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ABT-639

Phase 2

Diabetic Neuropathic Pain | Small molecule | Pain |AbbVie Inc.|Last Updated: Jan 8, 2013

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment232

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

ABT-639 · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 2 2
NCT01589432A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- and Active-controlled Study of the Electric Current Effects of ABT-639 on the Spontaneous Activity of Pain Sensory Receptors in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral NeuropathyDiabetic Neuropathic Pain
COMPLETED39 Analytics
NCT01345045A Multicenter Study Comparing the Analgesic Effects and Safety of ABT-639 Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Diabetic Neuropathic PainDiabetic Neuropathic Pain
COMPLETED193 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- and Active-controlled Study of the Electric Current Effects of ABT-639 on the Spontaneous Activity of Pain Sensory Receptors in Patients With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathic PainUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Multicenter Study Comparing the Analgesic Effects and Safety of ABT-639 Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Diabetic Neuropathic PainUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Spontaneous activity in peripheral c-nociceptors
10 minute intervals over 180 minutes

Spontaneous activity in peripheral c-nociceptor measured through microneurography

A mean of 24-hour average pain score measured by an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) based on subject's daily diary
Weekly started at Baseline, Week 1, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 (End of Study)

Daily questions asked on a hand held diary

Secondary Endpoints

Pain intensity measurements
hourly for 4 hours
Patient's Global Impression of Change
Week 2, Week 4 and Week 6 (End of Study)
Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) (short form) including Severity and Interference
At each visit up to Week 6 (end of Study)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ABT-639EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
LidocaineACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
pregabalinACTIVE_COMPARATORpregabalin starting dose twice daily for week one then titrated up to maintenance dose twice daily for duration of the study

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ABT-639DRUGtwo 50 mg oral capsules
PlaceboDRUG2 placebo capsules
LidocaineDRUG3mg/kg infusion over 30 minutes
pregabalinDRUGpregabalin starting dose twice daily for 1 week then titrated to maintenance dose twice daily for the remainder of the study.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria * Subject is between the ages of 18 to 75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and must have a diagnosis of painful distal symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy and presence of ongoing pain due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy for at least 6 months. * Subject must have an ave...

Countries:United KingdomUnited StatesCzechiaFranceGermanyMexico
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Frequently asked questions about ABT-639

What is ABT-639 used for?

ABT-639 is an investigational small molecule being developed for diabetic neuropathic pain. It is a Phase 2 drug candidate studied in patients with diabetic neuropathic pain, also referred to as diabetic peripheral neuropathy. ABT-639 is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes ABT-639?

ABT-639 is being developed by AbbVie Inc., traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABBV. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's analgesic effects and safety in patients with diabetic neuropathic pain.

What phase is ABT-639 in?

ABT-639 is in Phase 2 clinical development. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, both involving patients with diabetic neuropathic pain. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is ABT-639 in?

ABT-639 has completed two Phase 2 trials. NCT01345045 enrolled 193 participants across the United States, Czechia, France, Germany, and Mexico. NCT01589432 enrolled 39 participants in the United Kingdom. Both trials were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, with a combined enrollment of 232 patients.

Is ABT-639 the same as another drug?

ABT-639 is the primary name for this investigational compound. No alternative names have been reported for this drug candidate. It is being studied specifically for diabetic neuropathic pain and is not known to be marketed under any other designation.