Safety of Intravenous Neridronic Acid in CRPS

Last updated: November 12, 2019
Sponsor: Grünenthal GmbH
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (Rsds)

Neuropathy

Chronic Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02972359
KF7013-03
U1111-1180-8099
2016-001164-11
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The aim of this trial was to investigate the safety of intravenous neridronic acid in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

The trial was divided into 3 periods: a 60-day enrollment period, a treatment period consisting of 4 infusions over 10 days, and a follow-up period of approximately 50 weeks (with visits at Week 2, Week 6, Week 12, Week 26, Week 39, and Week 52).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Informed consent signed.

  • Male or female participant at least 18 years of age at Visit 1.

  • A diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome according to the clinical diagnosticcriteria recommended by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP; "Budapest clinical criteria"), assessed at Visit 1. Signs and symptoms of CRPS mustapply to an affected limb (arm or leg) and must demonstrate asymmetry with respect tothe contralateral limb.

  • Ongoing moderate to severe chronic pain, including a baseline current pain intensityscore of greater than or equal to 4 using an 11-point Numerical Rating Scale,referring to the CRPS-affected limb, at Visit 2 (prior to dosing).

  • In stable treatment and follow-up therapy for CRPS for at least 1 month prior toallocation to treatment (Visit 2). Participants must have failed trials of at least 2treatments for CRPS, one of which must be a pharmacologic treatment.

  • Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative urine beta-human chorionicgonadotropin (β-HCG) pregnancy test at Visit 1 and must be using 2 forms of medicallyacceptable contraception, including at least 1 highly effective method ofcontraception with a low failure rate, defined as less than 1% per year (e.g., oralcontraceptives or intrauterine device), and a second medically acceptable method suchas use of condoms with spermicide by their male partner. A barrier method alone is notacceptable. Highly effective methods of contraception must be used for at least 1month prior to Visit 2 and for the duration of the trial.

  • Participants must be able to communicate meaningfully, be able to differentiate withregard to location and intensity of the pain, and be able to answer the questions inthe questionnaires used in this trial (assistance in filling out the questionnairesmay be provided, if required due to motor or other impairment).

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evidence of renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] less than 60mL/min/1.73 m2 using the 2009 Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration [CKD-EPI] creatinine equation [Levey et al. 2009] or a urinary albumin creatinineratio greater than 150 mg/g), based on central safety laboratory data obtained priorto Visit 2, or a history of chronic kidney disease. Note: a single repeat laboratorytest is allowed.

  • Serum calcium or magnesium outside of the central laboratory's reference range, basedon central safety laboratory data obtained prior to Visit 2 (a single repeatlaboratory test is allowed); a history of hypocalcemia or a metabolic disorderanticipated to increase risk for hypocalcemia (e.g., hypoparathyroidism); concomitantuse of drug(s) with known potential to cause hypocalcemia (e.g., aminoglycosides).

  • Vitamin D deficiency, defined as a 25(OH)D level less than 30 ng/mL, based on centralsafety laboratory data obtained prior to Visit 2 (up to 4 repeat laboratory tests areallowed). Participants with vitamin D deficiency should receive appropriatesupplementation during the enrollment period. A vitamin D level of at least 30 ng/mLmust be documented prior to allocation to investigational medicinal product (IMP).

  • Corrected QT interval (according to Fridericia's formula; QTcF) greater than 470 ms (average of 3 electrocardiograms [ECGs] obtained at Visit 1); serum potassium outsidethe central laboratory's reference range at Visit 1; clinically unstable cardiacdisease, including: unstable atrial fibrillation, symptomatic bradycardia, unstablecongestive heart failure, active myocardial ischemia, or an indwelling pacemaker;evidence of complete left bundle branch block; complete atrioventricular block;history of Long QT Syndrome or a relative with this condition; or any other known riskfactor for torsade de pointes.

  • Participants receiving medications with a known risk of torsades de pointes within 7days prior to allocation. Participants receiving selective serotonin re-uptakeinhibitor antidepressants (e.g., citalopram, escitalopram) or tricyclicantidepressants are eligible if the QT-interval values do not meet the exclusioncriteria, the medication was started at least 1 month prior to allocation, the dose isstable, and the dose is anticipated to remain stable until at least 4 days after thelast infusion of IMP.

  • Anticipated requirement for treatment with oral or intravenous bisphosphonate foranother condition such as osteoporosis during the trial, or administration ofdenosumab (Prolia®) or other drugs affecting bone turnover or bone metabolism within 6months prior to Visit 1.

  • History of any allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to neridronic acid or otherbisphosphonate, acetaminophen, or to vitamin D or calcium supplements.

  • Recent tooth extraction or other invasive dental procedure (within 3 months prior toVisit 1), unhealed or infected extraction site, or significant dental/periodontaldisease (e.g., impacted molars, severe tooth decay, foci of infection) that maypredispose to need for tooth extraction or other invasive dental procedures during thetrial. Participants with indeterminate, suspicious or unreliable dental history, inthe opinion of the investigator, must undergo a dental examination prior to receivingtreatment.

  • Evidence of denture-related gum trauma or improperly fitting dentures causing injury.

  • Prior radiation therapy of the head or neck (within 1 year of Visit 1).

  • History of malignancy within 2 years prior to Visit 1, with the exception of basalcell carcinoma.

  • Use of nerve blocks, ketamine infusions, intravenous immunoglobulin, acupuncture,electromagnetic field treatment, or initiation/implementation of radiofrequencyablation or other sympathectomy procedures, or peripheral nerve stimulation within 6weeks prior to Visit 2.

  • Evidence of current alcohol or drug abuse, or history of alcohol or drug abuse within 2 years of Visit 1, based on participant history and physical examination andaccording to the investigator's judgment.

