A Trial to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Lacosamide in Subjects With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

A Trial to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Lacosamide in Subjects With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

A Multicenter, Open-label Trial to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Lacosamide in Subjects With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

The purpose of this study is to determine if lacosamide (SPM 927) is safe if taken for a longer period of time and whether it continues to work well to treat pain. Subjects will receive lacosamide at a dose that will be individually determined to be the one that provides most pain relief with the least side effects. The maximum dose will be 600mg/day. Subjects may participate in this trial until October 2007. This time may be extended to allow them to participate until lacosamide is commercially available. If a subject meet the requirements for the study at Visit 1 and after a two weeks phase without trial medication, s/he enters a Titration Phase to determine the personal optimal dose of lacosamide. When this dose is reached s/he will enter the Maintenance Phase and will be asked to return for visits every 4 weeks for the first 24 weeks and every 12 weeks thereafter.

Percentage of Subjects With Adverse Events (AE) Reported Spontaneously by the Subject or Observed by the Investigator

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.

Percentage of Subjects With Marked Abnormalities in Hematology Parameters After Start of Treatment During the Titration Period

Changes in hematology parameters is reported as incidence of marked abnormalities in - Hematocrit (<=.85x Lower Limit Normal [LLN] or >= 1.15x Upper Limit Normal [ULN] - Hemoglobin (<=.85x LLN or >=1.15x ULN) - White Blood Cell (WBC) Count (<=3.0 or >=16.0 G/l) - Basophils (>=5.0%) - Eosinophils (>=10%) - Monocytes (>=20%) - Platelet Count (<=100 or >=600 G/l)

Percentage of Subjects With Marked Abnormalities in Hematology Parameters After Start of Treatment During the Maintenance Period

Changes in hematology parameters is reported as incidence of marked abnormalities in - Hematocrit (<=.85x Lower Limit Normal [LLN] or >= 1.15x Upper Limit Normal [ULN] - Hemoglobin (<=.85x LLN or >=1.15x ULN) - White Blood Cell (WBC) Count (<=3.0 or >=16.0 G/l) - Basophils (>=5.0%) - Eosinophils (>=10%) - Monocytes (>=20%) - Platelet Count (<=100 or >=600 G/l)

Percentage of Subjects With Marked Abnormalities Clinical Chemistry Parameters After Start of Treatment During the Titration Period

Changes in clinical chemistry parameters is reported as incidence of marked abnormalities in - Alanine aminotransferase ([ALT] 3x ULN) - Alanine aminotransferase ([ALT] 5x ULN) - Alanine aminotransferase [(ALT] 10x ULN) - Aspartate aminotransferase ([AST] 3x ULN) - Aspartate aminotransferase ([AST] 5x ULN) - Aspartate aminotransferase ([AST] 10x ULN) - Alkaline Phosphatase (3x ULN) - Gamma-glutamyltransferase ([GGT] 3x ULN) - Total Bilirubin (2x ULN) - Albumin (<26 g/l) - Blood Urea Nitrogen (>=14.28 mmol/l) - Creatinine (>=2.0 mg/dl) - Calcium (<=7.6 or >=11.0 mg/dl) - Chloride (<=90 or >=112 mmol/l) - Phosphorus (<=2.0 or >=6.0 mg/dl) - Potassium (<=3.0 or >=6.0 mmol/l) - Sodium (<127 or >151 mmol/l) - Glucose (<50 or >=200 mg/dl) - Total Cholesterol (>6.5 mmol/l) - Uric Acid (>565.06 umol/l)

Percentage of Subjects With Marked Abnormalities Clinical Chemistry Parameters After Start of Treatment During the Maintenance Period

Changes in clinical chemistry parameters is reported as incidence of marked abnormalities in - Alanine aminotransferase ([ALT] 3x ULN) - Alanine aminotransferase ([ALT] 5x ULN) - Alanine aminotransferase [(ALT] 10x ULN) - Aspartate aminotransferase ([AST] 3x ULN) - Aspartate aminotransferase ([AST] 5x ULN) - Aspartate aminotransferase ([AST] 10x ULN) - Alkaline Phosphatase (3x ULN) - Gamma-glutamyltransferase ([GGT] 3x ULN) - Total Bilirubin (2x ULN) - Albumin (<26 g/l) - Blood Urea Nitrogen (>=14.28 mmol/l) - Creatinine (>=2.0 mg/dl) - Calcium (<=7.6 or >=11.0 mg/dl) - Chloride (<=90 or >=112 mmol/l) - Phosphorus (<=2.0 or >=6.0 mg/dl) - Potassium (<=3.0 or >=6.0 mmol/l) - Sodium (<127 or >151 mmol/l) - Glucose (<50 or >=200 mg/dl) - Total Cholesterol (>6.5 mmol/l) - Uric Acid (>565.06 umol/l)

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: pH= 5.0, pH= 6.0, pH= 6.5, pH= 7.0, pH= 7.5, pH= 8.0, pH= 8.5, not done (data not available). Baseline value taken at Visit 2 or at screening for parameters not collected at Visit 2. Last visit is the last post-baseline visit observed under exposure of trial medication, including unscheduled visits.

