Chronic DiseasePhase 4ConvERTNCT01179191
Conversion to Embeda With Rescue Trial
A Phase 4 study testing morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) in people with Chronic Disease and Pain, run by Pfizer at 166 sites in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of the research study is to find out if opioid dependent chronic pain patients who are judged by their physician to be eligible to change their current opioid medicine and to participate in this study can be successfully adjusted to a stable dose of EMBEDA (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 21 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Disease, Pain
- What is being tested?
- morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA)
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 684 participants
- Where
- 166 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- Aug 2010to Apr 2011
- 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 21 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be able to read, speak and understand English
- Have chronic moderate to severe pain for at least 3 months
- Require around the clock opioid medication for the relief of pain
- Have been taking a daily opioid for at least 30 days prior to starting the study
- Be able to be safely switched to a different pain medication
- Be practicing acceptable birth control methods for female patients of childbearing potential
- Be willing to participate in the study and able to comply with study procedures
Who cannot join
- Be currently diagnosed with or participating in and/or seeking treatment for opioid and/or alcohol abuse
- Be allergic or intolerant to morphine, morphine salts, naltrexone or other opioids
- Be currently taking tramadol and/or extended release morphine products
- Have respiratory depression
- Have acute or severe bronchial asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Have migraines as your main source of pain
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- Have any form of bowel obstruction
- Be pregnant or breast feeding
- Have had 2 or more surgeries for low back pain
- Be planning a major surgery during the study
- Be staying in a hospital or nursing home
- Be planning to have steroid injections for your chronic pain during the study
- Have a life expectancy of less than 2 months
Trial locations and contacts
166 sites in 1 country.
166 sites in 1 country
United States166 sites
Adamsville Family Medicine
Adamsville, Alabama, 35005
Pennsylvania Pain Specialists, PC
Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18102
The Reiter Foundation, Inc.
Anaconda, Montana, 59711
Hartwell Research Group, LLC
Anderson, South Carolina, 29621
Carolina Clinical Research and Consulting, LLC
Asheboro, North Carolina, 27203
Carolina Clinical Research and Consulting, LLC
Asheboro, North Carolina, 27205
Ware Medical Associates, PC
Aston Mills, Pennsylvania, 19014
Atco Medical Associates, PC
Atco, New Jersey, 08004
Perimeter Institute for Clinical Research, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, 30338
Rocky Mountain Internal Medicine, PC
Aurora, Colorado, 80012
Office of John V. Bernard, MD
Belvidere, New Jersey, 07823
Anesthesia and Pain Control Services
Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531
Office of David McLain
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209
Progressive Clinical Research, LLC
Bountiful, Utah, 84010
Orthopedic Research Institute, LLC
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33472
Beacon Clinical Research, LLC
Brockton, Massachusetts, 02301
Medical Frontiers, LLC
Carlisle, Ohio, 45005
Valley Medical Research
Centerville, Ohio, 45459
Low Country Rheumatology, PA
Charleston, South Carolina, 29406
Pharmacorp Clinical Trials, Inc.
Charleston, South Carolina, 29412
Joint and Muscle Research Institute, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204
Chattanooga Medical Research, LLC
Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404
Chicago Clinical Research Institute Inc.
Chicago, Illinois, 60616
Hightop Medical Research Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45224
Sentral Clinical Research Services
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236
Clarkston Medical Group, PC
Clarkston, Michigan, 48346
Florida Research & Testing, LLC
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Diseasebusters, LLC
College Park, Maryland, 20740
Clinicos, LLC
Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904
Medical Research and Health Education Foundation, Inc.
Columbus, Georgia, 31909
Corsicana Medical Research, PLLC
Corsicana, Texas, 75110
CSI Clinical Trials
Costa Mesa, California, 92626
Creve Coeur Family Practice
Creve Coeur, Illinois, 61610
DCT - Genesis Neighborhood Research, LLC
Dallas, Texas, 75254
Omega Research Consultants, LLC
DeBary, Florida, 32713
Omega Research Consultants, LLC
DeBary, Florida, 32746
Ialum Clinical Research, LLC
Decatur, Georgia, 30032
Delaware Smith Clinic Research
Delaware, Ohio, 43015
Altoona Center for Clinical Research, PC
Duncansville, Pennsylvania, 16635
West Florida Medical Associate, PA
Dunnellon, Florida, 34432
MAPS Applied Research Center, Inc.
Edina, Minnesota, 55435
Washington Center for Pain Management PLLC
Edmonds, Washington, 98026
Southwest Urgent Care Center
El Paso, Texas, 79902
Central Jersey Medical Research Center, Inc.
Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07202
Ronald J. Rapoport, MD, PC
Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720
Apex Medical Research, AMR, Inc.
Flint, Michigan, 48504
East Michigan Medical Associates
Flint, Michigan, 48507
Patterson Medical Clinic, Inc.
Florissant, Missouri, 63031
Quality Clinical Research Inc.
Florissant, Missouri, 63033
Global Wellness Medical Corporation
Foothill Ranch, California, 92610
Saint Luke's Medical Clinic, LLC
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80525
Medical Frontiers, LLC
Franklin, Ohio, 45005
Adirondack Medical Research Center
Glens Falls, New York, 12801
Dedicated Clinical Research
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Long Island Gastrointestinal Research Group LLP
Great Neck, New York, 11023
Internal Medicine of Greer Research LLC
Greer, South Carolina, 29650
Center for Pain Management
Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601
Advocare Heights Primary Care
Haddon Heights, New Jersey, 08035
Kandra, Fierer, Kuskin Associates, Ltd.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17112
Drug Trials America, Inc.
Hartsdale, New York, 10530
Comprehensive Pain Specialists
Hendersonville, Tennessee, 37075
International Research Associates, LLC
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Palm Springs Research Institute, Inc
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Catawba Valley Internal Medicine
Hickory, North Carolina, 28602
Ouachita Regional Pain Management
Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71913
Westbury Medical Clinic
Houston, Texas, 77005
Accurate Clinical Research, Inc.
Houston, Texas, 77034
Medstar Clinical Research
Houston, Texas, 77083
Pain Care, PLLC
Huntington, West Virginia, 25701
Monte Sano Clinical Research, LLC
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
Tennessee Valley Pain Consultants Properties, LLC
Huntsville, Alabama, 35801
Josephson Wallack Munshower Neurology P.C.
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237
Chrishard Medical Group
Inglewood, California, 90301
CRC of Jackson, LLC
Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Profen Research Network at ECMA
Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28546
Primary Care Medicine, PC
Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109
NEA Baptist Clinic
Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401
FPA Clinical Research, LLC
Kissimmee, Florida, 34741
Triwest Research Associates LLC
La Mesa, California, 91942
Pacific Coast Pain Management Center
Laguna Hills, California, 92637
Portland Rheumatology Clinic, LLC
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97035
Clinical Research of Central Florida, Inc.
Lakeland, Florida, 33810
PCM Medical Services, PC
Lansing, Michigan, 48910
The Pain Treatment Center of the Bluegrass
Lexington, Kentucky, 40503
NJ Heart, LLC
Linden, New Jersey, 07036
Valerius Medical Group and Research Center of Greater Long Beach, Inc.
Long Beach, California, 90806
Office of Roger Kasendorf, DO
Long Beach, New York, 11561
LA Pain & Wellness Institute
Los Angeles, California, 90017
Samaritan Center for Medical Research
Los Gatos, California, 95032
Healing Options
Louisville, Kentucky, 40223
ProHealth Physicians PC
Manchester, Connecticut, 06040
Family Health Medical Services PLLC
Mayville, New York, 14757
Community Research Foundation, Inc.
Miami, Florida, 33155
New Horizon Research Center, Inc.
Miami, Florida, 33175
NextPhase Clinical Trials, Inc.
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Laporte County Institute for Clinical Research Inc.
Michigan City, Indiana, 46360
Milford Physician Services, PC
Milford, Connecticut, 06460
Office of Joseph E. Yankee, DO, PC
Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
McKinley Research, LLC
Mishawaka, Indiana, 46545
Sunbelt Research Group, LLC
Mobile, Alabama, 36693
Office of Vaughn H. Mancha, Jr., PC
Montgomery, Alabama, 36117
Clinical Research Authority, LLC
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, 29576
Jeffrey J. Haggenjos, DO, Inc.
New Lexington, Ohio, 43764
Newport Beach Clinical Research Associates, Inc.
Newport Beach, California, 92663
Sentara Medical Group, NDC Medical Center
Norfolk, Virginia, 23502
Trident Institute of Medical Research, LLC
North Charleston, South Carolina, 29406
Harmony Clinical Research, Inc.
North Miami Beach, Florida, 33162
Office of Laszlo J. Mate, MD, PA
North Palm Beach, Florida, 33408
New York Spine & Wellness Center
North Syracuse, New York, 13212
Office of Richard E. Promin, MD, PA
Ocala, Florida, 34474
Health Research Institute, LLC
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73109
Office of Siavash Nael, MD, Inc.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73109
Medical Pain Relief Clinic
Omaha, Nebraska, 68114
Omaha Clinical Research, PC
Omaha, Nebraska, 68116
Low Country Pain Center, LLC
Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29118
Four Rivers Clinical Research, Inc.
Paducah, Kentucky, 42003
Hollis Family Medical Clinic, PLC
Paragould, Arkansas, 72450
Bayview Research Group, LLC
Paramount, California, 90723
Pasadena Rehabilitation Institute
Pasadena, California, 91105
Office of Rebecca Knight, MD
Peoria, Illinois, 61614
Whole Family Medical Care LLC
Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551
Onuorah Umeh, M.D. P.C
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
Founders Research Corporation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19152
Dedicated Clinical Research, Inc
Phoenix, Arizona, 85020
Redpoint Research
Phoenix, Arizona, 85029
Anasazi Internal Medicine, PC
Phoenix, Arizona, 85032
Office of Steven C. Miller, MD
Pikesville, Maryland, 21208
Advent Clinical Research Centers, Inc.
Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781
Pain Management Strategies, Inc.
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33064
Remedica LLC
Rochester, Michigan, 48307
Quality Control Research, Inc.
Roseville, California, 95661
Lakewood Family Practice
Russell Springs, Kentucky, 42642
Northern California Research
Sacramento, California, 95821
Quality Control Research, Inc.
Sacramento, California, 95842
Office of Jocelyn F. Shimek, DO
Salem, Ohio, 44460
Texas Medical Research Associates, LLC
San Antonio, Texas, 78238
Rancho Santa Fe Medical Group, Inc.
San Marcos, California, 92078
Probe Clinical Research Corporation
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Trinity Clinical Trials
Santa Ana, California, 92701
Sarasota Pain Medicine Research, LLC
Sarasota, Florida, 34238
MAPS Applied Research Center, Inc.
Shakopee, Minnesota, 55379
Spine and Pain Centers, PA
Shrewsbury, New Jersey, 07702
Cochise Clinical Research
Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635
Accelovance, Inc.
South Bend, Indiana, 46601
Midsouth Anesthesia Consultants, PLLC
Southhaven, Mississippi, 38671
Michigan Lifestyle Change and Health Center, PC
Sterling, Michigan, 48314
Associates of Medicine/John D. Williams, MD, PLLC
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74074
Ialum Clinical Research, LLC
Stone Mountain, Georgia, 30088
Herman Clinical Research, LLC
Suwanee, Georgia, 30024
Stedman Clinical Trials, LLC
Tampa, Florida, 33613
Premiere Phamaceutical Research, LLC
Tempe, Arizona, 85282
Office of James Lassiter
Tiffin, Ohio, 44883
Centers for Pain Management
Tifton, Georgia, 31794
Premier Research, Inc.
Trenton, New Jersey, 08611
Quality of Life Medical and Research Center, LLC
Tucson, Arizona, 85712
Facility Medical Center
Upland, California, 91786
North American Partners in Pain Management, LLP
Valley Stream, New York, 11580
Bayview Research Group, LLC
Valley Village, California, 91607
Hillcrest Family Health Center, Division of Clinical Research
Waco, Texas, 76710
Hillcrest Family Health Center
Waco, Texas, 76710
Boston Paincare Center, Inc.
Waltham, Massachusetts, 02154
Brown Clinic, PLLP
Watertown, South Dakota, 57201
Clinical Research Center, LLC
Wellington, Florida, 33414
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, PC
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266
Progressive Pain Solutions, LLC
Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, 18091
The Center For Clinical Research, LLC
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103
About this study
Official title: A Multi-Center, Primary Care-Based, Open-Label Study to Assess the Success of Converting Opioid-Experienced Patients, With Chronic, Moderate to Severe Pain, to EMBEDA Using a Standardized Conversion Guide, and to Identify Behaviors Related to Prescription Opioid Abuse, Misuse, and Diversion
The purpose of the research study is to find out if opioid dependent chronic pain patients who are judged by their physician to be eligible to change their current opioid medicine and to participate in this study can be successfully adjusted to a stable dose of EMBEDA (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride). The study will also assess each patient's risk for prescription opioid abuse, misuse and diversion.
Read the detailed description
The decision to terminate the trial was based on a lack of study drug supply. The decision was not based on any safety concerns. The termination letter was sent on 11March2011.
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Pain
- Being tested
- morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA)
- Keywords
- chronic pain, Embeda, opioid, moderate pain, severe pain, conversion, converting, switching, morphine, aberrant behavior, Pain (DT) + Chronic Disease (DT)
- Medical subject headings
- Chronic Disease, Pain, Chronic Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA)Drug
Capsules in dose strengths ranging from 20 to 100 mg morphine sulfate with 0.8 to 4 mg of naltrexone hydrochloride taken either once or twice daily with a starting dose calculated using the total daily dose of the current opioid being converted from until a stable dose is achieved or six weeks which ever comes first.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants Achieving Stable Dose of EMBEDA Within 6 Weeks Titration Phase
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Percentage of Participants Achieving Stable Dose of EMBEDA Within 6 Weeks Titration Phase Stratified by Prior Opioid Therapy
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Secondary outcomes (7)
Duration to Titrate Participants to Stable Dose
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Duration to Titrate Participants to Stable Dose Stratified by Prior Opioid Therapy
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Number of Titration Steps to Achieve Stable Dose
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Number of Titration Steps to Achieve Stable Dose Stratified by Prior Opioid Therapy
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Percentage of Participants With Rescue Medications Usage During Titration
Rescue pain medications were used for supplemental analgesia for breakthrough pain during titration phase. Morphine sulfate IR tablet (less than 20 percent of the total daily dose of EMBEDA per IR dose), ibuprofen (up to 400 milligram (mg)/dose; not to exceed 1200 mg/day), and acetaminophen (up to 1000 mg/dose, not to exceed 4000 mg/day) were used as rescue medications.
Measured: Baseline through Week 6
Change From Baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) at Visit 3 (First Visit After Successful Titration)
BPI is an 11-item self-report questionnaire: consist of 4 questions that assess pain intensity (worst, least, average, relief) and 7 questions that assess impact of pain on daily functions (general activity, mood, walking ability, normal work, relations with other people, sleep, enjoyment of life). Each question answered on a scale range:0-10 (0%-100% for relief), '0=No pain/no relief/no interference and 10=Pain as bad as you can imagine/complete relief/ complete interference'.Measure can be scored by item, with lower scores being indicative of less pain or pain interference.
Measured: Baseline, Visit 3 (up to Week 6)
Investigator's Level of Satisfaction With the EMBEDA Conversion Guide
The conversion assessment survey is a brief questionnaire using multiple choice options and numeric rating scale (NRS) with specified anchored responses ranging on a scale from 0-10 (0 = very dissatisfied, 5 = neutral, and 10=very satisfied) to assess the Investigator's level of satisfaction with the EMBEDA Conversion Guide.
Measured: Week 6
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Aug 2010 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2010
- Primary completionApr 2011
- Study completionApr 2011
Why it stopped: See termination reason in detailed description.
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.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Chronic DiseaseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by PfizerThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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 4
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 684 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pfizer
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Pfizer CT.gov Call Center, Study director, Pfizer
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01179191
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ALO-01-10-4003
- Other IDs
- B4541001
- Acronym
- ConvERT
- Status last verified
- Oct 2012
- First submitted
- 30 Jul 2010
- Last updated
- 11 Oct 2012
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Setnik B, Roland CL, Pixton GC, Sommerville KW. Prescription opioid abuse and misuse: gap between primary-care investigator assessment and actual extent of these behaviors among patients with chronic pain. Postgrad Med. 2017 Jan;129(1):5-11. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2017.1245585. Epub 2016 Oct 26.
PubMed 27782769Setnik B, Roland CL, Sommerville KW, Pixton GC, Berke R, Calkins A, Goli V. A multicenter, primary-care-based, open-label study to assess the success of converting opioid-experienced patients with chronic moderate-to-severe pain to morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride extended-release capsules using a standardized conversion guide. J Pain Res. 2015 Jul 8;8:347-60. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S82395. eCollection 2015.
PubMed 26185466
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Oct 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multi-Center, Primary Care-Based, Open-Label Study to Assess the Success of Converting Opioid-Experienced Patients, With Chronic, Moderate to Severe Pain, to EMBEDA Using a Standardized Conversion Guide, and to Identify Behaviors Related to Prescription Opioid Abuse, Misuse, and Diversion
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01179191
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ConvERT / ALO-01-10-4003
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Pain
- Keywords
- chronic pain, Embeda, opioid, moderate pain, severe pain, conversion, converting, switching
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- TerminatedReason stopped: See termination reason in detailed description.
- Enrolment
- 684 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- PfizerIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Aug 2010
- Primary completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2011 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Aug 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 5 Sep 2012
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of the research study is to find out if opioid dependent chronic pain patients who are judged by their physician to be eligible to change their current opioid medicine and to participate in this study can be successfully adjusted to a stable dose of EMBEDA (morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride). The study will also assess each patient's risk for prescription opioid abuse, misuse and diversion.
Detailed description
The decision to terminate the trial was based on a lack of study drug supply. The decision was not based on any safety concerns. The termination letter was sent on 11March2011.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) | Experimental | Drug: morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Be able to read, speak and understand English
- Have chronic moderate to severe pain for at least 3 months
- Require around the clock opioid medication for the relief of pain
- Have been taking a daily opioid for at least 30 days prior to starting the study
- Be able to be safely switched to a different pain medication
Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)
- Be currently diagnosed with or participating in and/or seeking treatment for opioid and/or alcohol abuse
- Be allergic or intolerant to morphine, morphine salts, naltrexone or other opioids
- Be currently taking tramadol and/or extended release morphine products
- Have respiratory depression
- Have acute or severe bronchial asthma or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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 |
|---|---|---|
| morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA)Capsules in dose strengths ranging from 20 to 100 mg morphine sulfate with 0.8 to 4 mg of naltrexone hydrochloride taken either once or twice daily with a starting dose calculated using the total daily dose of the current opioid being converted from until a stable dose is achieved or six weeks which ever comes first. | Drug | morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants Achieving Stable Dose of EMBEDA Within 6 Weeks Titration Phase
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
Percentage of Participants Achieving Stable Dose of EMBEDA Within 6 Weeks Titration Phase Stratified by Prior Opioid Therapy
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
A dose was considered to be stable dose if it met all of the following criteria: dose was taken for at least 48 hours; investigator deemed the balance between an acceptable level of analgesia and/or function and tolerance of side effects had been achieved; and rescue medication use less than or equal to 2 doses per day.
7 secondary outcomes
Duration to Titrate Participants to Stable Dose
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
Duration to Titrate Participants to Stable Dose Stratified by Prior Opioid Therapy
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
Number of Titration Steps to Achieve Stable Dose
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
Number of Titration Steps to Achieve Stable Dose Stratified by Prior Opioid Therapy
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
Percentage of Participants With Rescue Medications Usage During Titration
Time frame: Baseline through Week 6
Change From Baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) at Visit 3 (First Visit After Successful Titration)
Time frame: Baseline, Visit 3 (up to Week 6)
Investigator's Level of Satisfaction With the EMBEDA Conversion Guide
Time frame: Week 6
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Oct 2012.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 27782769Setnik B, Roland CL, Pixton GC, Sommerville KW. Prescription opioid abuse and misuse: gap between primary-care investigator assessment and actual extent of these behaviors among patients with chronic pain. Postgrad Med. 2017 Jan;129(1):5-11. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2017.1245585. Epub 2016 Oct 26.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 26185466Setnik B, Roland CL, Sommerville KW, Pixton GC, Berke R, Calkins A, Goli V. A multicenter, primary-care-based, open-label study to assess the success of converting opioid-experienced patients with chronic moderate-to-severe pain to morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride extended-release capsules using a standardized conversion guide. J Pain Res. 2015 Jul 8;8:347-60. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S82395. eCollection 2015.
- To obtain contact information for a study center near you, click here.Link provided by the sponsor.
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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.
Pfizer CT.gov Call Center study director
Pfizer
166 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing morphine sulfate and naltrexone hydrochloride (EMBEDA) in people with Chronic Disease and Pain, run by Pfizer at 166 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 7 inclusion and 13 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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Oct 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 166 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 5 Sep 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?
Percentage of Participants Achieving Stable Dose of EMBEDA Within 6 Weeks Titration Phase (time frame: Baseline through Week 6). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT01179191, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 11 Oct 2012.