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Pancreatitis, AcutePhase 2/3NCT04966559

Effects of a Peripherally Acting µ-opioid Receptor Antagonist on Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis

A Phase 2/3 study testing Naldemedine 0.2 MG Oral Tablet in people with Pancreatitis, Acute, run by Asbjørn Mohr Drewes at 5 sites in 2 countries.

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Trial summary

This study will investigate the effect of a peripheral acting opioid antagonist (PAMORA) on the disease course of patients with recurrent acute inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 74 years
Conditions the study is for
Pancreatitis, Acute
What is being tested?
Naldemedine 0.2 MG Oral Tablet
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
74 participants
Where
5 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
12 Jan 2022to 1 Jun 2024
Phase
Phase 2/3
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 to 74 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Signed informed consent before any study specific procedures
  • Able to read and understand Danish or Swedish (depending on site)
  • Male or female age between 18 and 74 years
  • At least one attack of non-biliary AP (as defined by the revised Atlanta criteria) within the last 12 months and at least two attacks within 5 years
  • Clinically stable at time of inclusion
  • The researcher believes that the participant understands what the study entails, is capable of following instructions, can attend when needed, and is expected to complete the study
  • The investigator will ensure that fertile female participants have a negative pregnancy test before treatment initiation and use contraception during the study period. The following methods of contraception, if properly used, are generally considered reliable: oral contraceptives, patch contraceptives, injection contraceptives, vaginal contraceptive ring, intrauterine device, surgical sterilization (bilateral tubal ligation), vasectomized partner, double barrier (condom and pessary), or sexual abstinence. Methods of contraception will be documented in the source documents

Who cannot join

  • Known allergy towards study medication
  • Known or suspected major stenosis or perforation of the intestines
  • Known or suspected abdominal cancer (incl. intestine, pancreas and the biliary tree)
  • Pre-existing renal insufficiency (defined as habitual eGFR below 45)
  • Female participants that are lactating
  • Severe pre-existing comorbidities (assessed by investigator upon inclusion)
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  • Attack of AP requiring admission within two weeks prior to inclusion
  • Gallstone etiology of RAP (MRCP or endoscopic ultrasound excluding biliary etiology of AP must be available prior to enrolment as part of the protocol)
  • Treatment with potent CYP3A4-inhibitors (ketoconazol, itraconzol, ritonavir) or P-gp inhibitors (e.g. cyclosporine).

Trial locations and contacts

5 sites in 2 countries.

5 sites in 2 countries

Denmark4 sites
  • Mech-Sense, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Aalborg University Hospital

    Aalborg, Jutland, 9000

  • Digestive Disease Center K, Bispebjerg University Hospital

    Bispebjerg

  • Gastrounit, Hvidovre University Hospital

    Hvidovre

  • Odense Pancreas Center

    Svendborg

Other trials in Denmark

Sweden1 site
  • Karolinska University Hospital

    Stockholm, Solna (l1:00), SE-171 76

Other trials in Sweden

About this study

Official title: Effects of a Peripherally Acting µ-opioid Receptor Antagonist on Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis An Investigator-initiated, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Clinical Trial

This study will investigate the effect of a peripheral acting opioid antagonist (PAMORA) on the disease course of patients with recurrent acute inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis). The study will be conducted by treating outpatients suffering from recurrent acute pancreatitis with a PAMORA (naldemedine) for 12 months.

Read the detailed description

In this study, the effects of a peripheral acting µ-opioid receptor antagonist (PAMORA) on disease recurrence and progression in patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) will be investigated. Patients with RAP will be administered 0,2 mg naldemedine orally daily or matching placebo. This medication is defined as the investigational product. Naldemedine is approved by the European Medical Agency for treatment of opioid-induced constipation. This PAMORA have not previously been investigated in patients with pancreatitis. The dose regimes for this study will be according to label. It has previously been shown, in patients with opioid-induced obstipation and healthy subjects, that opioid antagonism incl. PAMORA treatment increases gut motility, relaxes gastrointestinal sphincters, increases the intestinal water content and improves the immune response, without affecting analgesia. The affinity of PAMORAs to the µ-opioid receptors is much stronger than opioid analgesics. Therefore, they as antagonists have the potential to counteract the harmful effects of opioids on the gut mucosa, bacterial translocation and inflammation despite the high levels of exogenous opioids present in patients with pancreatitis. PAMORAs do not cross the blood-brain barrier and consequently do not interfere with analgesia or other central effects of opioids.

It is hypothesized that treatment with the PAMORA naldemedine will antagonize the harmful effects of opioids without reducing analgesia in patients with RAP and hence reduce disease severity and improve clinical outcomes. If successful, this study will for the first time document the effects of a targeted pharmacotherapy in RAP with the potential benefit of improved patient outcomes.

Being tested
Placebo treatment, Naldemedine 0.2 MG Oral Tablet
Medical subject headings
Pancreatitis

What participants receive

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

  • Placebo treatmentDrug

    Active drug/placebo is handed out equivalent of 1 tablet of 0,2 mg Naldemedine or placebo daily for 365 days.

  • Naldemedine 0.2 MG Oral TabletDrug

    Active drug/placebo is handed out equivalent of 1 tablet of 0,2 mg Naldemedine or placebo daily for 365 days.

