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OROS hydromorphone

Phase 3

Pain | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Jun 3, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment792

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

OROS hydromorphone · 2 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 2
NCT00980798Placebo-controlled Trial With OROS Hydromorphone Hydrochloride to Treat Patients With Moderate to Severe Pain Induced by Osteoarthritis of the Hip or the KneePain
COMPLETED288 Analytics
NCT00261495A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Sustained-release Hydromorphone (a Strong Opioid) in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain.Pain
COMPLETED504 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Placebo-controlled Trial With OROS Hydromorphone Hydrochloride to Treat Patients With Moderate to Severe Pain Induced by Osteoarthritis of the Hip or the Knee
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PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Sustained-release Hydromorphone (a Strong Opioid) in Patients With Chronic Noncancer Pain.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Analgesic Effect as Assessed by Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Item 5 Score (Pain on Average)
At each study visit from screening to week 16

The analgesic effect was assessed by the BPI item 5 "pain on average" using a 0 to 10 numeric rating scale, with 0 being "no pain" and 10 being "pain as bad as you can imagine".

Change From Baseline in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) Questionnaire Item 6 "Pain Right Now" Score at Week 24 (Per Protocol [PP] Population)
baseline and week 24

Assessment of non-inferiority of OROS hydromorphone compared with sustained release (SR) oxycodone with regard to pain control by measuring the change from baseline in pain severity, using BPI item 6 "pain right now" score at week 24. Scores could have ranged from 0 to 10, where 0 = no pain and 10 = pain as bad as you can imagine. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in "pain right now".

Change From Baseline in BPI Questionnaire Item 6 "Pain Right Now" Score at Week 24 (Intent to Treat [ITT] Population)
baseline and week 24

Assessment of non-inferiority of OROS hydromorphone compared with SR oxycodone with regard to pain control by measuring the change from baseline in pain severity, using BPI item 6 "pain right now" score at week 24. Scores could have ranged from 0 to 10, where 0 = no pain and 10 = pain as bad as you can imagine. Negative change from baseline scores indicate improvement in "pain right now".

Equi-analgesic Dosage of OROS Hydromorphone Once-daily and SR Oxycodone Twice-daily (PP Population)
week 24

If non-inferiority of OROS hydromorphone was established, the daily dose of OROS hydromorphone and SR oxycodone that induced the same pain control was to be calculated (average dose used at week 24). Relative equi-analgesic dose was defined as mean dose/allowed maximum dose\*100. Allowed maximum doses were 32mg OROS hydromorphone and 80mg SR oxycodone respectively.

Equi-analgesic Dosage of OROS Hydromorphone Once-daily and SR Oxycodone Twice-daily (ITT Population)
week 24

If non-inferiority of OROS hydromorphone was established, the daily dose of OROS hydromorphone and SR oxycodone that induced the same pain control was to be calculated (average dose used at week 24). Relative equi-analgesic dose was defined as mean dose/allowed maximum dose\*100. Allowed maximum doses were 32mg OROS hydromorphone and 80mg SR oxycodone respectively.

Equi-analgesic Dose at Steady-state (PP Population)
week 4 to week 24

Dose of OROS hydromorphone and SR oxycodone that induced the same pain control at steady state, defined as the mean dose from week 4 to week 24.

Equi-analgesic Dose at Steady State (ITT Population)
week 4 to week 24

Dose of OROS hydromorphone and SR oxycodone that induced the same pain control at steady state, defined as the mean dose from week 4 to week 24.

Secondary Endpoints

The Number of Patients Discontinuing From the Trial Due to the Occurrence of an Adverse Event
At each study visit from baseline until week 16
Change From Baseline in BPI Pain Severity Sub-score "Pain at Its Worst" (BPI Item 3) at Week 24 (ITT Population)
baseline and week 24
Change From Baseline in Sleep Quality at Week 24
baseline and week 24
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
001EXPERIMENTALOROS hydromorphone HCl 4 to 32 mg taken orally once daily for 16 weeks
002PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo placebo tablet once daily for 16 weeks
OxycodoneACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
OROS hydromorphone HClEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
OROS hydromorphone HClDRUG4 to 32 mg taken orally once daily for 16 weeks
PlaceboDRUGplacebo tablet once daily for 16 weeks
OxycodoneDRUG10, 20, or 40 mg twice a day for 52 weeks (flexible dosing)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

Inclusion Criteria: * Documented Osteoarthritis of the hip or knee * Chronic pain for more than 3 months treated with daily analgesic for the last month * Moderate to severe OA pain of the target joint, which cannot be adequately treated with non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs or paracetamol * Mo...

Countries:CzechiaRomaniaSlovakiaUnited KingdomDenmarkFranceGermanyNorwayPolandSloveniaSwedenSwitzerland
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Frequently asked questions about OROS hydromorphone

What is OROS hydromorphone used for?

OROS hydromorphone is an investigational small molecule being developed for pain, including chronic noncancer pain and moderate to severe pain caused by osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. It is a sustained-release formulation of hydromorphone, a strong opioid, and is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

Who makes OROS hydromorphone?

OROS hydromorphone is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JNJ. The company is conducting Phase 3 clinical trials to evaluate the drug's effectiveness and safety in patients with pain.

What phase is OROS hydromorphone in?

OROS hydromorphone is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 3 trials have been completed, with a total enrollment of 792 patients, but the drug remains under investigation.

What clinical trials is OROS hydromorphone in?

OROS hydromorphone has been studied in two completed Phase 3 trials. NCT00261495 enrolled 504 patients with chronic noncancer pain across multiple European countries. NCT00980798 enrolled 288 patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis pain of the hip or knee in Czechia, Romania, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom.

How does OROS hydromorphone work?

OROS hydromorphone is a sustained-release formulation of hydromorphone, a strong opioid analgesic. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system to relieve pain. The OROS delivery system provides controlled release of the medication over an extended period.