Study of Orofacial Pain and PropRANOlol
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Descripció
"Temporomandibular disorder" (TMD) encompasses all musculoskeletal disorders of the masticatory system and includes myalgia, arthralgia, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc displacements, and TMJ degenerative joint diseases. The prevalence of TMD ranges from 6% to 12% in the general population, with muscle dysfunction the most prevalent TMD diagnostic group. TMD is associated with substantial disability and suffering and negatively impacts quality of life. Jaw pain is the most common symptom that compels treatment seeking. In addition to facial pain, TMD patients frequently report comorbid pain conditions such as headache, low back pain, and fibromyalgia. New approaches to TMD therapy are urgently needed to improve clinical outcomes and reduce economic impact of this disorder.
There is currently no FDA-approved product labeled specifically to manage/treat TMD; however, classes of drugs are used to relieve TMD-associated pain, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, benzodiazepines, sedative hypnotics, muscle relaxants, opioids, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants - although evidence to establish their efficacy and safety in this population is scarce. Practitioners' justification for their use may be based on poorly controlled clinical trials or clinical trials in other pain disorders such as acute postsurgical dental pain, arthritic pain, chronic lower back pain, and neuropathic pain. Thus, there is a need for controlled clinical trials to better understand the physiological mechanisms responsible for TMD symptoms.
Evidence suggests that enhanced β-adrenergic drive contributes to the pathogenesis of TMD and other complex persistent pain conditions. For example, individuals with myofascial pain conditions have elevated catecholamine levels and augmented sympathetic responses to stressors. While increased β-adrenergic drive appears to heighten pain, β-adrenergic antagonists can reduce clinical pain and/or nociceptive sensitivity. A recent study of a single infusion of propranolol in TMD and fibromyalgia patients revealed short-term improvement in clinical pain ratings. The antagonist pindolol was similarly efficacious in alleviating cardinal symptoms of fibromyalgia pain. In addition, intramuscular injections of low-dose propranolol in rats reduced inflammatory pain associated with carrageen-induced inflammation of the gastrocnemius muscle.
The study hypothesis is that therapy with the nonselective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist propranolol extended-release capsules (FDA approved to treat many cardiac conditions, tremor, migraine, and pheochromocytoma) will provide efficacious and safe treatment for painful TMD. It has well-studied pharmacodynamic, pharmacokinetic, and side-effect profiles. Peak blood level occurs at approximately 6 hrs, and the plasma half-life is approximately 10 hrs. The primary objective is to investigate the efficacy of propranolol compared with placebo over 9 weeks to reduce pain in patients with TMD. Secondary objectives are to: investigate by treatment group whether reduction in pain varies according to polymorphisms in the COMT gene coding region; and investigate the effect of propranolol compared with placebo to affect pain sensitivity, physical and emotional function, adverse effects, and use of rescue medications. Exploratory objectives are to: investigate gene-by-treatment group interaction to determine the effect of propranolol on reduction in the pain index according to polymorphisms in the COMT, beta-2 adrenergic receptor (ADRβ2), and beta-3 adrenergic receptor (ADRβ3) genetic coding regions.
Dates
Darrera verificació: | 03/31/2018 |
Primer enviat: | 05/03/2015 |
Inscripció estimada enviada: | 05/03/2015 |
Publicat per primera vegada: | 05/06/2015 |
Última actualització enviada: | 04/29/2019 |
Publicació de l'última actualització: | 05/20/2019 |
Data dels primers resultats enviats: | 04/03/2019 |
Data dels primers resultats de control de qualitat enviats: | 04/29/2019 |
Data dels primers resultats publicats: | 05/20/2019 |
Data d'inici de l'estudi real: | 08/19/2015 |
Data estimada de finalització primària: | 04/03/2018 |
Data estimada de finalització de l’estudi: | 04/24/2018 |
Condició o malaltia
Intervenció / tractament
Drug: Propranolol ER
Drug: Placebo
Fase
Grups de braços
Braç | Intervenció / tractament |
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Active Comparator: Propranolol ER Propranolol hydrochloride extended release (ER) capsules; 60 mg (Visit 1 and Visit 4); 120 mg (Visit 2 and Visit 3) given orally as: 60 mg once/day (Visit 1 and Visit 4) and 60 mg twice/day (Visit 2 and Visit 3). | Drug: Propranolol ER Capsules given orally according to schedule at Visit 1, Visit 2, Visit 3, and Visit 4. |
Placebo Comparator: Placebo Capsules, identical in appearance to active comparator (propranolol), to be administered orally in exactly the same manner as propranolol at Visit 1 (once/day), Visit 2 (twice/day), Visit 3 (twice/day), and Visit 4 (once/day). | Drug: Placebo Gelatin capsules with a microcrystalline cellulose filler manufactured to mimic propranolol ER 60 mg capsules |
Criteris d'elegibilitat
Edats elegibles per estudiar | 18 Years Per a 18 Years |
Sexes elegibles per estudiar | All |
Accepta voluntaris saludables | Sí |