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: pH= 5.0, pH= 6.0, pH= 6.5, pH= 7.0, pH= 7.5, pH= 8.0, pH= 8.5, not done (data not available). Baseline value taken at Visit 2 or at screening for parameters not collected at Visit 2. Last visit is the last post-baseline visit observed under exposure of trial medication, including unscheduled visits.

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: pH= 5.0, pH= 6.0, pH= 6.5, pH= 7.0, pH= 7.5, pH= 8.0, pH= 8.5, not done (data not available). Baseline value taken at Visit 2 or at screening for parameters not collected at Visit 2. Last visit is the last post-baseline visit observed under exposure of trial medication, including unscheduled visits.

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: pH= 5.0, pH= 6.0, pH= 6.5, pH= 7.0, pH= 7.5, pH= 8.0, pH= 8.5, not done (data not available). Baseline value taken at Visit 2 or at screening for parameters not collected at Visit 2. Last visit is the last post-baseline visit observed under exposure of trial medication, including unscheduled visits.

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: pH= 5.0, pH= 6.0, pH= 6.5, pH= 7.0, pH= 7.5, pH= 8.0, pH= 8.5, not done (data not available). Baseline value taken at Visit 2 or at screening for parameters not collected at Visit 2. Last visit is the last post-baseline visit observed under exposure of trial medication, including unscheduled visits.

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: pH= 5.0, pH= 6.0, pH= 6.5, pH= 7.0, pH= 7.5, pH= 8.0, pH= 8.5, not done (data not available). Baseline value taken at Visit 2 or at screening for parameters not collected at Visit 2. Last visit is the last post-baseline visit observed under exposure of trial medication, including unscheduled visits.

Number of Subjects With Urine White Blood Cell Count 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine White Blood Cell Count at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive categories (+,++,+++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine White Blood Cell Count 'Trace' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine White Blood Cell Count at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive categories (+,++,+++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine White Blood Cell Count 'Positive +' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine White Blood Cell Count at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive categories (+,++,+++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine White Blood Cell Count 'Positive ++' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine White Blood Cell Count at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive categories (+,++,+++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Nitrite Status 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Nitrite Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, positive, not done (data not available). Positive category indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Nitrite Status 'Positive' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Nitrite Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, positive, not done (data not available). Positive category indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Urobilinogen Value 3 µmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Urobilinogen Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: 3 µmol/l, 16 µmol/l, 33 µmol/l, 66 µmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Urobilinogen Value 16 µmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Urobilinogen Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: 3 µmol/l, 16 µmol/l, 33 µmol/l, 66 µmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Urobilinogen Value 66 µmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Urobilinogen Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: 3 µmol/l, 16 µmol/l, 33 µmol/l, 66 µmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Protein Status 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Protein Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive categories (+,++,+++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Protein Status 'Trace' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Protein Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Protein Status 'Positive +' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Protein Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Protein Status 'Positive ++' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Protein Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Blood Status 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Blood Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace (H), positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Blood Status 'Trace (N)' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Blood Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace (H), positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Blood Status 'Trace (H)' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Blood Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace (H), positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Blood Status 'Positive +' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Blood Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace (H), positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Blood Status 'Positive ++' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Blood Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace (H), positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Ketone Status 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Ketone Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace, small, moderate, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Ketone Status 'Trace' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Ketone Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace, small, moderate, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Ketone Status 'Small' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Ketone Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace, small, moderate, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Ketone Status 'Moderate' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Ketone Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace (N), trace, small, moderate, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Bilirubin Status 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Bilirubin Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, positive +, positive ++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Bilirubin Status 'Positive +' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Bilirubin Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, positive +, positive ++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Bilirubin Status 'Positive ++' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Bilirubin Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, positive +, positive ++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Number of Subjects With Urine Glucose Value 'Negative' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Glucose Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: negative, 5.5 mmol/l, 14 mmol/l, 28 mmol/l, 55 mmol/l, >= 111 mmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Glucose Value 5.5 mmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Glucose Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: negative, 5.5 mmol/l, 14 mmol/l, 28 mmol/l, 55 mmol/l, >= 111 mmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Glucose Value 14 mmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Glucose Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: negative, 5.5 mmol/l, 14 mmol/l, 28 mmol/l, 55 mmol/l, >= 111 mmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Glucose Value 28 mmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Glucose Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: negative, 5.5 mmol/l, 14 mmol/l, 28 mmol/l, 55 mmol/l, >= 111 mmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Glucose Value 55 mmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Glucose Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: negative, 5.5 mmol/l, 14 mmol/l, 28 mmol/l, 55 mmol/l, >= 111 mmol/l, not done (data not available).

