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DysmenorrheaPhase 4NCT03448536

A Study to Assess Menstrual Cramp Pain Associated With Primary Dysmenorrhea

A Phase 4 study testing Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength) in people with Dysmenorrhea, run by Bayer at 8 sites in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the maximum single dose of Aleve® (two tablets, equivalent to 440 mg of naproxen sodium) to the maximum single dose of Tylenol Extra Strength (two caplets, equivalent to 1000 mg of acetaminophen) in the treatment of menstrual pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 15 to 35 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Dysmenorrhea
What is being tested?
Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
201 participants
Where
8 sitesUnited States
Study dates
5 Apr 2018to 5 Sep 2018
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 15 to 35 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Ambulatory healthy female patients between 15 and 35 years of age;
  • Patient has a history of Over-the-Counter (OTC) analgesic use for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea;
  • Patient has a history of regular menstrual cycles that typically occurs between every 21 to 35 days;
  • Patient has a self-reported history of primary dysmenorrhea (onset <5 years after menarche) with at least moderate menstrual cramp pain (based on the categorical pain intensity scale, 0-3) occurring during four of the past six menstrual cycles;
  • Patient has a self-reported history of primary dysmenorrhea with other causes of dysmenorrhea having been excluded;
  • Patient typically requires at least one dose of an OTC analgesic medication such as naproxen, aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen taken on at least 1 day of her menstrual cycle for the treatment of moderate or severe menstrual cramp, and normally experiences pain relief from these medications;
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  • Patient is of child-bearing potential and is using one of the following methods of contraception and agrees to continue this same method for the duration of the study:
  • Abstinence for at least the last 60 days AND willingness to use double barrier method should the patient become sexually active during the study;
  • Double barrier method (condom with contraceptive foam, diaphragm with contraceptive gel);
  • Permanent sterilization of patient or her spouse/partner;
  • Oral contraceptive (must have been using the same oral contraceptive for at least three months prior to study entry and agrees to remain on the same type and method throughout the course of the study).
  • Patient is willing to participate in the study and return to the study site within approximately 1 week after her menstrual cycle to return the study medication, urine pregnancy test, and for review of the completed patient e-diary;
  • Patient is willing to abstain from alcohol consumption throughout the 12-hour Treatment Period;
  • Patient is willing to abstain from caffeine consumption throughout the 12-hour Treatment Period;
  • Patient is willing to ingest the overencapsulated tablets throughout the study;
  • Patient is willing and able to participate in all scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests and other study procedures according to the clinical protocol.

Who cannot join

  • Patient has a known history of allergic, idiosyncratic or serious adverse reaction, to acetaminophen, naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID);
  • Patient has a known allergy to any of the excipients in any of the study medication products;
  • Patient has experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin, acetaminophen or other NSAIDs;
  • Patient has significant co-existing illness, including gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, neurologic, cardiovascular, psychiatric, endocrine, respiratory, surgical procedure or other condition that, in the Investigator's judgment, contraindicates administration of the study medication;
  • Patient has a current or past history of severe gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration;
  • Patient has a current or past history of one or more of the following conditions: secondary dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, urinary tract infection (currently acute or recurrent [defined as more than three per year] prior history of an urinary tract infection is eligible for enrollment), adnexal masses, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis that in the opinion of the Investigator would impact patient safety and/or the study data;
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  • Patient has an ongoing sexually transmitted disease (except for a history of genital herpes or Human Papillomavirus) or has abnormal vaginal discharge;
  • Patient requires prescription analgesics, narcotic, non-NSAID (i.e., defined as oral use of 5 or more times per week for greater than 3 weeks) or has routinely taken OTC medications in excess of label recommended instructions for control of dysmenorrhea symptoms;
  • Patient is taking mood-altering agents (e.g., antidepressants, sedatives, phenothiazines, or anti-anxiety agents). Patients who are on a stable dose for at least 3 months, and not taking this medication for dysmenorrhea or premenstrual syndrome are eligible for enrollment;
  • Patient does not agree to abstain from taking any analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory medication (with the exception of low dose aspirin [defined as no greater than 100 mg daily] taken for cardioprotective purposes) approximately 72 hours prior to the anticipated treatment period and throughout the dosing/assessment period. All pain and anti-inflammatory medications including supplements, topical heat or cold, and other products of topical application will be discontinued approximately 72 hours prior to the anticipated dosing for each treatment period and throughout the dosing/assessment period;
  • Patient does not agree to abstain from using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation devices that are used to treat dysmenorrhea throughout each treatment period;
  • Patient is taking piroxicam (Feldene®) or oral corticosteroids. Patients taking inhaled or topical corticosteroids are eligible for enrollment;
  • Patient is pregnant, lactating , or less than 6 months postpartum;
  • Patient is currently using an intra-uterine devices (IUD), or using hormonal implants (e.g., Norplant) or injections (e.g., Depo-Provera) for contraception or used within the past 6 months;
  • Patient is currently using an oral contraceptive for less than 3 months, has been on a unstable dose within the last 3 months or has switched from one oral contraceptive to another within the last 3 months or intends to do so in the course of the study;
  • Patient has a history of chronic abuse of alcohol (regularly consumes 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day), analgesics, narcotic analgesics, ergot alkaloids, tranquilizers, or opioids or other substances known to produce dependence; in the judgement of the investigator within the past 3 years;
  • Positive drug at screening and visit 2 for illegal drug substances, or non-prescribed controlled substances;
  • Positive pregnancy test or breast feeding at screening and prior to dosing in each Treatment Period;
  • Patients with a medical disorder, condition or history such that could impair the patient's ability to participate or complete this study in the opinion of the investigator.

