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Pharmacokinetic, Efficacy and Safety Study of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Children With Postoperative Pain

A Phase 2 interventional study of Tapentadol in Postoperative Pain and Acute Pain, sponsored by Grünenthal GmbH. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 2 Years to 17 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-11-04.

Sponsored by Grünenthal GmbH · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
86
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
2 Years to 17 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To find out if a drug called tapentadol administered by mouth safely relieves pain in children. Look at the amount of tapentadol in the blood after a single oral dose.

Tapentadol oral solution for children is still being tested and is not yet registered. Tapentadol tablets are effective in treating both acute and chronic pain in adults. This trial will help to understand how tapentadol oral solution works in children.

Read the detailed description

The lower age limit for the clinical trial was initially set to 3 years of age in the protocol. The trial planned for the inclusion of participants in three age categories. Age 3 to less than 6 years (young children), age 6 to less than 12 years (older children) and age 12 to less than 18 years of age (adolescents). There was a request by the Paediatric Committee (PDCO) at the European Medicines Agency to include participants 2 years of age (very young children). The protocol amendment thus planned to combine the two youngest age groups into a single reporting group. The protocol amendment only planned that the very young children group would have separate analysis for the Faces Pain Scale Revised (FPS-R) Scale and for the presentation of the serum concentrations, because the pharmacokinetic sampling scheme used in the 2 year old participants was different from the young children group (aged 3 to less than 6 years).

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Conditions studied

  • Postoperative Pain
  • Acute Pain

Keywords

  • Tonsillectomy
  • Dental surgery
  • Ear surgery
  • Nose surgery
  • Throat surgery
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In context

Pain, Postoperative

5,224 studies on the registry are indexed under Pain, Postoperative; 1,154 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 86 is above the median of 75 across 4,457 interventional studies indexed under Pain, Postoperative.

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Lead sponsor

Grünenthal GmbH is the lead sponsor of 68 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Of its 13 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 8 (62%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
2 Years to 17 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • A maximum body weight of 85.0 kg.
  • A minimum body weight of 10 kg for participants aged 2 years to less than 3 years old.
  • If female and post-menarchal, or 12 years or older, the subject has a negative urine pregnancy test within 24 hours before surgery.
  • Having completed either dental surgery or tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy surgery (age group: 6 to less than 18 years of age).
  • Having completed ear, nose, or throat surgery (including but not limited to tonsillectomy (age group: 2 to less than 3 years of age).
  • Participant aged 6 to less than 18 years has a post-operative pain intensity score greater than or equal to 4 on the Color Analog Scale (CAS) as a result of the surgical procedure or the participant has a pain level that the usual standard of care following the surgical procedure (which reliably produces moderate to severe pain) requires opioid treatment.
  • Participant aged 2 years to less than 6 years has a pain level following a surgical procedure that reliably produces moderate to severe pain, for which the usual standard of care requires opioid treatment.
  • Participant is alert, orientated, and able to follow commands and complete the post-operative required procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of brain injury.
  • Clinically relevant abnormal ECG.
  • Clinically unstable vital signs and/or a saturation of oxygen saturation (SpO2) less than 93%. During surgery SpO2 may decrease \<93%.
  • Clinically relevant abnormal values for clinical chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis at enrollment.
  • Body temperature above 38.5°C within 48 hours prior to dosing.
  • Positive drugs of abuse test result.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
86 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Tapentadol

    Drug: Tapentadol

Interventions

  • Tapentadol oral solution single dose (1mg/kg body weight)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  2. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  3. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  4. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  5. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Younger Children (Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  6. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Younger Children (Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  7. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  8. Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years).

    Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  9. Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescent Participants (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The Area Under the Curve (AUC) from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15) is a summary measure of data from each pharmacokinetic blood sample taken over the 15 hour time period. The area is that below the line fitted to the data points.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  10. Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The concentration of tapentadol (active drug) is assessed during absorption and distribution. The maximum concentration is derived from the Area Under the Curve, from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). It is the highest amount of active drug observed in the blood sample

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  11. Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. The time to maximum concentration is derived from the area under the curve from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). The Tmax is the time after dosing at which the maximum concentration of the tapentadol (active drug) occurs. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  12. Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The concentration of tapentadol (active drug) is assessed during absorption and distribution. The maximum concentration is derived from the Area Under the Curve, from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). It is the highest amount of active drug observed in the blood sample.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  13. Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The concentration of tapentadol-O-glucuronide (metabolite) is assessed to study absorption and distribution. The maximum concentration is derived from the Area Under the Curve, from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). It is the highest amount of metabolite observed in the blood sample.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

  14. Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18).

    Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. The time to maximum concentration is derived from the area under the curve from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). The Tmax is the time after dosing at which the maximum concentration of the tapentadol-O-glucuronide (metabolite) occurs. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours.

    Time frame: up to 15 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain Intensity Assessments Using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

    At predefined times after investigational medicinal product administration, participants were asked to rate their pain on a 100 mm line (visual analog scale - VAS) by marking a point on the line in response to: "My pain at this time is". The mark was scored between "no pain" and " pain as bad as it could be". The distance was then measured by a clinician and reported. A value of 0 indicates "no pain". A value of 100 indicates "pain as bad as it could be".

    Time frame: Baseline; 15 hours

  2. Pain Intensity Assessments Using the McGrath Color Analog Scale in Adolescent Participants and Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 18 Years).

    Pain intensity assessments were with a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) scored McGrath color analog scale (CAS) in participants aged 6 years to less than 18 years, i.e. in Adolescents and Older Children. Participants were presented with the CAS and instructed to place the sliding bar on the color that best represented their pain intensity level at the time of assessment. The CAS is a pocket size tool used to measure the self-reported pain intensity of the older participants. The CAS consists of a 145 mm long triangular shaped strip of plastic, varying in width and hue from 1 mm wide and light pink hue at the bottom (and text no pain), to 3 mm wide and deep red hue at the top (most pain). This instrument includes 2 sides. One side shows the color pain intensity scale as described and the other shows a graduated scale, which provides a specific numeric value for the participant-reported level of pain.

    Time frame: Baseline; 15 hours post-dose

  3. Pain Intensity Assessments Using the Faces Pain Scale (Revised) in Children Age 3 to Less Than 12 Years.

    This assessment tool was used in 3 to less than 12 year old participants, i.e. Older Children and Young Children. The Faces Pain Scale (Revised) \[FPS-R\] score as allocated to a selected face by the participant. There are 6 faces and the participant is asked to indicate on a face to express how much it hurts. The numeric value 0 (no pain) to 10 (very much pain) is read off the reverse side of the scale by the clinician.

    Time frame: Baseline; 15 hours post-dose

  4. Pain Intensity Assessment Using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Scale in Young and Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 6 Years).

