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Safety and Efficacy of BHV-3000 (Rimegepant) Orally Disintegrating Tablet for Acute Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

A Phase 2/3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Safety and Efficacy Trial of BHV-3000 (Rimegepant) Orally Disintegrating Tablet (ODT) for the Acute Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05262517
Enrollment
126
Registered
2022-03-02
Start date
2022-05-05
Completion date
2023-05-18
Last updated
2024-05-16

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

Conditions

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)

Keywords

Temporomandibular Disorders, TMD, Temporomandibular Joint, TMJ

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of rimegepant versus placebo in the acute treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), which are medical conditions involving the temporomandibular joint (the joint connecting the jawbone to the skull) and surrounding muscles and tissues.

Interventions

DRUGRimegepant

75 mg ODT

DRUGPlacebo

matching placebo

Sponsors

Pfizer
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

\* Subject has a minimum 3-month to a maximum 5-year history of temporomandibular disorder diagnosed by a healthcare provider. * At least one instance of pain ≥ 6 on a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) (0-10) in the jaw and/or temple area on either side in the past 30 days prior to the Screening Visit. * Subject agrees to study-required restrictions of new pain medication, injection therapy, oral devices, occlusal splint therapy or any other pain management techniques during the course of the study. * Subject agrees to study-required birth control methods during the course of the study and female subjects must not be breastfeeding. * No clinically significant abnormality identified on the medical or laboratory evaluation.

Exclusion criteria

\* Subject has an exclusionary headache, joint, pain, connective tissue, or developmental disorder. * Subject has an exclusionary history of trauma, surgery, or radiation treatment to the head and neck. * Body Mass Index ≥ 33kg/m2. * Subject history of exclusionary medical conditions such as HIV disease, cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, psychiatric conditions, drug or alcohol abuse, malignancies, drug allergies, or any significant and/or unstable medical conditions. * Subjects taking/using excluded therapies. * Participation in clinical trial with non-biological investigational agents or investigational interventional treatments. * Subjects who have previously participated in any BHV-3000/ BMS-927711/ rimegepant study. * Planned participation in any other investigational clinical trial while participating in this clinical trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) From Baseline to 2-Hours Post-dose (SPID-2)Baseline (0 hours) to 2-hours post-doseThe SPID-2 was calculated by multiplying the pain intensity difference (PID) score at each post-dose timepoint by the duration (in hours) since the preceding timepoint, then summing the values over the 2 hours. Participants indicated pain using e-diary at each timepoint (0, 15, 30, 45-, 60-, 90- and 120-minutes post-dose) on an NRS score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). PID: calculated by finding the difference between the NRS score at each timepoint from the baseline NRS score (PID range is -6 \[best\] to 4 \[worst\]). Assuming a baseline pain intensity score of 6, possible score range of SPID-2 was: -12 (best) to 8 (worst). Lower SPID-2 score = more improvement from pain. SPID-2 Best is 2 hours\*-6 = -12 (assuming 0 pain intensity score \[pain-free\] for each timepoint) and 2) Worst is 2 hours\*4 = 8 (assuming 10 pain intensity score \[worst imaginable pain\] for each timepoint).
SPID From Baseline to 24-Hours Post-dose (SPID-24)Baseline (0 hours) to 24-hours post-doseThe SPID-24 was calculated by multiplying the PID score at each post-dose timepoint by the duration (in hours) since the preceding timepoint, then summing the values over the 24 hours. Participants indicated pain using e-diary at each timepoint (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes and 4-, 8-, and 24-hours post-dose) on an NRS score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). PID: calculated by finding the difference between the NRS score at each timepoint from the baseline NRS score (PID range is -6 \[best\] to 4 \[worst\]). Assuming a baseline pain intensity score of 6, possible score range of SPID-24 was: -144 (Best) to 96 (worst). Lower SPID-24 score = more improvement from pain. SPID-24 best and worst scores were calculated as: 1) Best is 24 hours\* -6 = -144 (assuming 0 pain intensity score for each timepoint) and 2) Worst is 24 hours\*4 = 96 (assuming 10 pain intensity score for each timepoint).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time to Onset of Meaningful Pain ReliefBaseline (0 hours) up to 24 hours post-doseTime to onset of meaningful pain relief post-dose is defined as the first nominal timepoint at which a 30% reduction of pain from baseline on NRS is achieved. TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain. Kaplan-Meier method was used for analysis.
Change From Baseline in NRS Score at 2-Hours Post-DoseBaseline (0 hours), 2-hours post-doseTMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain.
Percentage of Participants Using Rescue Medication Within 24 Hours Post-DoseThrough 24 hours post-doseRescue medications included any non-study medication recorded on the rescue medication case report form (CRF) with complete medication dates, and either (1) medication date/time is after the study drug start date/time if the medication time and study drug start time are both not missing, or (2) medication date is on or after study drug start date if the medication time or study drug start time is missing.
Time to Onset of Initial Pain ReliefBaseline (0 hour) to 24 hours post-doseTime to onset of initial pain relief post-dose is defined as the first nominal timepoint at which a 1-point reduction of pain from baseline on NRS is achieved. TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain. Kaplan-Meier method was used for analysis.
Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Pain Freedom at 2-Hours Post-DoseBaseline (0 hour) to 2-hours post-dosePain freedom was defined as an NRS score of zero at 2 hours post-dose (yes or no). TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

