The Efficacy and Safety of Aracmyn in Patients With Systemic Latrodectism

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of an investigational antivenom and the current standard of care (pain management with opioid analgesics) for treating patients with a widow spider bite. The working hypotheses are as follows: 1. the investigational antivenom is more promptly effective at alleviating the pain associated with a widow spider bite than routine management with opioid pain medication 2. the investigational antivenom is as safe a treatment as opioid pain medication in treating patients with a widow spider bite.

Timeline

Start

2005-10

Primary completion

2006-10

Completion

2006-12

Drugs

Indications