The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of milnacipran in pediatric patients aged 13 to 17 years with primary fibromyalgia.
* 8 weeks open-label treatment period with milnacipran. * Followed by randomization to 8-weeks double blind treatment period for eligible patients
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
116
Maximum tolerated dose (50, 75, or 100 mg/day tablets) was determined during the open label phase of the study. Oral administration, twice daily dosing
matching placebo tablets daily
Time to First Loss of Therapeutic Response (LTR) Following Randomization to Milnacipran or Placebo.
During the open-label period, 20 patients out of 116 enrolled had a reduction from baseline (Visit 2) of at least 50% in their pain, were classified as responders and were randomized (Visit 7). A Loss of Therapeutic Response was said to occur if, during the double-blind treatment period, any of the following occurred: • A worsening of fibromyalgia requiring an alternate treatment OR • An increase in 1-week mean of daily pain ratings (11-point numeric rating scale) to greater than 70% of Baseline (Visit 2) OR • Withdrawal from the study for any reason except withdrawals due to extenuating circumstances
Time frame: Change from Visit 7 (Week 8) to Visit 10 (Week 16)
Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGIS)
The wording of the PGIS assessment was as follows: "Considering all aspects of your illness, how do you evaluate the severity of your fibromyalgia?" The possible responses to this question were 1. Normal, not at all ill 2. Borderline ill 3. Mildly ill 4. Moderately ill 5. Severely ill 6. Extremely ill
Time frame: Change from Visit 7 (Week 8) to Visit 10 (Week 16)
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