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NCT02542384 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study Evaluating the Overall Pain Relief and Safety of Intravenous (IV) CR845 in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Cara Therapeutics.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
451
Enrollment target

NCT02542384: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Cara Therapeutics.

NCT02542384 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Cara Therapeutics. The registered enrollment target is 451 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (239% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02542384, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Cara Therapeutics.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
451 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The study schedule is comprised of a 14-day Screening Period, a treatment period and an observation period. All eligible subjects will be randomized into one of 3 treatment groups (1 of 2 dose levels or matched placebo). Study drug CR845 will be administered intravenously prior to surgery, and at specific time intervals post surgery. Additional rescue pain and anti-nausea medication will be made available. Post surgical changes in pain intensity, nausea and vomiting will be assessed.

Primary Outcome

Using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to quantify the difference between CR845-treated patients and placebo-treated patients.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo IV
  • DRUG CR845 IV 1 mcg/kg
  • DRUG CR845 IV 0.5 mcg/kg

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 451 participants
Start Date 2015-09
Est. Completion 2018-06
Phase Phase 2
Cara Therapeutics

23 total trials

What the finished NCT02542384 record still lists

NCT02542384 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 451 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (239% higher).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo IV is the first listed.

NCT02542384 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02542384 about?

NCT02542384 is a clinical study titled "A Study Evaluating the Overall Pain Relief and Safety of Intravenous (IV) CR845 in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery". The study schedule is comprised of a 14-day Screening Period, a treatment period and an observation period. All eligible subjects will be randomized into one of 3 treatment groups (1 of 2 dose levels or matched placebo). Study drug CR845 will be administered intravenously prior to surgery, and at sp...

What is the current status of trial NCT02542384?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 451 participants. The study started on 2015-09. Estimated completion is 2018-06.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02542384?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo IV (DRUG), CR845 IV 1 mcg/kg (DRUG), CR845 IV 0.5 mcg/kg (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02542384?

This trial is sponsored by Cara Therapeutics, which has 23 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02542384's enrollment target sits among peer trials

451 87th of 2000 higher than 1,914 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02542384, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT02542384 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.