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Pregabalin for Treatment of Patients With Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

A Phase 4 interventional study of Lyrica (pregabalin) and Placebo in Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN ), sponsored by Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.. Completed at 22 sites in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-01-28.

Sponsored by Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc. · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
223
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To prove pregabalin is effective in relieving pain compared with placebo in subjects with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).

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Conditions studied

  • Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN )

Keywords

  • Pregabalin
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia ( PHN )
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In context

Neuralgia

1,287 studies on the registry are indexed under Neuralgia; 256 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 223 is above the median of 52 across 973 interventional studies indexed under Neuralgia.

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Lead sponsor

Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc. is the lead sponsor of 431 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

Of its 9 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 8 (89%) have results posted.

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

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female Chinese subjects, ages ≥18 at screening
  • Subjects with symptoms of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Subjects must have pain present for ﹥3 months after healing of the acute herpes zoster skin rash
  • At screening (V1), subjects must have a score ≥40mm on the 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) of the Short Form-McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ, see Appendix 3)
  • At randomization (V2), subjects must have a score ≥40mm on the 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS) of the Short Form-McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ, see Appendix 3)
  • At randomization (V2), subjects must have completed at least 5 daily pain diaries (DPRS, see Appendix 2) and have an average daily pain score ≥4 over the past 7 days

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who demonstrate a high response to placebo, with 30% decrease on the Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at randomization as compared to screening
  • Subjects who have a high variability in pain scores during the 1 week screening period, with any difference between two scores ﹥3
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
223 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Lyrica (pregabalin)

    Drug: Lyrica (pregabalin)

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugLyrica (pregabalin)

    Capsule, 300 mg/d, BID, 8 weeks treatment

  • DrugPlacebo

    Capsule, 300 mg/d, BID, 8 weeks treatment

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Baseline Mean Pain Score

    The daily pain rating scale (DPRS) consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10.

    Time frame: Baseline

  2. Change From Baseline in Mean Pain Score at Endpoint

    The daily pain rating scale (DPRS) consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The mean endpoint pain score was obtained from the last 7 available DPRS scores of the daily pain diary while the participant was on study medication, up to and including the day after the last Week 8 (Day 57) dose.

    Time frame: Baseline until end of fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Weekly Mean Pain Score at Weeks 1 to 8

    The DPRS consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The weekly mean pain score was the sum of the daily scores divided by the number of diary entries during that week.

    Time frame: Baseline and weekly from Weeks 1 to 8

  2. Baseline Mean Sleep Interference Score

    Pain-related sleep interference was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (did not interfere with sleep) to 10 (completely interfered \[unable to sleep due to pain\]). Participants were to describe how their pain had interfered with their sleep during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10.

    Time frame: Baseline

  3. Change From Baseline in Mean Sleep Interference Score at Endpoint

    Pain-related sleep interference was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (did not interfere with sleep) to 10 (completely interfered \[unable to sleep due to pain\]). Participants were to describe how their pain had interfered with their sleep during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The mean endpoint score was obtained from the last 7 available scores of the daily diary while the participant was on study medication, up to and including the day after the last Week 8 (Day 57) dose.

    Time frame: Baseline until end of fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  4. Change From Baseline in Weekly Mean Sleep Interference Scores at Weeks 1 to 8

    Pain-related sleep interference was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (did not interfere with sleep) to 10 (completely interfered \[unable to sleep due to pain\]). Participants were to describe how their pain had interfered with their sleep during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The weekly mean score was the sum of the daily scores divided by the number of diary entries during that week.

    Time frame: Baseline and weekly from Weeks 1 to 8

  5. Percentage of 30 Percent (%) Responders at Endpoint

    The DPRS consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. A 30% responder was a participant who had 30% reduction or more in mean pain score at the end of the fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint) compared to baseline.

    Time frame: End of fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  6. Change From Baseline in Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) Score at Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 8

    SF-MPQ was assessed according to the participant's answer to the SF-MPQ questionnaire. The score for each composite scale (sensory, affective, and total) was derived by summing the reported intensity value for each item within a particular scale where None=0, Mild=1, Moderate=2, and Severe=3. The sensory score was the sum of the scores of the first 11 pain descriptors (throbbing, shooting, stabbing, sharp, cramping, gnawing, hot-burning, aching, heavy, tender, and splitting) and could range from 0-33. The affective score was the sum of the scores of the last 4 pain descriptors (tiring-exhausting, sickening, fearful, and punishing-cruel) and could range from 0-12. The total score was the sum of the scores of all 15 pain descriptors and could range from 0 to 45. Higher scores indicated greater pain.

    Time frame: Baseline; Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 8

  7. Baseline Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Present Pain Intensity (PPI) Scale

    The VAS was part of the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) scale and reflected the overall pain intensity score, The pain VAS was a horizontal line; 100 millimeters (mm) in length, was self-administered by the participant in order to rate pain from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worst possible pain). The PPI was part of the SF-MPQ scale and measured the participant's present pain intensity on a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 5 (excruciating).

    Time frame: Baseline

  8. Change From Baseline in Pain VAS From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint

    The VAS was part of the SF-MPQ scale and reflected the overall pain intensity score. The pain VAS was a horizontal line; 100 mm in length, was self-administered by the participant in order to rate pain from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worst possible pain).

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  9. Change From Baseline in PPI Scale From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint

    The PPI was part of the SF-MPQ scale and measured the participant's present pain intensity on a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 5 (excruciating).

    Time frame: Baseline to Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  10. Baseline Medical Outcomes Study (MOS)-Sleep Scale Scores

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. With the exception of sleep adequacy, optimal sleep, and quantity, higher scores reflected greater impairment in the MOS-Sleep subscales. The MOS-Sleep Scale was used to evaluate sleep during the previous week.

    Time frame: Baseline

  11. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Disturbance Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. For sleep disturbance, the subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater sleep disturbance.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  12. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Snoring Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The snoring subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating less snoring.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  13. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Awaken Short of Breath Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The awaken short of breath subscale also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating less difficulty in breathing.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  14. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Quantity of Sleep Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The MOS Sleep Quantity sub-scale scores ranged from 0 to 24 (number of hours slept).

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  15. Percentage of Participants Who Had Optimal Sleep at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The MOS optimal sleep subscale was a binary outcome derived from the sleep quantity responses: the response was YES if sleep quantity was 7 or 8 hours per night.

    Time frame: Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  16. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Adequacy Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The sleep adequacy subscale also ranged from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater sleep adequacy.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  17. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Somnolence Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The somnolence subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating less somnolence.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  18. Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Problems Index Score at Endpoint

    The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The sleep problems index subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating fewer sleep problems.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  19. Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGIC) Score at Endpoint

    The CGIC was a clinician-rated global measure that provided a clinically relevant and easy to interpret account of a clinician's perception of the clinical importance of the participant's improvement or worsening during their involvement in a clinical study. Clinicians rated the participant's overall improvement on a 7-point scale where scores ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse).

    Time frame: Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  20. Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Score at Endpoint

    The PGIC was a participant-rated global measure that provided a clinically relevant and easy to interpret account of a participant's perception of the clinical importance of their own improvement or worsening during their involvement in a clinical study. Participants rated their overall improvement on a 7-point scale where scores ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse).

    Time frame: Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  21. Baseline Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Scores

    The HADS was a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 2 subscales, 1 measuring anxiety (HADS-A Scale) and the other measuring depression (HADS-D Scale). Each subscale comprised of 7 items; participants assessed how each item applied to them on a scale of 0 (no presence of anxiety or depression) to 3 (severe feeling of anxiety or depression). Subscores from HADS-A (Anxiety) and HADS-D (Depression) were not to be combined. The interpretation of each HADS subscales was as follows: 0-7 normal, 8-10 mild, 11-14 moderate and 15-21 severe.

