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Third Molar ExtractionPhase 3BENCOXNCT05683574

Fixed-dose Combination of Etoricoxib + Cyclobenzaprine for Pain Relief After Third Molar Extraction in Brazil

A Phase 3 study of Third Molar Extraction, run by Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. at 1 site in Brazil.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

Official record
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Trial summary

Etoricoxib and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride are active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) already registered in the country as mono-drugs. These products are widely used for the proposed indications, and their safety and efficacy profiles are known in daily clinical practice. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 years
Conditions the study is for
Third Molar Extraction
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
0 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
30 May 2026to 28 Feb 2028
Phase
Phase 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 35 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients of both sexes who meet all of the following criteria will be included in the study:
  • Age between 18 and 35 years (inclusive).
  • Presence of at least one lower third molar with partial or total bone inclusion (occlusal surface partially or completely covered by bone tissue) with indication for surgical removal (diagnosis made by panoramic radiograph taken within the six [06] months prior to study enrollment), in a vertical, mesioangular or horizontal position according to the Winter classification1,provided they belong to the following Pell \& Gregory classes2:
  • Impacted lower third molar in vertical or mesioangular position: may be included, as long as it belongs to Pell \& Gregory classes Ia, Ib, IIa or IIb;
  • Lower third molar impacted in a horizontal position: may be included, as long as it belongs to Pell \& Gregory classes Ia, Ib or IIa.

Who cannot join

  • Patients who meet at least one of the following criteria will be excluded from the study:
  • Presence of previous inflammatory and/or infectious oral lesion with indication for the use of anti-inflammatory agent and/or antibiotic therapy.
  • Presence of any oral lesion in the region of the third molar to be extracted that may contraindicate extraction, at the discretion of the dental team (for example, pericoronitis, periodontitis, cysts, among others).
  • Smoking* *Any use of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited during the study. In the case of the participant who occasionally smokes, he/she must be willing not to use tobacco throughout his/her participation in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 06696-000

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About this study

Official title: Parallel-Group,Double-Blind,Double-Dummy,Superiority Study of Etoricoxib90mg/ Cyclobenzaprine15mg From Eurofarma Versus Etoricoxib90mg (Arcoxia®) and Cyclobenzaprine15mg (XL - Mitrul®) for Muscle Spasm After Third Molar Extraction in Brazil

Etoricoxib and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride are active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) already registered in the country as mono-drugs. These products are widely used for the proposed indications, and their safety and efficacy profiles are known in daily clinical practice. Once the absence of a pharmacokinetic interaction between etoricoxib and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride has been confirmed in relative bioavailability studies, this phase 3 study will be conducted for demonstrating the superiority of the new FDC over etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®) and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mg (XL - Mitrul®) in the treatment of moderate to serious pain associated with muscle spasm. The purpose is to provide a new, effective, and safe therapeutic option to address these cases. Etoricoxib and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride are active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) already registered in the country as mono-drugs. These products are widely used for the proposed indications, and their safety and efficacy profiles are known in daily clinical practice. Once the absence of a pharmacokinetic interaction between etoricoxib and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride has been confirmed in relative bioavailability studies, this phase 3 study will be conducted for demonstrating the superiority of the new FDC over etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®) and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mg (XL - Mitrul®) in the treatment of moderate to serious pain associated with muscle spasm. The purpose is to provide a new, effective, and safe therapeutic option to address these cases.

Read the detailed description

The investigational drug consists of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) that contains etoricoxib, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic action, and cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride, a myorelaxant, in doses of 90 mg and 15 mg, respectively, in the dosage form of a prolonged-release hard capsule. This product is an unprecedented FDC in the country, and is indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate to serious acute pain associated with muscle spasm. Pain management with analgesic drugs, such as NSAIDs and other adjuvant drugs, is common in daily clinical practice. In parallel with its additive effect on pain relief, the FDC of an anti-inflammatory and myorelaxant agent seeks to assist in greater control of associated musculoskeletal symptoms, such as inflammatory processes, limited range of motion, and muscle spasms.

Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Comparative Superiority clinical trial. Patients aged between 18 and 35 years with indication for surgical removal of an impacted lower third molar and an antagonistic upper third molar will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive the FDC of etoricoxib 90 mg + cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mg from Eurofarma Laboratórios SA (investigational drug), in capsules, or the mono-drugs etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®), in tablets, or cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mg (XL - Mitrul®), in capsules, for up to three (03) days. Participants whose surgery lasts a maximum of 80 minutes (counted from the initial incision to the extraction of the third molars) and who present moderate to serious postoperative pain up to a maximum of four (04) hours will be randomized. The first administration of study treatment will be made at the study center when post-surgical pain reaches moderate/serious intensity (≥ 40 mm on visual analogue scale [VAS] 0-100 mm). The participants will be instructed, from then on, to use the study treatment, respecting a minimum interval of twenty-four (24) hours between doses taken for three (03) days.

Being tested
FDC of etoricoxib + cyclobenzaprine + etoricoxib placebo, etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®) +FDC placebo, cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride + etoricoxib placebo

What participants receive

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

  • FDC of etoricoxib + cyclobenzaprine + etoricoxib placeboDrug

    Also called Investigation drug 1

    Participants randomized to this group will receive one (01) capsule of the investigational drug and one (01) etoricoxib placebo tablet, respecting a minimum interval of twenty-four (24) hours between doses for 3 days.

  • etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®) +FDC placeboDrug

    Also called Comparator drug 2

    Participants randomized to this group will receive one (01) etoricoxib 90 mg tablet (Arcoxia®) and one (01) FDC placebo capsule, respecting a minimum interval of twenty-four (24) hours between doses for 3 days.

  • cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride + etoricoxib placeboDrug

    Also called Comparator drug 3

    Participants randomized to this group will receive one (01) cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mg capsule (XL - Mitrul®) and one (01) etoricoxib placebo tablet, respecting a minimum interval of twenty-four (24) hours between doses for 3 days.

Study groups in NCT05683574
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
etoricoxib 90 mg + cyclobenzaprine 15 mgExperimentalInvestigational group: FDC of etoricoxib 90 mg + cyclobenzaprine 15 mg from Eurofarma Laboratórios SA
Receives: Drug: FDC of etoricoxib + cyclobenzaprine + etoricoxib placebo
etoricoxib 90 mgActive comparatorComparator group: etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®)
Receives: Drug: etoricoxib 90 mg (Arcoxia®) +FDC placebo
cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mgActive comparatorComparator group: cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride 15 mg (XL - Mitrul®)
Receives: Drug: cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride + etoricoxib placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Primary efficacy variable is composed of the sum of the scores for pain relief within 6 h

    The primary efficacy variable is composed of the sum of the scores for pain relief within 6 hours and the percentage of postoperative mouth opening. After administration of the first dose, participants will rate pain relief on a 5-point categorical scale at hourly intervals (1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours and 6 hours). Clinical success is defined as very relief (scale 3) or complete relief (scale 4) within 6 hours after treatment administration.

    Measured: The primary efficacy variable is an endpoint composed of the sum of pain relief scores within 6 hours and the percentage of postoperative mouth opening.

  2. Primary Efficacy Endpoint - Mouth opening will be calculated from the average of three measurements

    Mouth opening will be calculated from the average of three measurements that will be taken twice at the randomization visit and at visit 1, the evaluation visit, after three days. The measurement will be made using a calibrated digital caliper, considering the distance between upper and lower central incisors. The percentage of mouth opening at the evaluation visit will be calculated in reference to the baseline opening observed at the randomization visit. Clinical success in this variable is defined as a mouth opening ≥ 80% compared to the preoperative period.

    Measured: Clinical success in this variable is defined as a mouth opening ≥ 80% in relation to the preoperative period.

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Secondary Efficacy Endpoints - Proportion of patients reporting much relief or complete relief in TOTPAR question items within 6 hours

    The two clinical success criteria, defined as components of the primary endpoint, will be described as secondary endpoints:

    Proportion of patients reporting much relief or complete relief in TOTPAR question items within 6 hours.

    Measured: Proportion of patients reporting much relief or complete relief in TOTPAR question items within 6 hours.

  2. Secondary Efficacy Endpoints - Proportion of patients who maintained at least 80% of full mouth opening three days after the procedure

    Proportion of patients who maintained at least 80% of full mouth opening three days after the procedure.

    Measured: Proportion of patients who maintained at least 80% of full mouth opening three days after the procedure.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Jan 2023
  2. Study start30 May 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion30 Oct 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2028 (estimated)

Why it stopped: Change in study strategy.

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants who meet all eligibility criteria will be randomized to one of the following treatment groups: Investigational group: FDC of etoricoxib 90 mg + cyclobenzaprine 15 mg from Eurofarma Laboratórios SA (investigational drug). Participants randomized to this group will receive one (01) capsule of the investigational drug when postoperative pain intensity reaches moderate to serious intensity (≥ 40 mm at VAS 0-100 mm) and one (01) etoricoxib placebo tablet. The participants will be instructed, from then on, to use this same treatment, respecting a minimum interval of twenty-four (24) hours between doses for 3 days.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05683574
Sponsor's protocol ID
EF 181
Acronym
BENCOX
Status last verified
Jan 2024
First submitted
1 Dec 2022
Last updated
28 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study of Third Molar Extraction, run by Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. at 1 site in Brazil.

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 5 inclusion and 4 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Feb 2024. 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 Brazil. 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 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?

The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

Primary efficacy variable is composed of the sum of the scores for pain relief within 6 h (time frame: The primary efficacy variable is an endpoint composed of the sum of pain relief scores within 6 hours and the percentage of postoperative mouth opening.). 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?
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 Feb 2024.

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