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CompletedNCT01427803Kiefer AUTUpdated Oct 15, 2015Results posted

Actual Use Trial of Naproxen Sodium

A Phase 3 interventional study of Naproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689) in Pain, sponsored by Bayer. Completed at 34 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 12 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2015-10-15.

Sponsored by Bayer · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
778
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
12 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

An actual use trial to demonstrate that consumers will not exceed the labeled daily dose of Aleve 24 Hour at an unacceptable rate. Two aspects of consumer use will be evaluated: 1) the frequency at which consumers exceed the label-defined daily dose, thus putting themselves at clinical risk, and 2) the reasons for exceeding the labeled daily dose.

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Conditions studied

  • Pain

Keywords

  • Actual Use Trial
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In context

Lead sponsor

Bayer is the lead sponsor of 1,643 studies on the registry; 57 are open to participants now.

Of its 209 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 129 (62%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • At least 12 years of age
  • Report taking OTC analgesics for pain on at least 5 days in the last month
  • Report having had pain at least once in the last 3 months lasting longer than 12 hours or that they believe would have lasted longer than 12 hours if they had not treated it
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Provide written informed consent (subjects 12-17 years of age provide written assent and/or parent or legal guardian provide written consent)
  • Provide contact information
  • Purchase the investigational product

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have participated in a trial involving OTC analgesics in the last 6 months
  • They or someone else in the household work for a market research company, an advertising agency, a public relations firm, a pharmaceutical company, as a healthcare professional, or as part of a health care practice (eliminated for reasons of confidentiality or increased awareness of drugs and their labels)
  • Have a history of known allergies to NSAIDs (i.e., naproxen, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.)
  • Have a history of heart surgery in the last 60 days or plans for heart surgery in the next 60 days
  • (Female subjects) are pregnant or breastfeeding
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
778 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Arm 1

    Drug: Naproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)

Interventions

  • DrugNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)

    BAYH6689; oral tablet used as needed upon incidence of pain

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Estimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons

    The primary objective of this trial was to determine the percentage of non-therapeutic misuse. Two aspects of consumer use of Aleve 24 Hour were examined: the frequency at which consumers exceeded the label-defined daily dose modified by those who did so for non-therapeutic reasons.

    Time frame: 28 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Non-therapeutic Reasons for Misuse

    Those subjects in the Reasons for Misuse Cohort who did not state misuse due to need for additional pain relief were categorized to Non-therapeutic misuse.

    Time frame: 28 days

  2. Estimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons Using the First 10-Day Treatment Course

    This endpoint was an assessment of whether the rate of non-therapeutic misuse exceeded the pre-defined acceptable threshold for non-therapeutic misuse. The difference lay in the estimation of misuse in the Patterns of Use Cohort by using 10-day treatment courses rather than by "use day". A treatment course for each subject began on the first day they recorded taking one or more tablets which was followed by nine consecutive "evaluable days."

    Time frame: 28 days

  3. Percentage of Participants Took >/= 2 Tablets/Use Day in Any 10 Use Days

    Percentage of participants took \>/= 2 tablets/use day in any 10 use days thus exceeding the label directions during a treatment course.

    Time frame: 28 days

  4. Percentage of Participants Who Took Product With Mean Daily Use >/= 2 Tablets /Use Day

    Percentage of participants who took product with mean daily use \>/= 2 tablets /use day thus exceeding the label directions on any use day.

    Time frame: 28 days

  5. Percentage of Participants With at Least One Dosing Occasion Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken

    Percentage of participants with at least one dosing occasion where more than one tablet was taken thus exceeding the label directions.

    Time frame: 28 days

  6. Percentage of Dosing Occasions Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken

    Percentage of dosing occasions where more than one tablet was taken thus exceeding the label directions.

    Time frame: 28 days

  7. Percentage of Participants Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose

    Percentage of participants where a dose was taken less than 22 hours after the most recent previous dose thus exceeding the label directions. 22 hrs was chosen to allow for some imprecision in subjects' recollection.

    Time frame: 28 days

  8. Percentage of Dosing Occasions Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose

    Percentage of dosing occasions where a dose was taken less than 22 hours after the most recent previous dose. 22 hrs was chosen to allow for some imprecision in subjects' recollection

    Time frame: 28 days

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Results

Posted May 20, 2013

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePatterns of Use CohortReasons for Misuse Cohort
Started526252
Purchased product525252
Baseline assessment516130
Took product508237
Completed463226
Not completed6326
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up3226
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject200
Withdrew: Unable to complete full treatment period60
Withdrew: Protocol violation10
Withdrew: Physician decision30
Withdrew: Did not take product10

Outcome measures

PrimaryEstimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons

The primary objective of this trial was to determine the percentage of non-therapeutic misuse. Two aspects of consumer use of Aleve 24 Hour were examined: the frequency at which consumers exceeded the label-defined daily dose modified by those who did so for non-therapeutic reasons.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of Participants
Estimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons
Percentage of ParticipantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Estimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons6.5
SecondaryNon-therapeutic Reasons for Misuse

Those subjects in the Reasons for Misuse Cohort who did not state misuse due to need for additional pain relief were categorized to Non-therapeutic misuse.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Participants
Non-therapeutic Reasons for Misuse
ParticipantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Non-therapeutic Reasons for Misuse52
SecondaryEstimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons Using the First 10-Day Treatment Course

This endpoint was an assessment of whether the rate of non-therapeutic misuse exceeded the pre-defined acceptable threshold for non-therapeutic misuse. The difference lay in the estimation of misuse in the Patterns of Use Cohort by using 10-day treatment courses rather than by "use day". A treatment course for each subject began on the first day they recorded taking one or more tablets which was followed by nine consecutive "evaluable days."

