European journal of pain
The α2-Subunit Preferring GABA Positive Allosteric Modulator, N-Desmethyl-Clobazam in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Patients: Results of a Phase IIa Randomised Placebo-Controlled Ascending Dose Study
By Besson M, Matthey A, Daali Y and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
N-desmethyl clobazam (NDMC), an α2-preferring-α1-sparing-GABAA modulator, was promising in preclinical models and Phase I studies, demonstrating antihyperalgesic properties without associated sedation. This Phase IIa trial aimed at exploring the effect of NDMC in peripheral neuropathic pain (NP) patients.
Method
Randomised, ascending doses, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, evaluating 40, 60, 120 mg of NDMC. Primary outcome was the change in weekly average daily pain (WADP) on a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) from baseline (V1) to the end of the study (V7). Secondary outcomes included sedation (subjective NRS), quality of life (SF36), global and patient impression of change (CGI, PCGI). PK and safety data were collected. The study was prematurely terminated due to recruitment challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.