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TREXIMET (Formerly Known as TREXIMA) for the Acute Treatment of Probable Migraine (ICHD-II 1.6.1)

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Tolerability of TREXIMA* (Sumatriptan Succinate/Naproxen Sodium) for a Single Moderate or Severe Headache in Adults Diagnosed With Probable Migraine Without Aura (ICHD-II 1.6.1) (*TREXIMET)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00387881
Enrollment
679
Registered
2006-10-13
Start date
2006-09-30
Completion date
2008-02-29
Last updated
2016-12-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Migraine, Without Aura

Keywords

sumatriptan succinate,, naproxen sodium,, parallel group,, double-blind,, placebo-controlled,, Combination product,, migrainous headache, Probable migraine, a sub-type of Migraine, probable migraine,

Brief summary

This study was designed to determine the efficacy and tolerability of TREXIMET (formerly known as TREXIMA) compared to placebo for the acute treatment of probable migraine, a sub-type of migraine.

Interventions

DRUGsumatriptan succinate / naproxen sodium

sumatriptan 85mg / naproxen sodium 500mg

DRUGPlacebo

Placebo to match Treximet tablets

Sponsors

GlaxoSmithKline
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* At least a 6 month history of probably migraine (6 migraine attacks per month) * Males and women of childbearing potential on a adequate contraception.

Exclusion criteria

* Physician diagnosis of migraine; history of triptan or ergot use; history of headache prophylaxis use * Pregnant and/or nursing mother * History of cardiovascular disease. * Uncontrolled hypertension. * Basilar or Hemiplegic migraine * History of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIA). * History of epilepsy or treated with anti-epileptics within the past 5 years. * Impaired hepatic or renal function. * History of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulceration. * Allergy or hypersensitivity to Aspirin or any other NSAID. * Allergy or hypersensitivity to triptans. * Participated in an investigational drug trial in the previous 4 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Pain-Free at 2 Hours Post-dose and Sustained Pain-Free From 2-24 Hours Post-dose.2 hours through 24 hours after TreatmentPain-free was defined as a headache severity of no pain (grade 0) at 2 hours post-treatment in subjects who have not used rescue medication prior to or at the time of the assessment. Sustained pain-free response was defined as pain-free at 2 hours post-treatment through 24 hours post-treatment without rescue medicine.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sustained Headache Relief 2-24 Hours After Treatment2-24 hours after treatmentSustained pain relief was defined as having pain relief (mild or no pain) at 2 hours w/o any moderate or severe pain during 2-24 hour period post-treatment, without rescue medication.
Headache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After Treatment0.5, 1, 2, and 4 hours after treatmentPain relief was defined as reduction of headache pain from a baseline severity of moderate or severe to none or mild at the given time.
Subjects Who Used Rescue Medication From 0 - 24 Hours After Treatment0 - 24 hours after treatmentRescue medication defined as additional medication (i.e. sumatriptan/naproxen sodium as open-label rescue or other medication as permitted per protocol), taken by subject for the treatment of headache pain or other symptoms associated with the headache attack.
Freedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After Treatment0.5, 1, and 4 hours after TreatmentPain-Free is defined as post-treatment headache pain severity of none in subjects who have not used rescue medication prior to or at the time of the assessment.
Intermediate Sustained Pain-Free: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours1-2 and 2-4 hours after treatmentIntermediate sustained pain free was defined as achieving headache pain-free (moderate or severe pain to no pain) prior to the specified timepoint (1 or 2 hours) and maintaining it to the specified timepoint (2-4 hours).(Intermediate=Intermed.)
Incidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After Treatment2 and 4 hours after treatmentNeck pain, sinus pain, photophobia, phonophobia and nausea are considered headache-associated symptoms.(Headache-associated=Headache-Assoc.)
Medication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale Score0 - 24 hours after treatmentPatient Perception of Migraine Questionnaire-Revised(PPMQ-R) evaluates subject satisfaction with treatment 24 hours post-dose using validated questions. Questions are analyzed on 4 subscale scores (efficacy, functionality, ease-of-use, and tolerability) and total score. Scores range from 0-100, with the higher scores indicating better satisfaction.
Intermediate Sustained Pain Relief: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours After Treatment1-2, and 2- 4 hours after treatmentIntermediate sustained pain relief was defined as achieving headache pain relief (from moderate or severe pain at baseline to mild or no pain) prior to the specified timepoint (1 or 2 hours) and maintaining it to the specified timepoint (2-4 hours). (Intermediate=Intermed.)