A total of 126 participants were enrolled in the study. Only 87 participants were randomized to treatment and only 71 participants were treated.

Pre-assignment details

Participants were to administer one dose of study medication only when temporomandibular disorders (TMD)-associated pain in the jaw and/or temple area on either side reached pain intensity of greater than or equal to (\>=) 6 on the numeric rating scale (NRS) in the electronic (e)-diary within 45 days of randomization.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Rimegepant (BHV3000)
Participants were randomized for administration of rimegepant 75 mg single dose as ODT sublingually.
39
Placebo
Participants were randomized for administration of single dose of placebo matching to rimegepant.
32
Total71

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyRandomized but not treated511

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalRimegepant (BHV3000)
Age, Continuous38.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.53
41.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.42
43.1 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.93
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
21 Participants49 Participants28 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
11 Participants22 Participants11 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
30 Participants66 Participants36 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants55 Participants30 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants16 Participants9 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 390 / 32
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 393 / 32
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 390 / 32

Outcome results

Primary

SPID From Baseline to 24-Hours Post-dose (SPID-24)

The SPID-24 was calculated by multiplying the PID score at each post-dose timepoint by the duration (in hours) since the preceding timepoint, then summing the values over the 24 hours. Participants indicated pain using e-diary at each timepoint (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90 and 120 minutes and 4-, 8-, and 24-hours post-dose) on an NRS score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). PID: calculated by finding the difference between the NRS score at each timepoint from the baseline NRS score (PID range is -6 \[best\] to 4 \[worst\]). Assuming a baseline pain intensity score of 6, possible score range of SPID-24 was: -144 (Best) to 96 (worst). Lower SPID-24 score = more improvement from pain. SPID-24 best and worst scores were calculated as: 1) Best is 24 hours\* -6 = -144 (assuming 0 pain intensity score for each timepoint) and 2) Worst is 24 hours\*4 = 96 (assuming 10 pain intensity score for each timepoint).

Time frame: Baseline (0 hours) to 24-hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date. Missing postbaseline NRS assessments were imputed as the last non-missing observation prior to the missing assessment. Missing baseline assessments were imputed as the mean of the non-missing baseline assessments across participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)SPID From Baseline to 24-Hours Post-dose (SPID-24)-104.66 Unit on a scale
PlaceboSPID From Baseline to 24-Hours Post-dose (SPID-24)-109.79 Unit on a scale
Comparison: LS means and CIs were estimated by an analysis of covariance model using REML with baseline NRS value as a covariate and treatment group and stratification factor (use of daily medications/ oral devices to reduce the intensity of TMD symptoms) as the main effects.95% CI: [-21.35, 31.59]
Primary

Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) From Baseline to 2-Hours Post-dose (SPID-2)

The SPID-2 was calculated by multiplying the pain intensity difference (PID) score at each post-dose timepoint by the duration (in hours) since the preceding timepoint, then summing the values over the 2 hours. Participants indicated pain using e-diary at each timepoint (0, 15, 30, 45-, 60-, 90- and 120-minutes post-dose) on an NRS score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). PID: calculated by finding the difference between the NRS score at each timepoint from the baseline NRS score (PID range is -6 \[best\] to 4 \[worst\]). Assuming a baseline pain intensity score of 6, possible score range of SPID-2 was: -12 (best) to 8 (worst). Lower SPID-2 score = more improvement from pain. SPID-2 Best is 2 hours\*-6 = -12 (assuming 0 pain intensity score \[pain-free\] for each timepoint) and 2) Worst is 2 hours\*4 = 8 (assuming 10 pain intensity score \[worst imaginable pain\] for each timepoint).

