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A Randomized-Withdrawal, Placebo-Controlled, Study Evaluating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Tapentadol Extended-Release (ER) in Subjects With Chronic, Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Tapentadol extended release (ER) and Placebo for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. Completed, enrolled 460 participants across 72 sites in 3 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of orally administered tapentadol extended release (ER) at dosages of 100 to 250 mg twice daily compared with placebo in patients with moderate to severe pain due to chronic, painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) who tolerated tapentadol (ER) and have an initial treatment effect (pain improvement) after a 3-week, open-label titration period.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Type= range, unit= mg, number= 100 to 250, form= tablet, route= oral use. Tapentadol ER optimal dose ranging between 100 mg and 250 mg twice daily for 15 weeks.
Form= tablet, route= oral use. Matching placebo twice daily.