    The Face Legs Activity Cry Consolability (FLACC) Scale was developed by the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medical School and Health Systems. The FLACC Scale is a behavioral scale for scoring postoperative pain in children between the ages of two months and seven years or in persons unable to communicate. In this trial the scale was used in the young and very young children, i.e. in participants aged 2 to less than 6 years. This tool includes five categories of pain behaviors, including facial expression, leg movement, activity, cry, and consolability. The clinician observes the participant for 5 minutes or more and scores each category with a 0, 1 or 2. The scores are added together for a total score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). The higher the total score the higher the pain.

    Time frame: Baseline; 15 hours post-dose

  5. Sum of Pain Intensity Differences Over the 4 Hours After Dosing Derived From the Different Pain Scales and for All Age Groups

    Different pain intensity assessment tools were used in the different age groups. Therefore the sum of pain intensities were calculated and are reported for each age group based on the tool used. Adolescents - Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years. Older Children - Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years. Young Children - Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years. Very Young Children - Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years. * CAS (McGrath color analog scale) \[Theoretical Range: -40 to + 40\], * VAS (100 mm Visual Analog Scale) \[Theoretical Range: -400 to + 400\], * FPS-R (6-point Faces Pain Scale - Revised) \[Theoretical Range: -40 to + 40\], * FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability score) \[Theoretical Range: -40 to + 40\]. A mean score of zero indicates that there was no pain intensity change over the 4 hours. The positive values indicate that in the group as a whole the sum of all pain intensity values over the first 4 hours lead to a reduction in pain in the time period.

    Time frame: Baseline; 4 hours post-dose

  6. Respiratory Rate Assessments

    Respiratory rate assessments were performed at pre-defined times during the 15 hour period following investigational medicinal product intake. Pre-surgery data for these participants is also given from the enrollment Visit (Visit 1).

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; 15 hours post-dose

  7. Oxygen Saturation Assessments

    Oxygen saturation assessments were performed at pre-defined times during the 15 hour period following investigational medicinal product intake. Oxygen saturation was assessed using pulse oximetry. The uppermost value is 100%. Pre-surgery data for these participants is also given from the enrollment Visit (Visit 1).

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; 15 hours post-dose

  8. Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Assessments

    Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure assessments were performed at pre-defined times during the 15 hour period following investigational medicinal product intake. Pre-surgery data for these participants is also given from the enrollment Visit (Visit 1).

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; 15 hours post-dose

  9. Change From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Parameters

    12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) were part of the planned safety assessments. 12-lead Electrocardiograms were performed prior at the enrollment visit after informed consent and at the discharge visit. The discharge visit was as per standard of care. The changes in ECG parameters are reported. Negative mean values indicate that the millisecond intervals decreased from the enrollment to the discharge visit. Positive mean values indicate that the millisecond intervals increased from the enrollment to the discharge visit. The Letters P,Q,R,S and T refer to specific medically defined points on an ECG tracing and correspond to specific heart activities.

    Time frame: Enrollment (pre-surgery); Discharge Visit

  10. Change From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Heart Rate Parameter

    12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECG) were part of the planned safety assessments. 12-lead Electrocardiograms were performed prior at the enrollment visit after informed consent and at the discharge visit. The discharge visit was as per standard of care. The changes in heart rate (beats per minute) parameters are reported per treatment group between the visits. A positive value indicates that the heart rate was higher at discharge than at enrollment.

    Time frame: Enrollment; Discharge Visit

  11. Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by Intensity

    The intensity of all treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were scored by the investigator. Treatment emergent adverse events were those adverse events documented from the time of investigational medicinal product (IMP), study drug, up to 48 hours post dosing. The clinical "intensity" of an adverse event was classified as: * Mild: Signs and symptoms that can be easily tolerated. Symptoms can be ignored and disappear when the subject is distracted. * Moderate: Symptoms cause discomfort but are tolerable; they cannot be ignored and affect concentration. * Severe: Symptoms which affect usual daily activity. For adverse events where the intensity changes over time, the maximum intensity observed was documented.

    Time frame: Baseline; 48 hours post dosing

  12. Intake of Additional Analgesic Medication During the Trial

    Number of participants with intakes of supplemental analgesic medication between investigational medicinal product (IMP) intake and Site Discharge grouped according to preparation taken (non-opioid/opioid).

    Time frame: Baseline; 15 hours post dosing

  13. Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Hemoglobin Concentration

    The hemoglobin test is a commonly ordered blood test and was done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). It is routinely done before and after surgery to check for anemia, the presence of chronic kidney disease or other chronic medical problems. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  14. Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Hematocrit

    Hematocrit is a blood test that measures the percentage of the volume of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells (RBC). This measurement depends on the number of red blood cells and the size of red blood cells. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  15. Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

    Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular volume is a measurement of the average size of Red Blood Cells (RBC). It is also referred to as Mean Corpuscular Volume. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  16. Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Platelet Count

    Platelets are cell fragments that are vital for normal blood clotting. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  17. Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Leukocyte Concentration

    Leukocytes are also called white blood cells (WBC). These were measured to assess immune function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  18. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Glucose Concentration

    A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  19. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Sodium Concentration

    Sodium is required by the body for the body to function properly. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  20. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Potassium Concentration

    Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  21. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Calcium Concentration

    All cells need calcium in order to function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  22. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Chloride Concentration

    Chloride with other electrolytes help keep the proper balance of body fluids and maintain the body's acid-base balance. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  23. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Phosphate Concentration

    Phosphate is needed by the body. This test was done to see how much phosphate is in the blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  24. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Concentration

    This test is to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. It was used to test liver and kidney function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  25. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Creatinine Concentration

    Creatinine is removed from the body entirely by the kidneys. If kidney function is not normal, creatinine level increases in the blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  26. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Enzyme Activity

    AST is considered to be one of the two most important tests to detect liver injury. During liver damage the enzyme is released into the blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  27. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Triglycerides Concentration

    Triglycerides are a group of fat. Triglycerides were measured as part of metabolic and cardiac assessments. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  28. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Serum Albumin Concentration

    Albumin is a protein made by the liver. Albumin prevents fluid leaking into the tissues. Albumin also transports many small molecules. Serum albumin was measured in the clear liquid portion of the blood called serum. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  29. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urate in the Blood

    Uric acid (urate is the salt) is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Most urate dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys. From there, it passes out in the urine. The test is used to determine kidney function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  30. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Calculated Glomerular Filtration Rate

    Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was done to check how well the kidneys are working. It estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli in the kidney each minute. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  31. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urine Specific Gravity

    This test was used to test for the water balance and urine concentration. A urine sample was tested right away. A dipstick with a color-sensitive pad was used. The color the dipstick changes and the specific gravity of the urine was read off the color chart. In the study there were 2 planned safety urine collections. At Visit 1 in the enrollment period, after consent and assent obtained. The second sample was obtained at Visit 3 prior to discharge from the hospital. The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit and Discharge Visit

  32. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urine pH (Acid, Alkalinity) Test

    A urine sample was tested right away. A dipstick made with a color-sensitive pad was used. The color indicated the acidity of the urine. In the study there were 2 planned safety urine collections. At Visit 1 in the enrollment period, after consent and assent obtained. The second sample was obtained at Visit 3 prior to discharge from the hospital. The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit and Discharge Visit