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 1 country.

8 sites in 1 country

United States8 sites
  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Akron, Ohio, 44311

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Chandler, Arizona, 85224

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Chicago, Illinois, 60602

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Dallas, Texas, 75234

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Pinellas Park, Florida, 33781

  • Synexus US, LP- Plano

    Plano, Texas, 75234

  • Radiant Research, Inc.

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85251

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About this study

Official title: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Crossover Study to Assess Menstrual Cramp Pain Associated With Primary Dysmenorrhea

The purpose of this study is to compare the maximum single dose of Aleve® (two tablets, equivalent to 440 mg of naproxen sodium) to the maximum single dose of Tylenol Extra Strength (two caplets, equivalent to 1000 mg of acetaminophen) in the treatment of menstrual pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea.

Conditions
Dysmenorrhea
Being tested
Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031), Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength)
Keywords
Primary dysmenorrhea of at least moderate severity
Medical subject headings
Dysmenorrhea

What participants receive

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

  • Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031)Drug

    220 mg *2 tablets, orally, single dose

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength)Drug

    500 mg *2 caplets, orally, single dose

Study groups in NCT03448536
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Naproxen Sodium : AcetaminophenExperimentalSubjects received one single oral dose of 440 mg naproxen sodium in treatment period 1, followed by one single oral dose of 1000 mg acetaminophen in treatment period 2
Receives: Drug: Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031); Drug: Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength)
Acetaminophen : Naproxen SodiumExperimentalSubjects received one single oral dose of 1000 mg acetaminophen in treatment period 1, followed by one single oral dose of 440 mg naproxen sodium in treatment period 2
Receives: Drug: Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031); Drug: Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength)

What is being measured

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

  1. Sum of Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0-12 Hours

    Pain relief was measured using Categorical Pain Relief Rating Scale (0 = No relief, 1 = a little relief, 2 = some relief, 3 = a lot of relief, 4 = complete relief). Total pain relief scores (TOTPARs) were calculated by multiplying the pain relief score at each postdose time point by the duration (in hours) since the preceding time point and then summing these values. The minimum value is 0, and the maximum value is 46. Higher scores was indicative of more pain relief.

    Measured: Up to 12 hours post-dose

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Summed Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) Over 0-12 Hours

    Pain intensity was measured using Numerical Rating Scale (from 0 to 10: 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain). For each postdose time point, pain intensity differences (PIDs) were derived by subtracting the pain intensity at the postdose time point from the baseline intensity score (baseline score - post-baseline score). A positive difference was indicative of improvement. Time-weighted summed pain intensity differences (SPIDs) were calculated by multiplying the PID score at each postdose time point by the duration (in hours) since the preceding time point and then summing these values. The minimum value could be -115, and the maximum value could be 115.

    Measured: Up to 12 hours post-dose

  2. SPID Over 0-6 Hours

    Pain intensity was measured using Numerical Rating Scale (from 0 to 10: 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain). For each postdose time point, pain intensity differences (PIDs) were derived by subtracting the pain intensity at the postdose time point from the baseline intensity score (baseline score - post-baseline score). A positive difference was indicative of improvement. Time-weighted summed pain intensity differences (SPIDs) were calculated by multiplying the PID score at each postdose time point by the duration (in hours) since the preceding time point and then summing these values. The minimum value could be -55, and the maximum value could be 55.