    Time frame: Baseline

  22. Change From Baseline in HADS Anxiety Total Score at Endpoint

    The HADS was a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 2 subscales, 1 measuring anxiety (HADS-A Scale) and the other measuring depression (HADS-D Scale). Each subscale was comprised of 7 items; participants assessed how each item applied to them on a scale of 0 (no presence of anxiety or depression) to 3 (severe feeling of anxiety or depression). Subscores from HADS-A (Anxiety) and HADS-D (Depression) were not to be combined. The interpretation of each HADS subscales was as follows: 0-7 normal, 8-10 mild, 11-14 moderate and 15-21 severe.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

  23. Change From Baseline in HADS Depression Total Score at Endpoint

    The HADS was a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 2 subscales, 1 measuring anxiety (HADS-A Scale) and the other measuring depression (HADS-D Scale). Each subscale was comprised of 7 items; participants assessed how each item applied to them on a scale of 0 (no presence of anxiety or depression) to 3 (severe feeling of anxiety or depression). Subscores from HADS-A (Anxiety) and HADS-D (Depression) were not to be combined. The interpretation of each HADS subscales was as follows: 0-7 normal, 8-10 mild, 11-14 moderate and 15-21 severe.

    Time frame: Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)

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Results

Posted May 22, 2015

Participant flow

223 participants were randomized, as stated on clinicaltrials.gov. However, 1 was randomized by mistake, was considered a screen failure, and was not given any medication. As such, the actual number of participants randomized and assigned to treatment was 222.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestonePregabalinPlacebo
Started112110
Treated111109
Completed9892
Not completed1418
Withdrew: Protocol violation21
Withdrew: Adverse event62
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up11
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject25
Withdrew: Did not meet entrance criteria02
Withdrew: Insufficient clinical response02
Withdrew: Did not receive treatment11
Withdrew: Other24

Outcome measures

PrimaryBaseline Mean Pain Score

The daily pain rating scale (DPRS) consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10.

Time frame:
Baseline
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Baseline Mean Pain Score
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Baseline Mean Pain Score5.93 ± 1.3046.08 ± 1.266
PrimaryChange From Baseline in Mean Pain Score at Endpoint

The daily pain rating scale (DPRS) consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The mean endpoint pain score was obtained from the last 7 available DPRS scores of the daily pain diary while the participant was on study medication, up to and including the day after the last Week 8 (Day 57) dose.

Time frame:
Baseline until end of fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Mean Pain Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Mean Pain Score at Endpoint-1.81 ± 0.137-1.09 ± 0.142
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0002 (Primary analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.71 · 95% CI -1.08 to -0.34
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Weekly Mean Pain Score at Weeks 1 to 8

The DPRS consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The weekly mean pain score was the sum of the daily scores divided by the number of diary entries during that week.

Time frame:
Baseline and weekly from Weeks 1 to 8
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Weekly Mean Pain Score at Weeks 1 to 8
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Week 1 change from baseline-0.62 ± 0.108-0.12 ± 0.111
Week 2 change from baseline-1.00 ± 0.109-0.35 ± 0.112
Week 3 change from baseline-1.23 ± 0.109-0.65 ± 0.112
Week 4 change from baseline-1.36 ± 0.110-0.85 ± 0.114
Week 5 change from baseline-1.50 ± 0.110-0.99 ± 0.114
Week 6 change from baseline-1.70 ± 0.110-1.11 ± 0.114
Week 7 change from baseline-1.78 ± 0.111-1.07 ± 0.114
Week 8 change from baseline-1.91 ± 0.111-1.21 ± 0.114
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0010 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.49 · 95% CI -0.79 to -0.20
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = <0.0001 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.65 · 95% CI -0.94 to -0.35
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0001 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.58 · 95% CI -0.88 to -0.29
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0009 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.51 · 95% CI -0.81 to -0.21
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0009 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.51 · 95% CI -0.81 to -0.21
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0001 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.59 · 95% CI -0.89 to -0.29
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = <0.0001 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.71 · 95% CI -1.01 to -0.41
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = <0.0001 (All analyses were 2-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.70 · 95% CI -1.00 to -0.40
SecondaryBaseline Mean Sleep Interference Score

Pain-related sleep interference was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (did not interfere with sleep) to 10 (completely interfered \[unable to sleep due to pain\]). Participants were to describe how their pain had interfered with their sleep during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10.

Time frame:
Baseline
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Baseline Mean Sleep Interference Score
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Baseline Mean Sleep Interference Score3.81 ± 2.4364.54 ± 2.027
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Mean Sleep Interference Score at Endpoint

Pain-related sleep interference was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (did not interfere with sleep) to 10 (completely interfered \[unable to sleep due to pain\]). Participants were to describe how their pain had interfered with their sleep during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The mean endpoint score was obtained from the last 7 available scores of the daily diary while the participant was on study medication, up to and including the day after the last Week 8 (Day 57) dose.

