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Chronic MigrainePhase 4NCT01090050

Treximet in the Treatment of Chronic Migraine

A Phase 4 study testing Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium and Naproxen Sodium in people with Chronic Migraine, run by Cady, Roger, M.D. at 2 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study is being conducted to evaluate the hypothesis that use of Treximet in patients with chronic migraine, when used on a short term daily basis and as rescue for break through attacks, will reduce migraine frequency and impact. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Migraine
What is being tested?
Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium and Naproxen Sodium
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
56 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2010to Jul 2012
Phase
Phase 4
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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subject
  • Is male or female, in otherwise good health, 18 to 65 years of age.
  • Has history of chronic migraine (with or without aura) according to the criteria proposed by the Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society for at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
  • Has onset of migraine before age 50.
  • Is able to differentiate migraine from any other headache they may experience (e.g., tension-type headache).
  • Has stable history of headache for at least 3 months prior to screening.
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  • Is not currently taking a migraine preventive or has been taking preventive for at least 30 days prior to screening and agrees to not start, stop, or change medication and/or dosage during the study period.
  • If female of childbearing potential, has a negative urine pregnancy test at Visit 1 and uses, or agrees to use, for the duration of the study, a medically acceptable form of contraception as determined by the investigator.
  • Complete abstinence from intercourse from 2 weeks prior to administration of study drug throughout the study, and for a time interval after completion or premature discontinuation from the study to account for elimination of the study drug (a minimum of 7 days); or,
  • Surgically sterile (hysterectomy or tubal ligation or otherwise incapable of pregnancy); or,
  • Sterilization of male partner; or,
  • Intrauterine device with published data showing lowest expected failure rate is less than 1% per year; or,
  • Double barrier method (i.e., 2 physical barriers OR 1 physical barrier plus spermicide) for a least 1 month prior to Visit 1 and throughout study; or,
  • Hormonal contraceptives for at least 3 months prior to Visit 1 and throughout study.

Who cannot join

  • Subject
  • Is unable to understand the study requirements, the informed consent, or complete headache records as required per protocol.
  • Is pregnant, actively trying to become pregnant, or breast-feeding.
  • Has experienced the following migraine variants: basilar migraine, aura without headache, familial hemiplegic migraine, complicated migraine, ophthalmoplegic migraine and retinal migraine.
  • Has a history of Medication Overuse Headache in the 3 months prior to study enrollment or during the Baseline Period.
  • Has abused, in the opinion of the Investigator, any of the following drugs, currently or within the past 1 year: opioids, alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepine, cocaine
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  • Has an unstable neurological condition or a significantly abnormal neurological examination with focal signs or signs of increased intracranial pressure.
  • Suffers from cardiovascular disease (ischemic heart disease, including angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, documented silent ischemia, or with Prinzmetal's angina); has symptoms of ischemic heart disease; have uncontrolled hypertension; has electrocardiogram (ECG) results outside normal limits for clinically stable patients as judged by the investigator.
  • Has a history of asthma, allergy, or nasal polyps developing for the first time over the age of 40.
  • Has a history of peptic ulcer disease requiring therapeutic intervention in the year prior to study enrollment.
  • Has a history of bleeding peptic ulcer disease or perforation of the stomach or intestine.
  • Has a history of bleeding disorder.
  • Has history of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) induced gastritis, esophagitis, or duodenitis.
  • Suffers from a serious illness, or an unstable medical condition that could require hospitalization, or could increase the risk of adverse events.
  • Has significant (as determined by the investigator) cardiovascular risk factors that may include uncontrolled high blood pressure, post-menopausal women, males over 40 years old, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, diabetes mellitus, smoking, or a family history of cardiovascular disease in a 1st degree relative.
  • Has a psychiatric condition, in the opinion of the investigator that may affect the interpretation of efficacy and safety data or contraindicates the subject's participation in the study.
  • Has hypersensitivity, intolerance, or contraindication to the use of sumatriptan, any of its components, or any other 5-hydroxytryptamine1 (5-HT1) agonist.
  • Has a hypersensitivity, intolerance, or contraindication to the use of naproxen, any of its components, or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug including aspirin and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibiting agents.
  • Is currently taking a migraine prophylactic medication containing an ergotamine or ergot derivative such as dihydroergotamine (DHE) or methysergide.
  • Has taken, or plans to take, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) including herbal preparations containing St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), anytime within the 2 weeks prior to screening through 2 weeks post final study treatment.
  • Has received any investigational agents within 30 days prior to Visit 1.
  • Plans to participate in another clinical study at any time during this study.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Texas Headache Associates

    San Antonio, Texas, 78258

  • Clinvest

    Springfield, Missouri, 65807

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About this study

This study is being conducted to evaluate the hypothesis that use of Treximet in patients with chronic migraine, when used on a short term daily basis and as rescue for break through attacks, will reduce migraine frequency and impact.