  • Any other severe medical condition, including severe depression, or any other severemood disorder, that in the opinion of the investigator may affect efficacy or safetyassessments or may compromise the participant's safety during trial participation.

  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Elevated aspartate aminotransferase or alanine aminotransferase greater than 2-foldupper limit of normal, based on central safety laboratory data obtained at Visit 1, orcurrent evidence of chronic liver disease. Safety laboratory testing may be repeatedprior to Visit 2, and participants will be allowed in the trial if results of 2consecutive tests, at least 3 days apart, are less than or equal to 2-fold upper limitof normal.

  • Participation in another investigational drug trial within 3 months prior to Visit 1or any previous trial with neridronic acid, with the exception of participants ofKF7013-01 who were assigned to placebo and did not receive neridronic acid.

  • Participant is engaged in litigation related to their disability from CRPS in whichmonetary gain or loss (or other compensation) may affect their objective participationin the trial.

  • Participants taking forbidden concomitant medications/therapies or not being able tofollow the rules of use of concomitant treatment.

  • Participants incapable of signing the informed consent.

Study Design

Total Participants: 580
Study Start date:
December 20, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
January 09, 2019

Study Description

At the Enrollment Visit the trial objectives, procedures, and risks were explained to the participants and the informed consent form was signed. Medical history was obtained, a physical examination was conducted, and other safety assessments were performed. Signs and symptoms of CRPS were assessed to confirm the diagnosis of CRPS according to the Budapest clinical criteria. Participants were trained to report their pain. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation were initiated to ensure sufficient vitamin D levels prior to treatment.

Participants meeting all eligibility criteria received infusions of investigational medicinal product (IMP) during visits on Day 1, Day 4, Day 7, and Day 10. Flexibility of ±1 day was allowed for Day 4, Day 7, and Day 10 whilst ensuring a minimum period of 48 hours between infusions. During the treatment period and follow-up period, pain intensity ratings were captured at the site visits in a patient reported-outcome system.

Connect with a study center

  • DE001: Klinische Forschung Hannover-Mitte GmbH

    Hannover, 30159
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • DE004: Schmerzambulanz Medizinishe Hochschule Hannover

    Hannover, 30625
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • DE006: AmBeNet GmbH

    Leipzig, 04107
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • DE002: Schmerztagesklinik der Anästhesiologie Universitätsklinikum Würzburg

    Wuerzburg, 97080
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • DE002: Schmerztagesklinik der Anästhesiologie Universitätsklinikum Würzburg

    Würzburg, 97080
    Germany

    Site Not Available

  • US017: Cactus Clinical Research, Inc.

    Phoenix, Arizona 85012
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US028: Quality of Life Medical and Research Centers LLC

    Tucson, Arizona 85712
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US045: Woodland International Research Group

    Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US044: Woodland Research Northwest

    Rogers, Arkansas 72758
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US012: Orange County Research Institute

    Anaheim, California 92801
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US022: Core Healthcare Group

    Cerritos, California 90703
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US033: Alliance Research Centers

    Laguna Hills, California 92653
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US027: The Helm Center for Pain Management

    Laguna Woods, California 92637
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US003: Samaritan Center for Medical Research

    Los Gatos, California 95032
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US010: Catalina Research Institute, LLC

    Montclair, California 91763
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US014: Northern California Research

    Sacramento, California 95821
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US034: Mountain View Clinical Research, Inc.

    Denver, Colorado 80209
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US032: South Lake Pain Institute

    Clermont, Florida 34711
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US024: Florida Pain Institute

    Merritt Island, Florida 32953-4851
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US001: Sunrise Research Institute, Inc

    Miami, Florida 33130
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US046: AMPM Research Clinic

    Miami, Florida 33169
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US035: Compass Research

    Orlando, Florida 32806
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US031: Gold Coast Research, LLC

    Plantation, Florida 33317
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US011: Clinical Research of West Florida, Inc.

    Tampa, Florida 33603
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US040: Palm Beach Research Center

    West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US026: Better Health Clinical Research Inc.

    Newnan, Georgia 30265
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US004: Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine - Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC)

    Chicago, Illinois 60611
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US029: Great Lakes Clinical Trials LLC

    Chicago, Illinois 60640
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US036: University Anesthesiologists, S.C.

    Chicago, Illinois 60612
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US005: International Clinical Research Institute

    Overland Park, Kansas 66210
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US037: St. Louis Clinical Trials, LC

    Saint Louis, Missouri 63141
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US037: St. Louis Clinical Trials, LC

    St. Louis, Montana 63141
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US051: Creighton University, Osteoporosis Research Center

    Omaha, Nebraska 68122
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US002: Princeton Medical Institute

    Princeton, New Jersey 08540
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US049: Premier Pain Centers, LLC

    Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US039: New Mexico Clinical Research & Osteoporosis Center

    Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US048: Albany Medical College

    Albany, New York 12208
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US043: Translational Pain Research, University of Rochester

    Rochester, New York 14618
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US021: Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York 10467
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US009: The Center for Clinical Research, LLC

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US016: North Star Medical Research, LLC

    Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US007: Medical Research International

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109-4520
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US006: Abington Neurological Associates, LTD.

    Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US020: Clinical Trials of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina 29406
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US038: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee 37212-1050
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US019: Austin Center for Clinical Research

    Austin, Texas 78758
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US008: Pioneer Research Solutions

    Houston, Texas 77099
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US023: Axios Research, LLC

    Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US047: University of Virginia Health System

    Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
    United States

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  • US015: Northwest Clinical Research Center

    Bellevue, Washington 98007
    United States

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  • US018: Washington Center for Pain Management

    Bellevue, Washington 98004
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • US013: Swedish Pain Services/ Research Institute

    Seattle, Washington 98122
    United States

    Site Not Available

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