Time frame:
Baseline until end of fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Mean Sleep Interference Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Mean Sleep Interference Score at Endpoint-1.24 ± 0.145-0.70 ± 0.150
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0079 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.54 · 95% CI -0.93 to -0.14
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Weekly Mean Sleep Interference Scores at Weeks 1 to 8

Pain-related sleep interference was assessed on an 11-point numerical rating scale ranging from 0 (did not interfere with sleep) to 10 (completely interfered \[unable to sleep due to pain\]). Participants were to describe how their pain had interfered with their sleep during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. The weekly mean score was the sum of the daily scores divided by the number of diary entries during that week.

Time frame:
Baseline and weekly from Weeks 1 to 8
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Weekly Mean Sleep Interference Scores at Weeks 1 to 8
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Week 1 change from baseline-0.52 ± 0.1240.01 ± 0.128
Week 2 change from baseline-0.82 ± 0.124-0.16 ± 0.128
Week 3 change from baseline-0.92 ± 0.125-0.35 ± 0.129
Week 4 change from baseline-0.96 ± 0.125-0.51 ± 0.130
Week 5 change from baseline-1.02 ± 0.126-0.62 ± 0.130
Week 6 change from baseline-1.13 ± 0.126-0.74 ± 0.130
Week 7 change from baseline-1.27 ± 0.126-0.79 ± 0.130
Week 8 change from baseline-1.31 ± 0.126-0.84 ± 0.131
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0024 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.52 · 95% CI -0.86 to -0.19
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0002 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.65 · 95% CI -0.99 to -0.31
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0012 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.57 · 95% CI -0.91 to -0.22
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0101 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.45 · 95% CI -0.79 to -0.11
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0258 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.39 · 95% CI -0.73 to -0.05
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0260 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.39 · 95% CI -0.74 to -0.05
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0062 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.48 · 95% CI -0.83 to -0.14
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Mixed Model Repeated Measures Analysis · p = 0.0081 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.47 · 95% CI -0.81 to -0.12
SecondaryPercentage of 30 Percent (%) Responders at Endpoint

The DPRS consists of an 11-point numeric scale ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain"). Participants described their pain during the past 24 hours by choosing the appropriate number between 0 and 10. A 30% responder was a participant who had 30% reduction or more in mean pain score at the end of the fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint) compared to baseline.

Time frame:
End of fixed dose phase (Day 57/Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of 30 Percent (%) Responders at Endpoint
percentage of participantsPregabalinPlacebo
Percentage of 30 Percent (%) Responders at Endpoint52.3 (42.6 to 61.8)30.6 (22.1 to 40.2)
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel · p = 0.0007 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) Score at Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 8

SF-MPQ was assessed according to the participant's answer to the SF-MPQ questionnaire. The score for each composite scale (sensory, affective, and total) was derived by summing the reported intensity value for each item within a particular scale where None=0, Mild=1, Moderate=2, and Severe=3. The sensory score was the sum of the scores of the first 11 pain descriptors (throbbing, shooting, stabbing, sharp, cramping, gnawing, hot-burning, aching, heavy, tender, and splitting) and could range from 0-33. The affective score was the sum of the scores of the last 4 pain descriptors (tiring-exhausting, sickening, fearful, and punishing-cruel) and could range from 0-12. The total score was the sum of the scores of all 15 pain descriptors and could range from 0 to 45. Higher scores indicated greater pain.