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Estimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons Using the First 10-Day Treatment Course
Percentage of participantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Estimated Percentage of Misuse for Non-Therapeutic Reasons Using the First 10-Day Treatment Course5
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Took >/= 2 Tablets/Use Day in Any 10 Use Days

Percentage of participants took \>/= 2 tablets/use day in any 10 use days thus exceeding the label directions during a treatment course.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Took >/= 2 Tablets/Use Day in Any 10 Use Days
Percentage of participantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Percentage of Participants Took >/= 2 Tablets/Use Day in Any 10 Use Days14.9
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Took Product With Mean Daily Use >/= 2 Tablets /Use Day

Percentage of participants who took product with mean daily use \>/= 2 tablets /use day thus exceeding the label directions on any use day.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Took Product With Mean Daily Use >/= 2 Tablets /Use Day
Percentage of participantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Percentage of Participants Who Took Product With Mean Daily Use >/= 2 Tablets /Use Day4.8
SecondaryPercentage of Participants With at Least One Dosing Occasion Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken

Percentage of participants with at least one dosing occasion where more than one tablet was taken thus exceeding the label directions.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants With at Least One Dosing Occasion Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken
Percentage of participantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Percentage of Participants With at Least One Dosing Occasion Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken19.7
SecondaryPercentage of Dosing Occasions Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken

Percentage of dosing occasions where more than one tablet was taken thus exceeding the label directions.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of dosing occasions
Percentage of Dosing Occasions Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken
Percentage of dosing occasionsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Percentage of Dosing Occasions Where More Than One Tablet Was Taken5.4
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose

Percentage of participants where a dose was taken less than 22 hours after the most recent previous dose thus exceeding the label directions. 22 hrs was chosen to allow for some imprecision in subjects' recollection.

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose
Percentage of participantsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Percentage of Participants Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose72.5
SecondaryPercentage of Dosing Occasions Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose

Percentage of dosing occasions where a dose was taken less than 22 hours after the most recent previous dose. 22 hrs was chosen to allow for some imprecision in subjects' recollection

Time frame:
28 days
Reported as:
Number · Percentage of dosing occasions
Percentage of Dosing Occasions Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose
Percentage of dosing occasionsNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
Percentage of Dosing Occasions Where a Dose Was Taken Less Than 22 Hours After the Most Recent Previous Dose27.8

Adverse events

Collected over 28 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 1% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Naproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)—6/745 (0.8%)89/745 (11.9%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
overdoseInjury, poisoning and procedural complications1/745
cardiac failure congestiveCardiac disorders1/745
diarrhea haemorrhagicGastrointestinal disorders1/745
viral infectionInfections and infestations1/745
gallbladder disorderHepatobiliary disorders1/745
hypersensitivityImmune system disorders1/745
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventNaproxen Sodium ER (BAYH6689)
nasopharyngitisInfections and infestations20/745
abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders14/745
headacheNervous system disorders14/745
constipationGastrointestinal disorders12/745
diarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders11/745
sinusitisInfections and infestations10/745
back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders8/745

Baseline characteristics

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(Participants)Patterns of Use User PopulationReasons for Misuse Interviewed PopulationTotal
12 to 17 Years303
18 to 24 Years25429
25 to 34 Years631376
35 to 44 Years8128109
45 to 54 Years14230172
55 Years or Older20255257
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Patterns of Use User PopulationReasons for Misuse Interviewed PopulationTotal
Female29568363
Male22162283
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Study locations

34 sites
  • Hoover, Alabama 35226, United States
  • McCalla, Alabama 35111-3406, United States
  • Pinson, Alabama 35126, United States
  • Mesa, Arizona 85202, United States
  • Anaheim, California 92801, United States
  • Oceanside, California 92054, United States
  • Yorba Linda, California 92886, United States
  • Overland Park, Kansas 66209, United States
  • Baltimore, Maryland 21228, United States
  • Andover, Minnesota 55304, United States
  • Elk River, Minnesota 55330, United States
  • Fridley, Minnesota 55432, United States
  • Northfield, Minnesota 55057-2434, United States
  • Rosemount, Minnesota 55068, United States
  • Roseville, Minnesota 55113, United States
  • Kansas City, Missouri 64111, United States
  • Savannah, Missouri 64485, United States
  • St. Joseph, Missouri 64504, United States
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104, United States
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107, United States
  • Taos, New Mexico 87571, United States
  • Bountiful, Utah 84010, United States
  • Hurricane, Utah 84737, United States
  • Layton, Utah 84041, United States
  • Ogden, Utah 84401, United States
  • Salt Lake City, Utah 84102, United States
  • Salt Lake City, Utah 84121, United States
  • Syracuse, Utah 84075, United States
  • West Jordan, Utah 84088, United States
  • Montpelier, Virginia 23192, United States
  • Richmond, Virginia 23221, United States
  • Bellevue, Washington 98007, United States
  • Kenmore, Washington 98028, United States
  • Snohomish, Washington 98290, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 15, 2015, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01427803
Lead sponsor
Bayer
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 2, 2011
Start date
Sep 2011
Primary completion
Dec 2011
Completion
Dec 2011
Results posted
May 20, 2013
Last update
Oct 15, 2015

Study contacts

Bayer Study Director
study director · Bayer

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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