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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2011-003238-15
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:Schaefers0711
    National Competent Authority:Germany - BfArM
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:Completed
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2012-10-24
    Trial results
    Index
    A. PROTOCOL INFORMATION
    B. SPONSOR INFORMATION
    C. APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION
    D. IMP IDENTIFICATION
    D.8 INFORMATION ON PLACEBO
    E. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE TRIAL
    F. POPULATION OF TRIAL SUBJECTS
    G. INVESTIGATOR NETWORKS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE TRIAL
    N. REVIEW BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY OR ETHICS COMMITTEE IN THE COUNTRY CONCERNED
    P. END OF TRIAL
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    A. Protocol Information
    A.1Member State ConcernedGermany - BfArM
    A.2EudraCT number2011-003238-15
    A.3Full title of the trial
    Quality of analgesia and side effect incidence and severity during postoperative pain management with Palexia® compared to Targin®
    Klinische Prüfung zum Vergleich Tapentadol (Palexia®) und Oxycodon/Naloxon (Targin®) oral zur post-operativen Schmerztherapie nach unfallchirurgischen Eingriffen hinsichtlich Qualität der Analgesie und Inzidenz von Opiat-bedingten Nebenwirkungen (Übelkeit/Erbrechen/Verstopfung, Müdigkeit/Schwindel/Somnolenz)
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    Quality of postoperative pain control and incidence and severity of nausea, vomiting, constipation, sedation, vertigo and somnolence during the treatment of postoperative pain with Palexia® compared to Targin®.
    Klinischer Vergleich zweier Schmerztherapie- Regimes nach unfallchirurgischen Eingriffen hinsichtlich Qualität der Schmerzerleichterung und Häufigkeit und Schwere von Nebenwirkungen.
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    Palexia compared to Targin in postoperative pain.
    Postoperative Schmerztherapie - Palexia im Vergleich zu Targin
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code numberSchaefers0711
    A.7Trial is part of a Paediatric Investigation Plan No
    A.8EMA Decision number of Paediatric Investigation Plan
    B. Sponsor Information
    B.Sponsor: 1
    B.1.1Name of SponsorKKRN Katholisches Klinikum Ruhrgebiet Nord GmbH
    B.1.3.4CountryGermany
    B.3.1 and B.3.2Status of the sponsorNon-Commercial
    B.4 Source(s) of Monetary or Material Support for the clinical trial:
    B.4.1Name of organisation providing supportKKRN Katholisches Klinikum Ruhrgebiet Nord GmbH
    B.4.2CountryGermany
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisationDepartment anaesthesia and intensive care medicine
    B.5.2Functional name of contact pointAnaesthesia department secretary
    B.5.3 Address:
    B.5.3.1Street AddressHervester Str. 57
    B.5.3.2Town/ cityMarl
    B.5.3.3Post code45768
    B.5.3.4CountryGermany
    B.5.4Telephone number00492365911491
    B.5.5Fax number00492365911307
    B.5.6E-mailg.haeseler@kkrn.de
    D. IMP Identification
    D.IMP: 1
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Palexia retard®
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderGruenenthal GmbH
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationGermany
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product namePalexia retard®
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Prolonged-release tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNTapentadol
    D.3.9.1CAS number 175591-23-8
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameTAPENTADOL
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB31821
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number50
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 2
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Targin retard® prolonged release tablets
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderMundipharma GmbH
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationGermany
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameTargin retard® prolonged release tablets
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Prolonged-release tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNOxycodone hydrochloride
    D.3.9.1CAS number 124-90-3
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameOXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB03583MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number10
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNNALOXONE
    D.3.9.1CAS number 465-65-6
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameNaloxone
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB09142MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number5
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 3
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleTest
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Palexia retard
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderGruenenthal GmbH
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationGermany
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product namePalexia retard
    D.3.2Product code 76262.00.00
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Prolonged-release tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNTapentadol
    D.3.9.1CAS number 175591-23-8
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameTAPENTADOL
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB31821
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number100
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.IMP: 4
    D.1.2 and D.1.3IMP RoleComparator
    D.2 Status of the IMP to be used in the clinical trial
    D.2.1IMP to be used in the trial has a marketing authorisation Yes
    D.2.1.1.1Trade name Targin retard® prolonged release tablets
    D.2.1.1.2Name of the Marketing Authorisation holderMundipharma GmbH
    D.2.1.2Country which granted the Marketing AuthorisationGermany
    D.2.5The IMP has been designated in this indication as an orphan drug in the Community No
    D.2.5.1Orphan drug designation number
    D.3 Description of the IMP
    D.3.1Product nameTargin retard® prolonged release tablets
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Prolonged-release tablet
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPOral use
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNOxycodone hydrochloride
    D.3.9.1CAS number 124-90-3
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameOXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB03583MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number20
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNNALOXONE
    D.3.9.1CAS number 465-65-6
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive nameNaloxone
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeSUB09142MIG
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit mg milligram(s)
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number10
    D.3.11 The IMP contains an:
    D.3.11.1Active substance of chemical origin Yes
    D.3.11.2Active substance of biological/ biotechnological origin (other than Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    The IMP is a:
    D.3.11.3Advanced Therapy IMP (ATIMP) No
    D.3.11.3.1Somatic cell therapy medicinal product No
    D.3.11.3.2Gene therapy medical product No
    D.3.11.3.3Tissue Engineered Product No
    D.3.11.3.4Combination ATIMP (i.e. one involving a medical device) No
    D.3.11.3.5Committee on Advanced therapies (CAT) has issued a classification for this product No
    D.3.11.4Combination product that includes a device, but does not involve an Advanced Therapy No
    D.3.11.5Radiopharmaceutical medicinal product No
    D.3.11.6Immunological medicinal product (such as vaccine, allergen, immune serum) No
    D.3.11.7Plasma derived medicinal product No
    D.3.11.8Extractive medicinal product No
    D.3.11.9Recombinant medicinal product No
    D.3.11.10Medicinal product containing genetically modified organisms No
    D.3.11.11Herbal medicinal product No
    D.3.11.12Homeopathic medicinal product No
    D.3.11.13Another type of medicinal product No
    D.8 Information on Placebo
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Management of postoperative pain in trauma surgery patients (adults) requiring postoperative opiates for the management of postoperative pain.
    Management des postoperativen Schmerzes bei unfallchirurgischen erwachsenen Patienten, welche Opiate zur postoperativen Schmerztherapie benötigen.
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Pain therapy following trauma surgery in adults
    Schmerzbehandlung nach unfallchirurgischen Eingriffen bei Erwachsenen
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Health Care [N] - Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation [N05]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 14.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10036236
    E.1.2Term Postoperative pain relief
    E.1.2System Organ Class 100000004865
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    Opioid-receptor associated side effects remain a problem in the management of postoperative pain despite apparent advantages of perioperative pain concepts based on oral extended-release opioids compared to immediate-release preparations. The aim of this study is to assess whether the opioid Palexia with a dual mode of action is equal to the µ-opioid agonist Targin with respect to quality of analgesia during exercise and incidence and severity of opioid- induced side effects. Furthermore, we will assess whether Palexia is superior to Targin in either quality of analgesia during exercise or incidence and severity of opioid- induced side effects. Patients will be observed for 5 days postoperatively with a daily rating of pain scores on a numeric rating scale (NRS) of 0 (no pain) to 10 (maximum pain) at rest and during exercise and of incidence and severity of side effects (nausea, vomiting, constipation, sedation, vertigo, somnolence).
    Das primäre Ziel der Studie besteht in der Evaluation der Wirksamkeit und der Nebenwirkungsraten zweier oraler Therapieregimes mit retardierten Opiaten.
    Zu diesem Zweck soll gezeigt werden, dass
    1) Palexia® hinsichtlich der Qualität der Analgesie und der Rate an Nebenwirkungen mindestens gleichwertig ist mit Targin® (Nicht-Unterlegenheit für Analgesie und Nebenwirkungen),
    und dass darüber hinaus
    2) entweder die Qualität der Analgesie eine Überlegenheit von Palexia® gegenüber Targin® ergibt
    3) oder die Rate an Nebenwirkungen eine Überlegenheit von Palexia® gegenüber Targin® ergibt (oder beides).
    Es werden also vier coprimäre Hypothesen untersucht.

