Hot FlashesPhase 3NCT00755417
Study of Gabapentin Extended Release (G-ER) in the Treatment of Vasomotor (Hot Flashes/Hot Flushes) Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women
A Phase 3 study testing Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mg and Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mg in people with Hot Flashes, run by Depomed at 45 sites in United States.
Trial summary
Depomed's Gabapentin Extended Release (G-ER) is an investigational, extended release formulation of gabapentin that is being studied for the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Hot Flashes
- What is being tested?
- Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mg and Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mg
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 541 participants
- Where
- 45 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Sep 2008to Oct 2009
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Postmenopausal women aged 18 to 70 years experiencing ≥7 moderate to severe hot flashes per day (or ≥50 per week) accompanied by sweating during previous 30 days or longer.
- Had amenorrhea for ≥12 months, amenorrhea for 6 to 12 months with serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels >40 mIU/mL, or was ≥6 weeks postsurgical bilateral oophorectomy with or without hysterectomy.
- Willing to discontinue the following: vaginal hormonal products; transdermal or oral estrogen or estrogen/progestin combination; intrauterine progestin; progestin implants; injectable estrogen; topical progesterone cream.
- Had to have daily average of ≥7 moderate to severe hot flashes and had to complete ≥4 days of diary entries during baseline week to be randomized.
- If treated with antidepressants, could not have had any changes in drug doses during past month.
- Other Inclusions apply.
Who cannot join
- Patient treated with a gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonist, anti-estrogens, or aromatase inhibitors within 2 months prior to study entry.
- Patient treated with estrogen pellets or progestin injectable drugs within 6 months prior to study entry.
- Patient experience only nighttime hot flashes or worked night shifts on a regular basis.
- Patient was concurrently treated with gabapentin for other indications. If patient was using gabapentin for treatment of hot flashes, she could be screened after a 7-day washout period provided hot flashes returned.
- Patient had previously experienced dose-limiting adverse events that prevented titration of gabapentin to an effective dose.
- Patient had a hypersensitivity to gabapentin.
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- Patient was in an immunocompromised state.
- Patient had a malignancy other than basal cell carcinoma within 2 years prior to study entry.
- Patient had gastric reduction surgery, severe chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation, uncontrolled irritable bowel syndrome, uncontrolled inflammatory bowel disease, or unexplained weight loss.
- Patient had clinically significant abnormal chemistry or hematology results, or calculated glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min.
- Patient had history of substance abuse within year prior to study entry.
- Patient was concurrently taking morphine.
- Patient had history of chronic hepatitis B or C, hepatitis within 3 months prior to study entry, or history of human immunodeficiency virus.
- Other Exclusions apply.
Trial locations and contacts
45 sites in 1 country.
45 sites in 1 country
United States45 sites
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Bellevue, Washington
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Berkely, California
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Billings, Montana
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Birmingham, Alabama
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Chicago, Illinois
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Clearwater, Florida
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Columbia, South Carolina
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Columbus, Ohio
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Dallas, Texas
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Denver, Colorado
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Edina, Minnesota
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Fall River, Massachusetts
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Fargo, North Dakota
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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
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Houston, Texas
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Jacksonville, Florida
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La Mesa, California
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Lakewood, Colorado
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Madisonville, Kentucky
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Montgomery, Alabama
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Moorestown, New Jersey
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Nashville, Tennessee
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New Port Richey, Florida
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Orlando, Florida
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Renton, Washington
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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San Antonio, Texas
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San Diego, California
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
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Santa Rosa, California
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Savannah, Georgia
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Spokane, Washington
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St Louis, Missouri
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St. Petersburg, Florida
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Tampa, Florida
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Tempe, Arizona
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Tucson, Arizona
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Washington D.C., District of Columbia
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Waterbury, Connecticut
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West Reading, Pennsylvania
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Wilmington, North Carolina
About this study
Official title: A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Gabapentin Extended Release (G-ER) Tablets in the Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women
Depomed's Gabapentin Extended Release (G-ER) is an investigational, extended release formulation of gabapentin that is being studied for the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
Read the detailed description
The primary study objective is to assess the efficacy of G-ER dosed in either of the following regimens:
- G-ER 1200 mg daily (single evening dose)
- G-ER 1800 mg daily (dosed asymmetrically; 600 mg in AM/1200 mg in PM) compared to placebo in reducing the average daily frequency and severity score of moderate to severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women after 4 weeks and 12 weeks of treatment with a stable dose, compared with the baseline week.
- Conditions
- Hot Flashes
- Being tested
- Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mg, Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mg, Placebo
- Keywords
- Hot flashes, Hot flushes, Postmenopausal symptoms, Vasomotor symptoms
- Medical subject headings
- Hot Flashes
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mgDrug
Also called Gabapentin
G-ER 1200 mg daily dosage given as two 600-mg tablets.
Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mgDrug
Also called Gabapentin
G-ER 1800 mg daily dosage given as one 600-mg tablet in the morning and two 600-mg tablets in the evening.
PlaceboDrug
Matching placebo dosages of 1200 mg daily (two 600-mg tablets) and 1800 mg daily (one 600-mg tablet in the morning and two 600-mg tablets in the evening).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| G-ER 1200 mg | Experimental | Gabapentin extended-release (G-ER) 1200 mg Receives: Drug: Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mg |
| G-ER 1800 mg | Experimental | Gabapentin extended-release (G-ER) 1800 mg Receives: Drug: Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mg |
| Sugar Pill | Placebo comparator | Placebo 1200 mg or 1800 mg Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Hot Flashes After 4 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Change from baseline in average daily frequency of moderate to severe hot flashes after 4 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population.
