Evaluating Suzetrigine for Pain from Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Official title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Suzetrigine in Subjects With Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Run by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · NCT06628908 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new medication called Suzetrigine can help people with diabetic nerve pain feel better compared to a placebo and a standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 76 sites (Anniston, Alabama and 75 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06628908 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes experiencing moderate to severe bilateral pain in the lower extremities due to DPN.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other sensory abnormalities or those who have previously participated in a study involving Suzetrigine may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Suzetrigine in individuals suffering from pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Suzetrigine, a placebo matched to Suzetrigine, Pregabalin, or a placebo matched to Pregabalin. The study will measure pain levels using a numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) and monitor for any adverse effects during the treatment period. The goal is to determine if Suzetrigine can provide significant pain relief compared to the placebo and standard treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly alleviate pain for patients suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promise in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain with similar approaches, but the efficacy of Suzetrigine specifically is being evaluated for the first time.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Body weight greater than or equal to (≥) 45 kilogram (kg) * Body mass index (BMI) ≥18.0 to less than (\<) 40.0 kilogram per meter square (kg/m\^2) * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 1 or type 2 by glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) ≤9% and the presence of bilateral pain in lower extremities due to DPN * Weekly average of daily NPRS score ≥4 and less than or equal to (≤) 9 with limited variation in the 7-day Baseline Period Key Exclusion Criteria: * More than 3 missing daily NPRS scores during the 7-day Baseline Period * Any sensory abnormality (excluding DPN) as pre-specified in the protocol Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
Where it's running
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Pinnacle Research Group, LLC
Anniston, Alabama, United States Recruiting -
Scottsdale Clinical Trials
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Neuro-Pain Medical Center
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Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Medical Information
- Email: medicalinfo@vrtx.com
- Phone: 617-341-6777
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.