Time frame:
Baseline; Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 8
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) Score at Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 8
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Sensory score, Baseline8.24 ± 5.2768.00 ± 4.939
Sensory score, Week 1 change (N=111, 106)-1.68 ± 3.776-0.29 ± 3.009
Sensory score, Week 3 change (N=107, 101)-2.97 ± 3.852-1.05 ± 3.810
Sensory score, Week 5 change (N=102, 96)-3.31 ± 4.496-1.79 ± 4.058
Sensory score, Week 8 change (N=98, 93)-3.61 ± 4.299-1.94 ± 4.418
Affective score, Baseline1.25 ± 2.0381.31 ± 2.124
Affective score, Week 1 change (N=111, 105)-0.61 ± 1.602-0.28 ± 1.404
Affective score, Week 3 change (N=107, 100)-0.80 ± 1.772-0.46 ± 1.507
Affective score, Week 5 change (N=102, 95)-0.85 ± 2.036-0.59 ± 1.512
Affective score, Week 8 change (N=97,90)-0.96 ± 1.941-0.66 ± 1.630
Total score, Baseline9.50 ± 6.6219.29 ± 6.465
Total score, Week 1 change (N=111, 106)-2.29 ± 4.486-0.57 ± 3.494
Total score, Week 3 change (N=107, 101)-3.77 ± 4.761-1.51 ± 4.654
Total score, Week 5 change (N=102, 96)-4.17 ± 5.632-2.37 ± 5.035
Total score, Week 8 change (N=98, 93)-4.57 ± 5.117-2.53 ± 5.308
SecondaryBaseline Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Present Pain Intensity (PPI) Scale

The VAS was part of the Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) scale and reflected the overall pain intensity score, The pain VAS was a horizontal line; 100 millimeters (mm) in length, was self-administered by the participant in order to rate pain from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worst possible pain). The PPI was part of the SF-MPQ scale and measured the participant's present pain intensity on a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 5 (excruciating).

Time frame:
Baseline
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Baseline Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Present Pain Intensity (PPI) Scale
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
VAS60.39 ± 13.06462.60 ± 12.252
PPI2.33 ± 0.9402.42 ± 0.738
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Pain VAS From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint

The VAS was part of the SF-MPQ scale and reflected the overall pain intensity score. The pain VAS was a horizontal line; 100 mm in length, was self-administered by the participant in order to rate pain from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worst possible pain).

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in Pain VAS From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in Pain VAS From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint-20.71 ± 1.412-12.53 ± 1.451
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.0001 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -8.18 · 95% CI -11.99 to -4.37
SecondaryChange From Baseline in PPI Scale From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint

The PPI was part of the SF-MPQ scale and measured the participant's present pain intensity on a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 5 (excruciating).

Time frame:
Baseline to Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in PPI Scale From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in PPI Scale From the SF-MPQ at Endpoint-0.79 ± 0.078-0.42 ± 0.080
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0007 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.37 · 95% CI -0.58 to -0.16
SecondaryBaseline Medical Outcomes Study (MOS)-Sleep Scale Scores

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. With the exception of sleep adequacy, optimal sleep, and quantity, higher scores reflected greater impairment in the MOS-Sleep subscales. The MOS-Sleep Scale was used to evaluate sleep during the previous week.

Time frame:
Baseline
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Baseline Medical Outcomes Study (MOS)-Sleep Scale Scores
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Sleep disturbance score36.09 ± 25.54235.08 ± 22.365
Snoring score29.19 ± 32.45030.83 ± 35.017
Awaken short of breath score9.91 ± 21.2138.07 ± 18.282
Quantity of sleep score6.05 ± 1.5345.97 ± 1.524
Sleep adequacy score57.66 ± 31.44960.46 ± 29.008
Somnolence score32.25 ± 19.95030.89 ± 17.816
Sleep problems index score31.38 ± 20.69129.27 ± 17.292
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Disturbance Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. For sleep disturbance, the subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with higher scores representing greater sleep disturbance.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Disturbance Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Disturbance Score at Endpoint-11.97 ± 1.821-4.76 ± 1.871
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0039 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -7.21 · 95% CI -12.08 to -2.35
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Snoring Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The snoring subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating less snoring.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Snoring Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Snoring Score at Endpoint-2.00 ± 2.043-3.73 ± 2.131
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.5351 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: 1.73 · 95% CI -3.76 to 7.22
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Awaken Short of Breath Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The awaken short of breath subscale also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating less difficulty in breathing.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Awaken Short of Breath Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Awaken Short of Breath Score at Endpoint-0.10 ± 1.8950.26 ± 1.988
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.8892 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.36 · 95% CI -5.45 to 4.73
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Quantity of Sleep Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The MOS Sleep Quantity sub-scale scores ranged from 0 to 24 (number of hours slept).

