Status:

COMPLETED

OraVescent Fentanyl (OVF) for the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain in Opioid Tolerant Cancer Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Cephalon

Conditions:

Pain

Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of OraVescent fentanyl to treat breakthrough pain episodes in cancer patients who are already opioid tolerant.

Detailed Description

The objective of this study is to determine the tolerability and safety of OraVescent fentanyl when used long term to relieve breakthrough pain in opioid tolerant cancer patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18-80 years of age
  • Average of 1-4 breakthrough pain episodes per day
  • Opioid tolerant
  • Histologically documented diagnosis of a malignant solid tumor or hematological malignancy

Exclusion

  • Primary breakthrough pain is not related to cancer in any way
  • Opioid or fentanyl intolerance
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart disease
  • Sleep apnea or active brain metastases with increased cranial pressure

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

November 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

300 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00105937

Start Date

April 1 2004

End Date

November 1 2006

Last Update

June 29 2012

Active Locations (43)

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1

Center for Pain Management

Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35801

2

Outcomes Research International

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85711

3

Arizona Clinical Research Center

Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85712

4

Hot Spring Pain Clinic

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States, 71913