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Study of Diclofenac Capsules to Treat Pain Following Bunionectomy

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multiple-Dose, Parallel-Group, Active- and Placebo-Controlled Study of Diclofenac [Test] Capsules for the Treatment of Acute Postoperative Pain After Bunionectomy

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01462435
Enrollment
428
Registered
2011-10-31
Start date
2011-10-31
Completion date
2012-08-31
Last updated
2014-02-04

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

Conditions

Other Acute Postoperative Pain

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Diclofenac \[Test\] Capsules are safe and effective for the treatment of bunionectomy pain.

Interventions

DRUGCelecoxib

200 mg Capsules

DRUGPlacebo

Capsules

Sponsors

Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Patient is male or female between 18 and 65 years of age * For women of child-bearing potential: a woman who is not pregnant and not nursing, and who is practicing an acceptable method of birth control * Has undergone primary, unilateral, first metatarsal bunionectomy with no additional collateral procedures * Patient must be willing to stay at the study site ≥ 72 hours

Exclusion criteria

* Patient has hypersensitivity, allergy, or clinically significant intolerance to any medications to be used in the study, or related drugs * Patient has a current disease or history of a disease that will impact the study or the patient's well-being * Patient has used or intends to use any of the medications that are prohibited by the protocol * Patient has a history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence, or patient has a positive urine drug screen or alcohol breathalyzer test * Patient has taken another investigational drug within 30 days prior to screening

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.0 - 48 hoursThe pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
VASSPID-8. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 8 Hours After Trial Entry.0 - 8 hoursThe pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.
VASSPID-24. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 24 Hours After Trial Entry.0 - 24 hoursThe pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.
Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 4 Hours. TOTPAR-4.0 - 4 hoursPain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight.The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 16 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.
VASSPID-4. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 4 Hours After Trial Entry.0 - 4 hoursThe pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.
TOTPAR-24. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 24 Hours0 - 24 hoursPain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight. The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 96 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.
TOTPAR-48. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 48 Hours0 - 48 hoursPain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight. The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 192 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.
TOTPAR-8. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 8 Hours0 - 8 hoursPain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight. The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 32 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Celecoxib
Celecoxib : 200 mg Capsules
106
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)
Diclofenac Test (lower dose) : Capsules
109
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)
Diclofenac Test (upper dose) : Capsules
107
Placebo
Placebo : Capsules
106
Total428

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003
Overall StudyLack of Efficacy1003
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up0001
Overall StudyPhysician Decision0010
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject0001

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCelecoxibDiclofenac Test (Lower Dose)Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)PlaceboTotal
Age, Continuous40.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9
39.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7
39.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.8
39.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6
39.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
Region of Enrollment
United States
106 participants109 participants107 participants106 participants428 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
96 Participants94 Participants89 Participants92 Participants371 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants15 Participants18 Participants14 Participants57 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
86 / 10684 / 10977 / 10763 / 106
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1 / 1060 / 1090 / 1070 / 106

Outcome results

Primary

The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.

The pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.

Time frame: 0 - 48 hours

Population: Intent-to-Treat Population

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibThe Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.390.468 mm*hourStandard Deviation 925.1
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.392.954 mm*hourStandard Deviation 937
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.524.315 mm*hourStandard Deviation 1146.1
PlaceboThe Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale From 0 to 48 Hours After Trial Entry (VASSPID-48), ANCOVA Model.76.887 mm*hourStandard Deviation 340.6
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [206.567, 687.324]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.0195% CI: [77.136, 555.155]ANCOVA
p-value: 0.01195% CI: [72.202, 554.037]ANCOVA
Secondary

Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 4 Hours. TOTPAR-4.

Pain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight.The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 16 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.

Time frame: 0 - 4 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibTotal Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 4 Hours. TOTPAR-4.2.226 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 3.5
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 4 Hours. TOTPAR-4.2.112 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 3.5
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 4 Hours. TOTPAR-4.2.530 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 3.6
PlaceboTotal Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 4 Hours. TOTPAR-4.1.387 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 2.7
p-value: 0.009t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.091t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.053t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

TOTPAR-24. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 24 Hours

Pain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight. The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 96 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.

Time frame: 0 - 24 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibTOTPAR-24. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 24 Hours10.670 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 22.2595
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)TOTPAR-24. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 24 Hours10.186 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 21.3384
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)TOTPAR-24. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 24 Hours13.325 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 25.9326
PlaceboTOTPAR-24. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 24 Hours3.566 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 10.8804
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.005t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.004t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

TOTPAR-48. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 48 Hours

Pain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight. The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 192 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.

Time frame: 0 - 48 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibTOTPAR-48. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 48 Hours22.972 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 51.1
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)TOTPAR-48. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 48 Hours21.635 units on a scale*hour
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)TOTPAR-48. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 48 Hours28.054 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 58.1
PlaceboTOTPAR-48. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 48 Hours4.925 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 19.4
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

TOTPAR-8. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 8 Hours

Pain relief was assessed using a 5-point categorical scale at all assessment time points after time 0. Subjects were asked How much relief have you had since your starting pain? with response choices of none = 0, a little = 1, some = 2, a lot = 3, and complete = 4. The Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) score for a given time interval is calculated as the sum of the pain relief scores at each follow-up time point (as recorded on the categorical pain relief scale) over that interval multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment. In this way individual scores covering a longer time period were given more weight. The minimum theoretical score is 0 units, which represent no relief from pain (score of 0 on categorical scale) at all time points after time 0. The maximum theoretical score is 32 units, which represents complete relief from pain (score of 4 on a categorical scale) at all time points after time 0.

Time frame: 0 - 8 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibTOTPAR-8. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 8 Hours3.840 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 6.8
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)TOTPAR-8. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 8 Hours3.690 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 6.8
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)TOTPAR-8. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 8 Hours4.652 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 7.5
PlaceboTOTPAR-8. Total Pain Relief (TOTPAR) Over 0 to 8 Hours1.943 units on a scale*hourStandard Deviation 4.4
p-value: 0.002t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.026t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.017t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

VASSPID-24. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 24 Hours After Trial Entry.

The pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.

Time frame: 0 - 24 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibVASSPID-24. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 24 Hours After Trial Entry.170.845 mm*hourStandard Deviation 393
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)VASSPID-24. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 24 Hours After Trial Entry.177.101 mm*hourStandard Deviation 418.3
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)VASSPID-24. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 24 Hours After Trial Entry.230.708 mm*hourStandard Deviation 499.9
PlaceboVASSPID-24. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 24 Hours After Trial Entry.48.811 mm*hourStandard Deviation 186.5
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.004t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.004t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

VASSPID-4. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 4 Hours After Trial Entry.

The pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.

Time frame: 0 - 4 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibVASSPID-4. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 4 Hours After Trial Entry.25.109 mm*hourStandard Deviation 62.9
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)VASSPID-4. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 4 Hours After Trial Entry.27.450 mm*hourStandard Deviation 64.9
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)VASSPID-4. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 4 Hours After Trial Entry.31.568 mm*hourStandard Deviation 68.6
PlaceboVASSPID-4. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 4 Hours After Trial Entry.14.406 mm*hourStandard Deviation 53.5
p-value: 0.043t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.109t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.183t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

VASSPID-8. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 8 Hours After Trial Entry.

The pain intensity is assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS), which is a horizontal line 100 mm in length. Subjects mark the VAS with a single vertical line to indicate their current pain level, with 0 mm representing No Pain and 100 mm representing Worst Possible Pain. The VAS summed pain intensity difference (VASSPID) is calculated as the sum of the pain intensity difference values at each follow-up time point (difference between the starting pain intensity and the pain intensity at the given assessment time) multiplied by the amount of time (in hours) since the prior assessment.

Time frame: 0 - 8 hours

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
CelecoxibVASSPID-8. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 8 Hours After Trial Entry.51.675 mm*hourStandard Deviation 122.4
Diclofenac Test (Lower Dose)VASSPID-8. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 8 Hours After Trial Entry.56.404 mm*hourStandard Deviation 132.6
Diclofenac Test (Upper Dose)VASSPID-8. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 8 Hours After Trial Entry.64.689 mm*hourStandard Deviation 138.5
PlaceboVASSPID-8. The Time-Weighted Summed Pain Intensity Difference Measured Using the 100-mm Visual Analogue Scale (VASSPID) From 0 to 8 Hours After Trial Entry.23.151 mm*hourStandard Deviation 84.9
p-value: 0.009t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.029t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.05t-test, 2 sided

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 13, 2026