    Measured: Up to 6 hours post-dose

  3. SPID Over 6-12 Hours

    Pain intensity was measured using Numerical Rating Scale (from 0 to 10: 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain). For each postdose time point, pain intensity differences (PIDs) were derived by subtracting the pain intensity at the postdose time point from the baseline intensity score (baseline score - post-baseline score). A positive difference was indicative of improvement. Time-weighted summed pain intensity differences (SPIDs) were calculated by multiplying the PID score at each postdose time point by the duration (in hours) since the preceding time point and then summing these values. The minimum value could be -60, and the maximum value could be 60.

    Measured: From 6 hours to 12 hours post-dose

  4. TOTPAR Over 0-6 Hours

    Pain relief was measured using Categorical Pain Relief Rating Scale (0 = No relief, 1 = a little relief, 2 = some relief, 3 = a lot of relief, 4 = complete relief). Total pain relief scores (TOTPARs) were calculated by multiplying the pain relief score at each postdose time point by the duration (in hours) since the preceding time point and then summing these values. The minimum value is 0, and the maximum value is 22. Higher scores was indicative of more pain relief.

    Measured: Up to 6 hours post-dose

  5. TOTPAR 6-12 Hours

    Pain relief was measured using Categorical Pain Relief Rating Scale (0 = No relief, 1 = a little relief, 2 = some relief, 3 = a lot of relief, 4 = complete relief). Total pain relief scores (TOTPARs) were calculated by multiplying the pain relief score at each postdose time point by the duration (in hours) since the preceding time point and then summing these values. The minimum value is 0, and the maximum value is 24. Higher scores was indicative of more pain relief.

    Measured: From 6 hours to 12 hours post-dose

  6. Time to First Intake of Rescue Medication

    Time to first intake of rescue medication was defined as the number of hours elapsed between time of dose and time of rescue medication in each treatment period. Participants would be censored at time of last pain assessment.

    Measured: Up to 12 hours post-dose

  7. Pain Intensity Difference (PID) Scores at Each Evaluation

    Pain intensity was measured using Numerical Rating Scale (from 0 to 10: 0 = no pain, 10 = worst possible pain). For each postdose time point, pain intensity differences (PIDs) were derived by subtracting the pain intensity at the postdose time point from the baseline intensity score (baseline score - post-baseline score). A positive difference was indicative of improvement.

    Measured: Up to 12 hours post-dose

  8. Number of Participants by Global Evaluation Scores

    Global evaluation was performed either at 12 hours post-dose or immediately prior to the first intake of rescue medication. Global Evaluation Score was based on the question 'Overall, I would rate the effectiveness of the study medication in relieving my menstrual pain as: 0=Poor, 1=Fair, 2=Good, 3=Very Good, 4=Excellent.'

    Measured: Up to 12 hours post-dose

  9. Pain Relief Scores at Each Evaluation

    Pain relief was measured using Categorical Pain Relief Rating Scale (0 = No relief, 1 = a little relief, 2 = some relief, 3 = a lot of relief, 4 = complete relief).

    Measured: Up to 12 hours post-dose

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Feb 2018
  2. Study start5 Apr 2018
  3. Primary completion5 Sep 2018
  4. Study completion5 Sep 2018

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
Crossover
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
201 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03448536
Sponsor's protocol ID
19737
Other IDs
2017-005031-17, 2017
Status last verified
Oct 2019
First submitted
9 Feb 2018
Last updated
28 Oct 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Daniels SE, Paredes-Diaz A, An R, Centofanti R, Tajaddini A. Significant, long-lasting pain relief in primary dysmenorrhea with low-dose naproxen sodium compared with acetaminophen: a double-blind, randomized, single-dose, crossover study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2019 Dec;35(12):2139-2147. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1654987. Epub 2019 Aug 28.

    PubMed 31397597

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Naproxen Sodium, (Aleve, BAY117031) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol Extra Strength) in people with Dysmenorrhea, run by Bayer at 8 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 16 inclusion and 19 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 28 Oct 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 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 28 Oct 2019). 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?

Sum of Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0-12 Hours (time frame: Up to 12 hours post-dose). 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 NCT03448536, 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 28 Oct 2019.

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