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Efficacy and Safety of Hydrocodone Bitartrate (HYD) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+101 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Purdue Pharma LP
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of HYD tablets 20 to 120 mg once-daily dose compared to placebo in subjects with moderate to severe chronic low back pain uncontrolled by their current stable analgesic regimen

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Male and female subjects ≥ 18 years of age with moderate to severe, chronic low back pain (lasting several hours daily) as their predominant pain condition for at least 3 months prior to the screening visit;
Subjects whose low back pain is not adequately treated prior to the screening visit with their stable incoming analgesic regimen;
Subjects deemed by the investigator/medically qualified designee (must be MD or DO) to be appropriate candidates for the protocol specified, around the clock HYD therapeutic regimen;
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Hydrocodone Bitartrate (Opioid Analgesic)
  • Placebo (Drug)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Hydrocodone bitartrateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Hydrocodone bitartrate (HYD) once daily (q24h) tablets
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo to match hydrocodone bitartrate once daily tablets

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Purdue Pharma LP

Lead Sponsor

Trials
80
Recruited
15,800+

Dr. Craig Landau

Purdue Pharma LP

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

MD from Albany Medical College

Dr. Marcelo Bigal

Purdue Pharma LP

Chief Medical Officer since 2018

MD from Federal University of Rio de Janeiro