Outcome
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Time frame |
Safety issue |
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Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in 5 Nerve Conduction Tests, Normal Deviate (5NC [nd]) Score at Week 24 |
5NC (nd) score included five NCS attributes: peroneal MNDL, CMAP, MNCV; tibial MNDL; sural SNAP. Values of attributes scored as percentiles (calculated from distribution of normal values corresponding to participant's baseline demographic characteristics), then expressed as nd score based on standard normal distribution. For CMAP, MNCV, SNAP: score <0 indicated worse and >0 indicated better response; for peroneal,tibial MNDL: score >0 indicated worse and <0 indicated better response, as compared to normal matched population. For CMAP, MNCV, SNAP: score change <0 indicated worsening and >0 indicated improvement; for peroneal,tibial MNDL: score change >0 indicated worsening and <0 indicated improvement, as compared to baseline. Total score calculated as sum of each NCS attribute. Total score >0 indicated worse and <0 indicated better response as compared to normal matched population. Total score change >0 indicated worsening and <0 indicated improvement as compared to baseline. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Heart Rate-Deep Breathing, Normal Deviate (HRdb, [nd]) Score at Week 24 |
HRdb test was used to evaluate the effect of treatment on autonomic function. Participant took a series of 8 deep breaths and average heart rate difference was measured and compared to normative data. R-R (time between two consecutive R waves in the electrocardiogram) response to deep breathing was reported as normal deviates. Score <0 indicated worse response and >0 indicated better response as compared to normal matched population. Score change <0 indicated worsening and >0 indicated improvement as compared to baseline. 2 neurological visits (NVs) were conducted both at baseline and Week 24. Measurements were collected twice and highest nd score was selected at each NV. Mean of the selected measurements was calculated to obtain Baseline and Week 24 values. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Intraepidermal Nerve Fiber Density (IENF) at Week 24 |
IENF density was quantified in 3 millimeter (mm) immunostained (PGP 9.5 immunohistochemical staining) skin punch biopsies taken from the distal end of the leg, 10 centimeter (cm) above the lateral malleolus, within the territory of the sural nerve, containing epidermis and superficial dermis to evaluate amount of small diameter nerve fibers. Skin biopsies were taken from normal appearing skin and skin having local scar, signs of trauma, ulceration, or active dermatologic process were avoided. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Domain Scores at Week 8, 16, 24 and 32 |
WOMAC Index: self-administered, disease-specific 24-item questionnaire which assesses clinically important, participant-relevant symptoms for pain (5 items), stiffness (2 items), and physical function (17 items) in participants with osteoarthritis of the index hip or index knee. Each question was assessed on Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) as 0(none) to 10(extreme).Total possible domain score was calculated as the mean of the score for each domain questions. Score range:0-10,high scores=high pain/stiffness/difficulty in physical activity. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 8, 16, 24, 32 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Patient's Global Assessment (PGA) of Osteoarthritis at Week 8, 16, 24 and 32 |
PGA: Participants answered the following question: "Considering all the ways your osteoarthritis in your knee or hip affects you, how are you doing today?" Participants rated their condition using a 5-point Likert scale. Score range: 1 to 5. 1: Very Good (asymptomatic and no limitation of normal activities); 2: Good (mild symptoms and no limitation of normal activities); 3: Fair (moderate symptoms and limitation of some normal activites); 4: Poor (severe symptoms and inability to carry out most normal activities); 5: Very Poor (very severe symptoms which are intolerable and inability to carry out all normal activities). |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 8, 16, 24, 32 |
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Other |
Percentage of Participants With Outcome Measures in Rheumatology - Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OMERACT-OARSI) Response |
OMERACT-OARSI response: >=50 percent (%) improvement from A4091026 (NCT00863772) baseline and absolute change from A4091026 (NCT00863772) baseline of >=2 units at week of interest in WOMAC pain or physical function subscales, or at least 2 of the following 3 being true: >=20% improvement from A4091026 (NCT00863772) baseline and absolute change from A4091026 (NCT00863772) baseline of >=1 unit at week of interest in 1) WOMAC pain subscale, 2) WOMAC physical function subscale, 3) PGA of osteoarthritis (score: 1-5, higher score=more affected). WOMAC pain, physical function subscales assess amount of pain/difficulty experienced (score: 0-10, higher score=higher pain/difficulty). |
Week 8, 16, 24 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Average Score at Week 8, 16 and 24 |
WOMAC: self-administered, disease-specific 24-item questionnaire which assesses clinically important, participant-relevant symptoms for pain (5 items), stiffness (2 items) and physical function (17 items) in participants with osteoarthritis of knee or hip. WOMAC average score is the mean of WOMAC pain, physical function and stiffness subscale scores and ranges from 0 to 10, where higher score indicates worse response. Change from baseline <0 indicates an improvement. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 8, 16, 24 |
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Other |
Percentage of Participants With at Least 30%, 50%, 70% and 90% Reduction From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) Pain Subscale Score |
The WOMAC pain subscale is a 5-item questionnaire used to assess the amount of pain experienced due to osteoarthritis in the index joint (knee or hip) during the past 48 hours. It is calculated as the mean of the scores from the 5 individual questions scored on a numerical rating scale (NRS) of 0 to 10, where higher scores indicate higher pain. Total score range for WOMAC pain subscale score is 0 to 10, where higher scores indicate higher pain. |
Week 8, 16, 24, 32 |
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Other |
Percentage of Participants With Improvement of At Least 2 Points From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Patient's Global Assessment (PGA) of Osteoarthritis |
PGA: Participants answered the following question: "Considering all the ways your osteoarthritis in your knee or hip affects you, how are you doing today?" Participants rated their condition using a 5-point Likert scale. Score range: 1 to 5. 1: Very Good (asymptomatic and no limitation of normal activities); 2: Good (mild symptoms and no limitation of normal activities); 3: Fair (moderate symptoms and limitation of some normal activites); 4: Poor (severe symptoms and inability to carry out most normal activities); 5: Very Poor (very severe symptoms which are intolerable and inability to carry out all normal activities). |
Week 8, 16, 24, 32 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey Version 2 (SF-36v2) Domain Scores at Week 24 |
SF-36v2 is a self-administered questionnaire evaluating 8 aspects/domains of functional health and wellbeing: physical function, role physical, bodily pain, vitality, general health, social function, role emotional and mental health. The total score for each domain is scaled 0-100 (100 = highest level of functioning). Change from baseline >0 indicates an improvement. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Other |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey Version 2 (SF-36v2) Physical and Mental Component Scores at Week 24 |
SF-36v2 is a self-administered questionnaire evaluating 8 aspects/domains of functional health and wellbeing: physical function, role physical, bodily pain, vitality, general health, social function, role emotional and mental health. Total score for each aspect were scaled 0-100 (100=highest level of functioning). For obtaining physical and mental component scores, z-score for each scale = (observed score -mean score for general 1990 United States [US] population)/corresponding standard deviation. The 2 component scores were obtained by multiplying each aspect z-score by physical or mental factor score coefficient (1990 general US population) and summing the eight products. Component scores indicated how many standard deviations higher (in case of positive z-score [better functioning])/lower (in case of negative z-score [worse functioning]) participant's value was relative to the mean of the reference population. Change from baseline >0 indicates an improvement. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Primary |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in 5 Nerve Conduction Tests, Normal Deviate and Heart Rate-Deep Breathing, Normal Deviate (5NC [nd] + HRdb-[nd]) Composite Score at Week 24 |
5NC(nd)+HRdb(nd)composite score included 5 Nerve Conduction Studies(NCS)attributes(peroneal motor nerve distal latency [MNDL],peroneal nerve compound muscle action potential[CMAP],peroneal motor nerve conduction velocity[MNCV],tibial MNDL,sural sensory nerve action potential amplitude [SNAP])and HRdb value. Values of attributes scored as percentile(calculated from distribution of normal values corresponding to participant's baseline demographic characteristics),then expressed as normal deviate(nd)score based on standard normal distribution.Score >0=worse response,less than(<)0=better response compared to normal matched population.Score change>0=worsening,<0=improvement compared to baseline.2 neurological visits(NVs) were conducted both at baseline and Week 24. NCS measurements were collected once at each NV.HRdb measurements were collected twice and highest nd score was selected at each NV. Mean of selected measurements at each NV was calculated to obtain Baseline and Week 24 values. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Secondary |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Neuropathy Impairment Score- Lower Limb (NIS-LL) at Week 24 |
NIS-LL:assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation;scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion,hip and knee extension,ankle dorsiflexors,ankle plantar flexors,toe extensors,toe flexors) scored on scale 0(normal) to 4(paralysis),higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes(quadriceps femoris,triceps surae);sensation (touch pressure,pin-prick,vibration,joint position) scored 0=normal,1=decreased, or 2=absent. NIS-LL score: sum of scores of NIS items 17-24, 28-29 and 34-37. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88,high score=more impairment. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Secondary |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Neuropathy Impairment Score (NIS) at Week 24 |
NIS: 74 items, assess muscle weakness, reflexes and sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs (37 items for each side). Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae) and sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0 = normal, 1= decreased, or 2 = absent. Total possible NIS score range 0-244, higher score=greater impairment. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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Secondary |
Change From A4091026 (NCT00863772) Baseline in Neuropathy Symptoms and Change (NSC) Score at Week 24 |
NSC score is the number of the 38 symptom questions where the participants indicated experiencing the symptom to any severity. Total score range: 0 to 38 where higher score indicated more symptoms. |
A4091026: Baseline, A4091040: Week 24 |
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