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Remifentanil

Phase 3

Anesthesia | Small molecule | Pain |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Nov 16, 2015

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Trial Design

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment80

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Clinical trial landscape

Remifentanil · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT01998165A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ultiva (Remifentanil Hydrochloride) in Pediatric Participants General AnesthetisedAnesthesia
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A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ultiva (Remifentanil Hydrochloride) in Pediatric Participants General Anesthetised
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of participants with positive response to skin incision
5-minute assessment period after skin incision

Positive response is defined by the presence of at least one of below listed conditions: Heart rate increased \>20% above baseline (that is measured under stable hemodynamics after intubation, and 1-5 minutes before the planned start of skin incision) for \>1 minute); Systolic blood pressure increased \>20% above baseline (that is measured under stable hemodynamics after intubation, and 1-5 minutes before the planned start of skin incision) for \>1 minute; Gross movement, swallowing, eye opening (if there are patches on the eyes, this assessment might be not evaluated) or grimacing and sweating, lachrymation or mydriasis.

Secondary Endpoints

Hemodynamics stability
5-60 minutes before the start of intubation, 1-5 minutes before the planned start of the first skin incision. and 240 minutes after completion of anesthesia or skin closure
Drugs used to deal with insufficient anesthesia (inadequate anesthesia) or excessive anesthesia
Time interval between completion of anesthesia and extubation
Assessment on analgesic effect
240 minutes after completion of anesthesia
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Remifentanil (0.25 µg/kg/min)EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RemifentanilDRUGAfter intubation, continuous intravenous infusion of remifentanil (0.25 µg/kg/min) is started, while anesthesia is maintained with inhaled or intravenous anesthetics. In cases where sedation by general anesthetics and analgesia by lidocaine does not seem to provide a sufficient means of analgesia at the time of intubation, remifentanil may be used, beginning before intubation. The rate of infusion may be adjusted while monitoring the subject's general condition in 25% to 100% increments or in 25% to 50% decrements every 2 to 5 minutes, but should not exceed 1.3 µg/kg/min.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range1 Year to 15 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites9

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants scheduled to receive surgery under general anesthesia, necessitating airway securing with tracheal intubation and analgesia with opioid analgesics * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification is I or II at the time of operation plan...

Countries:Japan
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Competitive Landscape -Anesthesia and Sedation 4 trials (matched to "Anesthesia")

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Frequently asked questions about Remifentanil

What is Remifentanil used for?

Remifentanil is used for anesthesia. It is an investigational small molecule being developed by Johnson & Johnson for use in general anesthesia, including in pediatric patients. It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development.

What does Remifentanil target?

Remifentanil is an opioid analgesic that works by binding to mu-opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This binding produces analgesia and sedation, making it useful as an anesthetic adjunct during surgical procedures.

Who makes Remifentanil?

Remifentanil is being developed by Johnson & Johnson, a multinational 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 anesthesia.

What phase is Remifentanil in?

Remifentanil is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 3 trial has been completed to evaluate its safety and efficacy in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia.

What clinical trials is Remifentanil in?

Remifentanil has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified as NCT01998165. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Ultiva (remifentanil hydrochloride) in 80 pediatric participants aged 1 year and older who were undergoing general anesthesia in Japan.

Is Remifentanil the same as Ultiva?

Yes, Remifentanil is the same as Ultiva. The clinical trial NCT01998165 refers to the drug as Ultiva (remifentanil hydrochloride), which is the brand name for remifentanil. Both names refer to the same investigational anesthetic agent.