The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ADL5859 in relieving the pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) compared with placebo and duloxetine (a marketed drug approved for the treatment of painful DPN). The pain symptoms of DPN are thought to be due to damage to nerves caused by the diabetes.
Participants were permitted to take acetaminophen 650 to 975 mg every 4 to 6 hours (up to a total of 4 grams in 24 hours) as needed for pain relief.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
226
Change From Baseline in Mean Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Score
The NPRS is an 11-point scale (0 to 10) with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the worst possible pain. The mean of the daily average scores were calculated from the NPRS pain assessments obtained up to 3 times per day over a 7-day period. Least Squares (LS) means were calculated using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with treatment group as a main factor and baseline NPRS score as a covariate. Change from Baseline = NPRS at baseline - NPRS at Week 4; a positive number in the LS mean indicates a reduction in pain intensity from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4
Percentage of Responders
A responder was defined as a participant who showed a reduction in average pain (as measured by NPRS) of at least 30% from baseline to Week 4. The NPRS is an 11-point scale (0 to 10) with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the worst possible pain. The percentage of participants who qualified as responders is presented per treatment arm.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4
Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)
PGIC is a participant-rated instrument that measures the change in the participant's overall status for the previous 2 weeks based on a 7-point scale ranging from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse). The number of participants in each category is presented.
Time frame: Week 4
Change in Sleep Interference Scale (SIS) From Baseline
Sleep Interference was assessed on an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale where a score of 0 indicated "pain did not interfere with sleep" and a score of 10 indicated "pain completely interfered with sleep". Here, "n" signifies "Number of participants" for Baseline and Month 3 telephone interview whereas "n" signifies "number of observations" for Month 1, 2, and 3 because a participant could have had multiple visits during Month 1, 2, and 3 as this was a non-interventional study with no scheduled study visits, except Baseline visit and the Month 3 telephone interview. LS means were calculated using ANCOVA with treatment group as a main factor and baseline SIS score as a covariate. Change from baseline = SIS score at baseline - SIS score at Week 4.
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Time frame: Baseline, Week 4
Change From Baseline in the Evening Assessment of the 24-hour Overall Mean Pain Intensity Score
At each of the evening pain assessments, participants assessed their overall pain intensity over the preceding 24 hours using NPRS. The NPRS is an 11-point scale (0 to 10) with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the worst possible pain. The mean of the daily average scores were calculated from the NPRS pain assessments obtained at Baseline and Week 4. Change from baseline = NPRS at baseline - NPRS at Week 4.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 4
Change From Baseline in NPRS at Rest in the Clinic
The mean of the daily average scores were calculated from the NPRS pain assessments obtained 1 time per week over a 4-week period. NPRS assessments were taken while the participant was at rest. The NPRS is an 11-point scale (0 to 10) with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the worst possible pain. LS means were calculated using ANCOVA with treatment group as a main factor and baseline NPRS score as a covariate. Change from baseline = NPRS at baseline - NPRS at Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4
Change From Baseline in NPRS After Walking 50 Feet in the Clinic
The mean of the daily average scores were calculated from the NPRS pain assessments obtained 1 time per week over a 4-week period. NPRS assessments were taken after the participant walked 50 feet in the clinic. The NPRS is an 11-point scale (0 to 10) with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the worst possible pain. LS means were calculated using ANCOVA with treatment group as a main factor and baseline NPRS score as a covariate. Change from baseline = NPRS at baseline - NPRS at Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4