Study Comparing A New Drug Containing The Combination Meloxicam And Cyclobenzaprine In The Treatment Of Acute Lumbago

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy end tolerability of a new drug containing the combination meloxicam and cyclobenzaprine (7,5/10mg) and the same components alone in the treatment of acute lumbago.
ConditionAcute Lumbago
InterventionDrug: meloxicam/cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride
Drug: meloxicam - Movatec®
Drug: cyclobenzaprine - Miosan®
PhasePhase 3
SponsorEurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Responsible PartyEurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01587508
First ReceivedApril 24, 2012
Last UpdatedApril 26, 2012
Last verifiedApril 2012

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateApril 24, 2012
Last Updated DateApril 26, 2012
Start DateNovember 2012
Estimated Primary Completion DateSeptember 2013
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresPain Reduction [Time Frame: Pain reduction 3 days after the administration of study drugs] [Designated as safety issue: No]Compare the treatment groups for the efficacy in pain reduction, 3 days after the administration of study drugs, when compared to the baseline assessment.
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresFrequency of rescue medication use [Time Frame: During study treatment, an expected average of 7days] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]Assessment of frequency of rescue medication use, as well as the proportion of patients during study treatment;

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Brief TitleStudy Comparing A New Drug Containing The Combination Meloxicam And Cyclobenzaprine In The Treatment Of Acute Lumbago
Official TitleA Phase III, Randomized, Single-Blind, Superiority Study Comparing The Efficacy And Tolerability Of A New Drug Containing The Combination Meloxicam And Cyclobenzaprine And The Same Components Alone In The Treatment Of Acute Lumbago
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy end tolerability of a new drug
containing the combination meloxicam and cyclobenzaprine (7,5/10mg) and the same components
alone in the treatment of acute lumbago.
Detailed Description
To assess the efficacy and tolerability of a new drug containing the combination meloxicam
and cyclobenzaprine in the treatment of acute lumbago, compared to the same components
alone.

Some eligibility criteria:

Have a normal X-ray of the lumbar spine for the age; Have a baseline score in the VAS higher
than or equal to 40 mm
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionAcute Lumbago
InterventionDrug: meloxicam/cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride
two oral capsules a day during approximately 07 days
Drug: meloxicam - Movatec®
two oral tablet a day during approximately 07 days
Drug: cyclobenzaprine - Miosan®
two oral tablet a day during approximately 07 days
Study Arm (s)
  • Active Comparator: meloxicam - Movatec®
  • Active Comparator: cyclobenzaprine - Miosan®,
  • Experimental: meloxicam/cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusNot yet recruiting
Estimated Enrollment471
Estimated Completion DateSeptember 2013
Estimated Primary Completion DateJune 2013
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Sign, initial and date the Informed Consent Form (ICF);

- Be between 18 and 75 years old;

- Have acute lumbago with onset in less than 72 hours;

- Have a normal X-ray;

- Have a baseline score in the VAS higher than or equal to 40 mm;

Exclusion Criteria:

- Use of triptans;

- Use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors;

- Use of NSAIDs within the last week;

- Previous use of narcotics;

- Have any rheumatologic disease;

- Conditions of chronic pain;

- Have any significant chronic comorbidity;

- Previous history of gastrointestinal bleed or ulcers;

- History of allergy to any of the components of study medications;

- Recent history of a myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac conduction
block or change, or congestive heart failure;

- Female patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who wish to become pregnant or
who deny using safe contraceptive methods during the study will not be enrolled in
the study;

- Have participated in another clinical trial within the last 12 months.
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsContact: Camille R. da Silva
55 11 41449681
camille.rodrigues@eurofarma.com.br
Location CountriesBrazil

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01587508
Other Study ID NumbersEF 127
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByEurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
Study SponsorEurofarma Laboratorios S.A.
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Principal Investigator: Alceu Chueiri Hospital de Base de São José do Rio PretoPrincipal Investigator: Paulo Guilherme Hospital Santa MarcelinaPrincipal Investigator: Wagner Caiafa Santa Casa de Juiz de ForaPrincipal Investigator: Antonio Scotton Centro MIneiro de Pesquisa - Juiz de ForaPrincipal Investigator: Lindomar G. Oliveira Clínica de Ortopedia e Fraturas de GoianiaPrincipal Investigator: Antonio Carlos Ximenes CIP Pesquisas Médicas LtdaPrincipal Investigator: Sonia Alvarenga Faculdade de Medicina ABCPrincipal Investigator: Gilberto Brandão Clínica PerdizesPrincipal Investigator: Luciana Teixeira IMA Brasil - Instituto de Medicina AvançadaPrincipal Investigator: Antonio Tarcísio Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo HorizontePrincipal Investigator: Carlos Roberto Galia Hospital de Clínicas de Porto AlegrePrincipal Investigator: Mauro Hernandes Santa Casa de Votuporanga
Verification DateApril 2012

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Clínica de Ortopedia e Fraturas de Goiânia
Goiania, GO, Brazil
Contact: Rosariana | 55 62 9971-9509
Principal Investigator: Lindomar G. Oliveira
Not yet recruiting
CIP Pesquisas Médicas Ltda
Goiânia -, GO, Brazil
Contact: Kelly | 55 62 3229-3280 | kellycristina_miranda@yahoo.com.br
Principal Investigator: Antonio Ximenes
Not yet recruiting
Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Contact: Janiny | 55 31-9164-1543 | janiny.lage@santacasapesquisa.com.br
Principal Investigator: Antonio Tarcísio
Not yet recruiting
Santa Casa de Juíz de Fora
Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil
Contact: Nayara | 55 32 8811-4807 | nayarapedroso@yahoo.com.br
Principal Investigator: Antonio Scotton
Not yet recruiting
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Contact: Laura | 55 51 3359 8307 | lauradbona@yahoo.com.br
Principal Investigator: Carlos Galia
Not yet recruiting
Faculdade de Medicina ABC
Santo Andre,, SP, Brazil
Contact: Thabata Veiga | 55 11 7129-3608 | thabataveiga.pesquisa@yahoo.com.br
Principal Investigator: Sonia Alvarenga
Not yet recruiting
Hospital Santa Marcelina
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Contact: Isabel | 55 11 2217-3766 | isabelcpchsm@santamarcelina.org
Principal Investigator: Paulo G. Oliveira
Not yet recruiting
Clinica de Ortopedia e Fisiatria Perdizes
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
IMA Brasil
São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Contact: Daniela Fakih | 55 11 81624502 | lunappo@uol.com.br
Principal Investigator: Luciana Teixeira
Not yet recruiting
Santa Casa de Votuporanga
Votuporanga, SP, Brazil
Principal Investigator: Mauro Henrandes
Not yet recruiting
Hospítal de Base
São José Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Contact: Ana Paula | 55 17 3201-5054 | anademore.cip@gmail.com
Principal Investigator: Alceu Chueiri
Not yet recruiting