Clinical trial • Not applicable • Musculoskeletal

Zoledronic acid for Chronic low back pain | Modic changes

Not applicable trial of Zoledronic acid for Chronic low back pain | Modic changes.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Musculoskeletal
Trial Disease
Chronic low back pain | Modic changes
Trial Stage
Not applicable
Drug Modality
Small molecule

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
11-10-2024
First CTIS Authorization Date
22-01-2025

Trial design

Randomised, placebo comparator: nacl 0.9% (sodium chloride) solution for infusion (nacl 0,9 % b. braun, solution pour perfusion); comparator administered by infusion, matched to active arm schedule (two infusions); product maximums recorded in documentation: max daily volume 100 ml, max total 200 ml.-controlled Not applicable trial across 5 sites in Norway.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo comparator: NaCl 0.9% (sodium chloride) solution for infusion (NaCl 0,9 % B. Braun, solution pour perfusion); comparator administered by infusion, matched to active arm schedule (two infusions); product maximums recorded in documentation: max daily volume 100 ml, max total 200 ml.
Target Sample Size
118
Trial Duration For Participant
365

Eligibility

Recruits 118 No vulnerable population selected; participants are adults (18-65). Informed consent obtained from adult participants using the Subject Information and Informed Consent Form (SIS and ICF) documents; no assent/child consent procedures as minors are excluded..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Age <18 and > 65 years and for women with childbearing potential
Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable population selected; participants are adults (18-65). Informed consent obtained from adult participants using the Subject Information and Informed Consent Form (SIS and ICF) documents; no assent/child consent procedures as minors are excluded.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- LBP of > 50% of days for > 6 months duration in the area below the 12th rib and above the gluteal folds with: ODI-score ≥ 30 and/or Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain intensity score of ≥ 5 (mean of three NRS scales; current LBP, the worst LBP within the last 2 weeks, and usual/mean LBP within the last 2 weeks), MC containing type 1 at any level Th12-S1 and with craniocaudal height ≥ 10% of vertebral body height and diameter > 5 mm."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Age <18 and > 65 years and for women with childbearing potential"}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline at one year in mean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)-score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline at one year in mean Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)-score measured by ODI at baseline and at one year"}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline at one year in mean LBP intensity (three NRS scales)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by three Numerical Rating Scales (current LBP, worst LBP within last 2 weeks, usual/mean LBP within last 2 weeks) and change from baseline at one year"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline at one year in Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by RMDQ score at baseline and one year; change from baseline at one year"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline at one year in EQ-5D","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Measured by EQ-5D at baseline and one year; change from baseline at one year"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Concomitant treatments (pharm. and non-pharmacological) used between baseline and one-year follow-up","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Recorded use of concomitant pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments between baseline and one-year follow-up"}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Global perceived effect at one year follow-up","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Patient-reported global perceived effect assessed at one year follow-up"}

Other endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Improve MRI assessment of Modic changes","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- health economic analyses","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- assess underlying biological mechanisms and biomarkers","definition_or_measurement_approach":""}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
118
Recruitment Window Months
43
Consent Approach
Informed consent is obtained using the Subject Information and Informed Consent Form (L1_SIS and ICF) documents (multiple versions available). Specific consent forms for genetic analyses and for the Nevrovit register are included. Participants are adults (18-65) who provide their own consent; no assent process for minors is applicable. Languages of documents are not specified in the available data.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
5
Total Number Of Participants
118

Norway

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
19-12-2024
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
30-10-2025
Processing Time Days
315
Number Of Sites
5
Number Of Participants
118

Sites

Site Name
St. Olavs Hospital HF
Department Name
Physical Medicine
Contact Person Name
Marthe Halsan Liff
Contact Person Email
marthe.halsan.liff@stolav.no
Site Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Department Name
Orthopedic Department
Contact Person Name
Lene Bergendal Solberg
Contact Person Email
lenser@ous-hf.no
Site Name
Ostfold Hospital Trust
Department Name
Reumatology Department
Contact Person Name
Anne Julsrud Haugen
Contact Person Email
Anne.Julsrud.Haugen@so-hf.no
Site Name
University Hospital of Northern Norway
Department Name
Reumatology
Contact Person Name
Gunnstein Bakland
Contact Person Email
gunnstein.bakland@unn.no
Site Name
Haukeland University Hospital
Department Name
Neck and Back Clinic
Contact Person Name
Thomas Kadar

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Oslo University Hospital HF
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Norway

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Aclasta 5 mg solution for infusion
Active Substance
Zoledronic acid
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
INTRAVENOUS
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation EU/1/05/308/001)
Starting Dose
5 mg
Dose Levels
5 mg
Frequency
Two infusions (as per trial objective)
Maximum Dose
10 mg
Investigational Product Name
NaCl 0,9 % B. Braun, solution pour perfusion
Active Substance
Sodium chloride
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
INFUSION
Route
INFUSION
Authorisation Status
Authorised (marketing authorisation BE121204)
Starting Dose
100 ml
Dose Levels
up to 100 ml
Frequency
Two infusions (matched to active arm)
Maximum Dose
200 ml

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