    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    Mean NRS-levels at rest, any unexpected side effect (AE and SAE) up to at least one week following surgery, detailed study of each side effect in the primary endpoint, its severity and therapeutic requirements, required dose of study- and control drug, dose of additional non-opioid-analgesics (dipyrone or paracetamol, ibuprofen or coxib), required rescue medication, preoperative opioid requirement, requirement of i.v. piritramid in the recovery room, total duration of postoperative opioid requirement, patient satisfaction at the end of the study period (5 days postoperative), eventually results of a prolonged observation period
    Wichtigste sekundäre Endpunkte:
     das mittlere Schmerzniveau im Ruhezustand
     jegliche (unerwartete) Nebenwirkung (AEs und SAEs) während des stationären Aufenthaltes
     Betrachtung einzelner Nebenwirkungen, deren Ausprägung und die entsprechende Intervention
     erforderliche Dosis der Studien- und Kontrollmedikamente bis zur befriedigenden Schmerzkontrolle
     Dosis Nicht-Opioid-Analgetika (Metamizol oder Paracetamol, Ibuprofen oder Coxibe)
     Art und Dosis Rescue- Medikation
     präoperativer Opioid- Bedarf
     Dosis Piritramid im Aufwachraum
     Behandlungsdauer bis zum Absetzen der Schmerztherapie
     Patientenzufriedenheit 5 Tage nach OP
     Ergebnisse einer verlängerten Nachbeobachtungsphase bei verlängertem stat. Aufenthalt
     Schmerzniveau und Nebenwirkungen in Subgruppen nach Art der Fraktur
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    Adult trauma patients ASA I-III requiring postoperative opiates for the management of pain
    Surgical treatment required
    Age > 18 Years
    Subjects must have signed an informed consent form indicating that they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the trial and are willing to participate in it

    Erwachsene unfallchirurgische Patienten der ASA-Klassifikation I-III, welche zur postopoerativen Schmerztherapie Opiate benötigen.
    Operative chirurgische Behandlung
    Alter > 18 Jahre
    Einwilligungsfähige Patienten
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    Patients unable to give informed consent
    Pregnant or breast-feeding women
    Pre- existing chronic pain treated with opiates
    Severe renal or hepatic impairment
    Treatment with MAO- inhibitors
    Patienten, die nicht einwilligungsfähig sind
    Schwangere oder stillende Frauen
    vorbestehende Schmerzbehandlung mit Oiaten
    Niereninsuffizienz oder Leberinsuffizienz
    Behandlung mit MAO- Hemmern
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    There are 2 co- primary endpoints:
    • Analgesic efficacy revealed by the mean reduction of the pain level on a numeric rating scale (NRS) from 0-10 during exercise
    Analgesic efficacy will be assessed by quantifying the patients’ pain intensity level on the NRS during exercise once daily by the blinded investigator. The primary endpoint is the mean NRS level over the 5 days observation period.
    • Safety revealed by the incidence and severity of side-effect events
    A total of six opioid-induced side effects will be studied (nausea, vomiting, constipation, sedation, vertigo, somnolence). The severity of the side effects will be rated 0-2 where 0 is absence of respective side effect, 1 is side effect observed but no requirement for intervention, 2 is side effect requiring intervention. An “event” for the respective side effect will be defined when the sum score for the respective side effect over the 5 days observation period (maximum: 10) exceeds a pre-defined level of either 1 or 3. An event for the respective side effect is defined as follows:

    The patient had relevant side effects at a sum score over the 5-days observation period of
    • constipation ≥ 1, and/or
    • nausea ≥ 3, and/or
    • vomiting ≥ 3, and/or
    • somnolence ≥ 1, and/or
    • sedation ≥ 3, and/or
    • vertigo ≥ 3.
    for each side effect and/or at a sum score of ≥ 5 for all side effects. The incidence of the respective side effect is defined as the number of patients with an event. The differential weighted ranking of the severity of the side effects takes into account that constipation and somnolence are potentially dangerous, resulting in either bowel paralysis or respiratory depression. Nausea, vomiting, sedation and vertigo are considered clinically relevant only if they persist at least during 2 days of opiate therapy with intervention, or during 3 days without intervention so that discontinuation of opiate therapy may be indicated.
    Es gibt 2 Coprimäre Endpunkte:
    • Die Effektivität gemessen an der Reduktion des Schmerzniveaus in Ruhe und Belastung auf einer Numerischen Rating Skala (NRS) von 0-10
    • Die Therapiesicherheit quantifiziert durch die Inzidenz von Nebenwirkungs- Ereignissen

    Die Wirksamkeit der Analgesie wird beurteilt über das mittlere Schmerzniveau unter Belastung, das 1x täglich auf einer Numerischen Rating Skala (NRS) von 0-10 (diskret) erhoben wird. Gemittelt wird über die ersten 5 Tage postoperativ.

