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BOTOX® vs. XEOMIN® for Chronic Migraine

Primary Purpose

Chronic Migraine

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®)
OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)
Sponsored by
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Migraine focused on measuring Botox, Xeomin, onabotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, Botulinum Toxin, refrigeration, HIT-6

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 89 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Between ages of 18-89
  • 15 or more headaches days experienced per month lasting 4 hours or longer
  • Department of Defense (DoD) Beneficiary/TriCare Eligible
  • Failure, contraindication or intolerance to two migraine medications from two different classes.
  • Able to provide informed consent and be able to read and write English.
  • Able to read, comprehend, and complete the assessment and diary
  • Women must provide a negative urine pregnancy test

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
  • Allergic to botulinum toxin or to any of the ingredients of the medication
  • Has myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Eaton Lambert syndrome, mitochondrial disease, fibromyalgia, any temporomandibular disfunction, or any other significant disease that might interfere with neuromuscular function.
  • Uncontrolled epilepsy defined as more than 1 generalized seizure in any month within the 3 months prior to the day 0 visit
  • Those on oral anticoagulation
  • Previous botulinum toxin treatment on the cephalic/upper lumbar region within 6 months for any indication
  • Localized infections on face, neck or on antibiotics for areas in this region
  • Unable to attend study follow up visits for any reason (i.e. Training, deployment, or PCS)
  • Use of any prophylactic headache medication between -4 weeks and week 0 visits
  • Any person taking chronic pain medication for a chronic indication
  • Any diagnosed psychiatric condition which would prohibit a participant from completing the trial in its totality.

Sites / Locations

  • Naval Medical Center Camp LejeuneRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)

IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®)

Arm Description

OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) Group: Administration consists of 31 injections (5 onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) units per injection, for a total of 155units) in the head and neck at two time points (12 weeks apart). Injection sites include the forehead, temples, back of the head, upper neck, and the junction of the shoulder and the neck. A very small (e.g., 30-gauge), very sharp needle will be used to perform the injections.

IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) Group: Administration consists of 31 injections (5 incobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) units per injection, for a total of 155 units) in the head and neck at two time points (12 weeks apart). Injection sites include the forehead, temples, back of the head, upper neck, and the junction of the shoulder and the neck. A very small (e.g., 30-gauge), very sharp needle will be used to perform the injections.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Headache days per month
To compare the difference in headache days per month (incobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) relative to onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)) at the end of treatment period (24 weeks).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Differences in headache impact
Assessed using the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6): mean change from baseline will be reported. HIT-6 score ranges between 36 and 78, with larger scores reflecting greater impact.
Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life
Assessed using the Migraine Specific Quality (MSQ) Questionnaire: mean change from baseline will be reported. MSQ score ranges between 0-100 scale, with higher scores signifying better health-related quality of life.

Full Information

First Posted
October 25, 2022
Last Updated
March 3, 2023
Sponsor
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05598723
Brief Title
BOTOX® vs. XEOMIN® for Chronic Migraine
Official Title
Single Center Study on the Sustained Effect of OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) vs. IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) Botulinum Toxin in Adults With Chronic Migraine
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
February 24, 2023 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
February 24, 2025 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
August 24, 2025 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
Yes
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Chronic migraine (CM) is a disabling disorder that sidelines active duty personnel and diminishes their quality of life. It affects 1.3% to 2.4% of the general population. These numbers increase in active duty personnel, especially those returning from deployment, as well as in veterans. Furthermore, these numbers are 4-5 times higher in military members who experienced at least one mild traumatic brain injury. CM leads to impaired cognition and poor decision-making. These impairments on critical active duty tasks could have a significant impact on task readiness and military performance. Therefore, CM presents a challenge for the "return to duty" mission. Currently, onabotulinumtoxinA is the only FDA-approved prophylactic treatment for CM; however, this treatment requires refrigeration, to which there is little access for the forward-deployed members who have limited access to adequate storage for this treatment. Therefore, it is imperative to identify a CM treatment that does not require refrigeration. Furthermore, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting international shortages in critical medication production and delivery, it is imperative to identify more than one treatment option for the management of CM. In this study, we will test the efficacy of incobotulinumtoxinA, a neurotoxin that, unlike onabotulinumtoxinA, does not require refrigeration, but is an effective off-label alternative for the treatment of migraine. OnabotulinumtoxinA and incobotulinumtoxinA are comparable in strength, with a conversion ratio of 1:1.
Detailed Description
One hundred and twenty-eight male and female active duty personnel, adult dependent and retiree patients from the Navy Medical Center at Camp Lejeune who meet the International Classification of Headache Disorders 3rd Edition (ICHD-3) criteria of ≥15 headache days per month lasting 4 hours or longer will participate in the trial. Subjects will be group-allocated randomly, 64 to onabotulinumtoxinA and 64 to incobotulinumtoxinA. Injections of either treatment will occur twice, 12 weeks apart, in the head and neck regions. The primary treatment efficacy measurement will be the mean change in headache days 12 to 24 weeks post-treatment. Participants will complete an electronic diary to report headache days, their severity, and adverse effects or unforeseen events. A baseline will be established four weeks prior to the first botulinumtoxinA (Botox or Xeomin) administration using the number of headache days and two questionnaires, Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6) and the Migraine Specific Quality (MSQ) Questionnaire, which assess headache impact and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL), respectively. These questionnaires will also be administered at weeks 12 and 24 of the study. The baseline, 12-, and 24-week analysis will be performed using a time vs. treatment repeated measures analysis of variance for headache days. Secondary outcomes (total scores of both the HIT-6 and MSQ) will be analyzed similarly.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Chronic Migraine
Keywords
Botox, Xeomin, onabotulinumtoxinA, incobotulinumtoxinA, Botulinum Toxin, refrigeration, HIT-6

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
A randomized, double blind, prospective, parallel-group study (non-inferiority trial)
Masking
ParticipantCare Provider
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
128 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) Group: Administration consists of 31 injections (5 onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) units per injection, for a total of 155units) in the head and neck at two time points (12 weeks apart). Injection sites include the forehead, temples, back of the head, upper neck, and the junction of the shoulder and the neck. A very small (e.g., 30-gauge), very sharp needle will be used to perform the injections.
Arm Title
IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®)
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) Group: Administration consists of 31 injections (5 incobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) units per injection, for a total of 155 units) in the head and neck at two time points (12 weeks apart). Injection sites include the forehead, temples, back of the head, upper neck, and the junction of the shoulder and the neck. A very small (e.g., 30-gauge), very sharp needle will be used to perform the injections.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Xeomin
Intervention Description
IncobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) is injected into specific targets at two different time points. Changes in chronic migraine frequency and duration are recorded and compared.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)
Other Intervention Name(s)
Botox
Intervention Description
OnabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®) is injected into specific targets at two different time points. Changes in chronic migraine frequency and duration are recorded and compared.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Headache days per month
Description
To compare the difference in headache days per month (incobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®) relative to onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®)) at the end of treatment period (24 weeks).
Time Frame
24 weeks + Baseline
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Differences in headache impact
Description
Assessed using the Headache Impact Test-6 (HIT-6): mean change from baseline will be reported. HIT-6 score ranges between 36 and 78, with larger scores reflecting greater impact.
Time Frame
24 weeks vs. Baseline
Title
Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life
Description
Assessed using the Migraine Specific Quality (MSQ) Questionnaire: mean change from baseline will be reported. MSQ score ranges between 0-100 scale, with higher scores signifying better health-related quality of life.
Time Frame
24 weeks vs. Baseline

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
89 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Between ages of 18-89 15 or more headaches days experienced per month lasting 4 hours or longer Department of Defense (DoD) Beneficiary/TriCare Eligible Failure, contraindication or intolerance to two migraine medications from two different classes. Able to provide informed consent and be able to read and write English. Able to read, comprehend, and complete the assessment and diary Women must provide a negative urine pregnancy test Exclusion Criteria: Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant Allergic to botulinum toxin or to any of the ingredients of the medication Has myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Eaton Lambert syndrome, mitochondrial disease, fibromyalgia, any temporomandibular disfunction, or any other significant disease that might interfere with neuromuscular function. Uncontrolled epilepsy defined as more than 1 generalized seizure in any month within the 3 months prior to the day 0 visit Those on oral anticoagulation Previous botulinum toxin treatment on the cephalic/upper lumbar region within 6 months for any indication Localized infections on face, neck or on antibiotics for areas in this region Unable to attend study follow up visits for any reason (i.e. Training, deployment, or PCS) Use of any prophylactic headache medication between -4 weeks and week 0 visits Any person taking chronic pain medication for a chronic indication Any diagnosed psychiatric condition which would prohibit a participant from completing the trial in its totality.
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Kathleen T Tilman, MD
Phone
‪(910) 226-2258‬
Email
kathleen.t.tilman.mil@health.mil
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Mario G Oyola, PhD
Email
mario.g.oyola.ctr@health.mil
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kathleen T Tilman, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mario G Oyola, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune
City
Jacksonville
State/Province
North Carolina
ZIP/Postal Code
28547
Country
United States
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Shannon Y Kelly, BS
Phone
910-226-2258
Email
shannon.y.kelly.ctr@health.mil

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