Read the detailed description

One investigative center will enroll 40 subjects in the US.

At Visit 1, following informed consent, a medical, migraine, and medication history will be collected and a physical and neurological exam with vital signs will be performed. A 12-lead ECG will be completed. Eligible subjects will complete a 1-month Baseline Period and treat migraine with their current preferred treatment of choice. Throughout the study, subjects will complete daily Headache Diaries reporting headache severity and associated symptoms with use of study medication in each 30-day period.

At Visit 2, subjects continuing to meet eligibility criteria will be randomized 1:1 to Treximet or naproxen and provided with medication to treat daily for 30 days. At Visits 3 and 4 subjects will be provided with study medication to treat on 14 or fewer days per month. Subjects will be encouraged to treat their migraine attacks within 1 hour of onset of headache pain and while the pain is still mild. Adverse events will be collected beginning from the first dose of study medication. Subjects exit the study at Visit 5 after a 3-month Treatment Period.

The study provides opportunity to evaluate the usefulness of patient education with a 15-minute digital versatile disc (DVD) concerning the processes of headache evolution and lifestyle changes for better headache management. At Visit 2, subjects will view the DVD in-clinic with a copy provided for at-home viewing. Subjects will complete a Lifestyle Choices for Better Migraine Management Questionnaire at each visit and receive 3 copies to be completed weekly and returned at the following visit.

The Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire (MIDAS) will be completed at Visits 2 and 5 to determine the level of pain and disability caused by headache.

Being tested
Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium, Naproxen Sodium
Keywords
Chronic Migraine, Migraine, Treximet, naproxen, sumatriptan
Medical subject headings
Migraine Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Sumatriptan/Naproxen SodiumDrug

    Also called Treximet

    Each tablet of Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium for oral administration contains sumatriptan 85mg / naproxen sodium 500mg. Study medication is to be administered 1 tablet per day x 30 days in Treatment Period Month 1. Study medication may be administered on up to 14 days per month in Treatment Period Months 2 and 3.

  • Naproxen SodiumDrug

    Each tablet of Naproxen Sodium for oral administration is provided in 500mg tablet. Study medication is to be administered 1 tablet per day x 30 days in Treatment Period Month 1. Study medication may be administered on up to 14 days per month in Treatment Period Months 2 and 3.

Study groups in NCT01090050
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sumatriptan/Naproxen SodiumActive comparatorIn Treatment Period Month 1: Subjects randomized to Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium will treat daily with 1 tablet Sumatriptan 85mg / Naproxen Sodium 500mg per day x 30 days. Subjects will be provided with 30 tablets of Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium for rescue. In Treatment Period Months 2 and 3: Subjects randomized to Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium will be provided with 14 tablets of Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium to treat on 14 or fewer days per month. Subjects will be provided with 14 tablets of Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium per month for rescue.
Receives: Drug: Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium
Naproxen SodiumActive comparatorIn Treatment Period Month 1: Subjects randomized to Naproxen Sodium will treat daily with 1 tablet Naproxen Sodium 500mg per day x 30 days. Subjects will be provided with 30 tablets of Naproxen Sodium for rescue. In Treatment Period Months 2 and 3: Subjects randomized to Naproxen Sodium will be provided with 14 tablets of Naproxen Sodium to treat on 14 or fewer days per month. Subjects will be provided with 14 tablets of Naproxen Sodium per month for rescue.
Receives: Drug: Naproxen Sodium

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Percent Change of Migraine Headache Days Compared to Baseline

    Comparing the number of migraine headache days during Baseline Period days 1-30 to number of migraine headache days reported in Treatment Period days 91-120 in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm versus (vs.) Naproxen Sodium arm. Percent change=[(total headache days during Treatment Period Month 3(days 91-120)-total headache days during Baseline(days 1-30)/total headache days during Baseline(days 1-30)]*100%)

    Measured: Day 121 (following 30 day Baseline Period and Treatment Period days 91-120.

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Percent Change of Migraine Headache Days in All Treatment Periods Compared to Baseline

    Comparing number of migraine headache days from Baseline to Treatment Period Months 1, 2, and 3 in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. Naproxen Sodium arm.

    Comparing the number of migraine headache days reported from Baseline Period days 1-30 to number of migraine headache days reported in Treatment Period days Months 1(days 31-60), 2(days 61-90),and 3(days 91-120)in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm versus (vs.) Naproxen Sodium arm. Each treatment period month percent change was individually compared to Baseline. The following formula was used for each treatment period calculation.

    e.g. percent change=[(total headache days during Treatment Period Month 3(days 91-120)-total headache days during Baseline(days 1-30)/total headache days during Baseline(days 1-30)]*100%)

    Measured: Baseline Period (days 1-30) collected at Day 31, Treatment Period Months 1, 2, and 3 collected at Days 61, 91, and 121, respectively.

