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NUCYNTA

Phase 3

Pain | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Dec 19, 2012

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment667

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

NUCYNTA · 1 trial · 4 indications

Phase 3 1
NCT00986180NUCYNTA (Tapentadol Immediate Release) Versus Oxycodone Immediate Release in the Treatment of Acute Low Back PainPain
COMPLETED667 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
NUCYNTA (Tapentadol Immediate Release) Versus Oxycodone Immediate Release in the Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) for Low Back Pain - Summary Statistics at 120 Hours (With Imputation)
0 hour (prior to first dose) and 120 hours

Pain intensity is an 11-point numerical rating scale (NRS). 0=no pain, 10=Pain as bad as you can imagine. The pain intensity difference (PID) was to be calculated as baseline pain minus current pain at each assessment time point. SPID is a weighted sum of PID over a specified time period, say 120 hours.

Secondary Endpoints

Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) for Low Back Pain - Summary Statistics at 2 Days (With Imputation)
Day 0 and Day 2
SPID for Low Back Pain - Summary Statistics at 3 Days (With Imputation)
Day 0 and Day 3
SPID for Low Back Pain - Summary Statistics at 10 Days (With Imputation)
Day 0 and Day 10
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
001EXPERIMENTALNUCYNTA 50 75 or 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours for up to 10 days as needed for pain
002ACTIVE_COMPARATOROxycodone IR 5 10 or 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours for up to 10 days as needed for pain

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
NUCYNTADRUG50, 75, or 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours for up to 10 days as needed for pain
Oxycodone IRDRUG5, 10, or 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours for up to 10 days as needed for pain
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites74

Inclusion Criteria: * At Visit 1 (study entry) patients must have a medical history and physical and neurological examinations that support a clinical diagnosis of acute low back pain that is felt down to the lower leg below the knee with the onset no longer than 30 days before Visit 1 * At Visit 1...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about NUCYNTA

What is NUCYNTA used for?

NUCYNTA is used for the treatment of pain, specifically acute low back pain. It is a small molecule being developed by Johnson & Johnson for musculoskeletal pain conditions. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is being studied in patients with low back pain, including back pain with radiation.

What does NUCYNTA target?

NUCYNTA is a small molecule that targets pain pathways. It is being studied for its analgesic effects in the treatment of acute low back pain. The drug is being compared to oxycodone immediate release in a clinical trial to evaluate its efficacy and safety in managing pain.

Who makes NUCYNTA?

NUCYNTA is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol JNJ. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in treating acute low back pain.

What phase is NUCYNTA in?

NUCYNTA is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied in a completed Phase 3 trial for the treatment of acute low back pain, with results expected to inform further development.

What clinical trials is NUCYNTA in?

NUCYNTA has been studied in one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT00986180. This trial compared NUCYNTA (tapentadol immediate release) to oxycodone immediate release in the treatment of acute low back pain. The study enrolled 667 participants in the United States and was randomized, double-blind, and active-controlled.

Is NUCYNTA the same as tapentadol?

NUCYNTA is the brand name for tapentadol immediate release. The clinical trial NCT00986180 explicitly refers to NUCYNTA as tapentadol immediate release, confirming that NUCYNTA and tapentadol are the same drug. This medication is being evaluated for its analgesic properties in treating acute low back pain.