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SP-103

Phase 2

Moderate to Severe Acute Lower Back Pain | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Scilex Holding Company|Last Updated: Jul 6, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment76

FDA Designations

FAST_TRACK

Clinical trial landscape

SP-103 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT05096494Safety and Efficacy of SP-103 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Acute Lower Back PainModerate to Severe Acute Lower Back Pain
COMPLETED76 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy of SP-103 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Acute Lower Back Pain
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Numeric Pain Rating Scale Summed Pain Intensity Difference
Day 1 to 7

Average Lower Back Pain Numerical Pain Rating Scale Summed Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) D1 to D7 (0-10, 0 is no pain, 10 is worst pain imaginable). Daily average LBP NPRS scores, where subjects rated the intensity of their average LBP over the past 24 hours (higher scores are indicative of worse pain), were used to calculate time weighted SPID scores from D1 to D7. A higher SPID change score indicates less pain. The PID was calculated as the NPRS score at the Baseline minus the current day NPRS score. The SPID is the summed pain intensity difference for each Day (1-7).

Peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of lidocaine
0, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 48 hours post-dose

Peak plasma concentration of lidocaine after 12 hour topical system application

Area under the Plasma-Concentration Time Curve (AUC) from Time 0 to Time 48 hours
0, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 48 hours post-dose

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from 0 to 48 hours of lidocaine in plasma

Area under the Plasma-Concentration Time Curve (AUC) from Time 0 to Time Infinity
0, 2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 48 hours post-dose

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from 0 to infinite time of lidocaine in plasma

Secondary Endpoints

Oswestry Disability Index (0-100, 0 is With no Disability, 100 is the Maximum Disability)
Baseline, Day 7 and 28
Patient Global Impression of Change at D7 and D28
D7 and D28
Mean adhesion score
0, 3, 6, 9, 12 hours post-dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
SP-103EXPERIMENTALOne SP-103 transdermal system is worn 12 hours per day for 28 days on the lower back.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOROne placebo transdermal system is worn for 12 hours per day for 28 days on the lower back
SP-103 (1 topical system)EXPERIMENTALOne topical system applied to the skin on the back for 12 hours.
SP-103 (2 topical systems)EXPERIMENTALTwo topical systems applied to the skin on the back for 12 hours.
SP-103 (3 topical systems)EXPERIMENTALThree topical systems applied to the skin on the back for 12 hours.
ZTlidoACTIVE_COMPARATORThree topical systems applied to the skin on the back for 12 hours.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SP-103DRUGSP-103 topical system is worn daily for 12 hours per day for 28 days
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo topical system is worn daily for 12 hours per day, for 28 days
ZTlidoDRUGlidocaine topical system 1.8%
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites10

Inclusion Criteria: * Able and willing to read, write, and understand the informed consent prior to beginning any study procedures. * Male or female, age 18 to 75 years (inclusive). * Based on medical history, current episode of lower back pain (LBP) must have been present for not more than 3 month...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMAug 6, 2026NCT05096494TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 6, 2026NCT05096494TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMAug 6, 2026NCT05096494TRIAL_REMOVED: changed

Frequently asked questions about SP-103

What is SP-103 used for?

SP-103 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of moderate to severe acute lower back pain. It has also been evaluated in healthy adult subjects for pharmacokinetic purposes. The drug is being developed by Scilex Holding Company and is currently in clinical development.

Who makes SP-103?

SP-103 is being developed by Scilex Holding Company, which trades under the ticker SCLX. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics in the United States.

What phase is SP-103 in?

SP-103 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in healthy subjects and a Phase 2 study in patients with moderate to severe acute lower back pain. The drug is not yet approved and remains investigational.

What clinical trials is SP-103 in?

SP-103 has completed two clinical trials: NCT04819581, a Phase 1 pharmacokinetic study in healthy adults with 15 participants, and NCT05096494, a Phase 2 safety and efficacy study in 76 patients with moderate to severe acute lower back pain. Both trials were conducted in the United States.

Is SP-103 FDA approved?

SP-103 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug that has received Fast Track designation from the FDA. The drug is still in clinical development, with completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials, and its safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established.