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Postherpetic Neuralgia | Unknown | Pain |DURECT Corporation|Last Updated: Sep 11, 2009

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment60

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Patch · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00478179Study of a Bupivacaine Patch (Eladur™) to Treat Post- Herpetic NeuralgiaPostherpetic Neuralgia
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of a Bupivacaine Patch (Eladur™) to Treat Post- Herpetic Neuralgia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Reduction of pain with mean daily pain intensity

Secondary Endpoints

Subject's satisfaction of treatment; Change in neuropathic pain; Patch adherence.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Transdermal/Patch (Bupivacaine TTS [Eladur™])DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range21 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites7

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or females age 21 years or older. * Pain in thoracic or lumbar regions for a minimum of 90 days after crusting of Herpes Zoster (HZ) lesions. * Stable prescribed medications regimen (including opioids, anticonvulsants, and tricyclic antidepressants). * Intact, unbroken sk...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Patch

What is Patch used for in postherpetic neuralgia?

Patch is an investigational drug being studied for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, a type of nerve pain that occurs after a shingles infection. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes Patch?

Patch is being developed by DURECT Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol DRRX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Patch for postherpetic neuralgia.

What phase is Patch in?

Patch is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 2 clinical trial has been completed to assess its effects in patients with postherpetic neuralgia.

What clinical trials is Patch in?

Patch has been studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT00478179. This trial, titled 'Study of a Bupivacaine Patch (Eladur™) to Treat Post-Herpetic Neuralgia,' was completed in the United States and enrolled 60 participants aged 21 years and older.

Is Patch the same as Eladur?

Yes, Patch is also known as Eladur. The clinical trial NCT00478179 refers to the drug as a Bupivacaine Patch (Eladur™). This alternative name may be used in research and clinical contexts.