Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Iovera®° System in Subjects With Upper Extremity Spasticity

Last updated: May 14, 2025
Sponsor: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

3

Condition

Limb Spasticity

Treatment

sham iovera° system treatment

iovera° system

Clinical Study ID

NCT06340451
IOV-301
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the iovera° system in subjects with upper extremity spasticity. A total of approximately 132 subjects will be enrolled; 88 subjects will receive treatment with the iovera° system and 44 subjects will receive sham treatment (sham iovera° system treatment).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female, 18 years and above.

  2. A confirmed diagnosis of any cerebral or spinal condition, at least 6 months beforeScreening, resulting in spasticity of the muscles controlling the shoulder andelbow.

  3. Not on oral medications for spasticity management or if on any oral medications, theoral medication taken chronically for spasticity management (eg, oral baclofen) mustbe maintained at a stable dose for at least 4 weeks before screening for the study.

  4. Not on an intrathecal baclofen pump or if on an intrathecal baclofen pump forspasticity management, must be maintained at a stable dose for six months or morebefore screening for the study.

  5. Must have a score on the Modified Ashworth Scale of 2 or more in the targeted area (shoulder and elbow) at Screening and at Baseline (Day-1 pretreatment).

  6. A diagnostic nerve block using lidocaine (1% lidocaine, 2 to 3 mL per target nerve)showing a positive response (at least one point reduction from the screeningModified Ashworth Scale score for elbow extension and shoulder abduction) to thetargeted nerves, should be performed within 30 days to at least 6 hours before studytreatment. The diagnostic nerve block effect must be completely resolved beforepretreatment evaluation and the study treatment.

  7. Subject, in the investigator's opinion, will not be exposed to unacceptable risk byparticipation.

  8. Able to provide informed consent, adhere to the study schedule, and complete allstudy assessments.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and/or spinal cord injury in less than 6months.

  2. Diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, cold urticaria, orRaynaud's disease.

  3. History of neurotoxin injections within the past 3 months.

  4. Previous injection with phenol or ethyl alcohol at any time in the target areas (shoulder or elbow).

  5. Previous surgical intervention that altered the target neuroanatomy of the upperlimb.

  6. Current or planned enrollment in an investigational drug or device study for themanagement of spasticity for the duration of the study.

  7. Medical instability that interferes with tolerability to spasticity treatment withthe study device as per the investigator's discretion.

  8. Any hospitalization within 4 weeks before Screening

  9. Diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or any lower motor neuron conditions

  10. Allergy or intolerance to amide local anesthetics.

  11. Any skin condition in or around the target area that, in the opinion of theinvestigator, could adversely impact treatment.

  12. Currently pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant during the study.

  13. History of, suspected, or known addiction to or abuse of illicit drug(s),prescription medicine(s), or alcohol within the past 2 years.

  14. Uncontrolled anxiety, schizophrenia, or other psychiatric disorder that, in theopinion of the investigator, could interfere with study assessments or compliance.

  15. Subject, in the opinion of the investigator, is not a suitable candidate for studyparticipation (eg, history of multiple missed office visits, any related upper limbinjury).

  16. Subject is unable to adhere to the assessment schedule.

Study Design

Total Participants: 132
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: sham iovera° system treatment
Phase: 3
Study Start date:
April 16, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
March 31, 2026

Study Description

The screening and treatment may occur on the same day or be separated by as much as 30 days. All screening procedures must be completed, and criteria must be met before a subject is randomly assigned in the study. After random allocation to treatment, the subject will be scheduled for treatment (Day 1).

For all subjects, a Baseline (Day 1, pretreatment) Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) score, Modified Tardieu Scale, and Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) score will be assessed and recorded before treatment on Day 1 (treatment day).

On Day 1 (treatment day), subjects will be reassessed for eligibility and randomly assigned in a blinded fashion (2:1) to receive either the iovera° system treatment or sham treatment. The study device will be used per the iovera° system User Guide on subjects who are prepared with local anesthetic (lidocaine 1%) only.

Local anesthetic will be injected subcutaneously into the treatment area. Ultrasound guidance will then be used to identify the specific target nerves to be studied. The targets of treatment are the medial and lateral pectoral nerves, and musculocutaneous nerve (motor branches to brachialis, and biceps brachii). A catheter will be used to guide the device needle. All subjects will have all target nerves treated. Nerve stimulation will also be employed as needed to assist in making an accurate determination regarding the location of the target nerves of interest. Up to two unblinded (1 primary and 1 backup) study staff (trained in the iovera° system treatment under ultrasound guidance) will be assigned per site to perform the study treatment procedures unless approved in advance in writing by the Sponsor on a case-by-case basis. The designated unblinded study staff must not participate in any other study-related assessments following treatment.

Each subject will be followed for 13 weeks post-treatment. The follow-up visits will be conducted at Week 3/Day 21 (±3), Week 7/Day 49 (±3), and Week 13/Day 91 (±5). Subjects will be assessed for efficacy and safety outcomes parameters.

Connect with a study center

  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

    Downey, California 90242
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Source Healthcare - Santa Monica

    Santa Monica, California 90403
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Nova Clinical Research, LLC

    Bradenton, Florida 34209
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH)

    Sarasota, Florida 34239-2921
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Shepherd Center

    Atlanta, Georgia 30309
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Kansas Institute of Research - Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic

    Overland Park, Kansas 66211
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Missouri Health Care - University Hospital

    Columbia, Missouri 65212-0001
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St. Louis, Missouri 63110-1032
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Cooper University Healthcare

    Camden, New Jersey 08103
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Mount Sinai Health System - Faculty Practice Associates (FPA)

    New York, New York 10029-6501
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Moss Rehab Physical Medicine Associates

    Elkins Park, Pennsylvania 19027
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - Presbyterian Hospital

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas 75390
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Texas Health Houston/TIRR

    Houston, Texas 77030
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Virginia iSpine Physicians, PC

    Richmond, Virginia 23238
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute/Main Campus

    Spokane, Washington 99202
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Center for Neurological Disorders - Gamma Therapeutic Center

    Greenfield, Wisconsin 53228
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-3548
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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