Patient Assisted Intervention for Neuropathy: Comparison of Treatment in Real Life Situations



Status:Completed
Conditions:Neurology
Therapuetic Areas:Neurology
Healthy:No
Age Range:30 - Any
Updated:7/8/2018
Start Date:October 2014
End Date:September 2017

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Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

Patient Assisted Intervention for Neuropathy: Comparison of Treatment in Real Life Situations (PAIN-CONTRoLS)

The purpose of this large comparative effectiveness study led by Richard J. Barohn, MD, of
the University of Kansas Medical Center, is to learn about the safety and effectiveness of
nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin and mexiletine in treating cryptogenic sensory
polyneuropathy (CSPN).

The goal of this research project is to find the best drug for the treatment of pain in
patients with CSPN. While the pharmaceutical industry has focused attention on drugs for
treating diabetic sensory neuropathy (DSPN), and two drugs are now FDA approved, there have
not been any prospective trials in CSPN. And, because there are no studies with CSPN
patients, insurance carriers often reject authorizing prescriptions for some drugs for
patients with CSPN.

There are four drugs that will be tested in this study: nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin
and mexiletine. These drugs are not approved by the FDA for the treatment of CSPN and are
considered "investigational" in this study.

There are two periods in this study: Screening/Baseline and Study Drug. During the
Screening/Baseline period the researchers will determine eligibility for potential subjects.
During the second period, eligible patients who consented to participate will take the study
drug. Participants will be randomized to receive one of the four drugs in this study.
Participants will know which drug they are taking. Participants will not be allowed to switch
groups and receive a different drug during the study.

This study uses an adaptive study design. This means the study can enroll less participants
and provide better conclusions. The study design allows the researchers the ability to make
changes to the approach of the study or to stop the study early if there are strong results.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of cryptogenic sensory polyneuropathy.

- Likert Pain Score of greater than or equal to 4.

- Must not currently be on nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin or mexiletine or
similar class of medication for at least 7 days from baseline study visit.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any medical condition or current medication that would prevent them from taking either
nortriptyline, duloxetine, pregabalin or mexiletine.

- Unable to give consent.

- Unable or not willing to comply with the study.

- Other causes for polyneuropathy.
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University of Utah
201 Presidents Circle
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
801) 581-7200
Principal Investigator: Gordon Smith, MD
Phone: 801-585-2741
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Brigham and Women's Hosp
75 Francis street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
(617) 732-5500
Principal Investigator: Mohammad Kian Salajegheh, MD
Phone: 617-525-6497
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Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.444.2200
Principal Investigator: Yuebing Li, MD, PhD
Phone: 216-444-0173
Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic is committed to principles as presented in the United Nations Global...
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University of Florida Gainesville
Gainesville, Florida 32611
(352) 392-3261
Principal Investigator: James Wymer, MD, PhD
Phone: 352-273-5566
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Indiana University
425 University Blvd.
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(317) 274-4591
Principal Investigator: Robert Pascuzzi, MD
Phone: 317-963-7382
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University of Florida Health Science Center - Jacksonville
655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
Principal Investigator: Michael Pulley, MD, PhD
Phone: 904-244-9814
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd # 8211
Los Angeles, California 90048
(1-800-233-2771)
Principal Investigator: Richard Lewis, MD
Phone: 424-315-2694
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1601 Northwest 12th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33136
(305) 243-6545
Principal Investigator: Khema Sharma, MD
Phone: 305-243-7424
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Univ of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
(612) 625-5000
Principal Investigator: David Walk, MD
Phone: 612-624-5978
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Phoenix Neurological Associates
5090 N 40th St # 250
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Principal Investigator: David Saperstein, MD
Phone: 602-258-3354
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Oregon Health and Science University
3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
503 494-8311
Principal Investigator: Chafic Karam, MD
Phone: 503-494-7269
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78284
(210) 567-7000
Principal Investigator: Alejandro Tobon-Gonzalez, MD
Phone: 210-450-0524
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University of South Florida
4202 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, Florida 33620
(813) 974-2011
Principal Investigator: Tuan Vu, MD
Phone: 813-974-9413
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University of Michigan
500 S State St
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 764-1817
Principal Investigator: Sindhu Ramchandren, MD
Phone: 734-647-9224
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University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Campus
Aurora, Colorado 80045
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Sara Austin, MD, PA
Austin, Texas 78705
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Seton Brain & Spine Institute
Austin, Texas 78701
Principal Investigator: Sara Austin, MD
Phone: 513-324-8300
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Austin Neuromuscular Center
Austin, Texas 78703
Principal Investigator: Yessar Hussain, MD
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University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Buffalo, New York 14203
Principal Investigator: Gil Wolfe, MD, FAAN
Phone: 716-859-7510
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University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont 05405
Principal Investigator: Michael Hehir, MD
Phone: 802-733-5779
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University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
(434) 924-0311
Principal Investigator: Ted Burns, MD
Phone: 434-982-0293
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University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267
(513) 556-6000
Principal Investigator: Hani Kushlaf, MD
Phone: 513-558-0039
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Colorado Springs Neurological Associates
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907
Principal Investigator: Laurence Adams, MD
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The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center
410 W 10th Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 293-8652
Principal Investigator: Stanley Iyadurai, MSc, PhD, MD
Phone: 614-688-7837
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University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas 75390
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Texas Neurology, PA
Dallas, Texas 75214
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Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
1111 6th Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
(515) 247-3121
Principal Investigator: Michael Jacoby, MD
Phone: 515-238-7361
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Henry Ford Hospital
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, Michigan 48202
(313) 916-2600
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NorthShore Neurological Institute
2180 Pfingsten Road
Glenview, Illinois 60026
Principal Investigator: Alexandru Barboi, MD
Phone: 847-503-4322
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Spectrum Health System
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Principal Investigator: Paul Twydell, DO
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Penn State Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
Principal Investigator: Matthew Wicklund, MD
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houton
Houston, Texas 77030
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Hutchinson Clinic
Hutchinson, Kansas 67502
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200 Hawkins Dr,
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
866-452-8507
Principal Investigator: Andrea Swenson, MD
Phone: 319-356-8744
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University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, Kansas 66160
(913) 588-5000
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Grand Medical Clinic
2830 Commercial Center Boulevard
Katy, Texas 77494
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Norton Neurology Services
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
Principal Investigator: Mark Bazant, MD
Phone: 502-629-3376
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Neurology Clinic of Central Texas
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
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Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, New York 10003
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Univ of Nebraska Med Ctr
Emile St
Omaha, Nebraska 68198
(402) 559-4000
Principal Investigator: Pariwat Thaisetthawatkul, MD
Phone: 402-552-6246
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Neurological Services of Orlando Research
Orlando, Florida 32806
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Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Principal Investigator: Shafeeq Ladha, MD
Phone: 602-406-6262
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
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California Pacific Medical Center
45 Castro Street
San Francisco, California 94114
(415) 600-6000
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University of California at San Francisco
San Francisco, California 94143
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Ralph, MD
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Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
Principal Investigator: Vera Bril, MD, FRCPC
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