This is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, repeat-dose study of fixed doses of Q8003 12 mg/8 mg given q6hr compared to morphine sulfate 24 mg and oxycodone hydrochloride 16 mg given q6hr for the management of acute moderate to severe postoperative pain for 48 hours following bunionectomy surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
375
Two Q8003 6 mg/4 mg IR Capsules q6h
Two morphine sulfate 12 mg IR capsules q6h
Two oxycodone HCl 8 mg IR Capsules q6h
Investigational site
Anaheim, California, United States
Investigational site
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
Investigational site
Pasadena, Maryland, United States
Investigational Site
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Differences in desaturation events per standardized time unit
Time frame: 48 hours
Difference in efficacy between Q8003 and its components (morphine and oxycodone)
Changes from baseline in pain intensity
Time frame: 48 hours
Differences in the absence of emesis without the use of an anti-emetic (emesis complete response)
Time frame: 48 hours
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