Study Evaluating Dexketoprofen Trometamol/Tramadol Hydrochloride Analgesic Efficacy in Acute Low Back Pain (Dante)

Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Arm Group Study Evaluating Analgesic Efficacy and Safety of Dexketoprofen Trometamol and Tramadol Hydrochloride on Moderate to Severe Acute Pain in Patients With Acute Low Back Pain

A randomized, double-blind, study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of Dexketoprofen trometamol and Tramadol hydrochloride combination versus placebo on moderate to severe acute pain in patients with acute low back pain.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Low Back Pain
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg; Drug: Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg; Drug: Placebo

Detailed Description

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel group, placebo-controlled study encompassing 2 study phases: a single-dose phase (first 8 hours) and a multiple-dose phase starting after the single-dose phase (from 8h until day 5).

Study population will be of male or female patients aged 18 years to 65 years with acute low back pain of moderate to severe intensity, whose onset of the current acute low back pain episode is within 48 hours prior to Screening. Patients with or without radiculopathy will be included, excluding those with neurological signs, according to the Quebec Task Force classification. Patients experiencing a new episode of low back pain will be eligible only if preceded by a period of at least 2 months without any low back pain. Patients should be free from analgesic due to previously administered pain killer (immediate or slow release formulations), according to exclusion criteria.

Approximately 612 patients will be screened to achieve 510 patients randomly assigned to study treatment.

In the single-dose phase patients will receive a single-dose treatment, consisting of 1 film-coated tablet and 2 capsules which have to be orally administered together at the same time (Day 1). The multiple-dose phase will begin 8 hours after the first dose. The patients assigned to Dexketoprofen/Tramadol fixed combination or Tramadol 100 milligram (mg) during the single-dose phase will continue to receive the same treatment during the multiple-dose phase; however, the patients assigned to receive placebo during the single-dose phase will either receive Dexketoprofen/Tramadol fixed combination or Tramadol 100 mg during the multiple-dose phase.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 538
• Phase: Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Italy
  • L'Aquila, Italy, 67100
    • University of L'Aquila

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Properly executed written informed consent.
2. Male or female patients aged 18 years to 65 years.
3. Patients with acute low back reporting pain of at least moderate intensity at Screening (NRS score ≥ 5). The onset of the current acute low back pain episode is within 48 hours prior to Screening.
4. Patients with or without radiculopathy will be included, excluding those with neurological signs, according to the Quebec Task Force classification.
5. Naïve patients to any low back pain or patients with previous history of low back pain experiencing a new episode, preceded by a period of at least 2 months without any low back pain prior to Screening.
6. Patients free from analgesic (as per exclusion criterion 14) due to previously administered pain killer (immediate or slow release formulations), according to physician's judgment.

