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NocturiaPhase 2NCT02646826

Paxerol™ for Treatment of Nocturia - A Phase II Placebo-Controlled Trial

A Phase 2 study testing Paxerol - Dose Level 1, Paxerol - Dose Level 2 and Paxerol - Dose Level 3 in people with Nocturia, run by Wellesley Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 4 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with two weeks of daily oral administration of one of three dose levels of Paxerol or placebo in subjects with nocturia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Nocturia
What is being tested?
Paxerol - Dose Level 1, Paxerol - Dose Level 2 and Paxerol - Dose Level 3
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
86 participants
Where
4 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2016to Nov 2017
Phase
Phase 2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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

  • Subjects diagnosed with nocturia, as defined by International Continence Society (i.e., the interruption of sleep one or more times at night to void), confirmed by evaluation in participating investigator's urology practice for the following characteristics: nocturia is related to overactive bladder (OAB); nightly ≥2.5 times nocturia present for at least 3 months and not considered caused by persistent or recurrent urinary tract infection; Post-Void Residual (PVR) urine volume must be <80 cc at the time of screening; did not respond well to, or unwilling to have, lifestyle modification, behavioral and conservative therapies, such as dietary changes, timed voiding, urge suppression (e.g., pelvic floor exercises [PFE] at the time of urge episodes), biofeedback, etc.
  • Males or females, ≥18 years of age with Body Mass Index (BMI) <40.
  • Women of child-bearing potential (i.e., women who are pre-menopausal or not surgically sterile) must use accepted contraceptive methods (abstinence, intrauterine device [IUD], oral contraceptive or double barrier device) during the study, and must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 1 week prior to treatment initiation.
  • Ability to understand and sign the study Informed Consent Form (ICF), communicate with the investigators, and understand and comply with the requirements of the protocol, including completion of participation in all phases of the study.
  • No current or medical history of gastrointestinal bleeding or malformation; bleeding diathesis; or restless leg syndrome.
  • Not using within 4 weeks before study initiation, or anticipating the use during the study, of the following drugs: antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs; any Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) or anti-diuretic medications; or warfarin
  • Resting heart rate between 55 and 100 beats per minute, inclusive of both.

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant or nursing women.
  • Known presence of urinary tract infection (UTI) within 4 weeks before study initiation
  • Known sleep interruptions due to sleep apnea, dyspepsia or other gastro-intestinal symptoms, seizure disorders or other neurologic symptoms
  • Allergy to or intolerance of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or any inactive component of the study drug formulations.
  • A history of allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
  • Congenital or acquired structural abnormality of the genitourinary tract.
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  • Prostate cancer of any stage that has required any treatment.
  • Any neurodegenerative disease (including but not limited to Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Pick's Disease, Multi-Infarct Dementia or recent history of head trauma associated with concussion, stroke or serious cerebrovascular events) which may indicate problems in providing consistent and reliable Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) such as diary, Quality-of-Life, etc. required in this study.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure >150/100 mm Hg).
  • Serious medical illness, such as significant cardiac disease (e.g. symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction within the past 6 months, uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, or New York Heart Association Class II, III or IV), severe debilitating pulmonary disease, or history of stroke (hemorrhagic or thrombotic), A-V malformation, or other cerebrovascular disease.
  • Receipt of any investigational drug or participation in any clinical trial within 30 days prior to study participation.
  • Use of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or any NSAID on the day of entry into the study or any anticipated use during the study. In the event of the need for any unanticipated use of such drugs during the trial, the timing and doses of such use should be carefully recorded and reported at the next visit to the clinic.
  • Any medical problem requiring uninterrupted use of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or any NSAIDs, or any other pain medication.
  • Daily use of phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors (such as sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, avanafil, and udenafil) within 30 days prior to study or any anticipated daily use during the study. (Note: PDE inhibitors are known to have positive effect on voiding dysfunction and thus can interfere with the assessment of Paxerol [Ückert et al 2010].)
  • History of polyuria or evidence of polyuria (estimation of daily production >2.5 liters of urine).
  • Uncontrolled Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c >7.0%).
  • Diabetes insipidus.
  • Significantly impaired renal function (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min/1.73kg/m2)
  • Any visual, motor or other sensory abnormality that might predispose to a fall on nocturnal arising to urinate.
  • Evidence of hyponatremia at baseline.
  • Any significant disease or abnormality of the neurological, visual, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pulmonary, cardiovascular, genitourinary or musculoskeletal system other than those specified above that, in the opinion of the involved investigator, might compromise the ability of the prospective subject to participate in the study or that could confound interpretation of study results.
  • Any abnormality on screening medical history, physical examination or clinical laboratory examination other than those specified above that, in the opinion of the involved investigator, might confound interpretation of study results.
  • Subjects with known hepatitis, HIV-AIDS, or tuberculosis.
  • Subjects with known dysrhythmia of any form.

Trial locations and contacts

4 sites in 1 country.

United States4 sites
  • A and I Medical P.C.

    Brooklyn, New York, 11229

  • The Westchester Medical Group PC

    Harrison, New York, 10604

  • Dr. George Klein

    New York, New York, 10021

  • Washington High Urology

    New York, New York, 10032

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About this study

Official title: Paxerol™ (a Novel Formulation of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen) for Treatment of Nocturia - A Phase II Placebo-Controlled Trial

This is a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with two weeks of daily oral administration of one of three dose levels of Paxerol or placebo in subjects with nocturia. Eligible study subjects will be identified according to inclusion/exclusion criteria (see below), and baseline assessments will be recorded.