  33. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Enzyme Activity

    This test was done in combination with other tests (such as AST, ALP, and bilirubin) to diagnose and monitor the liver function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  34. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Enzyme Activity

    The gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test was used in combination with the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test. Both ALP and GGT can be elevated in bile duct or liver complications. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  35. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Bilirubin Concentration

    Old red blood cells are replaced by new blood cells every day. Bilirubin is made by the body when the old blood cells are removed. The concentration of bilirubin in the blood measures liver function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  36. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Enzyme Activity

    Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) was used to check for tissue damage. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  37. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Protein Concentration

    The test was done to verify kidney and liver function. It is done in combination with the albumin test. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  38. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Creatine Kinase (CK) Enzyme Activity

    The creatine kinase (CK) test was used to detect inflammation of muscles. The test was done in combination with other tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  39. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Enzyme Activity

    The Alkaline Phosphatase activity was used to detect bone or hepatobiliary disease. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

  40. Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Triacylglycerol Lipase (TL) Enzyme Activity

    A triacylglycerol lipase test was done to check for pancreatic function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to investigational medicinal product administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

    Time frame: Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit

07

Results

Posted Nov 27, 2014
Limitations and caveats
Another opioid may been given according to medical judgment/standard of care if the participant had persistent intolerable pain 2 hours or more after administration of tapentadol oral solution despite having received a non-opioid analgesic.

Participant flow

The first participant was enrolled on the 15 Nov 2012 and the last participant completed the trial on the 24 Feb 2014.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneAdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young Children
Started212817
Completed202216
Not completed161
Withdrew: Adverse event060
Withdrew: Protocol violation101

Outcome measures

PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol Serum Concentrations: Adolescents
15 minutes post-dose23.2 ± 34.0
30 minutes post-dose45.6 ± 33.0
1 hour post-dose49.4 ± 21.2
2 hours post-dose43.1 ± 14.2
4 hours post-dose32.8 ± 10.8
6 hours post-dose22.3 ± 11.9
11 hours post-dose8.14 ± 6.35
15 hours post-dose3.66 ± 3.26
SecondaryPain Intensity Assessments Using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

At predefined times after investigational medicinal product administration, participants were asked to rate their pain on a 100 mm line (visual analog scale - VAS) by marking a point on the line in response to: "My pain at this time is". The mark was scored between "no pain" and " pain as bad as it could be". The distance was then measured by a clinician and reported. A value of 0 indicates "no pain". A value of 100 indicates "pain as bad as it could be".

Time frame:
Baseline; 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Pain Intensity Assessments Using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
units on a scaleVisual Analog Scale: Adolescents
Pre-dose71.5 ± 13.3
15 minutes post-dose63.6 ± 24.4
30 minutes post-dose53.2 ± 27.3
1 hour post-dose46.3 ± 26.5
2 hours post-dose34.0 ± 24.6
4 hours post-dose43.5 ± 26.8
6 hours post-dose34.8 ± 24.3
11 hours post-dose32.7 ± 21.1
15 hours post-dose33.4 ± 20.1
SecondaryPain Intensity Assessments Using the McGrath Color Analog Scale in Adolescent Participants and Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 18 Years).

Pain intensity assessments were with a 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain) scored McGrath color analog scale (CAS) in participants aged 6 years to less than 18 years, i.e. in Adolescents and Older Children. Participants were presented with the CAS and instructed to place the sliding bar on the color that best represented their pain intensity level at the time of assessment. The CAS is a pocket size tool used to measure the self-reported pain intensity of the older participants. The CAS consists of a 145 mm long triangular shaped strip of plastic, varying in width and hue from 1 mm wide and light pink hue at the bottom (and text no pain), to 3 mm wide and deep red hue at the top (most pain). This instrument includes 2 sides. One side shows the color pain intensity scale as described and the other shows a graduated scale, which provides a specific numeric value for the participant-reported level of pain.

Time frame:
Baseline; 15 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Pain Intensity Assessments Using the McGrath Color Analog Scale in Adolescent Participants and Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 18 Years).
units on a scaleMcGrath Color Analog Scale: AdolescentsMcGrath Color Analog Scale: Older Children
Pre-dose6.643 ± 1.4614.670 ± 1.602
15 minutes post-dose6.131 ± 2.1803.071 ± 1.718
30 minutes after dosing5.262 ± 2.3112.571 ± 1.824
1 hour post-dose4.393 ± 2.2992.407 ± 1.723
2 hours post-dose3.475 ± 2.1732.292 ± 1.793
4 hours post-dose4.200 ± 2.1132.341 ± 1.899
6 hours post-dose3.438 ± 1.9602.636 ± 2.152
11 hours post-dose3.350 ± 1.8363.352 ± 1.851
15 hours post-dose3.288 ± 1.5783.568 ± 2.549
SecondaryPain Intensity Assessments Using the Faces Pain Scale (Revised) in Children Age 3 to Less Than 12 Years.

This assessment tool was used in 3 to less than 12 year old participants, i.e. Older Children and Young Children. The Faces Pain Scale (Revised) \[FPS-R\] score as allocated to a selected face by the participant. There are 6 faces and the participant is asked to indicate on a face to express how much it hurts. The numeric value 0 (no pain) to 10 (very much pain) is read off the reverse side of the scale by the clinician.

Time frame:
Baseline; 15 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Pain Intensity Assessments Using the Faces Pain Scale (Revised) in Children Age 3 to Less Than 12 Years.
units on a scaleFaces Pain Scale: Older ChildrenFaces Pain Scale: Young Children
Pre-dose4.8 ± 1.66.8 ± 3.2
15 minutes post-dose3.5 ± 1.84.5 ± 4.0
30 minutes post-dose2.9 ± 1.82.8 ± 3.2
1 hour post-dose2.4 ± 1.61.8 ± 3.3
2 hours post-dose2.6 ± 1.71.2 ± 2.9
4 hours post-dose2.5 ± 1.63.5 ± 3.2
6 hours post-dose2.7 ± 2.11.8 ± 2.3
11 hours post-dose2.7 ± 1.72.3 ± 2.4
15 hours post-dose3.5 ± 2.22.8 ± 2.9
SecondaryPain Intensity Assessment Using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Scale in Young and Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 6 Years).

The Face Legs Activity Cry Consolability (FLACC) Scale was developed by the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medical School and Health Systems. The FLACC Scale is a behavioral scale for scoring postoperative pain in children between the ages of two months and seven years or in persons unable to communicate. In this trial the scale was used in the young and very young children, i.e. in participants aged 2 to less than 6 years. This tool includes five categories of pain behaviors, including facial expression, leg movement, activity, cry, and consolability. The clinician observes the participant for 5 minutes or more and scores each category with a 0, 1 or 2. The scores are added together for a total score ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). The higher the total score the higher the pain.