7. Females participating in the study must be either:

   • Females of non childbearing potential, defined as any woman who had undergone surgical sterilization (documented hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral oophorectomy) or is more than 2 years post menopausal (defined as no menses for 12 months);
   • Females of childbearing potential (following menarche until menopause unless permanently sterile) provided that they have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and are routinely using an effective method of birth control resulting in a low failure rate (ie, combined hormonal contraception, intrauterine device, condoms in combination with a spermicidal cream, male partner sterilization (vasectomy), bilateral tubal occlusion or total sexual abstinence) during the study treatment.
8. Mentally competent and able to understand and give written informed consent prior to Screening.
9. Compliant to undergo all visits and procedures scheduled in the Study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients who are judged by the Investigator not to be suitable candidates for the study treatments and the Rescue Medication (RM) based on their medical history, physical examination, Concomitant Medication (CM) and concurrent systemic diseases.
2. Clinically significant abnormalities in the vital signs as per Investigator's judgment.
3. Patients with acute low back pain and radiation to limb with presence of neurologic signs (focal weakness, asymmetry of reflexes, sensory loss in a dermatome, or loss of bowel, bladder, or sexual function) according to Quebec Task Force Classification.
4. History of hypersensitivity to the study treatments, RM or to any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or opioids.
5. Known photoallergic or phototoxic reactions during treatment with ketoprofen or fibrates.
6. History of peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal disorders when taking NSAIDs, gastrointestinal bleeding, or other active bleeding.
7. History of allergy (eg, precipitate attacks of asthma, bronchospasm, acute rhinitis, or cause nasal polyps, urticaria or angioneurotic oedema) to the study treatments, RM or to any other NSAIDs, or opioids.
8. Anamnestic mild to severe renal dysfunction, mild to severe hepatic dysfunction, as per Investigator's judgment.
9. Patients with chronic dyspepsia.
10. Patients with severe heart failure [Class III and Class IV of New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classification].
11. History of hemorrhagic diathesis and other coagulation disorders.
12. History of or current epilepsy or convulsions.
13. Patients with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
14. Patients receiving monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (a minimum of 14 days of washout must elapse prior to the Screening).
15. Treatment with topical preparations/medications within 4 hours prior to Screening, anesthetics and muscle relaxants within 8 hours prior to Screening, short-acting analgesics (eg, paracetamol) within 4 hours prior to Screening, other analgesics within 5 half-lives prior to Screening or use of an opioid within the 14 days preceding Screening.
16. Treatment with high doses of salicylates (≥3 g/day), anticoagulants, thrombolytic and antiplatelet agents, heparins, corticosteroids (except inhalers and topical agents), lithium methotrexate, used at high doses of 15 mg/week or more, hydantoins (including phenytoin) and sulphonamides, antiepileptics, antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants, and analgesics within 48 hours or 5 half-lives (whichever is the longer) prior to Screening.
17. Patients using sedatives (eg, benzodiazepines) and hypnotic agents within 8 hours before Screening.
18. Any chronic or acute painful condition other than the study indication that may interfere with the assessment of the efficacy of the study treatment.
19. Any non-pharmacological interventional therapy for low back pain (physical therapy, acupuncture, massage etc.) one month before Screening.
20. Patients with litigation related to work.
21. Patients with severe dehydration (caused by vomiting, diarrhea, or insufficient fluid intake) within one month prior to Screening.
22. Severe respiratory depression according to physician's judgment.
23. Participation in other clinical studies in the previous 4 weeks.
24. History of drug or alcohol abuse. For the purpose of the study, alcohol abuse is defined as regularly intake of more than 4 units of alcohol per day (1 unit corresponds approximately to 125 ml wine, 200 ml beer, 25 ml spirit).
25. History of any illness or condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator might pose a risk to the patient or confound the efficacy and safety results of the study.
26. Pregnant and breastfeeding women: a pregnancy test will be performed on all women of childbearing potential at Screening.
27. Patients presenting any of the contraindications reported for dexketoprofen/tramadol, tramadol or paracetamol (according to the SmPC).
28. Known or suspected serious spinal pathology (eg, metastatic, inflammatory or infective diseases of the spine, cauda equine syndrome, trauma, spinal fracture).
29. Spinal surgery within the preceding 6 months.

