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    Summary
    EudraCT Number:2013-003968-31
    Sponsor's Protocol Code Number:
    National Competent Authority:UK - MHRA
    Clinical Trial Type:EEA CTA
    Trial Status:GB - no longer in EU/EEA
    Date on which this record was first entered in the EudraCT database:2013-12-30
    Trial results View 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 ConcernedUK - MHRA
    A.2EudraCT number2013-003968-31
    A.3Full title of the trial
    A phase II RCT of topical menthol gel versus placebo in the treatment of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathic pain
    A.3.1Title of the trial for lay people, in easily understood, i.e. non-technical, language
    A functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) study investigating 5% topical menthol gel versus placebo for patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
    A.3.2Name or abbreviated title of the trial where available
    MINT (Menthol In Neuropathy Trial)
    A.4.1Sponsor's protocol code number
    A.5.1ISRCTN (International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial) NumberISRCTN69917256
    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 SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh (ACCORD)
    B.1.3.4CountryUnited Kingdom
    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 supportMarie Curie Research Grants/ Scottish Medical Research Scotland
    B.4.2CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisation
    B.5.2Functional name of contact point
    B.Sponsor: 2
    B.1.1Name of SponsorNHS Lothian (ACCORD)
    B.1.3.4Country
    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 supportMarie Curie Research Grants/ Scottish Medical Research Scotland
    B.4.2CountryUnited Kingdom
    B.5 Contact point designated by the sponsor for further information on the trial
    B.5.1Name of organisation
    B.5.2Functional name of contact point
    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 No
    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 name3% Levomenthol Gel
    D.3.4Pharmaceutical form Gel
    D.3.4.1Specific paediatric formulation No
    D.3.7Routes of administration for this IMPTopical use (Noncurrent)
    D.3.8 to D.3.10 IMP Identification Details (Active Substances)
    D.3.8INN - Proposed INNLevomenthol
    D.3.9.1CAS number 2216515
    D.3.9.3Other descriptive name(1R,2S,5R)-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol
    D.3.9.4EV Substance CodeAS1
    D.3.10 Strength
    D.3.10.1Concentration unit % (W/W) percent weight/weight
    D.3.10.2Concentration typeequal
    D.3.10.3Concentration number3
    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
    D.8 Placebo: 1
    D.8.1Is a Placebo used in this Trial?Yes
    D.8.3Pharmaceutical form of the placeboGel
    D.8.4Route of administration of the placeboTopical use (Noncurrent)
    E. General Information on the Trial
    E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.1Medical condition(s) being investigated
    Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
    E.1.1.1Medical condition in easily understood language
    Nerve damage due to the patient receiving chemotherapy which causes pain
    E.1.1.2Therapeutic area Body processes [G] - Bones and nerves physological processes [G11]
    MedDRA Classification
    E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation
    E.1.2Version 21.1
    E.1.2Level LLT
    E.1.2Classification code 10040039
    E.1.2Term Sensory peripheral neuropathy
    E.1.2System Organ Class 100000004852
    E.1.3Condition being studied is a rare disease No
    E.2 Objective of the trial
    E.2.1Main objective of the trial
    To determine whether 6 weeks of topical 3% menthol gel provides effective analgesia for neuropathic pain, using the Brief Pain Inventory Short Form to assess this outcome.
    E.2.2Secondary objectives of the trial
    To determine whether 6 weeks of topical 3% menthol gel affects various sensory and quality of life functions at 6 weeks and again at 12 weeks (6 weeks after treatment).

    To determine whether 6 weeks of topical 3% menthol gel shows changes in fMRI scan data at 6 weeks.
    E.2.3Trial contains a sub-study No
    E.3Principal inclusion criteria
    (a) Patients have received any neurotoxic chemotherapy.

    (b) Patients have experienced post treatment Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) pain for a minimum of 3 months after completing chemotherapy.

    (c) Patients reporting a distressing or uncomfortable neuropathic symptom (such as pain or tingling) with an average score in the last 24 hours of ≥5 on a scale of 0-10 with 0 being none, according to the Numeric Rating Scale for pain.

    (d) Aged 18 years or over at study entry.

    (e) Patient’s Oncology team agrees to their taking part in the study.

    (f) Patients are able to provide written informed consent to participation in the study after explanation of the study protocol.

    (g) In the opinion of the investigator, the patient is able to complete the various assessments.

    (h) Neuropathy must be confined to the distal extremities (distal to elbows and/or knees).
    E.4Principal exclusion criteria
    (a) Pre-existing or history of peripheral neuropathy due to any cause other than chemotherapy (diabetes, alcohol, toxin, hereditary, etc.).

    (b) Patients with any contraindication to the use of topical therapy or menthol.

    (c) Neurological conditions which may influence findings (such as Multiple Sclerosis or residual signs/symptoms from a previous stroke).

    (d) Skin conditions which prevent assessment of the relevant areas affected by peripheral neuropathy.

    (e) Suffering from significant psychiatric illness, which would hinder their completion of the study in the opinion of the investigator.

