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A Phase 1 Study of Intraoperative Administration of CA-008 for the Correction of Hallux Valgus Deformity

A Phase 1/Single Ascending Dose (SAD) Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Efficacy of a Single Intraoperative Administration of CA-008 in Subjects Undergoing Correction of Hallux Valgus Deformity

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03307837
Enrollment
40
Registered
2017-10-12
Start date
2017-11-02
Completion date
2018-04-25
Last updated
2021-06-30

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Conditions

Hallux Valgus Deformity

Keywords

Unilateral Transpositional First Metatarsal Osteotomy

Brief summary

This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose, sequential-group Phase 1 study. The study will be conducted utilizing a cohort design, with sequential groups of 8 subjects. Within each dose cohort, 6 subjects will be randomized to active, and 2 will be randomized to placebo.

Detailed description

This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose, sequential-group Phase 1 study. The study will be conducted utilizing a cohort design, with sequential groups of 8 subjects. Within each dose cohort, 6 subjects will be randomized to active, and 2 will be randomized to placebo. Placebo patients from each cohort were pooled for analysis. The initial cohort will receive the lowest planned dose of CA-008, and sequential cohorts will receive escalating doses of CA-008 in a fixed volume of administration. There will be at least a 6-day period between cohorts, in order to ensure a minimum of 3 days to review safety data from the last subject in a cohort and to allow the meeting of the Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) to review the safety data from the entire cohort prior to a making decision for dose escalation. Dose escalation rules will be protocol defined. Subjects will be undergoing unilateral transpositional first metatarsal osteotomy for the correction of hallux valgus deformity (bunionectomy). In accordance with standard of care, subjects will receive regional anesthesia (MAYO block) with 0.5% bupivacaine. Prior to wound closure, 10 mL of study drug will be injected into the soft tissues and periosteum of the surgical site. After the surgery, subjects will be monitored for 48 hours at the trial site. Safety and efficacy evaluations will be performed as described herein. Subjects will be required to meet certain pre-specified criteria prior to discharge.

Interventions

DRUGCA-008

Local administration during surgery

DRUGPlacebo

Local administration during surgery

Sponsors

Concentric Analgesics
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Male or female aged 18 - 65 years old, inclusive. 2. Planning to undergo a primary unilateral first metatarsal bunionectomy repair, without collateral procedures. 3. Be American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical Class 1 or 2. 4. In good health and capable of undergoing a bunionectomy under regional anesthesia. 5. No additional planned surgeries other than a bunionectomy during the course of the study. 6. Male subjects must be either sterile (surgically or biologically), or commit to an acceptable method of birth control while participating in the study. 7. Female subjects are eligible only if all of the following apply: 1. Not pregnant (female subject of child bearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy tests at screening and negative urine pregnancy test before surgery); 2. Not lactating; 3. Not planning to become pregnant during the study; 4. Be surgically sterile; or at least two years post-menopausal; or have a monogamous partner who is surgically sterile; or is practicing double-barrier contraception; or practicing abstinence (must agree to use double-barrier contraception in the event of sexual activity); or using an insertable, injectable, transdermal, or combination oral contraceptive approved by the FDA for greater than 2 months prior to screening visits and commits to the use of an acceptable form of birth control for the duration of the study and for 30 days from completion of the study. 8. Have a body mass index ≤ 35 kg/m2. 9. Willing and able to sign the informed consent form (ICF) approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). 10. Willing and able to complete the study procedures and pain scales, and to communicate meaningfully in English with study personnel.