Time frame:
Baseline; 15 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Pain Intensity Assessment Using the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Scale in Young and Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 6 Years).
units on a scaleFace, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Scale
Pre-dose4.2 ± 2.2
15 minutes post-dose1.8 ± 1.6
30 minutes post-dose1.2 ± 1.6
1 hour post-dose1.1 ± 1.4
2 hours post-dose0.8 ± 1.1
4 hours post-dose1.5 ± 1.7
6 hours post-dose0.8 ± 1.6
11 hours post-dose0.9 ± 2.1
15 hours post-dose0.8 ± 1.2
SecondarySum of Pain Intensity Differences Over the 4 Hours After Dosing Derived From the Different Pain Scales and for All Age Groups

Different pain intensity assessment tools were used in the different age groups. Therefore the sum of pain intensities were calculated and are reported for each age group based on the tool used. Adolescents - Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years. Older Children - Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years. Young Children - Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years. Very Young Children - Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years. * CAS (McGrath color analog scale) \[Theoretical Range: -40 to + 40\], * VAS (100 mm Visual Analog Scale) \[Theoretical Range: -400 to + 400\], * FPS-R (6-point Faces Pain Scale - Revised) \[Theoretical Range: -40 to + 40\], * FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability score) \[Theoretical Range: -40 to + 40\]. A mean score of zero indicates that there was no pain intensity change over the 4 hours. The positive values indicate that in the group as a whole the sum of all pain intensity values over the first 4 hours lead to a reduction in pain in the time period.

Time frame:
Baseline; 4 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Sum of Pain Intensity Differences Over the 4 Hours After Dosing Derived From the Different Pain Scales and for All Age Groups
units on a scaleSum of Pain Intensity Differences
Adolescents SPID for VAS106.282 ± 75.350
Adolescents SPID for CAS8.925 ± 6.347
Older Children SPID for CAS9.698 ± 7.610
Older Children SPID for FPS-R8.724 ± 6.868
Young Children SPID for FPS-R17.646 ± 14.674
Young Children SPID for FLACC11.614 ± 8.334
Very Young Children SPID for FLACC12.483 ± 8.955
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol-O-glucuronide Serum Concentrations: Adolescents
15 minutes post-dose404 ± 581
30 minutes post-dose855 ± 672
1 hour post-dose1424 ± 542
2 hours post-dose1202 ± 366
4 hours post-dose824 ± 191
6 hours post-dose497 ± 138
11 hours post-dose150 ± 69.0
15 hours post-dose66.9 ± 35.4
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol Serum Concentrations: Older Children
15 minutes to 1 hour post-dose (N=22)36.5 ± 21.8
1 to 4 hours post-dose (N=22)36.5 ± 15.7
4 to 11 hours post-dose (N=22)13.5 ± 6.52
11 to 15 hours post-dose (N=22)3.71 ± 1.96
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Older Children (Age 6 to Less Than 12 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol-O-glucuronide Serum Concentrations: Older Children
15 minutes to 1 hour post-dose676 ± 343
1 to 4 hours post-dose900 ± 330
4 to 11 hours post-dose321 ± 123
11 to 15 hours post-dose86.3 ± 37.8
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Younger Children (Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Younger Children (Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol Serum Concentrations: Younger Children
15 minutes to 1 hour post-dose (N = 11)30.1 ± 19.2
4 to 11 hours post-dose (N=11)26.4 ± 10.7
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Younger Children (Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Younger Children (Age 3 to Less Than 6 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol-O-glucuronide Serum Concentrations Younger Children
15 minutes to 1 hour post-dose494 ± 377
4 to 11 hours post-dose504 ± 112
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 0.2 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol Serum Concentrations: Very Young Children
1.25 hours post-dose19.9 ± 13.2
3 hours post-dose37.7 ± 18.2
5 hours post-dose23.4 ± 6.36
8 hours post-dose10.0 ± 4.33
PrimaryPharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years).

Mean and Standard Deviation of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Tapentadol-O-glucuronide concentrations were measured in participants. Serum was analyzed by means of liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with a lower limit of quantification (LLOQ) at 10 ng/mL.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogram per milliliter
Pharmacokinetic Profile of Serum Concentrations of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Very Young Children (Age 2 to Less Than 3 Years).
nanogram per milliliterTapentadol-O-glucuronide Concentrations: Very Young Children
1.25 hours after administration497 ± 513
3 hours after administration938 ± 407
5 hours after administration624 ± 235
8 hours after administration253 ± 103
PrimaryNon-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescent Participants (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The Area Under the Curve (AUC) from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15) is a summary measure of data from each pharmacokinetic blood sample taken over the 15 hour time period. The area is that below the line fitted to the data points.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · ng*hr/mL
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescent Participants (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
ng*hr/mLTapentadol Non-Compartmental PK Parameter: AUC
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescent Participants (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).302 (218 to 636)
SecondaryRespiratory Rate Assessments

Respiratory rate assessments were performed at pre-defined times during the 15 hour period following investigational medicinal product intake. Pre-surgery data for these participants is also given from the enrollment Visit (Visit 1).

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; 15 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · breaths per minute
Respiratory Rate Assessments
breaths per minuteRespiratory Rates: AdolescentsRespiratory Rates: Older ChildrenRespiratory Rates: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 117.8 ± 3.218.4 ± 3.125.1 ± 3.4
Pre-dose16.4 ± 2.519.2 ± 2.525.1 ± 3.3
15 minutes post-dose16.8 ± 2.619.7 ± 2.524.0 ± 3.1
30 minutes post-dose17.5 ± 2.519.4 ± 2.422.6 ± 4.3
1 hours post-dose15.9 ± 2.319.0 ± 2.021.8 ± 3.5
2 hours post-dose17.3 ± 2.819.3 ± 2.522.5 ± 3.3
4 hours post-dose16.4 ± 2.119.5 ± 2.822.5 ± 2.1
6 hours post-dose16.9 ± 2.919.0 ± 3.822.1 ± 3.5
11 hours post-dose17.4 ± 3.618.4 ± 2.922.4 ± 3.4
15 hours post-dose16.1 ± 2.517.3 ± 3.021.1 ± 3.9
SecondaryOxygen Saturation Assessments

Oxygen saturation assessments were performed at pre-defined times during the 15 hour period following investigational medicinal product intake. Oxygen saturation was assessed using pulse oximetry. The uppermost value is 100%. Pre-surgery data for these participants is also given from the enrollment Visit (Visit 1).