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Quantity of Sleep Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Quantity of Sleep Score at Endpoint0.69 ± 0.1080.25 ± 0.111
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.0035 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: 0.43 · 95% CI 0.14 to 0.72
SecondaryPercentage of Participants Who Had Optimal Sleep at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The MOS optimal sleep subscale was a binary outcome derived from the sleep quantity responses: the response was YES if sleep quantity was 7 or 8 hours per night.

Time frame:
Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Percentage of Participants Who Had Optimal Sleep at Endpoint
percentage of participantsPregabalinPlacebo
Percentage of Participants Who Had Optimal Sleep at Endpoint49.5 (39.4 to 59.6)40.6 (30.7 to 51.1)
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · Regression, Logistic · p = 0.0972 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Odds ratio (or): 1.80 · 95% CI 0.90 to 3.60
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Adequacy Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The sleep adequacy subscale also ranged from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater sleep adequacy.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Adequacy Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Adequacy Score at Endpoint10.44 ± 2.3258.64 ± 2.403
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.5702 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: 1.80 · 95% CI -4.44 to 8.03
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Somnolence Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The somnolence subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating less somnolence.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Somnolence Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Somnolence Score at Endpoint0.33 ± 1.613-0.54 ± 1.668
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.6929 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: 0.87 · 95% CI -3.46 to 5.20
SecondaryChange From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Problems Index Score at Endpoint

The MOS-Sleep Scale was a participant-rated questionnaire consisting of 12 items that assessed key constructs of sleep. Instrument scoring yielded 7 subscales (sleep disturbance, snoring, awaken short of breath or with a headache, quantity of sleep, optimal sleep, sleep adequacy, and somnolence) as well as a 9-item overall sleep problems index. The total score ranged from 0 to 100. The sleep problems index subscale score also ranged from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating fewer sleep problems.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Problems Index Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in MOS-Sleep Scale, Sleep Problems Index Score at Endpoint-7.38 ± 1.427-4.54 ± 1.471
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.1403 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -2.84 · 95% CI -6.63 to 0.94
SecondaryClinical Global Impression of Change (CGIC) Score at Endpoint

The CGIC was a clinician-rated global measure that provided a clinically relevant and easy to interpret account of a clinician's perception of the clinical importance of the participant's improvement or worsening during their involvement in a clinical study. Clinicians rated the participant's overall improvement on a 7-point scale where scores ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse).

Time frame:
Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGIC) Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGIC) Score at Endpoint2.55 ± 0.0863.18 ± 0.090
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = <0.0001 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.62 · 95% CI -0.86 to -0.39
SecondaryPatient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Score at Endpoint

The PGIC was a participant-rated global measure that provided a clinically relevant and easy to interpret account of a participant's perception of the clinical importance of their own improvement or worsening during their involvement in a clinical study. Participants rated their overall improvement on a 7-point scale where scores ranged from 1 (very much improved) to 7 (very much worse).

Time frame:
Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Score at Endpoint2.68 ± 0.0833.17 ± 0.086
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANOVA · p = <0.0001 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.49 · 95% CI -0.72 to -0.27
SecondaryBaseline Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Scores

The HADS was a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 2 subscales, 1 measuring anxiety (HADS-A Scale) and the other measuring depression (HADS-D Scale). Each subscale comprised of 7 items; participants assessed how each item applied to them on a scale of 0 (no presence of anxiety or depression) to 3 (severe feeling of anxiety or depression). Subscores from HADS-A (Anxiety) and HADS-D (Depression) were not to be combined. The interpretation of each HADS subscales was as follows: 0-7 normal, 8-10 mild, 11-14 moderate and 15-21 severe.