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Quadruple

Number of Arms

4

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg treatment; Two phase intervention. Single Dose Phase (time 0 - time 8h) and Multiple Dose phase (time 8h - Day 5) In this arm patients will receive during each phase film coated tablets (administered as one tablet)	Drug: Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg; Administered as one single tablet to be taken every 8 hours; Other Names: Skudexa
Active Comparator: Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg treatment; Two phase intervention. Single Dose Phase (time 0 - time 8h) and Multiple Dose Phase (time 8h - Day 5) In this arm patients will receive during each phase (administered as 2 capsules of Tramadol 50 mg)	Drug: Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg; Administered as two capsules with 50 mg each to be taken every 8 hours; Other Names: Tramadol
Placebo Comparator: Placebo and Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg treatment; Two phase intervention. Single dose phase (time 0 - time 8h) and Multiple Dose Phase (time 8h - Day 5). SINGLE DOSE PHASE: Placebo film-coated tablets matching Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg MULTIPLE DOSE PHASE: Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg film coated tablets (administered as one tablet)	Drug: Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg; Administered as one single tablet to be taken every 8 hours; Other Names: Skudexa; Drug: Placebo; Administered as one tablet if matching Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg and Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg or two capsules if matching Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg
Placebo Comparator: Placebo and Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg; Two phase intervention. Single Dose Phase (time 0 - time 8h) and Multiple Dose Phase (time 8h - Day 5). SINGLE DOSE PHASE: Placebo capsules matching active comparator (administered as 2 capsules of Tramadol 50 mg) MULTIPLE DOSE PHASE: Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg (administered as 2 capsules of Tramadol 50 mg)	Drug: Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg; Administered as two capsules with 50 mg each to be taken every 8 hours; Other Names: Tramadol; Drug: Placebo; Administered as one tablet if matching Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg and Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg or two capsules if matching Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Time to First Achieve a Numeric Rating Scale-Pain Intensity Score <4 or a Pain Intensity Reduction of ≥30% From Drug Intake Till 8 Hours After the First Dose	Time to first achieve a Numeric Rating Scale-Pain Intensity (NRS-PI) score of <4 or a pain intensity reduction ≥30% from drug intake till 8 hours after the first dose. Numeric Rate Scale-Pain Intensity is a Patients rated Pain Intensity scale using an 11-point Numeric Rate Scale (0 no pain; 10 worst pain).	8 hours from first intake (referring to first 8 hours of Single Dose Phase)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 4h After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR- (VRS) scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 16 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 14 for Tramadol group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	From t=o to T=4 hours
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 6h After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 24 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 19 for Tramadol group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	T=0 to T=6h
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 8h After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 31 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 26 for Tramadol group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	From T=0 to T=8h
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 6h After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 24 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 23 for Placebo group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	From T=0 to T=6h
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 8h After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 31 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 27 for Placebo group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	Form T=0 to T=8h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 4 Hours After the First Dose- Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	Max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), were calculated at prespecified time points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 97 and 0 to 84 respectively for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol and Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=4h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 6 Hours After the First Dose- Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	Max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 98 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 77 for Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=6h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 8 Hours After the First Dose- Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 98 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 83 for Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=8h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 6 Hours After the First Dose- Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 98 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 94 for Placebo group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=6h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 8 Hours After the First Dose- Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 98 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 83 for Placebo group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=8h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 4 Hours After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol		Form T=0 to T=4h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 6 Hours After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol		Form T=0 to T=6h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 8 Hours After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol		Form T=0 to T=8h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 4 Hours After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at pre-specified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study.	Form T=0 to T=4h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 6 Hours After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at pre specified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study.	Form T=0 to T=6h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 8 Hours After the First Dose - Single Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Placebo	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at pre specified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study.	Form T=0 to T=8h
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 24h After the First Dose - Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 96 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 90 for Tramadol group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	Form T=0 to T=24h
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 48h After the First Dose - Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 192 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 184 for Tramadol group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	Form T=0 to T=48h
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) at 72h After the First Dose - Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 288 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 280 for Tramadol group. TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 with no upper limit.	Form T=0 to T=72h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 24 Hours After the First Dose- Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 100 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 94 for Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=24h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 48 Hours After the First Dose- Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 100 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 96 for Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=48h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 72 Hours After the First Dose- Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 100 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 97 for Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=72h
Percentage of Maximum TOTPAR (%Max TOTPAR) at 96 Hours After the First Dose- Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), and percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR) were calculated at prespecified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study. Percentage of maximum TOTPAR minimum and maximum values were 0 to 100 for Dexketoprofen/Tramadol group and 0 to 98 for Tramadol group. %max TOTPAR scale ranges from 0 to 100.	Form T=0 to T=96h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 48 Hours After the First Dose - Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	TOTPAR was calculated as the time-weighted sum of the PAR-VRS scores. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some (meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR), percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at pre-specified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study.	Form T=0 to T=48h
Percentage of Patients Achieving at Least 50% of Maximum TOTPAR at 72 Hours After the First Dose - Multiple Dose Phase - Dexketoprofen/Tramadol vs Tramadol	The max TOTPAR was calculated as the theoretical maximum time-weighted sum of the PAR values for each patient. The maximum possible TOTPAR was the value of TOTPAR that would have been obtained if the patient had a complete pain relief for that observation period. The Verbal Rating Scale (VRS) is a 5-point scale to assess the pain relief. The patients were asked to answer the question 'How do you rate your pain relief?' where 0 = 'no relief', 1 = 'a little (perceptible) relief', 2 = 'some(meaningful) relief', 3 = 'lot of relief', 4 = 'complete relief'. Based on VRS, pain relief (PAR) scores, total pain relief (TOTPAR),percentage of maximum TOTPAR (%max TOTPAR), and percentage of patients achieving at least 50% of maximum TOTPAR were calculated at pre specified time point points in the single and the multiple-dose phases of the study.	Form T=0 to T=72h

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Menarini International Operations Luxembourg SA
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: Giustino Varrassi, Professor, University of L'Aquila

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): September 17, 2020
• Primary Completion (Actual): May 4, 2022
• Study Completion (Actual): May 4, 2022

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: November 22, 2021
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: December 9, 2021
• First Posted (Actual): December 28, 2021

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): March 25, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: November 25, 2024
• Last Verified: August 1, 2024

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Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Back Pain; Low Back Pain; Physiological Effects of Drugs; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Peripheral Nervous System Agents; Antirheumatic Agents; Central Nervous System Depressants; Sensory System Agents; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesics; Analgesics, Opioid; Narcotics; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Tramadol; Dexketoprofen trometamol
• Other Study ID Numbers: MEIN/18/DEX-LBP/001; 2019-003656-37 (EudraCT Number)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No