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; 15 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · percentage of oxygen saturation
Oxygen Saturation Assessments
percentage of oxygen saturationOxygen Saturation: AdolescentsOxygen Saturation: Older ChildrenOxygen Saturation: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 197.8 ± 1.197.4 ± 1.797.4 ± 1.4
Pre-dose97.7 ± 1.496.7 ± 1.496.8 ± 1.0
15 minutes post-dose97.3 ± 1.296.8 ± 1.396.5 ± 1.9
30 minutes post-dose97.0 ± 1.496.4 ± 1.396.8 ± 1.6
1 hour post-dose97.3 ± 1.296.0 ± 1.696.2 ± 2.0
2 hours post-dose97.1 ± 1.395.8 ± 1.495.8 ± 1.7
4 hours post-dose96.9 ± 1.496.5 ± 1.296.5 ± 1.5
6 hours post-dose97.1 ± 1.596.7 ± 1.396.7 ± 1.7
11 hours post-dose96.8 ± 1.496.8 ± 1.496.4 ± 1.5
15 hours post-dose96.7 ± 1.096.5 ± 1.497.1 ± 1.5
SecondarySystolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Assessments

Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure assessments were performed at pre-defined times during the 15 hour period following investigational medicinal product intake. Pre-surgery data for these participants is also given from the enrollment Visit (Visit 1).

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; 15 hours post-dose
Reported as:
Mean · mmHg
Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Assessments
mmHgBlood Pressure: AdolescentsBlood Pressure: Older ChildrenBlood Pressure: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1 Enrollment Systolic blood pressure110.2 ± 9.0103.8 ± 9.698.7 ± 7.0
Pre-dose Systolic Blood Pressure122.9 ± 13.9107.1 ± 9.1105.1 ± 15.6
15 minutes post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure126.9 ± 17.7104.1 ± 8.3101.8 ± 7.5
30 minutes post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure126.8 ± 17.9104.1 ± 7.2100.1 ± 6.2
1 hour post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure127.0 ± 17.7104.0 ± 9.697.6 ± 7.6
2 hours post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure124.9 ± 16.7103.9 ± 8.298.4 ± 6.6
4 hours post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure122.8 ± 13.9104.8 ± 10.5100.1 ± 7.4
6 hours post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure116.8 ± 14.1106.7 ± 7.9102.0 ± 8.5
11 hours post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure115.1 ± 11.2102.0 ± 9.199.4 ± 14.2
15 hours post-dose Systolic Blood Pressure113.8 ± 14.2100.3 ± 8.793.3 ± 9.9
Visit 1 Enrollment Diastolic blood pressure66.5 ± 9.066.3 ± 8.362.8 ± 5.3
Pre-dose Diastolic blood pressure74.8 ± 11.864.2 ± 9.465.6 ± 11.2
15 minutes post-dose Diastolic blood pressure78.9 ± 15.762.4 ± 7.862.4 ± 7.7
30 minutes post-dose Diastolic blood pressure76.1 ± 12.061.3 ± 5.760.2 ± 6.1
1 hour post-dose Diastolic blood pressure77.6 ± 13.061.1 ± 7.159.6 ± 6.9
2 hours post-dose Diastolic blood pressure74.7 ± 13.459.7 ± 7.059.7 ± 7.4
4 hours post-dose Diastolic blood pressure73.2 ± 12.160.0 ± 7.158.7 ± 5.9
6 hours post-dose Diastolic blood pressure66.0 ± 10.359.0 ± 8.358.8 ± 7.3
11 hours post-dose Diastolic blood pressure65.4 ± 8.454.6 ± 8.557.3 ± 11.2
15 hours post-dose Diastolic blood pressure67.1 ± 10.856.8 ± 8.557.0 ± 8.7
SecondaryChange From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Parameters

12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) were part of the planned safety assessments. 12-lead Electrocardiograms were performed prior at the enrollment visit after informed consent and at the discharge visit. The discharge visit was as per standard of care. The changes in ECG parameters are reported. Negative mean values indicate that the millisecond intervals decreased from the enrollment to the discharge visit. Positive mean values indicate that the millisecond intervals increased from the enrollment to the discharge visit. The Letters P,Q,R,S and T refer to specific medically defined points on an ECG tracing and correspond to specific heart activities.

Time frame:
Enrollment (pre-surgery); Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · milliseconds
Change From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Parameters
millisecondsECG Changes: AdolescentsECG Changes: Older ChildrenECG Changes: Young and Very Young Children
QTcF change-3.6 ± 16.415.7 ± 21.75.6 ± 20.7
QT Duration change-8.0 ± 33.18.5 ± 32.0-4.1 ± 29.6
QRS Duration change0.5 ± 4.5-0.2 ± 4.70.5 ± 5.8
PR Duration change-3.5 ± 11.7-1.8 ± 11.3-2.4 ± 12.6
RR Duration change-32.2 ± 193.8-35.2 ± 156.5-48.1 ± 102.8
SecondaryChange From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Heart Rate Parameter

12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECG) were part of the planned safety assessments. 12-lead Electrocardiograms were performed prior at the enrollment visit after informed consent and at the discharge visit. The discharge visit was as per standard of care. The changes in heart rate (beats per minute) parameters are reported per treatment group between the visits. A positive value indicates that the heart rate was higher at discharge than at enrollment.

Time frame:
Enrollment; Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · beats per minute
Change From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Heart Rate Parameter
beats per minuteECG Heart Rate Change: AdolescentsECG Heart Rate Change: Older ChildrenECG Heart Rate Change: Young and Very Young Children
Change From Enrollment in 12-lead Electrocardiogram Heart Rate Parameter2.0 ± 16.44.3 ± 16.210.7 ± 16.4
PrimaryNon-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The concentration of tapentadol (active drug) is assessed during absorption and distribution. The maximum concentration is derived from the Area Under the Curve, from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). It is the highest amount of active drug observed in the blood sample

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanograms/millilitre
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
nanograms/millilitreTapentadol Non-Compartmental PK Parameter: Cmax
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).67.5 ± 26.3
SecondaryTreatment Emergent Adverse Events by Intensity

The intensity of all treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were scored by the investigator. Treatment emergent adverse events were those adverse events documented from the time of investigational medicinal product (IMP), study drug, up to 48 hours post dosing. The clinical "intensity" of an adverse event was classified as: * Mild: Signs and symptoms that can be easily tolerated. Symptoms can be ignored and disappear when the subject is distracted. * Moderate: Symptoms cause discomfort but are tolerable; they cannot be ignored and affect concentration. * Severe: Symptoms which affect usual daily activity. For adverse events where the intensity changes over time, the maximum intensity observed was documented.

Time frame:
Baseline; 48 hours post dosing
Reported as:
Number · number of events
Treatment Emergent Adverse Events by Intensity
number of eventsNumber of TEAEs: AdolescentsNumber of TEAEs: Older ChildrenNumber of TEAEs: Young and Very Young Children
Total number of TEAEs223311
Total number of mild TEAEs101610
Total number of moderate TEAEs12171
SecondaryIntake of Additional Analgesic Medication During the Trial

Number of participants with intakes of supplemental analgesic medication between investigational medicinal product (IMP) intake and Site Discharge grouped according to preparation taken (non-opioid/opioid).