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Baseline Characteristics used the Safety Population. Not the Randomised Population
246
Sumatriptan/Naproxen
Sumatriptan 85 mg and Naproxen sodium 500mg = Treximet. Baseline Characteristics used the Safety Population. Not the Randomised Population
254
Total500

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up2323
Overall StudyNo opportunity to treat headache3234
Overall StudyNot eligible67
Overall StudyNot otherwise specified117
Overall StudyProtocol Violation212
Overall StudySponsor terminated Study01
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject1518

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicSumatriptan/NaproxenPlaceboTotal
Age, Continuous35.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.47
36.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.23
36.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.35
Gender
Female
195 Participants176 Participants371 Participants
Gender
Male
59 Participants70 Participants129 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American/African Heritage
30 Participants28 Participants58 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian - East Asian Heritage
8 Participants6 Participants14 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian - Japanese Heritage
1 Participants2 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian - South East Asian Heritage
5 Participants8 Participants13 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Missing
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Mixed race
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White - Arabic/North African Heritage
2 Participants1 Participants3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White - White/Caucasian/European Heritage
206 Participants199 Participants405 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 2460 / 254
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 2460 / 254

Outcome results

Primary

Pain-Free at 2 Hours Post-dose and Sustained Pain-Free From 2-24 Hours Post-dose.

Pain-free was defined as a headache severity of no pain (grade 0) at 2 hours post-treatment in subjects who have not used rescue medication prior to or at the time of the assessment. Sustained pain-free response was defined as pain-free at 2 hours post-treatment through 24 hours post-treatment without rescue medicine.

Time frame: 2 hours through 24 hours after Treatment

Population: The Intent to Treat (ITT) Population was the primary analysis population for assessing efficacy and included subjects who treated at least 1 headache attack with randomized treatment and provided at least one post dose evaluation.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboPain-Free at 2 Hours Post-dose and Sustained Pain-Free From 2-24 Hours Post-dose.Pain-Free (2 hours)25 Participants
PlaceboPain-Free at 2 Hours Post-dose and Sustained Pain-Free From 2-24 Hours Post-dose.Sustained Pain-Free (2-24 hours)20 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenPain-Free at 2 Hours Post-dose and Sustained Pain-Free From 2-24 Hours Post-dose.Pain-Free (2 hours)64 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenPain-Free at 2 Hours Post-dose and Sustained Pain-Free From 2-24 Hours Post-dose.Sustained Pain-Free (2-24 hours)54 Participants
Comparison: Pain-Free (2 hours)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [10, 25]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Sustained Pain-Free (2-24 hours)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [8, 22]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Freedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After Treatment

Pain-Free is defined as post-treatment headache pain severity of none in subjects who have not used rescue medication prior to or at the time of the assessment.

Time frame: 0.5, 1, and 4 hours after Treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboFreedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After TreatmentPain-free at 4 hours60 Participants
PlaceboFreedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After TreatmentPain-free at 1 hour16 Participants
PlaceboFreedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After TreatmentPain-free at 0.5 hour6 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenFreedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After TreatmentPain-free at 4 hours105 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenFreedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After TreatmentPain-free at 1 hour23 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenFreedom From Headache Pain at 0.5, 1, and 4 Hours After TreatmentPain-free at 0.5 hour5 Participants
Secondary

Headache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After Treatment

Pain relief was defined as reduction of headache pain from a baseline severity of moderate or severe to none or mild at the given time.

Time frame: 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 4 hours108 Participants
PlaceboHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 2 hours113 Participants
PlaceboHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 1 hour73 Participants
PlaceboHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 0.5 hour39 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 0.5 hour41 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 4 hours153 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 1 hour85 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenHeadache Relief at 4, 2, 1 and 0.5 Hours After TreatmentHeadache relief at 2 hours124 Participants
Secondary

Incidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After Treatment

Neck pain, sinus pain, photophobia, phonophobia and nausea are considered headache-associated symptoms.(Headache-associated=Headache-Assoc.)

Time frame: 2 and 4 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Photophobia at 4 hours87 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Sinus Pain at 4 hours88 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Phonophobia at 4 hours83 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Neck Pain at 4 hours93 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Phonophobia at 2 hours53 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Photophobia at 2 hours60 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Nausea at 4 hours82 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Neck Pain at 2 hours68 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Nausea at 2 hours37 Participants
PlaceboIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Sinus Pain at 2 hours49 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Nausea at 2 hours36 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Sinus Pain at 2 hours36 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Photophobia at 4 hours60 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Photophobia at 2 hours46 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Neck Pain at 4 hours63 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Neck Pain at 2 hours59 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Sinus Pain at 4 hours49 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Phonophobia at 4 hours59 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Phonophobia at 2 hours54 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIncidence of Headache Associated: Neck Pain, Sinus Pain, Photophobia, Phonophobia, Nausea at Time Intervals of 4 and 2 Hours After TreatmentHeadache-Assoc. Nausea at 4 hours51 Participants
Secondary

Intermediate Sustained Pain-Free: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours

Intermediate sustained pain free was defined as achieving headache pain-free (moderate or severe pain to no pain) prior to the specified timepoint (1 or 2 hours) and maintaining it to the specified timepoint (2-4 hours).(Intermediate=Intermed.)