Time frame:
Baseline
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Baseline Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Scores
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Anxiety total score3.22 ± 3.9213.37 ± 3.466
Depression total score3.45 ± 3.9633.47 ± 3.387
SecondaryChange From Baseline in HADS Anxiety Total Score at Endpoint

The HADS was a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 2 subscales, 1 measuring anxiety (HADS-A Scale) and the other measuring depression (HADS-D Scale). Each subscale was comprised of 7 items; participants assessed how each item applied to them on a scale of 0 (no presence of anxiety or depression) to 3 (severe feeling of anxiety or depression). Subscores from HADS-A (Anxiety) and HADS-D (Depression) were not to be combined. The interpretation of each HADS subscales was as follows: 0-7 normal, 8-10 mild, 11-14 moderate and 15-21 severe.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in HADS Anxiety Total Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in HADS Anxiety Total Score at Endpoint-0.92 ± 0.233-0.71 ± 0.241
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.5060 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.21 · 95% CI -0.83 to 0.41
SecondaryChange From Baseline in HADS Depression Total Score at Endpoint

The HADS was a self-administered questionnaire that consisted of 2 subscales, 1 measuring anxiety (HADS-A Scale) and the other measuring depression (HADS-D Scale). Each subscale was comprised of 7 items; participants assessed how each item applied to them on a scale of 0 (no presence of anxiety or depression) to 3 (severe feeling of anxiety or depression). Subscores from HADS-A (Anxiety) and HADS-D (Depression) were not to be combined. The interpretation of each HADS subscales was as follows: 0-7 normal, 8-10 mild, 11-14 moderate and 15-21 severe.

Time frame:
Baseline and Day 57 (Week 8)/Early Termination (Study Endpoint)
Reported as:
Least squares mean · units on a scale
Change From Baseline in HADS Depression Total Score at Endpoint
units on a scalePregabalinPlacebo
Change From Baseline in HADS Depression Total Score at Endpoint-0.65 ± 0.209-0.55 ± 0.217
Statistical analysis
  • Pregabalin vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = 0.7247 (Analysis was two-sided and performed at the 0.05 significance level.) · Least squares mean difference: -0.10 · 95% CI -0.66 to 0.46

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Pregabalin—2/111 (1.8%)40/111 (36%)
Placebo—0/109 (0%)21/109 (19.3%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventPregabalinPlacebo
Respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations1/1110/109
Cerebral ischaemiaNervous system disorders1/1110/109
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventPregabalinPlacebo
DizzinessNervous system disorders27/1114/109
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations5/1119/109
Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders7/1112/109
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders6/1113/109
SomnolenceNervous system disorders6/1115/109

Baseline characteristics

All randomized and treated participants were included in the baseline characteristics summarization.

Age, Customized
Age, Customized(participants)PregabalinPlaceboTotal
18-44 years437
45-64 years394786
More than or equal to (>=)65 years6859127
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)PregabalinPlaceboTotal
Female5447101
Male5762119
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Study locations

22 sites
  • Peking University First Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing 100034, China
  • Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510120, China
  • Shenzhen People's Hospital
    Shenzhen, Guangdong 518020, China
  • Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    Wuhan, Hubei 430022, China
  • Tongji Hospital Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    Wuhan, Hubei 430030, China
  • Neurology Department, Jiangsu Province Hospital
    Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, China
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University/Neurology Department
    Suzhou, Jiangsu 215004, China
  • Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
    Jinan, Shandong 250012, China
  • The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University/Dermatology and STD Dept.
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310003, China
  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University/Neurology Dept.
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310016, China
  • Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University/Department of Internal Neurology
    Beijing, 100050, China
  • Peking University Third Hospital, Neurology Department
    Beijing, 100191, China
  • Neurology Department, Beijing Hospital of the Ministry of Health
    Beijing, 100730, China
  • West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Neurology Department
    Chengdu/wuhou D, 610041, China
  • the first affiliated hospital ,chongqing medical university, Department of Neurology
    Chongqing, 400016, China
  • GuangZhou First Municipal People's Hospital
    Guangzhou, 510180, China
  • The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
    Guangzhou, 510630, China
  • Neurology Department, Shanghai Changzheng Hospital
    Shang Hai, 200003, China
  • Huashan Hospital, Fudan University/Neurology Department
    Shang Hai, 200040, China
  • Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
    Shanghai, 200025, China
  • Renji Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine/Neurology Department
    Shanghai, 200127, China
  • Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Dermatological Department
    Tianjin, 300052, China
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References and documents

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Key details

Study ID
NCT01455428
Lead sponsor
Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 20, 2011
Start date
Dec 2011
Primary completion
Jan 2014
Completion
Jan 2014
Results posted
May 22, 2015
Last update
Jan 28, 2021

Study contacts

Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
study director · Pfizer

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
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