Time frame: Baseline (0 hours) to 2-hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date. Missing postbaseline NRS assessments were imputed as the last non-missing observation prior to the missing assessment. Missing baseline assessments were imputed as the mean of the non-missing baseline assessments across participants.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)Sum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) From Baseline to 2-Hours Post-dose (SPID-2)-3.82 Units on a scale
PlaceboSum of Pain Intensity Difference (SPID) From Baseline to 2-Hours Post-dose (SPID-2)-3.67 Units on a scale
Comparison: LS means and CIs were estimated by an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model, using restricted maximum likelihood (REML) with baseline NRS value as a covariate and treatment group and stratification factor (use of daily medications/ oral devices to reduce the intensity of TMD symptoms) as the main effects.95% CI: [-1.78, 1.48]
Secondary

Change From Baseline in NRS Score at 2-Hours Post-Dose

TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain.

Time frame: Baseline (0 hours), 2-hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date.

ArmMeasureValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)Change From Baseline in NRS Score at 2-Hours Post-Dose-3.08 Units on a scale
PlaceboChange From Baseline in NRS Score at 2-Hours Post-Dose-3.28 Units on a scale
Comparison: LS means, and CIs were based on a generalized linear mixed effect model (GLMEM) that included the baseline value as a covariate and fixed effects for treatment group, stratification factor (use of daily medications/ oral devices to reduce the intensity of TMD symptoms; yes or no), scheduled time point, and time point by-treatment group interaction.95% CI: [-0.99, 1.41]
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Using Rescue Medication Within 24 Hours Post-Dose

Rescue medications included any non-study medication recorded on the rescue medication case report form (CRF) with complete medication dates, and either (1) medication date/time is after the study drug start date/time if the medication time and study drug start time are both not missing, or (2) medication date is on or after study drug start date if the medication time or study drug start time is missing.

Time frame: Through 24 hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)Percentage of Participants Using Rescue Medication Within 24 Hours Post-Dose10.3 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Using Rescue Medication Within 24 Hours Post-Dose6.3 Percentage of participants
Comparison: Stratified by use of daily medications/oral devices to reduce the intensity of TMD symptoms at randomization with Mantel-Haenszel weighting.95% CI: [-8.7, 16.6]
Secondary

Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Pain Freedom at 2-Hours Post-Dose

Pain freedom was defined as an NRS score of zero at 2 hours post-dose (yes or no). TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain.

Time frame: Baseline (0 hour) to 2-hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date. Participants who (1) had missing data at 2-hours post-dose or (2) took rescue medication at or before 2-hours post-dose were imputed as failures.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)Percentage of Participants Who Experienced Pain Freedom at 2-Hours Post-Dose10.3 Percentage of participants
PlaceboPercentage of Participants Who Experienced Pain Freedom at 2-Hours Post-Dose15.6 Percentage of participants
Comparison: Stratified by use of daily medications/ oral devices to reduce the intensity of TMD symptoms at randomization with Mantel-Haenzsel weighting.95% CI: [-21.3, 10.9]
Secondary

Time to Onset of Initial Pain Relief

Time to onset of initial pain relief post-dose is defined as the first nominal timepoint at which a 1-point reduction of pain from baseline on NRS is achieved. TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain. Kaplan-Meier method was used for analysis.

Time frame: Baseline (0 hour) to 24 hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)Time to Onset of Initial Pain Relief45.3 Minutes
PlaceboTime to Onset of Initial Pain Relief45.2 Minutes
Secondary

Time to Onset of Meaningful Pain Relief

Time to onset of meaningful pain relief post-dose is defined as the first nominal timepoint at which a 30% reduction of pain from baseline on NRS is achieved. TMD pain was assessed using an NRS score ranging in integers from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being worst imaginable pain. Kaplan-Meier method was used for analysis.

Time frame: Baseline (0 hours) up to 24 hours post-dose

Population: Treated analysis population included enrolled participants who took study therapy (rimegepant or placebo); i.e., non-missing study drug start date.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Rimegepant (BHV3000)Time to Onset of Meaningful Pain Relief91.3 Minutes
PlaceboTime to Onset of Meaningful Pain Relief120.3 Minutes

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