Time frame:
Baseline; 15 hours post dosing
Reported as:
Number · participants
Intake of Additional Analgesic Medication During the Trial
participantsAdolescents With Supplementary AnalgesicOlder Children With Supplementary AnalgesicYoung and Very Young Children With Supplementary Analgesic
Supplemental analgesic medication taken121815
Supplemental opioid analgesic taken338
Supplemental non-opioid analgesic taken121815
PrimaryNon-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. The time to maximum concentration is derived from the area under the curve from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). The Tmax is the time after dosing at which the maximum concentration of the tapentadol (active drug) occurs. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · hours
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
hoursTapentadol Non-Compartmental PK Parameter: Tmax
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).1.4 ± 1.10
PrimaryNon-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The concentration of tapentadol (active drug) is assessed during absorption and distribution. The maximum concentration is derived from the Area Under the Curve, from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). It is the highest amount of active drug observed in the blood sample.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · ng*hr/mL
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
ng*hr/mLTapentadol-O-glucuronide Non-Compartmental PK Parameter: AUC
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC 0-15) After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).7082 (4946 to 9689)
PrimaryNon-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).

Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours. The concentration of tapentadol-O-glucuronide (metabolite) is assessed to study absorption and distribution. The maximum concentration is derived from the Area Under the Curve, from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). It is the highest amount of metabolite observed in the blood sample.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · nanogramsg/millilitre
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).
nanogramsg/millilitreTapentadol-O-glucuronide Non-Compartmental PK Parameter: Cmax
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Cmax (Maximum Concentration) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18 Years).1487 ± 495
PrimaryNon-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18).

Tapentadol-O-glucuronide is the metabolite of tapentadol. Metabolites are sometimes referred to as "breakdown products". The body alters the administered medication to a metabolite so that it can be more easily or quickly removed from the body. Serum samples for pharmacokinetic analysis were obtained using frequent sampling techniques in participants 12 years to less than 18 years of age. The time to maximum concentration is derived from the area under the curve from dose to 15 hours (AUC 0-15). The Tmax is the time after dosing at which the maximum concentration of the tapentadol-O-glucuronide (metabolite) occurs. Serum samples (frequent sampling) were drawn at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 11, and 15 hours.

Time frame:
up to 15 hours
Reported as:
Mean · hours
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18).
hoursTapentadol-O-glucuronide Non-Compartmental PK Parameter: Tmax
Non-Compartmental Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Tapentadol-O-glucuronide After a Single Dose of Tapentadol in Adolescents (Age 12 to Less Than 18).1.70 ± 1.19
SecondaryHematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Hemoglobin Concentration

The hemoglobin test is a commonly ordered blood test and was done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). It is routinely done before and after surgery to check for anemia, the presence of chronic kidney disease or other chronic medical problems. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · g/L
Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Hemoglobin Concentration
g/LHemoglobin Concentration: AdolescentsHemoglobin Concentration: Older ChildrenHemoglobin Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1151.10 ± 13.82140.04 ± 6.66127.47 ± 7.60
Visit 2145.67 ± 21.44128.64 ± 7.88121.75 ± 7.91
Visit 3139.00 ± 19.20126.54 ± 9.10117.00 ± 7.63
SecondaryHematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Hematocrit

Hematocrit is a blood test that measures the percentage of the volume of whole blood that is made up of red blood cells (RBC). This measurement depends on the number of red blood cells and the size of red blood cells. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · fraction of blood volume
Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Hematocrit
fraction of blood volumeHematocrit: AdolescentsHematocrit: Older ChildrenHematocrit: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 10.436 ± 0.0370.400 ± 0.0180.368 ± 0.018
Visit 20.421 ± 0.0600.372 ± 0.0240.363 ± 0.023
Visit 30.402 ± 0.0540.364 ± 0.0250.356 ± 0.022
SecondaryHematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume (Mean Corpuscular Volume)

Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular volume is a measurement of the average size of Red Blood Cells (RBC). It is also referred to as Mean Corpuscular Volume. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · fL
Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Erythrocyte Mean Corpuscular Volume (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
fLMean Corpuscular Volume: AdolescentsMean Corpuscular Volume: Older ChildrenMean Corpuscular Volume: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 186.1 ± 2.982.3 ± 3.179.6 ± 3.6
Visit 286.5 ± 2.183.1 ± 3.581.8 ± 3.7
Visit 386.9 ± 3.583.1 ± 3.582.7 ± 3.6
SecondaryHematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Platelet Count

Platelets are cell fragments that are vital for normal blood clotting. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · GI/L
Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Platelet Count
GI/LPlatelet Count: AdolescentsPlatelet Count: Older ChildrenPlatelet Count: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1297.0 ± 59.8347.1 ± 86.2357.4 ± 67.5
Visit 2266.1 ± 73.0303.4 ± 73.9312.6 ± 111.2
Visit 3263.9 ± 57.9316.9 ± 71.3307.3 ± 50.0
SecondaryHematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Leukocyte Concentration

Leukocytes are also called white blood cells (WBC). These were measured to assess immune function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · GI/L
Hematology Safety Laboratory Assessments: Leukocyte Concentration
GI/LLeukocyte Concentration: AdolescentsLeukocyte Concentration: Older ChildrenLeukocyte Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 16.631 ± 1.6827.594 ± 3.9846.555 ± 1.278
Visit 28.537 ± 2.51412.509 ± 4.20910.751 ± 3.272
Visit 310.052 ± 3.25314.806 ± 4.03113.160 ± 2.907
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Glucose Concentration

A blood glucose test measures the amount of a sugar called glucose in blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Glucose Concentration
mmol/LBlood Glucose Concentration: AdolescentsBlood Glucose Concentration: Older ChildrenBlood Glucose Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 14.77 ± 0.514.81 ± 0.525.01 ± 1.38
Visit 25.10 ± 0.686.39 ± 1.495.89 ± 1.17
Visit 35.51 ± 0.905.69 ± 1.214.90 ± 0.54
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Sodium Concentration

Sodium is required by the body for the body to function properly. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Sodium Concentration
mmol/LBlood Sodium Concentration: AdolescentsBlood Sodium Concentration: Older ChildrenBlood Sodium Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1140.9 ± 1.4140.4 ± 2.1139.3 ± 1.3
Visit 2140.3 ± 1.5138.4 ± 2.6139.1 ± 1.2
Visit 3138.1 ± 1.2138.7 ± 1.8138.8 ± 1.9
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Potassium Concentration

Potassium is a mineral that the body needs to work normally. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Potassium Concentration
mmol/LBlood Potassium Concentration: AdolescentsBlood Potassium Concentration: Older ChildrenBlood Potassium Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 14.20 ± 0.314.20 ± 0.324.09 ± 0.33
Visit 23.90 ± 0.363.83 ± 0.324.04 ± 0.36
Visit 33.94 ± 0.263.93 ± 0.293.93 ± 0.27
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Calcium Concentration

All cells need calcium in order to function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Calcium Concentration
mmol/LBlood Calcium Concentration: AdolescentsBlood Calcium Concentration: Older ChildrenBlood Calcium Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 12.455 ± 0.0652.482 ± 0.1002.519 ± 0.055
Visit 22.268 ± 0.1662.267 ± 0.1082.343 ± 0.160
Visit 32.359 ± 0.1042.266 ± 0.1572.369 ± 0.123
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Chloride Concentration