Criteris | Inclusion: - Diagnostic criteria for TMD: Group II, Masticatory Muscle Disorders, Myalgia - Facial pain for at least 3 months (and at least 10 of the last 30 days at Visit 0) - Average pain intensity rating ≥30 (0-100 numeric rating scale) over the past week or average daily pain intensity rating ≥30 on the same scale on at least 3 days over the past week - Agrees to terms for continuing/discontinuing certain prescription/over-the-counter pain medications throughout participation - Agrees to not commence new prescription medication, injection therapy, occlusal splint therapy or certain other pain management techniques throughout participation - Agrees to limit consumption of alcohol to no more than 7 drinks/week (females) and no more than 14 drinks/week (males) throughout participation - If a female of childbearing potential, agrees to use of contraception (licensed hormonal method, intrauterine device, condoms with contraceptive foam, abstinence, or partner vasectomy) throughout participation - Able to understand and comply with study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion: - History of congestive heart failure or certain cardiac conditions including coronary artery disease, uncontrolled hypertension, or hypotension - Bronchial asthma, nonallergic bronchospasm, renal failure or dialysis, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, fibromyalgia, or uncontrolled seizures - Currently taking a β-blocker or certain other medications including haloperidol, intravenous verapamil, or reserpine - Currently taking an opioid medication - Daily prescription medication, occlusal splint therapy, or an investigational drug or treatment for pain management within past 30 days - Injection therapy or certain other pain management techniques within last 2 weeks - Facial trauma or orofacial surgery within past 6 weeks - Active orthodontic treatment - History of major depression or other psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization within past 6 months - Treatment for drug or alcohol abuse within the last year - Smokes 25 or more cigarettes/day - Currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy - Pregnant or breastfeeding |
Resultat
Mesures de resultats primaris
1. Change in the Weekly Mean Pain Index After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
Mesures de resultats secundaris
1. Change in the Weekly Mean Pain Intensity After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
2. Change in the Weekly Mean Pain Duration After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
3. Change in the SF-McGill Pain Questionnaire Affective Component After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
4. Change in the SF-McGill Pain Questionnaire Sensory Component After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
5. Change in the SF-McGill Pain Questionnaire Present Facial Pain Intensity After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
6. Change in the SF-McGill Pain Questionnaire Weekly Average Facial Pain Intensity After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
7. Change in the SF-McGill Pain Questionnaire Weekly Average Facial Pain Duration After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
8. Change in the SF-McGill Pain Questionnaire Weekly Fatigue After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
9. Number of Participants Stratified Per Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS) Grade After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
10. Change in the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale (JFLS) Global Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
11. Change in the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) Global Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
12. Change in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Global Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
13. Number of Participants Stratified Per Dichotomized Score From the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) Scale After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
14. Change in the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Global Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
15. Change in the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Depression Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
16. Change in the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Anxiety Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
17. Change in the Symptom Checklist 90-Revised (SCL-90R) Somatization Scale Score After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
18. Change in the SF-12 Health Survey v2 (SF-12v2) Physical Component Summary (PCS) After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
19. Change in the SF-12 Health Survey v2 (SF-12v2) Mental Component Summary (MCS) After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
20. Change in Thermal Pain Threshold After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
21. Change in Thermal Pain Tolerance After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
22. Change in Pressure Pain Threshold at Temporalis Muscle After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
23. Change in Pressure Pain Threshold at Masseter Muscle After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/- 7)]
24. Change in Pressure Pain Threshold at Temporomandibular Joint After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
25. Change in Pressure Pain Threshold at Trapezius Muscle After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
26. Change in Pressure Pain Threshold at Lateral Epicondyle After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
27. Change in Pain-free Jaw Opening After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
28. Change in Maximum Unassisted Jaw Opening After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
29. Change in Maximum Assisted Jaw Opening After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
30. Change in Systolic Blood Pressure After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
31. Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
32. Change in Heart Rate After 9 Weeks of Treatment [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
Altres mesures de resultats
1. Change in the Weekly Mean Pain Index After 9 Weeks of Treatment Stratified Per Number of COMT LPS Haplotypes [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]
2. Change in the Weekly Mean Pain Index After 9 Weeks of Treatment Stratified Per Number of COMT Valine Alleles at rs4680 [Visit 1 (study day 0) and Visit 4 (study day 63 +/-7)]