Due to small sample size of 25 patients per group in this proof-of-principle dosing-finding trial, stratification according to gender and BMI will be difficult. However, similar distribution of patient types to the four treatment groups will be attempted by evenly assigning patients to the four treatment groups according to genders and body mass index (BMI) of <25, 25-30 and 30-40.

Paxerol or placebo will be taken 30 minutes before bedtime daily for two weeks. Nocturia frequency, Nocturia Quality of Life (NQOL), Duration of First Undisturbed Sleep (DFUS), total hours of nightly sleep, safety and tolerability will be monitored before and after a two-week treatment period. Results from subjects treated with different doses of Paxerol and placebo will be assessed and compared. Baseline urinary Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production will also be assayed to assess potential correlation between baseline urinary PGE2 production and responsiveness to Paxerol treatment.

Read the detailed description

The co-primary objectives are:

  1. To assess the effect of different doses of Paxerol on the reduction in the number of nocturia episodes.
  2. To assess the clinical benefit of different doses of Paxerol in reducing nocturia via assessment of nocturia quality of life (NQOL).

The secondary objectives are to assess the effects of different doses of Paxerol on:

  1. Duration of First Undisturbed Sleep (DFUS) B. Total hours of nightly sleep C. Safety and tolerability

An exploratory assessment is to evaluate baseline urinary PGE2 production on the responsiveness of subjects to Paxerol.

This is a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with two weeks of daily oral administration of one of three dose levels of Paxerol or placebo in subjects with nocturia. Eligible study subjects will be identified according to inclusion/exclusion criteria (see below), and baseline assessments will be recorded.

Due to small sample size of 25 patients per group in this proof-of-principle dosing-finding trial, stratification according to gender and BMI will be difficult. However, similar distribution of patient types to the four treatment groups will be attempted by evenly assigning patients to the four treatment groups according to genders and body mass index (BMI) of <25, 25-30 and 30-40.

Paxerol or placebo will be taken 30 minutes before bedtime daily for two weeks. Nocturia frequency, Nocturia Quality of Life (NQOL), Duration of First Undisturbed Sleep (DFUS), total hours of nightly sleep, safety and tolerability will be monitored before and after a two-week treatment period. Results from subjects treated with different doses of Paxerol and placebo will be assessed and compared. Baseline urinary Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) production will also be assayed to assess potential correlation between baseline urinary PGE2 production and responsiveness to Paxerol treatment.

Study duration for each subject is approximately 4 weeks, which includes screening, baseline assessment, two weeks of treatment with study drugs, and follow-up.

Conditions
Nocturia
Being tested
Placebo, Paxerol - Dose Level 1, Paxerol - Dose Level 2, Paxerol - Dose Level 3
Medical subject headings
Nocturia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • PlaceboOther

    Also called Placebo control

    Subjects are treated with Placebo tablets

  • Paxerol - Dose Level 1Drug

    Also called Treatment arm 1

    Subjects are treated with the first dose level of Paxerol

  • Paxerol - Dose Level 2Drug

    Also called Treatment arm 2

    Subjects are treated with the second dose level of Paxerol

  • Paxerol - Dose Level 3Drug

    Also called Treatment arm 3

    Subjects are treated with the third dose level of Paxerol

Study groups in NCT02646826
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorSubjects are treated with placebo tablets.
Receives: Other: Placebo
Paxerol - Dose Level 1ExperimentalSubjects are treated with the first dose level of Paxerol.
Receives: Drug: Paxerol - Dose Level 1
Paxerol - Dose Level 2ExperimentalSubjects are treated with the second dose level of Paxerol.
Receives: Drug: Paxerol - Dose Level 2
Paxerol - Dose Level 3ExperimentalSubjects are treated with the third dose level of Paxerol.
Receives: Drug: Paxerol - Dose Level 3

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Nocturia Episodes

    Change in number of nocturia episodes associated with one of three dose levels of Paxerol vs. placebo is assessed during the 2-week treatment period.

    Measured: Up to 2 weeks

  2. Clinical Benefit Based on Nocturia Quality of Life (NQOL).

    The degree of clinical benefit, via NQOL, associated with one of three dose levels of Paxerol vs. placebo is assessed after the 2-week treatment period. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being the best score.

    Measured: Up to 2 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Duration of First Undisturbed Sleep (DFUS)

    DFUS will be assessed during the 2-week treatment period with one of three dose levels of Paxerol vs. placebo

    Measured: Up to 2 weeks

  2. Total Hours of Nightly Sleep

    The total hours of nightly sleep will be assessed during the 2-week treatment period with one of three dose levels of Paxerol vs. placebo

    Measured: Up to 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Jan 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2016
  3. Primary completionOct 2017
  4. Study completionNov 2017

Resources

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 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
86 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02646826
Sponsor's protocol ID
CL-Paxerol-002
Status last verified
Jun 2019
First submitted
30 Dec 2015
Last updated
14 Jun 2019
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Lee KC, Rauscher F, Kaminesky J, Ryndin I, Xie L, Zhao Y, Khusid JA, Weiss JP. Novel immediate/sustained-release formulation of acetaminophen-ibuprofen combination (Paxerol(R)) for severe nocturia associated with overactive bladder: A multi-center, randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled, 4-arm trial. Neurourol Urodyn. 2019 Feb;38(2):740-748. doi: 10.1002/nau.23910. Epub 2018 Dec 28.

    PubMed 30592553

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2 study testing Paxerol - Dose Level 1, Paxerol - Dose Level 2 and Paxerol - Dose Level 3 in people with Nocturia, run by Wellesley Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 4 sites in United States.

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 7 inclusion and 24 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 14 Jun 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 4 sites in United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 14 Jun 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Change in Nocturia Episodes (time frame: Up to 2 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02646826, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 14 Jun 2019.

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