E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Relief of complaints associated with anorectal symptom complex (pain, burning, itching) |
Linderung von Beschwerden beim anorektalen Symptomenkomplex (Schmerzen, Brennen, Juckreiz) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
Relief of complaints associated with anorectal symptom complex (e.g. pain, burning, itching in the anal region) |
Linderung von Beschwerden beim anorektalen Symptomenkomplex (wie z.B. Schmerzen, Brennen, Juckreiz im Afterbereich) |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 14.1 |
E.1.2 | Level | HLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10002580 |
E.1.2 | Term | Anorectal therapeutic procedures |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 10042613 - Surgical and medical procedures |
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E.1.3 | Condition being studied is a rare disease | No |
E.2 Objective of the trial |
E.2.1 | Main objective of the trial |
Proof of superior efficacy of Posterisan® akut mit Lidocain 50 mg/g Rektalsalbe compared with placebo (vehicle without active substance) in the relief of symptoms associated with the anorectal symptom complex |
Nachweis einer überlegenen Wirksamkeit von Posterisan® akut mit Lidocain 50 mg/g Rektalsalbe im Vergleich zu einer wirkstofffreien Salbengrundlage (Placebo) in der Linderung von Beschwerden beim anorektalen Symptomenkomplex |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
Determining the local tolerability/safety of Posterisan® akut mit Lidocain 50 mg/g Rektalsalbe in the relief of symptoms associated with the anorectal symptom complex |
Erfassung der lokalen Verträglichkeit/Unbedenklichkeit von Posterisan® akut mit Lidocain 50 mg/g Rektalsalbe in Linderung von Beschwerden beim anorektalen Symptomenkomplex |
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
- signed informed consent - adults ≥ 18 years - patients with the anorectal symptom complex (pain or burning or itching) - at least one of the symptoms from the anorectal symptom complex (pain, burning, itching) hast to be ≥ 65 on the visual analogue scale (VAS): Most bothersome symptom
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- Rechtsgültige Einverständniserklärung zur Studienteilnahme - Alter ≥ 18 Jahre - Patienten mit anorektalem Symptomenkomplex (Schmerz oder Brennen oder Juckreiz) - Mindestens ein Symptom des anorektalen Symptomenkomplexes (Schmerz, Brennen, Juckreiz) muss auf der visuellen Analogskala (VAS) ≥ 65 eingestuft sein: Leitsymptom
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
- Intra-anal or peri-anal thrombosis - hemorroides grade III and IV - known type IV hypersensitivity - rectal carcinoma (suspicion or assured diagnosis) - chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (Morbus Crohn, Colitis ulcerosa) - use of symptoms´ relieving medications (e.g. antihistamines, local anesthetics, analgetics), or in the context of any causal treatment, which could influence the symptoms pain, burning or itching, one week before screening - hypersensitivity against lidocaine or any other substance of the investigational product - known or suggested drug or alcohol abuse - pregnancy and lactation - participation on a clinical trial 12 weeks before screening - Committal to an institution due to an official or court order
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- Intraanale oder perianale Thrombosen - Hämorrhoiden Grad III und IV - Fissur - Bekannte Typ IV-Allergie - Rektumkarzinom (Verdacht oder gesichert) - Chronisch entzündliche Darmerkrankungen (M. Crohn, Colitis ulcerosa) - Einnahme/Anwendung von beschwerdelindernden Medikamenten (z. B. Antihistaminika, Lokalanästhetika, Analgetika) oder im Rahmen einer Kausaltherapie, die die Symptome Schmerz, Brennen oder Juckreiz beeinflussen könnte, eine Woche vor dem Studienbeginn - Überempfindlichkeit gegen Lidocain oder einen der sonstigen Bestandteile des Prüfpräparates - Bekannter oder vermuteter Drogen- oder Alkoholabusus - Schwangerschaft und Stillzeit - Teilnahme an einer klinischen Prüfung 12 Wochen vor dem Studienbeginn - Unterbringung aufgrund behördlicher oder gerichtlicher Anordnung in einer Anstalt |
