IMX-150 Cream for Diabetic Neuropathy

Completed · Phase 2 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two different dose of IMX-150 to that of placebo (non-active) in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain of the feet.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00641953

Run by

Procris Pharmaceuticals

People needed

155

Starts

2007-08-01

Expected to finish

2008-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must have sufficient command and understanding of the English language to complete diaries and questionnaires
• If female, may not be pregnant or lactating
• Can be treated on an outpatient basis
• Has a clinical diagnosis of Type-1 or Type II diabetes with: confirmed diagnosis of diabetic distal symmetrical sensorimotor polyneuropathy and bilateral pain in the feet for at least 3 months.
• Must have a hemoglobin A1C value of 11% or less that is stable under treatment
• Agrees to use the test creams as specified for the 4 week period
• Willing to not use any other medications, including investigational medications, to treat pain symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy while in study.

You may not qualify if…

• Currently using any nitrate medications
• Currently using Viagra®, Levitra®, Cialis® or other phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors medications for erectile dysfunction
• Currently treated for symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, including but not limited to Lyrica®, Cymbalta® and transcutaneous stimulation
• Not on a stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to study screening of other vasodilators required for underlying conditions
• Know allergy to Nitroglycerin, propylene glycol or common moisturizing creams
• History of migraine, cluster or vascular headaches, chronic pain with greater pain intensity than the pain of diabetic neuropathy or other chronic pain condition within the region of the diabetic peripheral neuropathy
• Amputation of more than one toe per foot
• Neurological disorder or skin condition that may alter local sensation in the feet
• History of unstable medical problem, clinically significant screening laboratory test or any current medical condition that would contraindicate the administration of the study mediation, interfere with the study evaluations, or interfere with the patient's ability to comply with the study
• History of drug (including cannabinoid) or alcohol abuse within the past year
• Cognitive or language difficulties that would impair completion of the pain assessment tool
• Within the past 3 months, have had either a myocardial infarction, uncontrolled hypotension, or uncontrolled hypertension
• Participated in a study of any investigational drug within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives of the drug, whichever is longer, prior to Screening
• Major abdominal, thoracic or vascular surgery within 6 months of the first dose of study medication
• Open lesions in the area where the cream is to be applied
• Fertile patients who are unable or unwilling to comply with the contraceptive requirements during the study period

Where it is running

• Meriden Research — Brooksville, Florida, United States
• Health Awareness — Jupiter, Florida, United States
• International Research Associates, LLC — Miami, Florida, United States
• Peninsula Research — Ormond Beach, Florida, United States
• Alpha Medical Research — Oviedo, Florida, United States
• Meridien Research — St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
• Hampton Roads Center for Clinical Research — Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

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