Celebrex vs Tramadol in the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain.

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Purpose This study investigates if Celebrex is as effective as tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for patients with chronic low back pain, when administered over a 6-week period.
ConditionBack Pain
InterventionDrug: Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg
Drug: Celebrex 200mg
PhasePhase 4
SponsorPfizer
Responsible PartyPfizer
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00290901
First ReceivedFebruary 9, 2006
Last UpdatedMarch 21, 2008
Last verifiedMarch 2008

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First Received DateFebruary 9, 2006
Last Updated DateMarch 21, 2008
Start DateMarch 2006
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresTo compare the analgesic effectiveness of celecoxib and tramadol in subjects with Chronic Low Back Pain measured by the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-Pain) at Week 6.
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresTo compare the effects of treatment with celecoxib 200 mg BID and tramadol hydrochloride 50 mg QID on improvement in functionality and quality of life in subjects with chronic low back pain.

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Brief TitleCelebrex vs Tramadol in the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain.
Official TitleA Six Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Multicenter Comparison Study of the Analgesic Effectiveness of Celecoxib 200 mg BID Compared to Tramadol Hydrochloride 50 mg QID in Subjects With Chronic Low Back Pain
Brief Summary
This study investigates if Celebrex is as effective as tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) for
patients with chronic low back pain, when administered over a 6-week period.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 4
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionBack Pain
InterventionDrug: Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg
Drug: Celebrex 200mg
Study Arm (s)Not Provided

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Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment754
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2006
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- The subject presents with duration of chronic low back pain of > 3 months requiring
regular use of analgesics (> 4 days/week), except for acetaminophen which cannot have
been the sole analgesic used.

Exclusion Criteria:

- The subject has chronic low back pain, which is neurologic in etiology (i.e.,
radiculopathy, neuropathy, myelopathy)
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersAccepts Healthy Volunteers
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States, Puerto Rico

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00290901
Other Study ID NumbersA3191165
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided ByPfizer
Study SponsorPfizer
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Pfizer CT.gov Call Center Pfizer
Verification DateMarch 2008

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Anaheim, California, United States
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La Mesa, California, United States
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Long Beach, California, United States
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Oceanside, California, United States
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Paramount, California, United States
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Sacramento, California, United States
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San Francisco, California, United States
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San Luis Obispo, California, United States
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Tustin, California, United States
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Vista, California, United States
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Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
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Denver, Colorado, United States
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Cos Cob, Connecticut, United States
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Miami, Florida, United States
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Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Decatur, Georgia, United States
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Woodstock, Georgia, United States
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Libertyville, Illinois, United States
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Morton Grove, Illinois, United States
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Arkansas City, Kansas, United States
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Overland Park, Kansas, United States
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Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Madisonville, Kentucky, United States
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Wheaton, Maryland, United States
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Brooklyn, New York, United States
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New York, New York, United States
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Rochester, New York, United States
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Medford, Oregon, United States
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
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Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States
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Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
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New Tazewell, Tennessee, United States
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Austin, Texas, United States
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San Angelo, Texas, United States
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San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Danville, Virginia, United States
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Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico