An Open-label Extension Study With Flexible Dosing of Extended-release (ER) Tapentadol (CG5503) to Treat Patients With Moderate to Severe Chronic Pain

Summary

The purpose of the study is to assess the long-term safety profile of Tapentadol (CG5503) extended release (ER) at dosages ranging from 100 to 250 mg twice a day in treating patients with moderate to severe chronic pain over a period of 1 year. The study will also assess dosage requirements over the long term; characterize adverse events and tolerability, sleep quality, and potential symptoms of withdrawal; characterize pain intensity scores and overall impression of change; and characterize patient-related health outcomes.

Timeline

Start

2007-06

Primary completion

2009-06

Completion

2009-06

Publications

• Buynak R, Rappaport SA, Rod K, Arsenault P, Heisig F, Rauschkolb C, Etropolski M. Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Tapentadol Extended Release Following up to 2 Years of Treatment in Patients With Moderate to Severe, Chronic Pain: Results of an Open-label Extension Trial. Clin Ther. 2015 Nov 1;37(11):2420-38. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2015.08.014. Epub 2015 Oct 1.

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