Patient has less than 6 months survival expectancy
  • Patient is unable to answer the patient survey for whatever reason in any feasible form

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The incidence and severity of side effects
Time Frame: patients observed for 6 months
Descriptive analysis of incidence and severity of side effects and reasons for discontinuation with Buprenorphine patches. Safety Issue - No
patients observed for 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Treatment patterns
Time Frame: patients observed for 6 months
Insight into patient profiles treatment patterns and satisfaction.
patients observed for 6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Mundipharma Research Limited

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 20, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 20, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

October 21, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 15, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 14, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 241437

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