E.1 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.1 | Medical condition(s) being investigated |
Neuropathic pain (NP), associated with either postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) or diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) |
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E.1.1.1 | Medical condition in easily understood language |
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E.1.1.2 | Therapeutic area | Diseases [C] - Nervous System Diseases [C10] |
MedDRA Classification |
E.1.2 Medical condition or disease under investigation |
E.1.2 | Version | 21.0 |
E.1.2 | Level | LLT |
E.1.2 | Classification code | 10054095 |
E.1.2 | Term | Neuropathic pain |
E.1.2 | System Organ Class | 100000004852 |
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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 |
To evaluate the efficacy (whether the drug works) of oral LAT8881 in neuropathic pain compared with placebo, when assessed by change in mean pain intensity scores from baseline to the end of four weeks treatment, based on an 11 point numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). |
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E.2.2 | Secondary objectives of the trial |
• To investigate the effect of LAT8881 in NP compared with placebo at different timepoints (up to 6 hours) following a single dose and after 4 weeks treatment measured by the NPRS (PK subjects only) • To investigate the effect of LAT8881 on mean pain scores after 1, 2, 3 wks • To determine the proportion of responders to LAT8881 • To investigate the maximum effect of LAT8881 • To evaluate the effect of LAT8881 on functioning in subjects with NP • To evaluate the effect of LAT8881 on pain symptoms measured by SF-MPQ-2 • To evaluate the effect of LAT8881 on symptoms measured by the NPSI • To evaluate the effect of LAT8881 on emotional functioning measured by the BDI-II • To evaluate the effect of LAT8881 on overall health and quality of life QoL measured by the PGIC scale • To determine the change from baseline in paracetamol rescue medication use during LAT8881 administration • To evaluate the safety and tolerability of LAT8881 • To investigate the PK of LAT8881
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E.2.3 | Trial contains a sub-study | No |
E.3 | Principal inclusion criteria |
1. Clinical diagnosis of post herpetic neuralgia, with pain persisting for at least 3 months after the onset of herpes zoster rash OR 2. Clinical diagnosis of distal painful polyneuropathy due to Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus with: a) symmetrical, bilateral pain in the lower extremities for at least 3 months and b) diabetes under control for at least 3 months prior to randomisation, as indicated by a glycated haemoglobin level (HbA1c) of ≤ 11% (97 mmol/mol) and on a stable dose of insulin or oral diabetic medication for 3 months prior to screening, and c) no change in diabetic medication planned for the duration of the study 3. Positive sensory symptoms (mechanical or thermal) associated with neuropathic pain, confirmed by: a) painDETECT questionnaire (PD-Q) and b) Clinical assessment, showing signs of neuropathic pain in either a dermatomal (PHN) or distal symmetrical distribution (DPN) 4. Aged 18 to 75 years 5. Subjects must be sufficiently competent in English to understand the purposes and risks of the study and able to give voluntary written informed consent to participate in the study 6. Willing and able to comply with all study procedures 7. Completion of at least five NPRS scores during the week preceding randomisation 8. An average daily pain score on the NPRS of at least 4 and no more than 8 in the last five diary entries before randomisation 9. No more than one score on the NPRS of 9 or more, and no more than one score of 2 or less, in the last five diary entries before randomisation 10. Females of child bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at Visit 1 (Screening) and at Visit 2 (Day 1) prior to administration of IMP 11. Female subjects must be: a) of non child-bearing potential [surgically sterilised or post–menopausal (12 months with no menses without alternative medical cause)] OR b) not pregnant, breast feeding or planning to become pregnant AND willing to comply with the medically acceptable contraceptive requirements of the study from Screening to at least 28 days after the last IMP administration
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E.4 | Principal exclusion criteria |
1. Presence of moderate to severe pain from other causes that may confound assessment or self-evaluation of NP. 2. Subjects with both DPN and PHN 3. Skin conditions in the affected area that could alter sensation or assessments 4. History of or current clinically significant gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, oncological, immunological, neurological, ophthalmological, haematological or psychiatric disorder or any other condition, which in the opinion of the investigator or sponsor would jeopardise the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results 5. Medical history of, or currently active, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus 6. Clinically significant abnormal 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening 7. Immunocompromised state, or conditions known to be associated with an immunocompromised state 8. Clinically significant or unstable medical or psychological condition that would compromise participation in the study 9. Recent history of malignancy within 5 years preceding screening (except resected cervical or skin cancer [except melanoma]). Subjects who have had no evidence of disease in the last 5 years are eligible 10. Active herpes zoster infection on screening 11. Current alcohol abuse, illicit or illegal drug use 12. Use of prohibited medication (see study medications) 13. Previous treatment with LAT8881 (formerly identified as AOD9604) within the last 5 years 14. Participation in an investigational trial within 60 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to screening 15. History of significant hypersensitivity to LAT8881 or drugs of a similar pharmacological class (e.g. somatropin) 16. Surgical or medical conditions which could significantly alter drug absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion 17. An employee of the sponsor or research site personnel directly affiliated with this study, whether biological or legally adopted, or their immediate family members, defined as a spouse, parent, sibling, or child 18. Previous neurolytic or neurosurgical therapy for PHN or DPN 19. PK subjects: a) Blood or plasma donation of more than 500 mL during the 3 months prior to randomisation b) History of fainting during phlebotomy