    Es werden sechs Nebenwirkungen erfasst (Übelkeit/ Erbrechen/ Obstipation; Müdigkeit/ Schwindel/ Somnolenz). In der geplanten Studie wird eine gewichtete Rate zur Beurteilung der Nebenwirkungen dienen. Jede Nebenwirkung wird 1x täglich auf einer Skala von 0-2 (0=nicht vorhanden, 1=vorhanden aber nicht behandlungsbedürftig, 2=behandlungsbedürftig) eingestuft und jeweils die Summe über die ersten fünf Tage gebildet. So ergibt sich für jede Nebenwirkung ein Summenscore zwischen 0 und 10. Ein Ereignis definiert sich dann wie folgt:
    Patient hatte relevante Nebenwirkungen, falls der Einzel- Summenscore
    • Obstipation ≥ 1, und/oder
    • Übelkeit ≥ 3, und/oder
    • Erbrechen ≥ 3, und/oder
    • Somnolenz ≥ 1, und/oder
    • Müdigkeit ≥ 3, und/oder
    • Schwindel ≥ 3.
    und/ oder der Gesamt- Summenscore aller Nebenwirkungen ≥ 5 liegt. Die Nebenwirkungsrate ist dann der Anteil der Patienten mit einem Ereignis. Der Grund für die gewichtete Beurteilung liegt darin, dass Obstipation und Somnolenz die schwerwiegenderen, gefährlicheren Nebenwirkungen sind. Die weiteren Nebenwirkungen sind von geringerer Wichtigkeit und werden erst dann relevant, wenn die Nebenwirkung mindestens 3 Tage anhält und somit ein Wechsel der Schmerzmedikation angezeigt ist, oder wenn sie mindestens 2 Tage anhält und dabei behandlungsbedürftig ist.

    Die Nicht-Unterlegenheitsschranke wird für die Schmerzfragestellung auf 1 Punkt festgelegt. Die Numerische Rating Skala (diskret von 0-10) ist vergleichbar mit der Visuellen Analogen Schmerzskala (stetig von 0-10), in der sich eine Nicht-Unterlegenheitsschranke von 1 etabliert hat, da kleinere Änderungen unterhalb der Diskriminierungsgrenze des Messverfahrens liegen (de Vet et al. 2006).
    Für die Nebenwirkungsraten gibt es keine etablierte Nicht-Unterlegenheitsschranke. Für das Risiko von Übelkeit und Erbrechen ist bekannt dass es ein Risiko von c.a. 10 % im perioperativen Krankengut gibt auch wenn überhaupt kein Opiat zur postoperativen Schmerztherapie eingesetzt wird (Apfel, C.C. et al. 2004), ähnliches könnte für die postoperative Obstipation gelten.
    Aus medizinischer Sicht ist daher eine Erhöhung der Nebenwirkungsrate um mehr als 5% als relevant zu erachten. Daher wird als Nicht-Unterlegenheitsschranke 5% gewählt.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    The NRS during exercise and at rest as well as the scores for the side effects will be obtained once a day by the blinded investigator. Additionally, the non- blinded staff involved in patient care will obtain these parameters 3- times daily on a separate observation sheet. The observation period is 5 days following the operation.
    Die NRS unter Belastung und in Ruhe und die Scores für die Nebenwirkungen werden einmal täglich von einem verblindeten Untersucher erfasst. Zusätzlich erhebt das nicht-verblindete Personal, das in die Behandlung einbezogen ist, diese Parameter 3 mal täglich auf einem gesonderten Überwachungsbogen.
    Die Beobachtungsdauer beträgt 5 Tage nach der Operation.
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    • Mean NRS-levels at rest,
    • Any unexpected side effect (AE and SAE) up to at least one week following surgery,
    • Detailed study of each side effect in the primary endpoint, its severity and therapeutic requirements,
    • Required dose of study- and control drug, dose of additional non-opioid-analgesics (dipyrone or paracetamol, ibuprofen or coxib),
    • Required rescue medication,
    • Preoperative opioid requirement,
    • Requirement of i.v. piritramid in the recovery room,
    • Total duration of postoperative opioid requirement,
    • Patient satisfaction at the end of the study period (5 days postoperative),
    • Eventually results of a prolonged observation period when patients cannot be discharged as scheduled
    Sekundäre Endpunkte:
     das mittlere Schmerzniveau im Ruhezustand
     jegliche (unerwartete) Nebenwirkung (AEs und SAEs) während des stationären Aufenthaltes, aber mindestens bis 1 Woche nach OP
     Betrachtung der einzelnen in den primären Endpunkt einfließenden Nebenwirkungen, deren Ausprägung und die entsprechende Intervention
     erforderliche Dosis der Studien- und Kontrollmedikamente bis zur befriedigenden Schmerzkontrolle
     Dosis Nicht-Opioid-Analgetika (Metamizol oder Paracetamol, Ibuprofen oder Coxibe)
     Art und Dosis Rescue- Medikation
     Präoperativer Opioid- Bedarf
     Dosis Piritramid im Aufwachraum
     Behandlungsdauer bis zum Absetzen der Schmerztherapie
     Patientenzufriedenheit 5 Tage nach OP
     (ggf.) Ergebnisse einer verlängerten Nachbeobachtungsphase bei verlängertem stat. Aufenthalt
     Schmerzniveau und Nebenwirkungen in Subgruppen nach Art der Fraktur
    Da die Patienten während der gesamten Studienphase von 5 Tagen stationär sind werden sowohl erwartete wie auch unerwartete Nebenwirkungen auf dem Beobachtungsbogen dokumentiert und dem Studienleiter umgehend mitgeteilt.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    The non-blinded staff involved in patient care will obtain these endpoints 3-times daily.
    Das nicht-verblindete, in die Behandlung des Patienten einbezogene Personal erhebt diese Endpunkte 3 mal täglich.
    E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial
    E.6Scope of the trial
    E.6.1Diagnosis No
    E.6.2Prophylaxis No
    E.6.3Therapy Yes
    E.6.4Safety Yes
    E.6.5Efficacy Yes
    E.6.6Pharmacokinetic No
    E.6.7Pharmacodynamic No
    E.6.8Bioequivalence No
    E.6.9Dose response No
    E.6.10Pharmacogenetic No
    E.6.11Pharmacogenomic No
    E.6.12Pharmacoeconomic No
    E.6.13Others No
    E.7Trial type and phase
    E.7.1Human pharmacology (Phase I) No
    E.7.1.1First administration to humans No
    E.7.1.2Bioequivalence study No
    E.7.1.3Other No
    E.7.1.3.1Other trial type description
    E.7.2Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) No
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Yes
    E.8 Design of the trial
    E.8.1Controlled Yes
    E.8.1.1Randomised Yes
    E.8.1.2Open No
    E.8.1.3Single blind Yes
    E.8.1.4Double blind No
    E.8.1.5Parallel group No
    E.8.1.6Cross over No
    E.8.1.7Other No
    E.8.2 Comparator of controlled trial
    E.8.2.1Other medicinal product(s) Yes
    E.8.2.2Placebo No
    E.8.2.3Other No
    E.8.2.4Number of treatment arms in the trial2
    E.8.3 The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned Yes
    E.8.4 The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned No
    E.8.5The trial involves multiple Member States No
    E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA
    E.8.6.1Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA No
    E.8.6.2Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA No
    E.8.7Trial has a data monitoring committee No
    E.8.8 Definition of the end of the trial and justification where it is not the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial
    The last visit of the last subject.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years2
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 166
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 100
    F.2 Gender
    F.2.1Female Yes
    F.2.2Male Yes
    F.3 Group of trial subjects
    F.3.1Healthy volunteers No
    F.3.2Patients Yes
    F.3.3Specific vulnerable populations Yes
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception Yes
    F.3.3.3Pregnant women No
    F.3.3.4Nursing women No
    F.3.3.5Emergency situation No
    F.3.3.6Subjects incapable of giving consent personally No
    F.3.3.7Others No
    F.4 Planned number of subjects to be included
    F.4.1In the member state266
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 266
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 266
    F.5 Plans for treatment or care after the subject has ended the participation in the trial (if it is different from the expected normal treatment of that condition)
    The opioid analgesic is discontinued at the time of patient discharge, after that time point we do not expect any further opioid-induced side effects. When the patient is discharged the colleagues in charge with further treatment will be informed about the patient’s participation in the study. They will be encouraged to contact the principal investigator in case of any unusual observation that might have a connection with the participation in the trial.
    Opioide werden innerhalb der 5-tägigen Studienperiode postoperativ mit nachlassendem Schmerzniveau ausgeschlichen, nach dieser Zeit erwarten wir keine opioid-bedingten Nebenwirkungen mehr. Nach Entlassung werden die weiterbehandelnden Ärzte über die Teilnahme des Patienten an der Studie unterrichtet. Der Studienleiter Herr Schäfers steht für Rückfragen, ambulante Nachuntersuchung und Wiedervorstellung jederzeit zur Verfügung.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    G.4 Investigator Network to be involved in the Trial: 1
    G.4.1Name of Organisation Hannover Medical School, OE 8050
    G.4.3.4Network Country Germany
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2012-12-10
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2012-12-12
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusCompleted
    P.Date of the global end of the trial2015-05-22
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