Number of Subjects With Urine Glucose Value >=111 mmol/l at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Glucose Value at Last Visit

Categories are as following: negative, 5.5 mmol/l, 14 mmol/l, 28 mmol/l, 55 mmol/l, >= 111 mmol/l, not done (data not available).

Changes in vital signs examination findings is reported as percentage of subjects with marked abnormalities in - Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) >=180 mmHg and increase of >=20 mmHg - Systolic Blood Pressure >=90 mmHg and decrease of >=20 mmHg - Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) >=105 mmHg and increase of >=15 mmHg - Diastolic Blood Pressure >=50 mmHg and decrease of >=15 mmHg - Pulse Rate (PR) >=120 beats/min and increase of >=15 beats/min - Pulse Rate >=50 beats/min and decrease of >=15 beats/min

Percentage of Subjects With Marked Abnormalities in Physical Examination Findings After Start of Treatment.

Changes in physical examination findings is reported as percentage of subjects with marked abnormalities in following categories: - Ears, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Throat - Cardiovascular - Peripheral vascular - Pulmonary - Musculoskeletal - Hepato- / Gastrointestinal - Renal / Genitourological - Neurological - Metabolic / Endocrine - Psychiatric - Hematological / Lymphatic Nodes - Dermatological - Other The percentages are based on the number of subjects with examinations done at each visit for each body system.

Percentage of Subjects With Marked Abnormalities in Neurological Examination Findings After Start of Treatment

Changes in neurological examination findings is reported as percentage of subjects with marked abnormalities in following categories: - General - Cranial Nerves - Reflexes - Muscle Strength and Tone - Coordination and Cerebellar Function - Motor System - Sensation: Upper Extremities - Sensation: Lower Extremities The percentages are based on the number of subjects with examinations done at last visit for each category or parameter.

Changes in 12-lead ECGs is reported as percentage of subjects with abnormal ECG findings categorized in 'Abnormal, possibly insignificant' and 'Abnormal, possibly significant' based on the alert criterion by the ECG vendor and not on the investigator's assessment.

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical investigation subject administered a pharmaceutical product that does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment.

Number of Subjects With Urine Protein Status 'Positive +++' at Baseline, Categorized by Urine Protein Status at Last Visit

Urinalysis was performed locally at all visits using a urine dipstick test. Categories are as following: negative, trace, positive +, positive ++, positive +++, not done (data not available). Positive category (+, ++, +++) indicate worsening from Baseline.

Change in Average Pain Interference With Sleep From the Baseline Week to the 7 Days Prior to Each Visit

Pain interference scores at each visit (sleep and activity respectively) were defined as the average of the respective daily interference scores during the 7 last available days prior to the corresponding visit. An 11-point Likert scale was used to assess the subject's sleep. The subject rated how the pain had interfered with sleep over the past 12 hours, from 0 (no interference) to 10 (complete interference). A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. Subjects rated pain interference over the past 12 hours for 7 days prior to each visit and an average value was calculated for each subject.

Baseline, Visit 2.1, Visit 2.2, Visit 2.4, Visit 2.5, Visit 3, Visit 4, Visit 5, Visit 6, Visit 7, Visit 8, Visit 9.0, Visit 9.1, Visit 9.2, Visit 9.3, Visit 9.4, Visit 9.5, Visit 9.6, Visit 9.7, Visit 9.8, Visit 9.9

Change in Average Pain Interference With General Activity From the Baseline Week to the 7 Days Prior to Each Visit

Pain interference scores at each visit (sleep and activity respectively) were defined as the average of the respective daily interference scores during the 7 last available days prior to the corresponding visit. An 11-point Likert scale was used to assess the subject's sleep. The subject rated how the pain had interfered with sleep over the past 12 hours, from 0 (no interference) to 10 (complete interference). A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. Subjects rated pain interference over the past 12 hours for 7 days prior to each visit and an average value was calculated for each subject.