Exclusion criteria

1. Subjects with a history of hypertension, cardiovascular disease and a history of cerebrovascular events. 2. Subjects with concurrent painful conditions that may require analgesic treatment during the study period, or, in the opinion of the Investigator, may confound post-operative pain assessments. 3. Have been receiving or have received chronic opioid therapy defined as greater than 15 morphine equivalents units per day for greater than 3 out of 7 days per week over a one-month period within 12 months of study treatment initiation. 4. Have a known allergy or intolerance to the following medications or related substances: capsaicin, chili peppers, propofol, bupivacaine, benzodiazepines, midazolam, oxycodone, or ondansetron. 5. Have a clinically significant abnormal clinical laboratory test value according to the judgment of the investigator. 6. Have, as determined by the investigator or the study's medical monitor, a history or clinical manifestations of significant renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, metabolic, neurologic, psychiatric, or other condition that would preclude participation in the study. 7. Use concurrent therapy that could interfere with the evaluation of efficacy or safety, such as any drugs which, in the investigator's opinion, may exert significant analgesic properties or act synergistically with CA-008. 8. Use of disallowed pain medications within 2 days prior to Day 1 (NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, tramadol, ketamine, clonidine, gabapentin, pregabalin, or cannabinoids). 9. Use of central nervous system (CNS) active drugs such as benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, SNRIs, or SSRIs for pain within seven days prior to Day 1. These drugs are permitted for non-pain indications if the dose has been stable for at least 30 days prior to Day 1 and is planned to remain stable throughout the study. The use of lorazepam and other sleep medications, except those containing analgesic properties, is permitted. 10. Have evidence of a clinically significant 12-lead ECG abnormality according to the judgment of the investigator, including QTcF \>450 for men and \>470 for women. 11. Use of dietary supplements or over-the-counter (OTC) medications containing significant amounts of capsaicin within 1 day prior to Day 1, and throughout the hospitalization period. 12. Subjects with active cutaneous disease, or other disease, at the anticipated site of surgery. 13. History of peripheral vascular disease, sickle cell disease, vascular grafts, or vasospastic disorders. 14. Use of parenteral or oral corticosteroid(s) within 14 days prior to Day 1. 15. Known bleeding disorder or is taking agents affecting coagulation preoperatively. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis of the surgeon's choice is permitted postoperatively. 16. A medical condition that in the investigator's opinion could adversely impact the subject's participation or safety, conduct of the study, or interfere with the pain assessments. 17. Diabetes mellitus. 18. Use of antihypertensive agent or diabetic regimen at a dose that has not been stable for at least 30 days, or which is not expected to remain stable throughout the study. 19. Use of digoxin, warfarin (see exception below), lithium, theophylline preparations, aminoglycosides, and all antiarrhythmics except beta-blockers, and use of anticonvulsants except benzodiazepines within 7 days prior to Day 1 and throughout the study. (Use of warfarin is allowed, at the investigator's discretion, for DVT prophylaxis after the surgery). 20. History of illicit drug use, or prescription medicine or alcohol abuse (regularly drinks \> 4 units of alcohol per day; 8 oz. beer, 3 oz. wine, 1 oz. spirits) within the past 2 years, in the opinion of the Investigator. 21. Have positive results on the alcohol breath test indicative of alcohol abuse or urine drug screen indicative of illicit drug use (unless results can be explained by a current prescription or acceptable over-the-counter medication at screening as determined by the investigator) at screening, and/or prior to surgery. 22. Stable medication regimen for at least 14 days prior to the scheduled bunionectomy procedure, within 5 half-lives of the specific prior medication (or, if half-life is not known, within 48 hours) before dosing with study medication. 23. Participated in another clinical trial or used an investigational product within 30 days or five half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the planned bunionectomy surgery, or is scheduled to receive an investigational product other than CA-008 while participating in the study. 24. Previously participated in a clinical study with CA-008 or capsaicin. 25. Subjects with peripheral neuropathies which would potentially confound the planned neurosensory testing. 26. Any past or current medical condition that in opinion of investigator, puts subject at undue safety risk for surgical complications or for use of the investigational product. 27. Subjects who donated blood or plasma within the 30 days prior to screening.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Surgical Site Assessment24 and 48 hours post infiltrationAssessment of skin reactions to determine if any change from 24 to 48 hours.
Neurosensory Assessment48 hours post infiltrationChange in neurosensory assessments of the skin surrounding the incision.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)time 0 to Day 15Pain as assessed by a standard 11-point (0-10) NPRS (with 10 as the worse outcome) Area under the curve (AUC)
Postoperative Use of AnalgesicsDaily up through Day 15Use of postoperative analgesic therapy/treatments Opioid consumption is recorded on the concomitant medication and/or the rescue medications pages and is calculated as the sum of the morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ) of all the medications recorded as taken during the period. For subjects who discontinued from the efficacy portion of the study, all medications are included regardless of whether they were taken before or after the discontinuation

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Of the 40 enrolled participants, all 40 met inclusion criteria and were randomized to treatment.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
CA-008 Cohort 1 0.5 mg
CA-008: The active moiety of CA-008, capsaicin that has certain properties for treatment of post-operative pain.
6
CA-008 Cohort 2 1 mg
CA-008: The active moiety of CA-008, capsaicin that has certain properties for treatment of post-operative pain.
6
CA-008 Cohort 3 2 mg
CA-008: The active moiety of CA-008, capsaicin that has certain properties for treatment of post-operative pain.
6
CA-008 Cohort 4 3 mg
CA-008: The active moiety of CA-008, capsaicin that has certain properties for treatment of post-operative pain.
6
CA-008 Cohort 5 4.2 mg
CA-008: The active moiety of CA-008, capsaicin that has certain properties for treatment of post-operative pain.
6
CA-008 Placebo
CA-008 Placebo: Placebo product
10
Total40

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002FG003FG004FG005
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up110001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject001001

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCA-008 PlaceboTotalCA-008 Cohort 1 0.5 mgCA-008 Cohort 2 1 mgCA-008 Cohort 3 2 mgCA-008 Cohort 4 3 mgCA-008 Cohort 5 4.2 mg
Age, Continuous34.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.82
35.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.2
34.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.94
32.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.78
40.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.52
39.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.94
34.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.25
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants14 Participants5 Participants3 Participants1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
8 Participants26 Participants1 Participants3 Participants5 Participants4 Participants5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants15 Participants1 Participants3 Participants2 Participants3 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
3 Participants22 Participants5 Participants3 Participants4 Participants3 Participants4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants34 Participants5 Participants4 Participants6 Participants6 Participants5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants6 Participants1 Participants2 Participants0 Participants0 Participants1 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
EG004
affected / at risk
EG005
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 10
other
Total, other adverse events
4 / 62 / 63 / 63 / 64 / 64 / 10
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 60 / 10

Outcome results

Primary

Neurosensory Assessment

Change in neurosensory assessments of the skin surrounding the incision.