    (f) General medical condition is unstable or rapidly deteriorating, such that they are unlikely to be able to contribute to the study.

    (g) In the opinion of the Research Team or their usual medical team, would be unable to complete the study protocol for any other reason.

    (h) Current treatment of ≤ 30 days duration with anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitor, or other neuropathic pain medication agents such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, gabapentin/pregabalin, lamotrigine or amifostine. (If on the same dose of any of these medications for >31 days, patients will be asked to continue these for the duration of the study. Analgesic agents such as acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, or opioids, are allowed if on the same doses for >31 days).

    (i) Application of topical lidocaine patch/gel or capsaicin cream or patch (to the limb extremities) currently or within the last 30 days (as this would interfere with application of the menthol gel and potentially study outcome).

    (j) Patients with significant pain other than CIPN (ie pain worse than the CIPN).

    (k) Patients with a pain that is likely to emerge during the scan because of position.

    (l) Other medical conditions, which in the opinion of the treating physician/allied health professional would make this protocol unreasonably hazardous for the patient.

    (m) Contraindication to MRI: e.g. aneurysm clips, pacemaker, other metal work in body, claustrophobia.

    (n) Participants previously randomised into this study.

    (o) Participants not prepared to stop using any other physical activity meter.

    (p) Co-enrolment in any other pain treatment studies.
    E.5 End points
    E.5.1Primary end point(s)
    A clinically significant reduction in pain (at least a 30% decrease in total BPI SF score as relates to the index neuropathic pain) between baseline and 6 weeks.
    E.5.1.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    6 weeks after start of treatment.
    E.5.2Secondary end point(s)
    Changes between baseline and 6 weeks in:
    o Combined sensory and motor scales for CIPN (CIPN-20)
    o Quality of life (EORTC QLQc30 Version 3) summary scores
    o BPI scores:
    Pain Severity (questions 3-6)
    Pain Interference (questions 9 A-G)
    Aggregate (sum of severity and interference scores)
    o Anxiety and depression (HADS)
    o Side effects
    o Psychophysical testing (QST)
    o Physical Activity data, daily averages of:
    Daily Step Count
    Light/Moderate Activity
    Sleep Amount
    Sleep Efficiency
    • Perceived effects of IMP:
    Length of time for IMP to take effect
    Length of time IMP remains effective
    • Withdrawal from study in the active drug group versus the placebo group
    • Serious adverse events in the active drug group versus the placebo group

    Tertiary endpoints:
    To determine whether 6 weeks of topical 3% menthol gel shows changes in fMRI scan data and to assess changes in sensory and quality of life functions at 6 weeks after treatment.
    E.5.2.1Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point
    6 weeks and 12 weeks
    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 No
    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) Yes
    E.7.3Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) No
    E.7.4Therapeutic use (Phase IV) No
    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 No
    E.8.1.4Double blind Yes
    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) No
    E.8.2.2Placebo Yes
    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.8.4.1Number of sites anticipated in Member State concerned1
    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 Yes
    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
    Trial End will be on the day of the last assessment of the last subject undergoing the trial.
    E.8.9 Initial estimate of the duration of the trial
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned years1
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned months3
    E.8.9.1In the Member State concerned days0
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial years1
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial months3
    E.8.9.2In all countries concerned by the trial days20
    F. Population of Trial Subjects
    F.1 Age Range
    F.1.1Trial has subjects under 18 No
    F.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.1In Utero No
    F.1.1.1.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.2Preterm newborn infants (up to gestational age < 37 weeks) No
    F.1.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.3Newborns (0-27 days) No
    F.1.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.4Infants and toddlers (28 days-23 months) No
    F.1.1.4.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.5Children (2-11years) No
    F.1.1.5.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.1.6Adolescents (12-17 years) No
    F.1.1.6.1Number of subjects for this age range: 0
    F.1.2Adults (18-64 years) Yes
    F.1.2.1Number of subjects for this age range: 25
    F.1.3Elderly (>=65 years) Yes
    F.1.3.1Number of subjects for this age range: 7
    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 No
    F.3.3.1Women of childbearing potential not using contraception No
    F.3.3.2Women of child-bearing potential using contraception No
    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 state40
    F.4.2 For a multinational trial
    F.4.2.1In the EEA 40
    F.4.2.2In the whole clinical trial 40
    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)
    After completion of the study, the participant will return to standard management of CIPN in keeping with international guidelines.
    G. Investigator Networks to be involved in the Trial
    G.4 Investigator Network to be involved in the Trial: 1
    N. Review by the Competent Authority or Ethics Committee in the country concerned
    N.Competent Authority Decision Authorised
    N.Date of Competent Authority Decision2014-04-09
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion of the trial applicationFavourable
    N.Ethics Committee Opinion: Reason(s) for unfavourable opinion
    N.Date of Ethics Committee Opinion2013-12-02
    P. End of Trial
    P.End of Trial StatusGB - no longer in EU/EEA
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