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
Improvement (decrease) in the subjective most bothersome symptom (MBS) of the anorectal symptom complex: Difference VAS T0 - VAS T3 |
Vergleich zwischen Verum und Placebo für die Besserung (Abnahme) des Leitsymptoms des anorektalen Symptomenkomplexes: Differenz VAS T0 - VAS T3 |
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
- Comparison in the change between verum and placebo in the most bothersome symptom (MBS) an days 1 and 2 (Difference VAS T0 - VAS T1 or T2) - Change in the MBS on days 1, 2 and 3 in comparison to screening (T0) - Subgroup analysis: Improvement in the particular symptom (pain, burning, itching): Difference VAS T0 - VAS T3 - Responders/Non-responders (responders: MBS on VAS < 30 mm) - Evaluation of tolerability by the physician - Evaluation of tolerability by the patient
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- Vergleich zwischen Verum und Placebo für die Besserung (Abnahme) des Leitsymptoms des anorektalen Symptomenkomplexes an den Tagen 1 und 2 (Differenzen: VAS T0 - VAS T1 bzw. 2) - Änderung der Zielvariablen (Leitsymptom) an den Tagen 1, 2, 3 der Anwendung im Vergleich zum Screening (T0) - Subgruppenanalyse: Besserung (Abnahme) der einzelnen Symptome (Schmerz, Brennen, Juckreiz): Differenz VAS T0 - VAS T3 - Responder/Nonresponder (Responder: Leitsymptom auf VAS < 30 mm) - Beurteilung der Verträglichkeit durch den Arzt - Beurteilung der Verträglichkeit durch den Patienten
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Day 1 - 3 (depending on the sec. endpoint) |
Tag 1 - 3 (abhängig vom sek. Endpunkt) |
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E.6 and E.7 Scope of the trial |
E.6 | Scope of the trial |
E.6.1 | Diagnosis | No |
E.6.2 | Prophylaxis | No |
E.6.3 | Therapy | Yes |
E.6.4 | Safety | No |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | No |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | No |
E.6.7 | Pharmacodynamic | No |
E.6.8 | Bioequivalence | No |
E.6.9 | Dose response | No |
E.6.10 | Pharmacogenetic | No |
E.6.11 | Pharmacogenomic | No |
E.6.12 | Pharmacoeconomic | No |
E.6.13 | Others | No |
E.7 | Trial type and phase |
E.7.1 | Human pharmacology (Phase I) | No |
E.7.1.1 | First administration to humans | No |
E.7.1.2 | Bioequivalence study | No |
E.7.1.3 | Other | No |
E.7.1.3.1 | Other trial type description | |
E.7.2 | Therapeutic exploratory (Phase II) | No |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | Yes |
E.7.4 | Therapeutic use (Phase IV) | No |
E.8 Design of the trial |
E.8.1 | Controlled | Yes |
E.8.1.1 | Randomised | Yes |
E.8.1.2 | Open | No |
E.8.1.3 | Single blind | No |
E.8.1.4 | Double blind | Yes |
E.8.1.5 | Parallel group | Yes |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | No |
E.8.1.7 | Other | No |
E.8.2 | Comparator of controlled trial |
E.8.2.1 | Other medicinal product(s) | No |
E.8.2.2 | Placebo | Yes |
E.8.2.3 | Other | No |
E.8.2.4 | Number of treatment arms in the trial | 2 |
E.8.3 |
The trial involves single site in the Member State concerned
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E.8.4 | The trial involves multiple sites in the Member State concerned | Yes |
E.8.4.1 | Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned | 12 |
E.8.5 | The trial involves multiple Member States | No |
E.8.6 Trial involving sites outside the EEA |
E.8.6.1 | Trial being conducted both within and outside the EEA | No |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.7 | Trial 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
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the last visit of the last subject undergoing the trial |
die letzte Visite des letzten Patienten |
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E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned years | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned months | 0 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial years | 1 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial months | 0 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |