Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Fentanyl Delivered by Adhesive Skin Patch in Out-Patients With Chronic Cancer Pain
Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pain focused on measuring Fentanyl, Analgesia, Pain, Cancer pain, Opioid analgesia, Transdermal fentanyl, Patient-controlled analgesia
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Less than a month of opioid treatment over the past 3 months Proven cancer and chronic stable, cancer-related pain Pain control medication (aside from opioids) at the maximum authorized dose in the 24-hours preceding the first study visit A pain score of at least 4 on the VAS scale and pain that justifies intervention by opium-derived drugs in the opinion of the investigator Exclusion Criteria: Liver or kidney problems Previous heart, lung or nervous disorders Allergy to fentanyl Skin condition that might interfere with absorption of the fentanyl through the skin Surgery or chemotherapy in the month preceding the study or scheduled during the 56 days of the study History of substance abuse