Measured: From baseline to 4 weeks
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Hot Flashes After 12 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Change from baseline in average daily frequency of moderate to severe hot flashes after 12 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population.
Measured: Form baseline to 12 weeks
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Severity Score of Hot Flashes After 4 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Change from baseline in average daily severity score of moderate to severe hot flashes after 4 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Severity score is on a 3-point scale where 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, and 3=Severe.
Measured: From baseline to 4 weeks
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Severity Score of Hot Flashes After 12 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Change from baseline in average daily severity score of moderate to severe hot flashes after 12 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Severity score is on a 3-point scale were 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, and 3=Severe.
Measured: From baseline to 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Sep 2008 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2008
- Primary completionAug 2009
- Study completionOct 2009
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Hot FlashesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 541 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Depomed
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00755417
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BREEZE 1
- Other IDs
- 81-0058
- Status last verified
- Feb 2012
- First submitted
- 17 Sep 2008
- Last updated
- 7 Mar 2012
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Mar 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Gabapentin Extended Release (G-ER) Tablets in the Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00755417
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BREEZE 1
- Conditions
- Hot Flashes
- Keywords
- Hot flashes, Hot flushes, Postmenopausal symptoms, Vasomotor symptoms
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 541 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- DepomedIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Sep 2008
- Primary completion
- Aug 2009 (actual)
- Study completion
- Oct 2009 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Sep 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 7 Mar 2012
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Depomed's Gabapentin Extended Release (G-ER) is an investigational, extended release formulation of gabapentin that is being studied for the treatment of hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
Detailed description
The primary study objective is to assess the efficacy of G-ER dosed in either of the following regimens:
- G-ER 1200 mg daily (single evening dose)
- G-ER 1800 mg daily (dosed asymmetrically; 600 mg in AM/1200 mg in PM) compared to placebo in reducing the average daily frequency and severity score of moderate to severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women after 4 weeks and 12 weeks of treatment with a stable dose, compared with the baseline week.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| G-ER 1200 mg | Experimental | Drug: Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mgGabapentin extended-release (G-ER) 1200 mg |
| G-ER 1800 mg | Experimental | Drug: Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mgGabapentin extended-release (G-ER) 1800 mg |
| Sugar Pill | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboPlacebo 1200 mg or 1800 mg |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Postmenopausal women aged 18 to 70 years experiencing ≥7 moderate to severe hot flashes per day (or ≥50 per week) accompanied by sweating during previous 30 days or longer.
- Had amenorrhea for ≥12 months, amenorrhea for 6 to 12 months with serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels >40 mIU/mL, or was ≥6 weeks postsurgical bilateral oophorectomy with or without hysterectomy.
- Willing to discontinue the following: vaginal hormonal products; transdermal or oral estrogen or estrogen/progestin combination; intrauterine progestin; progestin implants; injectable estrogen; topical progesterone cream.
- Had to have daily average of ≥7 moderate to severe hot flashes and had to complete ≥4 days of diary entries during baseline week to be randomized.
- If treated with antidepressants, could not have had any changes in drug doses during past month.
Key exclusion criteria (14 listed)
- Patient treated with a gonadotrophin releasing hormone agonist, anti-estrogens, or aromatase inhibitors within 2 months prior to study entry.
- Patient treated with estrogen pellets or progestin injectable drugs within 6 months prior to study entry.
- Patient experience only nighttime hot flashes or worked night shifts on a regular basis.
- Patient was concurrently treated with gabapentin for other indications. If patient was using gabapentin for treatment of hot flashes, she could be screened after a 7-day washout period provided hot flashes returned.
- Patient had previously experienced dose-limiting adverse events that prevented titration of gabapentin to an effective dose.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mgAlso: GabapentinG-ER 1200 mg daily dosage given as two 600-mg tablets. | Drug | G-ER 1200 mg |
| Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mgAlso: GabapentinG-ER 1800 mg daily dosage given as one 600-mg tablet in the morning and two 600-mg tablets in the evening. | Drug | G-ER 1800 mg |
| PlaceboMatching placebo dosages of 1200 mg daily (two 600-mg tablets) and 1800 mg daily (one 600-mg tablet in the morning and two 600-mg tablets in the evening). | Drug | Sugar Pill |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Hot Flashes After 4 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Time frame: From baseline to 4 weeks
Change from baseline in average daily frequency of moderate to severe hot flashes after 4 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population.
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Hot Flashes After 12 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Time frame: Form baseline to 12 weeks
Change from baseline in average daily frequency of moderate to severe hot flashes after 12 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population.
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Severity Score of Hot Flashes After 4 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Time frame: From baseline to 4 weeks
Change from baseline in average daily severity score of moderate to severe hot flashes after 4 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Severity score is on a 3-point scale where 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, and 3=Severe.
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Severity Score of Hot Flashes After 12 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo
Time frame: From baseline to 12 weeks
Change from baseline in average daily severity score of moderate to severe hot flashes after 12 weeks of treatment with stable daily doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg compared with placebo, using last observation carried forward (LOCF) method of imputation for missing data in intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Severity score is on a 3-point scale were 1=Mild, 2=Moderate, and 3=Severe.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Mar 2012.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
45 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1200 mg and Gabapentin Extended-Release (G-ER) 1800 mg in people with Hot Flashes, run by Depomed at 45 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 14 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Mar 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 45 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 7 Mar 2012). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change From Baseline in Average Daily Frequency of Hot Flashes After 4 Weeks of Treatment With Daily Doses of G-ER 1200 mg or G-ER 1800 mg Compared to Placebo (time frame: From baseline to 4 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Mar 2012.