Neuropathic Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability for pregabalin using a flexible, optimized dose schedule compared to placebo in relieving the symptoms of neuropathic pain.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Chinese outpatient of age 18 to 75 * At screening and baseline, a score of greater than 40 mm on the visual log scale of SF-MPQ
Exclusion criteria
* Neurologic disorders unrelated to neuropathic pain, which in the opinion of the investigator, might impair the assessment of pain * Serum creatinine clearance greater than 60 ml/min
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary efficacy parameter is the endpoint mean pain score based on the pain scores from the subject's daily pain diaries. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire | — |
| The Sleep interference score (from subject pain diary) | — |
| The secondary efficacy parameters include the weekly mean pain scores from the subject's daily pain diaries | — |
| The responder rate defined as the proportion of subjects reporting a decrease of at least 30% in the weekly mean pain scores in each treatment group. | — |
| Addtionally, the safety and tolerability of Pregabalin will also be evaluated. | — |
| The Clinician and Patient Global Impression of Change (CGIC and PGIC) | — |
Countries
China