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E.5 End points |
E.5.1 | Primary end point(s) |
•Absolute change in mean pain score, using an 11 point NPRS, from baseline to the last week of each treatment period. Pain is recorded once daily in a subject diary, in the evening, and should reflect the subject’s average pain over the last 24 hours Baseline mean pain for each subject is defined as the mean of the last five available ratings of daily pain, recorded in each baseline period. End of treatment mean pain for each subject is defined as the mean of the last five available ratings of daily pain, recorded in the last 7 days of each 4 week treatment period.
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E.5.1.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
Last week of each treatment period |
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E.5.2 | Secondary end point(s) |
• Change in NPRS score at 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after the first dose of IMP in each treatment period, compared with the score recorded no more than 60 minutes before the first dose of IMP in that treatment period (PK subjects only) • Change in NPRS score at 0.5, 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after a single dose of IMP, following four weeks treatment with IMP in each treatment period, compared with the score recorded no more than 60 minutes before this dose (PK subjects only) • Change in mean pain scores from baseline after 1, 2 and 3 weeks of dosing with IMP in each treatment period, using an 11 point NPRS. Mean pain scores at weeks 1, 2 and 3 are defined as the mean of the last five available ratings of daily pain in the subject diary, recorded in the previous 7 days of treatment • 30% responder rate, based on the proportion of subjects achieving ≥ 30% reduction in mean NPRS from baseline to the end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period • 50% responder rate, based on the proportion of subjects achieving ≥ 50% reduction in mean NPRS from baseline to the end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period • Maximum change in mean NPRS from baseline after 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period • Change in functioning from baseline to the end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period, as assessed by the BPI interference scale • Change in pain characteristics and intensity from baseline to the end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period, as assessed by the SF-MPQ-2 • Change in neuropathic pain symptoms from baseline to the end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period, as assessed by NPSI • Change in emotional functioning from baseline to the end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period, as assessed by the BDI-II • PGIC at the end of each four week treatment period • Paracetamol (rescue medication) use per week over each treatment period compared with the preceding baseline |
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E.5.2.1 | Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point |
-Change in NPRS score:After first dose and following 4 wks treatment with IMP in each treatment period -Change in mean pain scores:After 1,2 and 3 wks of dosing with IMP in each treatment period -30% responder rate:end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period -50% responder rate:end of 4 weeks treatment in each treatment period -Maximum change in mean NPRS from baseline:end of 4 wks treatment in each treatment period -Change in functioning from baseline:end of 4 wks treatment in each treatment period -Change in pain characteristics and intensity from baseline:end of 4 wks treatment in each treatment period -Change in neuropathic pain symptoms from baseline:end of 4 wks treatment in each treatment period -PGIC:end of each four wk treatment period -Paracetamol use:use per wk |
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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 | No |
E.6.4 | Safety | Yes |
E.6.5 | Efficacy | Yes |
E.6.6 | Pharmacokinetic | Yes |
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) | Yes |
E.7.3 | Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) | No |
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 | No |
E.8.1.6 | Cross over | Yes |
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 | 2 |
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 | Yes |
E.8.6.2 | Trial being conducted completely outside of the EEA | No |
E.8.6.3 | If E.8.6.1 or E.8.6.2 are Yes, specify the regions in which trial sites are planned |
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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 end of the study is defined as the date of the data base lock for the final analysis. |
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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 | 1 |
E.8.9.1 | In the Member State concerned days | 1 |
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 | 3 |
E.8.9.2 | In all countries concerned by the trial days | 0 |