Time frame: 48 hours post infiltration

Population: Safety population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Cohort 1Neurosensory Assessment0 Number of neurosensory abnormalities
Cohort 2Neurosensory Assessment0 Number of neurosensory abnormalities
Cohort 3Neurosensory Assessment0 Number of neurosensory abnormalities
Cohort 4Neurosensory Assessment0 Number of neurosensory abnormalities
Cohort 5Neurosensory Assessment0 Number of neurosensory abnormalities
PlaceboNeurosensory Assessment0 Number of neurosensory abnormalities
Primary

Surgical Site Assessment

Assessment of skin reactions to determine if any change from 24 to 48 hours.

Time frame: 24 and 48 hours post infiltration

Population: Safety Population

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Cohort 1Surgical Site Assessment0 Number of skin reactions
Cohort 2Surgical Site Assessment0 Number of skin reactions
Cohort 3Surgical Site Assessment0 Number of skin reactions
Cohort 4Surgical Site Assessment0 Number of skin reactions
Cohort 5Surgical Site Assessment0 Number of skin reactions
PlaceboSurgical Site Assessment0 Number of skin reactions
Secondary

11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Pain as assessed by a standard 11-point (0-10) NPRS (with 10 as the worse outcome) Area under the curve (AUC)

Time frame: time 0 to Day 15

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 111-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 0-12 hours12.57 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 10.26
Cohort 111-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 12-24 hours48.07 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 35.69
Cohort 111-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-72 hours109.57 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 82.15
Cohort 111-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 2 weeks555.60 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 583.64
Cohort 111-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 1 week294.12 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 258.23
Cohort 111-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-96 hours169.08 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 132.37
Cohort 211-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-96 hours267.47 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 177.48
Cohort 211-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-72 hours163.48 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 108.59
Cohort 211-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 2 weeks1150.53 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 1127.42
Cohort 211-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 1 week534.62 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 423.6
Cohort 211-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 12-24 hours56.70 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 30.72
Cohort 211-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 0-12 hours14.25 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 7.07
Cohort 311-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-72 hours169.35 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 47.44
Cohort 311-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 0-12 hours29.82 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 24.55
Cohort 311-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 12-24 hours78.88 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 11.89
Cohort 311-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-96 hours251.07 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 94.99
Cohort 311-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 1 week512.52 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 269.58
Cohort 311-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 2 weeks972.87 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 816.65
Cohort 411-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-96 hours200.33 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 167.29
Cohort 411-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 0-12 hours32.47 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 27.95
Cohort 411-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-72 hours126.53 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 102.53
Cohort 411-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 12-24 hours57.28 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 39.58
Cohort 411-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 2 weeks561.00 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 429.33
Cohort 411-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 1 week317.30 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 264.28
Cohort 511-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 0-12 hours30.07 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 31.66
Cohort 511-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 1 week212.07 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 144.15
Cohort 511-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-96 hours133.70 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 84.38
Cohort 511-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 2 weeks452.37 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 379.82
Cohort 511-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-72 hours101.62 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 63.19
Cohort 511-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 12-24 hours43.98 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 23.47
Placebo11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-72 hours215.75 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 93.95
Placebo11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24-96 hours348.49 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 169.76
Placebo11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 0-12 hours41.77 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 30.9
Placebo11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 1 week718.80 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 422.15
Placebo11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 24 hours - 2 weeks1588.12 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 1165.62
Placebo11-point (0-10) Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)AUC 12-24 hours79.46 Scores on a scale*hoursStandard Deviation 19.87
Secondary

Postoperative Use of Analgesics

Use of postoperative analgesic therapy/treatments Opioid consumption is recorded on the concomitant medication and/or the rescue medications pages and is calculated as the sum of the morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ) of all the medications recorded as taken during the period. For subjects who discontinued from the efficacy portion of the study, all medications are included regardless of whether they were taken before or after the discontinuation

Time frame: Daily up through Day 15

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Cohort 1Postoperative Use of Analgesics40.00 Morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ)Standard Deviation 39.02
Cohort 2Postoperative Use of Analgesics38.17 Morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ)Standard Deviation 39.78
Cohort 3Postoperative Use of Analgesics68.75 Morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ)Standard Deviation 79.86
Cohort 4Postoperative Use of Analgesics42.50 Morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ)Standard Deviation 41.53
Cohort 5Postoperative Use of Analgesics47.50 Morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ)Standard Deviation 47.59
PlaceboPostoperative Use of Analgesics94.60 Morphine milligram equivalents (MEQ)Standard Deviation 58.15

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