A Phase 3b Multicenter Study of Pregabalin in Fibromyalgia Subjects Who Have Comorbid Depression

Summary

The intent of this study is to identify and treat fibromyalgia subjects with comorbid depression who are receiving an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) or SNRI (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) primarily for their depression and to determine whether pregabalin demonstrates improvement relative to placebo in improving pain associated with fibromyalgia.

Timeline

Start

2011-10

Primary completion

2013-07

Completion

2013-07

Publications

• Bateman L, Sarzi-Puttini P, Burbridge CL, Landen JW, Masters ET, Bhadra Brown P, Scavone JM, Emir B, Vissing RS, Clair AG, Pauer LR. Burden of illness in fibromyalgia patients with comorbid depression. Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2016 Mar-Apr;34(2 Suppl 96):S106-13. Epub 2016 Mar 10.
• Arnold LM, Sarzi-Puttini P, Arsenault P, Khan T, Bhadra Brown P, Clair A, Scavone JM, Driscoll J, Landen J, Pauer L. Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin in Patients with Fibromyalgia and Comorbid Depression Taking Concurrent Antidepressant Medication: A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Study. J Rheumatol. 2015 Jul;42(7):1237-44. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.141196. Epub 2015 Jun 1.

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