A Study to Evaluate Two Formulations of Carisoprodol in Subjects With Musculoskeletal Spasm of the Lower Back

Completed · Phase 3 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Lower Back Pain

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if two sustained released formulations of carisoprodol are more effective than placebo.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00671502

Run by

Meda Pharmaceuticals

People needed

840

Starts

2008-04-01

Expected to finish

2009-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-11-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Onset of pain is within 3 days of first visit
• Subject rating of pain must be 40 mm or greater on visual analog scale( VAS)
• Ability to discontinue all analgesics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), and other muscle relaxants
• Willingness to provide written informed consent
• Must be in generally good health

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of sciatic pain
• History of clinically significant spine pathology such as herniated nucleas pulposis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis
• Presence of underlying chronic back pain
• Neurological signs and symptoms such as numbness, tingling, foot drop, parethesia, unexplained constipation, urinary retention or urinary incontinence
• Myocardial infaction within one year of study
• Cancer not in remission or in remission less than one year
• HIV or other immunodeficiency syndromes
• History of osteoporosis or at high risk for vetebral fracture
• Underlying rheumatologic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.
• Presence of active influenze or other viral syndromes
• Morbid obesity basal metabolic index(BMI >39)
• Evidence of infection, such as low grade fever or neutrophilia
• Existence of any medical/surgical condition that could interfere with the evaluation of the study medication
• Known history of alcohol or drug abuse
• Injury involving high potential for litigation, including worker's compensation or automobile accidents
• Pregnancy or breast feeding
• Women of child-bearing potential not abstinent or not practicing a medically acceptable method of contraception
• Vertebral body or spinous process, percussive tenderness on physical exam
• Any abnormalities in the following tests of both lower extremities: ankle dorsiflexion strength, great toe dorsiflexion strength, absent or hypereflexic Achilles or patellar tendor reflexes, abnormal sensory exam in the medial, dorsal or lateral aspect of the foot and positive straight leg raise test
• Urgent medical conditions on comprehensive exam that might indicate a more serious condition should be treated urgently

Where it is running

• Genesis Clinical Research Corporation — Huntsville, Alabama, United States
• Vaughn H. Mancha, Jr., PC Family Practice — Montgomery, Alabama, United States
• Anasazi Internal Medicine PC — Phoenix, Arizona, United States
• Heritage Physician Group — Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
• OrthoArkansas — Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
• Family Practice Clinic — North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
• Quality of Life Medical Center, LLC — Hawaiian Gardens, California, United States
• Trinity Health and Wellness — Roseville, California, United States
• San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center — San Diego, California, United States
• Quality Care Medical Center, Inc. — Vista, California, United States
• Anthony Roselli, MD — Avon, Connecticut, United States
• Clinical Research of South Florida — Coral Gables, Florida, United States
• Southeastern Integrated Medical, PL dba Florida Medical Research Institute — Gainesville, Florida, United States
• South Florida Clinical Research Center — Hollywood, Florida, United States
• FPA Clinical Research — Kissimmee, Florida, United States
• Genesis Research International — Longwood, Florida, United States
• Well Pharma Medical Research Corporation — Miami, Florida, United States
• International Research Associates, LLC — Miami, Florida, United States
• Tukoi Clinical Research — Miami, Florida, United States
• Renstar Medical Research — Ocala, Florida, United States
• University Clinical Research, Inc. — Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
• Sunrise Medical Research #501 — Plantation, Florida, United States
• Southwest Florida Clinical Research Center — Tampa, Florida, United States
• Palm Beach Research Center — West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
• MedSearch, LLC — Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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