  2. Migraine Headache Duration From Onset to Pain Free

    Comparing mean migraine duration from onset to pain free from Baseline Period (Days 1-30), to each of the Treatment Period Months 1(days 31-60), 2(days 61-90), and 3(days 91-120) in Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. Naproxen Sodium arm. Percent change was calculated by determining percent change in each subject, from each Treatment Period month compared to Baseline. The following formula was used for each treatment period month calculation.

    e.g. Percent change=[(mean migraine duration from onset to pain free during Treatment Period Month 3(days 91-120)-mean migraine duration from onset to pain free during Baseline(days 1-30)/mean duration from onset to pain free during Baseline(days 1-30)]*100%)

    Measured: Baseline Period collected at Day 31, Treatment Period Months 1, 2, and 3 collected at Days 61, 91, and 121 respectively.

  3. Migraine Headache Duration From Time of Treatment to Pain Free

    Comparing mean migraine duration from time of treatment to pain free from Baseline Period (Days 1-30), to each of the Treatment Period Months 1(days 31-60), 2(days 61-90), and 3(days 91-120) in Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. Naproxen Sodium arm. Percent change was calculated by determining percent change in each subject, from each Treatment Period month compared to Baseline. The following formula was used for each treatment period month calculation.

    e.g. Percent change=[(mean migraine duration from time of treatment to pain free during Treatment Period Month 3(days 91-120)-mean migraine duration from time of treatment to pain free during Baseline(days 1-30)/mean duration from time of treatment to pain free during Baseline(days 1-30)]*100%)

    Measured: Baseline Period collected at Day 31, Treatment Period Months 1, 2, and 3 collected at Days 61, 91, and 121 respectively.

  4. Migraine Headache Days With Greater Than 50% Reduction

    Number of subjects with at least 50% reduction in number of migraine headache days reported in Baseline vs. Treatment Period months 1(days 31-60), 2(days 61-90), and 3(days 91-120)in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. Naproxen Sodium arm.

    Measured: Baseline Period collected at Day 31, Treatment Period Months 1, 2, and 3 collected at Days 61, 92, and 121 respectively.

  5. Percent Change of Doses of Study Medication

    Comparing the number of doses of study medication taken during Baseline Period(days 1-30) of triptans(Group A) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDS)(Group B)to the number of doses of study medication taken during Treatment Period Months 1(days 31-60), 2(days 61-90), and 3(days 91-120)in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. Naproxen Sodium arm.

    e.g.Percent change=[(number of doses of study medication during Treatment Period Month 3(days 91-120)-number of doses of study medication during Baseline(days 1-30)/number of doses of study medication during Baseline(days 1-30)]*100%).

    Measured: Baseline Period collected at Day 31, Treatment Period Months 1, 2, and 3 collected at Days 61, 92, and 121 respectively.

  6. Migraine Disability Assessment(MIDAS)Questionnaire Total Score

    Change in Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) total score (effect migraine headaches have on subjects daily function) from Baseline (Day 31) to 3 months after Baseline to end of Treatment Period Month 3(Day 121) following final dose of study medication in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. the Naproxen Sodium arm.

    Total score of disability ranges:

    • 0 to 5, MIDAS Grade I, Little or no disability
    • 6 to 10, MIDAS Grade II, Mild disability
    • 11 to 20, MIDAS Grade III, Moderate disability
    • 21+, MIDAS Grade IV, Severe disability Score ranges from 0-450. No subscales are present.

    Measured: Baseline MIDAS collected at Day 31, Post final dose study at Day 121.

  7. Compliance With Lifestyle Changes

    Self-assessed grade of compliance with lifestyle modification changes (where A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, and F=5) in the Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium arm vs. Naproxen Sodium arm. Lower scores indicate a better outcome. Higher scores indicate a worse outcome.

    Measured: Day 121

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Mar 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2010
  3. Primary completionJun 2012
  4. Study completionJul 2012

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
56 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01090050
Sponsor's protocol ID
112839
Status last verified
May 2013
First submitted
18 Mar 2010
Last updated
3 Jul 2013
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Cady R, Nett R, Dexter K, Freitag F, Beach ME, Manley HR. Treatment of chronic migraine: a 3-month comparator study of naproxen sodium vs SumaRT/Nap. Headache. 2014 Jan;54(1):80-93. doi: 10.1111/head.12210. Epub 2013 Sep 10.

    PubMed 24020994

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium and Naproxen Sodium in people with Chronic Migraine, run by Cady, Roger, M.D. at 2 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 14 inclusion and 22 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 3 Jul 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 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. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

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 3 Jul 2013). 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?

Percent Change of Migraine Headache Days Compared to Baseline (time frame: Day 121 (following 30 day Baseline Period and Treatment Period days 91-120.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01090050, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 3 Jul 2013.

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