Baseline, Visit 2.1, Visit 2.2, Visit 2.4, Visit 2.5, Visit 3, Visit 4, Visit 5, Visit 6, Visit 7, Visit 8, Visit 9.0, Visit 9.1, Visit 9.2, Visit 9.3, Visit 9.4, Visit 9.5, Visit 9.6, Visit 9.7, Visit 9.8, Visit 9.9

Change in Current Pain From Visit 2 (Baseline) to Each Subsequent Visit as Measured by a 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

A 100 mm visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to assess the subject's current pain. The subject rated their current pain from 0 (no pain) to 100 (worst possible pain). A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms.

Baseline, Visit 2.1, Visit 2.2, Visit 2.4, Visit 2.5, Visit 3, Visit 4, Visit 5, Visit 6, Visit 7, Visit 8, Visit 9.0, Visit 9.1, Visit 9.2, Visit 9.3, Visit 9.4, Visit 9.5, Visit 9.6, Visit 9.7, Visit 9.8, Visit 9.9

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 4

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 6

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.0

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.1

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.2

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.3

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.4

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.5

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.6

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.7

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Visit 9.8

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Percentage of Patients With Categorized Patient's Global Impression of Change in Pain (PGIC) at Termination Visit

The PGIC is a 7-point categorical rating scale in which the subject rates the change in his/her pain since starting trial medication. Categories are as following: much worse, moderately worse, mildly worse, no change, mildly better, moderately better, much better.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the Neuropathic Pain Symptoms Inventory (NPSI) at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain), and are reported in categories below and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available. Total NPSI scale ranged from 0 (no pain) to 100 (maximum pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Subjects were asked to assess different symptoms of neuropathic pain with respect to severity using the NPSI at different visits. It comprised of 10 descriptive symptom questions (pain feels like burning, squeezing, pressure electric shocks, stabbing, pins/needles, tingling, provoked or increased by brushing, pressure or contact with something cold), and 2 temporal questions (duration of pain, number of pain attacks). The NPSI scores of the descriptive questions are reported in categories below, which were rated on an 11-point scale from 0 (absence of pain) to 10 (maximum intensity of pain). Higher scores indicate a greater intensity of pain. A negative value indicates improvement in symptoms from Baseline. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 2 (Baseline)

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.0

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.1

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.2

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.3

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.4

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.5

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.6

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.7

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Visit 9.8

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Presence of Spontaneous Pain Categorized by Duration of Pain at Termination Visit

Presence of spontaneous pain was analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of duration of pain are as following: permanently, between 8 and 12 h, between 4 and 7 h, between 1 and 3 h, Less than 1 h. This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 2 (Baseline)

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 4

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 6

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.0

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.1

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.2

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.3

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.4

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.5

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.6

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.7

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Visit 9.8

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Percentage of Subjects With Pain Attacks in Last the 24 Hours Categorized by Number of Pain Attacks at Termination Visit

Pain attacks were analyzed using the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI). This questionnaire comprises 10 descriptive questions, which are rated on 0 to 10 point scales, and 2 temporal questions. Categories of number of pain attacks are as following: no pain attack, between 1 and 5, between 6 and 10, between 11 and 20, more than 20, not done (data not available). This assessment was done only in subjects from countries in which a validated version of the NPSI was available.

Quality of life was analyzed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the physical component Summary (PCS) score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the mental component summary (MCS) score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Quality of life was analyzed using the SF-36 Health Survey quality of life questionnaire. The SF-36 is a participant self-rated questionnaire which consists of 8 sub-scores ranging from 0-100 with higher scores indicating a better health state. The sub-scores are: 1. Physical Functioning, 2. Role-Physical, 3. Bodily Pain, 4. General Health, 5. Vitality, 6. Social Functioning, 7. Role-Emotional, 8. Mental Health. Items 1-4 primarily contribute to the PCS score of the SF-36. Items 5-8 primarily contribute to the MCS score of the SF-36. The PCS and MCS were based on the standardized values of the 8 domains. The maximum and minimum possible values for PCS and MCS is 0-100, where higher scores indicate good condition. A positive value indicates improvement from baseline in quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Painful diabetic neuropathy Exclusion Criteria: no clinically relevant liver enzyme abnormalities and impaired renal function, no cardiac abnormalities, no pregnant or nursing females Exclusion Criteria: