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PainNCT01812733

Non-interventional Study Comparing Targiniq and Oxycodone/Laxatives

An observational study of Pain and Opioid Induced Constipation, run by Mundipharma AB at 1 site in Sweden.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The objective of the non-interventional study is to compare the quality of life, health care resource use and costs between the use of a combination of oxycodone and naloxone (Targiniq) versus oxycodone and laxatives for patients with severe pain, and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of treatment with Targiniq. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation
How many people
37 participants
Where
1 siteSweden
Study dates
Jun 2013to Jun 2015
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The patients have severe pain treated with opioids and will be enrolled at different clinics in Sweden

Who may be able to join

  • Male or non-pregnant female ≥18 years of age
  • Malignant or non-malignant opioid sensitive pain
  • Must sign an informed consent form (ICF)
  • Must have a stable daily dose of oxycodone prolonged release formulation titrated to analgesic effect (as to be assessed by clinical experts)
  • Use of laxatives for concomitant opioid-induced constipation in an adequate dose and length of time and without sufficient effect
  • BFI ≥30 and state a discomfort caused by the constipation at screening
  • Ability to answer the patient questionnaires and have an estimated overall life expectancy of at least six (6) months

Who cannot join

  • History of, or on-going, abuse of alcohol and/or drugs
  • Inability to read and understand written instructions, ICF or questionnaires
  • Constipation not related to opioid use
  • Unsuitable patient for other reason(s) in the opinion of the investigator
  • Inpatients, if admission and/or discharge is expected during study period

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Sweden1 site
  • Rehabiliteringsmedicinska kliniken

    Örebro

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About this study

Official title: An Observational Study of Quality of Life, Resource Use and Costs Associated With Treatment of Severe Pain - a Comparison of a Combination of Oxycodone and Naloxone (Targiniq) Versus Oxycodone and Laxatives

The objective of the non-interventional study is to compare the quality of life, health care resource use and costs between the use of a combination of oxycodone and naloxone (Targiniq) versus oxycodone and laxatives for patients with severe pain, and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of treatment with Targiniq.

Medical subject headings
Pain, Opioid-Induced Constipation

What is being measured

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

  1. Quality of Life

    Two visits performed over 8 weeks

    Measured: 8 Weeks

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Mar 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2013
  3. Primary completionJun 2015
  4. Study completionJun 2015

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
37 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01812733
Sponsor's protocol ID
OXN9513
Status last verified
Aug 2015
First submitted
14 Mar 2013
Last updated
7 Aug 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pain and Opioid Induced Constipation, run by Mundipharma AB at 1 site in Sweden.

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 5 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 Aug 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Sweden. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Quality of Life (time frame: 8 Weeks). 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 Aug 2015.

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