Study groups in NCT04966559
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Placebo treatmentPlacebo comparatorFilm-coated matched placebo-tablets consisting of: Core: Mannitol, USP/Ph. Eur./JP Croscarmellose Sodium, NF/Ph. Eur./JP Magnesium Stearate, NF/Ph. Eur./JP Coating: Opadry Yellow Purified Water, USP/EP
Receives: Drug: Placebo treatment
Naldemedine treatmentActive comparatorFilm-coated matched active-tablets consisting of: Core: Naldemedine Tosylate (0,2 mg) Mannitol, USP/Ph. Eur./JP Croscarmellose Sodium, NF/Ph. Eur./JP Magnesium Stearate, NF/Ph. Eur./JP Coating: Opadry Yellow Purified Water, USP/EP
Receives: Drug: Naldemedine 0.2 MG Oral Tablet

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of AP attacks verified by the Atlanta Criteria

    The primary outcome is defined as time to (recurrent) AP attack(s) verified by the Atlanta Criteria between the naldemedine group and the placebo group.

    The Atlanta Criteria is the current gold standard for the diagnosis of AP attack, and it requires a minimum of two out three of the following features:

    (i) Abdominal pain typical for acute pancreatitis featuring acute onset of a severe and persistent epigastric pain radiating to the back (ii) Serum amylase levels > three times greater than the normal upper limit (iii) Findings of pancreatic inflammation in contrast-enhanced computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging or transabdominal ultrasonography.

    Measured: Observation period starts from day of randomization and ends after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Pain intensity

    Individual difference between subgroups in number and severity of pain attacks (without fulfilling AP criteria) assessed by pain diary and modified Brief Pain Inventory short form on visual analogue scale from 0-10 (0 is no pain and 10 is worst pain). For each attack, participants will be asked to fill in the pain attack diary and the modified Brief Pain Inventory short form once.

    Measured: Observation period starts from day of randomization and ends after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  2. Gut function (BSFS)

    Difference between subgroups in gut function assessed by The Bristol Stool Form Scale for assessment of stool frequency as well as stool consistency (scale from 1-7, where 1 is firmeste and 7 is softest).

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  3. Gut function (GSRS)

    Difference between subgroups in gut function assessed by Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale which is a disease-specific instrument of 15 items combined into five symptom clusters depicting reflux, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation. The GSRS has a seven-point graded Likert-type scale, where 1 represents absence of troublesome symptoms and 7 represents very troublesome symptoms.

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  4. Health resource utilization

    Difference in health resource utilization (measured in frequency and type of health services used (e.g. blood sample, MRI etc.) that can be converted into danish currency for economic analyses) between subgroups based on service codes (all services have unique service codes stored digitally).

    Measured: Observation period starts from day of randomization and ends after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  5. Pancreatic volume

    Difference in pancreatic volume measured in cubic centimeters cm^3 between subgroups, measured by MRI.

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  6. Exocrine pancreatic function

    Difference between subgroups in exocrine pancreatic function assessed by fecal-elastase (µg/g) test.

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  7. Endocrine pancreatic function

    Difference between subgroups in endocrine pancreatic function assessed by hemoglobinA1c (HbA1c) (mmol/mol) test.

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  8. Quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30)

    Difference between subgroups in quality of life assessed by EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. The questionnaire has been validated for assessment of quality of life in patients with chronic pancreatitis and is composed of single-item measures and multi-item scales with scores ranging from 0 to 100 after linear transformation of the raw score. A high score for a functional scale represents a high level of functioning, as does a high score for the global health status, while a high score for the symptom items represents a high level of symptomatology.

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

  9. Impression of change

    Difference between subgroups in Patient Global Impression of Change. PGIC is a seven-point rating scale for self-report of a patient's experienced efficacy of treatment on their symptoms.

    Measured: Day of randomization and at follow up visit after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted19 Jul 2021
  2. Study start12 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion30 Mar 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jun 2024 (estimated)

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 2/3
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
74 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04966559
Sponsor's protocol ID
PAMORA_RAP
Other IDs
2021-000069-34, N-20210034
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
8 Jul 2021
Last updated
21 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Cook ME, Knoph CS, Davidsen L, Frokjaer JB, Bruun NH, Novovic S, Hadi A, Jorgensen MT, Mortensen MB, Schaffalitzky O, Nielsen LBJ, Berner-Hansen M, Drewes AM, Olesen SS. Naldemedine for the Prevention of Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. United European Gastroenterol J. 2026 Feb;14(1):e70178. doi: 10.1002/ueg2.70178.

    PubMed 41553774
  • Cook ME, Knoph CS, Fjelsted CA, Frokjaer JB, Bilgrau AE, Novovic S, Jorgensen MT, Mortensen MB, Nielsen LBJ, Hadi A, Berner-Hansen M, Rutkowski W, Vujasinovic M, Lohr M, Drewes AM, Olesen SS. Effects of a peripherally acting micro-opioid receptor antagonist for the prevention of recurrent acute pancreatitis: study protocol for an investigator-initiated, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial (PAMORA-RAP trial). Trials. 2023 May 1;24(1):301. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07287-z.

    PubMed 37127657

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Naldemedine 0.2 MG Oral Tablet in people with Pancreatitis, Acute, run by Asbjørn Mohr Drewes at 5 sites in 2 countries.

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 9 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 5 sites in Denmark, 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. 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 combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Number of AP attacks verified by the Atlanta Criteria (time frame: Observation period starts from day of randomization and ends after a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months). 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 NCT04966559, 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 21 Mar 2024.

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