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NCT00011804 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Topiramate in the Treatment of Sciatica
A Phase 2 study, sponsored by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 65
- Enrollment target
NCT00011804 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The registered enrollment target is 65 participants.
The verdict
NCT00011804, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 65 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will test the effectiveness of topiramate to treat pain caused by lumbar radiculopathy, or sciatica. Sciatica results from damage to the lumbar nerve roots, typically causing back pain and sharp, shooting pain down one or both legs. Although sciatica is common, there are no good treatments for it. Topiramate belongs to a group of medications commonly used to treat pain caused by nerve damage. Patients between 18 and 75 years of age who have had sciatica pain daily for at least 3 months may be eligible for this study. (This is taken from the first paragraph of the Qualification Criteria in the consent form. The inclusion criteria on page 6 of the protocol say "low back pain of 3 months duration or longer present at least 5 out of 7 days a week" and signs and symptoms of lumbar radiculopathy. Which is correct?) Participants will provide a medical history, as well as occupational and social information. They will undergo a standard neurological examination, including a test of cognitive (thinking) abilities, muscular function, reflexes and a sensory examination. The latter involves testing with a pin placed on the surface of the skin. Participants will also have routine blood tests and will fill out questionnaires on their daily functioning and psychological well being. Additional procedures may include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and possible referral to a psychiatrist for evaluation of depression or emotional difficulties. This "cross-over" study consists of two parts. In one part, patients will receive topiramate and in the other, an active placebo. An active placebo is a drug that does not work for the problem being studied but whose side effects are like those of the test drug. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is the active placebo used in this study. Diphenhydramine is an allergy medication with very mild side effects, such as drowsiness. During both parts of the study-topiramate and placebo-patients will keep a daily log in which they rate the
Interventions
- DRUG Topiramate
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 65 participants |
| Start Date | 2001-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2005-02 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00011804
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00011804 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 65 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which has 91 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Topiramate is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00011804 about?
NCT00011804 is a clinical study titled "Topiramate in the Treatment of Sciatica". This study will test the effectiveness of topiramate to treat pain caused by lumbar radiculopathy, or sciatica. Sciatica results from damage to the lumbar nerve roots, typically causing back pain and sharp, shooting pain down one or both legs. Although sciatica is common, there are no good treatment...
What is the current status of trial NCT00011804?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 65 participants. The study started on 2001-02. Estimated completion is 2005-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00011804?
The interventions under investigation include: Topiramate (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00011804?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which has 91 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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