Diabetic Neuropathy, PainfulPhase 4NCT00266643
Tolerability of Switching to Duloxetine for the Management of Diabetic Nerve Pain
A Phase 4 study testing duloxetine hydrochloride in people with Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 20 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
This study is to compare the tolerability of different methods for switching from another medication to duloxetine for the management of diabetic nerve pain. The primary objective is to compare the most gradual method with the most abrupt method, to see if they have different tolerability. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
- What is being tested?
- duloxetine hydrochloride
- How many people
- 205 participants
- Where
- 20 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- Dec 2005to Apr 2007
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- You must have been diagnosed with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain.
- You must have been taking the same dose of amitriptyline once daily at bedtime for at least four (4) weeks.
- You must have stable glycemic control.
- You must be able to visit the doctor's office once a week for ten (10) weeks.
Who cannot join
- You are in the acute recovery phase following myocardial infarction.
- You have Major Depressive Disorder, an Anxiety Disorder, or some other psychiatric illnesses that the doctor will ask you about.
- You are allergic to amitriptyline or duloxetine.
- You are currently taking an anticonvulsant, cisapride (Propulsid), or if you have taken an opioid for three or more consecutive days during the 14 days prior to Visit 2.
- You have uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma.
Trial locations and contacts
20 sites in 2 countries.
20 sites in 2 countries
United States18 sites
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808
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Charleston, West Virginia, 25304
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Chicago, Illinois, 60610
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City of Saint Peters, Missouri, 63376
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Dallas, Texas, 75231
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Dayton, Ohio, 45439
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Fort Myers, Florida, 33912
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Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
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Iowa City, Iowa, 52242
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Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557
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Ogden, Utah, 84403
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73103
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Phoenix, Arizona, 85006
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229
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Springfield, Illinois, 62704
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St Louis, Missouri, 63141
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Tallahassee, Florida, 32308
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Topeka, Kansas, 66606
Puerto Rico2 sites
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Ponce, 00716
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San Juan, 00918
About this study
Official title: A Comparison of Strategies for Switching Patients From Amitriptyline to Duloxetine for the Management of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
This study is to compare the tolerability of different methods for switching from another medication to duloxetine for the management of diabetic nerve pain. The primary objective is to compare the most gradual method with the most abrupt method, to see if they have different tolerability.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
- Being tested
- duloxetine hydrochloride
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetic Neuropathies
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
duloxetine hydrochlorideDrug
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Subscale of the UKU side effect rating scale to be measured during the switch period. The weeks during which the switch occurs are blinded.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Daily: 24 hr avg pain, worst pain, night pain; NSAID & acetaminophen use.
Weekly: Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire, Brief Profile of Mood States, Clinical Global Impression of Severity. Visits 2, 7, 11: Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medic
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Dec 2005 (estimated)
- Study startDec 2005
- Study completionApr 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diabetic Neuropathy, PainfulStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Eli Lilly and CompanyThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Enrolment
- 205 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Investigators
- Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon-Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern time UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST, Study director, Eli Lilly and Company
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00266643
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 8952
- Other IDs
- F1J-US-HMDY
- Status last verified
- Aug 2007
- First submitted
- 15 Dec 2005
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2007
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2007. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Comparison of Strategies for Switching Patients From Amitriptyline to Duloxetine for the Management of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00266643
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 8952
- Conditions
- Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 205 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Eli Lilly and CompanyIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- Dec 2005
- Study completion
- Apr 2007 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Dec 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is to compare the tolerability of different methods for switching from another medication to duloxetine for the management of diabetic nerve pain. The primary objective is to compare the most gradual method with the most abrupt method, to see if they have different tolerability.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- You must have been diagnosed with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain.
- You must have been taking the same dose of amitriptyline once daily at bedtime for at least four (4) weeks.
- You must have stable glycemic control.
- You must be able to visit the doctor's office once a week for ten (10) weeks.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- You are in the acute recovery phase following myocardial infarction.
- You have Major Depressive Disorder, an Anxiety Disorder, or some other psychiatric illnesses that the doctor will ask you about.
- You are allergic to amitriptyline or duloxetine.
- You are currently taking an anticonvulsant, cisapride (Propulsid), or if you have taken an opioid for three or more consecutive days during the 14 days prior to Visit 2.
- You have uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| duloxetine hydrochloride | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Subscale of the UKU side effect rating scale to be measured during the switch period. The weeks during which the switch occurs are blinded.
2 secondary outcomes
Daily: 24 hr avg pain, worst pain, night pain; NSAID & acetaminophen use.
Weekly: Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire, Brief Profile of Mood States, Clinical Global Impression of Severity. Visits 2, 7, 11: Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medic
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Aug 2007.
- Lilly Clinical Trial RegistryLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
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Eli Lilly and Company
20 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing duloxetine hydrochloride in people with Diabetic Neuropathy, Painful, run by Eli Lilly and Company at 20 sites in 2 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2007. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 20 sites in United States, Puerto Rico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Subscale of the UKU side effect rating scale to be measured during the switch period. The weeks during which the switch occurs are blinded.. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2007; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.