Time frame: 1-2 and 2-4 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboIntermediate Sustained Pain-Free: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 HoursIntermed. Sustained Pain-free, 2-4 hrs post-dose22 Participants
PlaceboIntermediate Sustained Pain-Free: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 HoursIntermed. Sustained Pain-free, 1-2 hrs post-dose11 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIntermediate Sustained Pain-Free: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 HoursIntermed. Sustained Pain-free, 2-4 hrs post-dose61 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIntermediate Sustained Pain-Free: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 HoursIntermed. Sustained Pain-free, 1-2 hrs post-dose23 Participants
Secondary

Intermediate Sustained Pain Relief: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours After Treatment

Intermediate sustained pain relief was defined as achieving headache pain relief (from moderate or severe pain at baseline to mild or no pain) prior to the specified timepoint (1 or 2 hours) and maintaining it to the specified timepoint (2-4 hours). (Intermediate=Intermed.)

Time frame: 1-2, and 2- 4 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboIntermediate Sustained Pain Relief: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours After TreatmentIntermed. Sustained Pain Relief, 2-4 hrs post-dose92 Participants
PlaceboIntermediate Sustained Pain Relief: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours After TreatmentIntermed. Sustained Pain Relief, 1-2 hrs post-dose67 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIntermediate Sustained Pain Relief: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours After TreatmentIntermed. Sustained Pain Relief, 2-4 hrs post-dose118 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenIntermediate Sustained Pain Relief: Post-dose at Intervals of 2-4 Hours and 1-2 Hours After TreatmentIntermed. Sustained Pain Relief, 1-2 hrs post-dose84 Participants
Secondary

Medication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale Score

Patient Perception of Migraine Questionnaire-Revised(PPMQ-R) evaluates subject satisfaction with treatment 24 hours post-dose using validated questions. Questions are analyzed on 4 subscale scores (efficacy, functionality, ease-of-use, and tolerability) and total score. Scores range from 0-100, with the higher scores indicating better satisfaction.

Time frame: 0 - 24 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population - Actual numbers of subjects who took questionnaire were Placebo 199 and Sumatriptan/Naproxen=188

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreEase-of-Use Adjusted Mean84 Score in scaleStandard Error 1.3
PlaceboMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreFunctionality Adjusted Mean56 Score in scaleStandard Error 2.1
PlaceboMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreBothersome-of-Side Effects Adjusted Mean94 Score in scaleStandard Error 0.8
PlaceboMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreTotal Score adjusted Mean64 Score in scaleStandard Error 1.5
PlaceboMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreEfficacy Adjusted Mean53 Score in scaleStandard Error 2
Sumatriptan/NaproxenMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreTotal Score adjusted Mean75 Score in scaleStandard Error 1.6
Sumatriptan/NaproxenMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreEfficacy Adjusted Mean67 Score in scaleStandard Error 2
Sumatriptan/NaproxenMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreFunctionality Adjusted Mean70 Score in scaleStandard Error 2.1
Sumatriptan/NaproxenMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreEase-of-Use Adjusted Mean88 Score in scaleStandard Error 1.3
Sumatriptan/NaproxenMedication Satisfaction: Mean Patient Perception of Migraine (PPMQ-R) Subscale ScoreBothersome-of-Side Effects Adjusted Mean91 Score in scaleStandard Error 0.8
Secondary

Subjects Who Used Rescue Medication From 0 - 24 Hours After Treatment

Rescue medication defined as additional medication (i.e. sumatriptan/naproxen sodium as open-label rescue or other medication as permitted per protocol), taken by subject for the treatment of headache pain or other symptoms associated with the headache attack.

Time frame: 0 - 24 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboSubjects Who Used Rescue Medication From 0 - 24 Hours After Treatment101 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenSubjects Who Used Rescue Medication From 0 - 24 Hours After Treatment61 Participants
Secondary

Sustained Headache Relief 2-24 Hours After Treatment

Sustained pain relief was defined as having pain relief (mild or no pain) at 2 hours w/o any moderate or severe pain during 2-24 hour period post-treatment, without rescue medication.

Time frame: 2-24 hours after treatment

Population: ITT Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
PlaceboSustained Headache Relief 2-24 Hours After Treatment77 Participants
Sumatriptan/NaproxenSustained Headache Relief 2-24 Hours After Treatment110 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026