Chloride with other electrolytes help keep the proper balance of body fluids and maintain the body's acid-base balance. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Chloride Concentration
mmol/LBlood Chloride Concentration: AdolescentsBlood Chloride Concentration: Older ChildrenBlood Chloride Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1103.3 ± 1.9103.4 ± 2.2103.8 ± 1.7
Visit 2106.6 ± 2.2104.9 ± 2.8106.2 ± 3.0
Visit 3103.0 ± 2.2105.1 ± 2.6105.1 ± 2.4
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Phosphate Concentration

Phosphate is needed by the body. This test was done to see how much phosphate is in the blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Phosphate Concentration
mmol/LBlood Phosphate Concentration: AdolescentsBlood Phosphate Concentration: Older ChildrenBlood Phosphate Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 11.384 ± 0.1851.560 ± 0.1461.689 ± 0.165
Visit 21.234 ± 0.1941.248 ± 0.2411.412 ± 0.179
Visit 31.500 ± 0.1991.535 ± 0.1781.611 ± 0.181
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Concentration

This test is to measure the amount of urea nitrogen in the blood. It was used to test liver and kidney function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Concentration
mmol/LBUN Concentration: AdolescentsBUN Concentration: Older ChildrenBUN Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 14.55 ± 1.194.47 ± 1.305.15 ± 1.19
Visit 24.54 ± 1.324.38 ± 0.954.19 ± 0.93
Visit 33.88 ± 0.984.31 ± 1.214.11 ± 0.82
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Creatinine Concentration

Creatinine is removed from the body entirely by the kidneys. If kidney function is not normal, creatinine level increases in the blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · µmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Creatinine Concentration
µmol/LCreatinine Concentration: AdolescentsCreatinine Concentration: Older ChildrenCreatinine Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 173.3 ± 14.749.5 ± 6.235.6 ± 4.8
Visit 267.8 ± 15.144.1 ± 9.331.6 ± 6.7
Visit 368.6 ± 16.241.5 ± 8.033.0 ± 5.8
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Enzyme Activity

AST is considered to be one of the two most important tests to detect liver injury. During liver damage the enzyme is released into the blood. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Enzyme Activity
U/LAST Activity: AdolescentsAST Activity: Older ChildrenAST Activity: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 121.5 ± 5.127.9 ± 6.533.4 ± 3.8
Visit 221.6 ± 4.529.9 ± 5.137.9 ± 7.5
Visit 321.6 ± 12.930.2 ± 7.233.8 ± 4.4
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Triglycerides Concentration

Triglycerides are a group of fat. Triglycerides were measured as part of metabolic and cardiac assessments. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Triglycerides Concentration
mmol/LTriglycerides Concentration: AdolescentsTriglycerides Concentration: Older ChildrenTriglycerides Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 11.118 ± 0.4591.129 ± 0.4951.223 ± 0.511
Visit 20.666 ± 0.3180.499 ± 0.2450.556 ± 0.173
Visit 30.634 ± 0.2240.646 ± 0.2250.789 ± 0.227
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Serum Albumin Concentration

Albumin is a protein made by the liver. Albumin prevents fluid leaking into the tissues. Albumin also transports many small molecules. Serum albumin was measured in the clear liquid portion of the blood called serum. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · g/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Serum Albumin Concentration
g/LAlbumin Concentration: AdolescentsAlbumin Concentration: Older ChildrenAlbumin Concentration: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 143.4 ± 2.543.4 ± 3.042.6 ± 2.4
Visit 238.4 ± 3.137.1 ± 2.538.9 ± 3.4
Visit 338.4 ± 2.837.2 ± 3.537.5 ± 3.3
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urate in the Blood

Uric acid (urate is the salt) is a chemical created when the body breaks down substances called purines. Most urate dissolves in blood and travels to the kidneys. From there, it passes out in the urine. The test is used to determine kidney function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · µmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urate in the Blood
µmol/LUrate: AdolescentsUrate: Older ChildrenUrate: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1301.62 ± 69.35228.32 ± 41.87214.82 ± 39.67
Visit 2305.57 ± 85.12225.39 ± 44.74205.65 ± 34.51
Visit 3291.45 ± 69.06213.68 ± 57.96195.94 ± 48.68
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Calculated Glomerular Filtration Rate

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was done to check how well the kidneys are working. It estimates how much blood passes through the glomeruli in the kidney each minute. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit; Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · mL/min/1.73m^2
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Calculated Glomerular Filtration Rate
mL/min/1.73m^2Glomerular Filtration Rate: AdolescentsGlomerular Filtration Rate: Older ChildrenGlomerular Filtration Rate: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 1133.6 ± 20.7133.9 ± 16.6141.5 ± 18.4
Visit 2146.6 ± 25.2155.1 ± 38.0166.9 ± 42.5
Visit 3142.6 ± 23.3158.7 ± 31.5164.0 ± 37.3
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urine Specific Gravity

This test was used to test for the water balance and urine concentration. A urine sample was tested right away. A dipstick with a color-sensitive pad was used. The color the dipstick changes and the specific gravity of the urine was read off the color chart. In the study there were 2 planned safety urine collections. At Visit 1 in the enrollment period, after consent and assent obtained. The second sample was obtained at Visit 3 prior to discharge from the hospital. The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urine Specific Gravity
units on a scaleSpecific Gravity Urine: AdolescentsSpecific Gravity Urine: Older ChildrenSpecific Gravity Urine: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 11.025 ± 0.0071.024 ± 0.0041.021 ± 0.007
Visit 31.022 ± 0.0071.024 ± 0.0041.024 ± 0.002
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urine pH (Acid, Alkalinity) Test

A urine sample was tested right away. A dipstick made with a color-sensitive pad was used. The color indicated the acidity of the urine. In the study there were 2 planned safety urine collections. At Visit 1 in the enrollment period, after consent and assent obtained. The second sample was obtained at Visit 3 prior to discharge from the hospital. The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · units on a scale
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Urine pH (Acid, Alkalinity) Test
units on a scaleUrine pH: AdolescentsUrine pH: Older ChildrenUrine pH: Young and Very Young Children
Visit 16.2 ± 0.56.5 ± 0.46.2 ± 0.6
Visit 36.1 ± 0.26.2 ± 0.46.4 ± 0.9
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Enzyme Activity

This test was done in combination with other tests (such as AST, ALP, and bilirubin) to diagnose and monitor the liver function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Enzyme Activity
U/LALT Activity: AdolescentsALT Activity: Older ChildrenALT Activity: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 116.2 ± 6.315.9 ± 4.116.4 ± 3.4
Visit 214.1 ± 4.615.7 ± 3.417.9 ± 5.3
Visit 314.2 ± 4.515.4 ± 3.417.1 ± 4.1
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Enzyme Activity

The gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) test was used in combination with the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test. Both ALP and GGT can be elevated in bile duct or liver complications. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT) Enzyme Activity
U/LGGT Activity: AdolescentsGGT Activity: Older ChildrenGGT Activity: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 112.0 ± 4.010.6 ± 2.99.4 ± 1.7
Visit 210.4 ± 3.98.7 ± 2.08.6 ± 1.9
Visit 310.8 ± 4.28.8 ± 1.98.3 ± 2.0
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Bilirubin Concentration

Old red blood cells are replaced by new blood cells every day. Bilirubin is made by the body when the old blood cells are removed. The concentration of bilirubin in the blood measures liver function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · µmol/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Bilirubin Concentration
µmol/LBilirubin Concentration: AdolescentsBilirubin Concentration: Older ChildrenBilirubin Concentration: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 112.0 ± 7.06.8 ± 3.54.8 ± 1.8
Visit 210.9 ± 7.86.3 ± 2.33.7 ± 1.0
Visit 317.8 ± 10.89.3 ± 4.55.8 ± 2.6
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Enzyme Activity

Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) was used to check for tissue damage. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Liver Function Test - Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Enzyme Activity
U/LLDH Activity: AdolescentsLDH Activity: Older ChildrenLDH Activity: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 1157.7 ± 23.0210.5 ± 31.7243.8 ± 23.3
Visit 2154.5 ± 27.9199.1 ± 27.2256.3 ± 36.8
Visit 3143.9 ± 28.8197.8 ± 28.5238.6 ± 24.6
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Protein Concentration

The test was done to verify kidney and liver function. It is done in combination with the albumin test. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · g/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Blood Protein Concentration
g/LProtein Concentration: AdolescentsProtein Concentration: Older ChildrenProtein Concentration: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 172.3 ± 3.573.3 ± 4.468.6 ± 4.7
Visit 264.2 ± 4.661.8 ± 4.462.1 ± 4.9
Visit 364.9 ± 4.462.1 ± 5.561.8 ± 4.6
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Creatine Kinase (CK) Enzyme Activity

The creatine kinase (CK) test was used to detect inflammation of muscles. The test was done in combination with other tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Creatine Kinase (CK) Enzyme Activity
U/LCK Activity: AdolescentsCK Activity: Older ChildrenCK Activity: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 1126.0 ± 66.0109.8 ± 31.7133.4 ± 35.2
Visit 2186.8 ± 216.2283.3 ± 158.5275.8 ± 87.5
Visit 3264.6 ± 564.4288.1 ± 214.8203.6 ± 84.5
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Enzyme Activity

The Alkaline Phosphatase activity was used to detect bone or hepatobiliary disease. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to study drug administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Enzyme Activity
U/LALP Activity: AdolescentsALP Activity: Older ChildrenALP Activity: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 1124.7 ± 62.7240.0 ± 50.8230.1 ± 26.7
Visit 2114.7 ± 53.9207.5 ± 42.2210.2 ± 31.5
Visit 3107.6 ± 54.3204.1 ± 46.7199.2 ± 26.2
SecondaryBiochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Triacylglycerol Lipase (TL) Enzyme Activity

A triacylglycerol lipase test was done to check for pancreatic function. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests. In the study there were 3 planned safety blood draws for routine blood tests: at Visit 1 (during the enrollment period, including surgery), at Visit 2 (prior to investigational medicinal product administration) and at Visit 3 (prior to discharge from the hospital). The discharge visit was as per standard of care.

Time frame:
Enrollment Visit, Visit 2 and Discharge Visit
Reported as:
Mean · U/L
Biochemistry Safety Laboratory Parameters: Triacylglycerol Lipase (TL) Enzyme Activity
U/LTL Activity: AdolescentsTL Activity: Older ChildrenTL Activity: Young & Very Young Children
Visit 129.5 ± 10.530.3 ± 9.426.3 ± 8.7
Visit 222.7 ± 8.322.6 ± 8.819.6 ± 6.3
Visit 324.8 ± 18.322.2 ± 9.219.3 ± 6.0

Adverse events

Collected over Any adverse event that started on the intake of tapentadol up to 48 hours thereafter.. Non-serious events are listed at a 3.6% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Adolescents—0/21 (0%)12/21 (57.1%)
Older Children—1/28 (3.6%)20/28 (71.4%)
Young and Very Young Children—0/17 (0%)6/17 (35.3%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventAdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young Children
post-procedural hemorrhageSurgical and medical procedures0/211/280/17
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventAdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young Children
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders6/219/281/17
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders3/218/280/17
DizzinessNervous system disorders3/213/280/17
HeadacheNervous system disorders2/210/282/17
CoughRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/210/282/17
Infusion site irritationGeneral disorders0/210/281/17
Vessel puncture site bruiseGeneral disorders0/210/281/17
Cardiac murmurInvestigations0/210/281/17
Nasal discomfortRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders0/210/281/17
Enlarged uvulaGastrointestinal disorders0/210/281/17

Baseline characteristics

Number of participants that were dosed.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)AdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young ChildrenTotal
Mean15.5 ± 1.68.3 ± 1.63.4 ± 1.19.3 ± 4.9
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)AdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young ChildrenTotal
Female917834
Male1211932
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)AdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young ChildrenTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native0000
Asian0000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000
Black or African American0101
White21271563
More than one race0000
Unknown or Not Reported0022
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)AdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young ChildrenTotal
United States21281766
Weight
Weight(kilograms)AdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young ChildrenTotal
Mean61.30 ± 9.7828.85 ± 5.8916.34 ± 2.2035.95 ± 19.36
Height
Height(centimeter)AdolescentsOlder ChildrenYoung and Very Young ChildrenTotal
Mean170.6 ± 10.7132.9 ± 11.1101.7 ± 8.1136.9 ± 28.3
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Study locations

1 site
  • Jean Brown Research
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84124, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Muse D, Tarau E, Lefeber C, Sohns M, Brett M, Goldberg J, Rosenburg R. Pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of tapentadol oral solution for treating moderate to severe pain in pediatric patients. J Pain Res. 2019 May 31;12:1777-1790. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S197039. eCollection 2019. PubMed 31213888 ↗
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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
Not marked actual or estimatedDates not marked actual or estimated

The record gives a start of Nov 2012, a primary completion of Feb 2014 and a completion of Feb 2014. It does not say whether these dates are actual or estimated.

Results were first posted in Nov 2014, 9 months after primary completion.

How these figures are worked out, and which studies are left out of them.

Registered
Nov 6, 2012
First posted
Nov 20, 2012
Start
Nov 2012
Primary completionActual
Feb 2014
CompletionActual
Feb 2014
Results first posted
Nov 27, 2014
Last update
Nov 4, 2019
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 4, 2019, 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
NCT01729728
Lead sponsor
Grünenthal GmbH
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 20, 2012
Start date
Nov 2012
Primary completion
Feb 2014
Completion
Feb 2014
Results posted
Nov 27, 2014
Last update
Nov 4, 2019

Study contacts

Study Director
study director · Grünenthal GmbH
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