Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of NXN-188 for the Treatment of Migraine Headache Without Aura

Phase 2 Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of a Single Oral Dose of NXN-188 for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Migraine Headache Without Aura

This is a a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, and placebo controlled, two-arm study of a single oral dose of NXN-188 for the treatment of acute migraine headache without aura. Up to 120 migraineurs will be enrolled. Approximately 60 subjects having a headache history of migraine without aura will complete each of the two treatment arms to evaluate NXN-188 600 mg or placebo.

After study eligibility was confirmed and all screening procedures completed, subjects were randomized at Visit 1 to receive either NXN-188 600 mg or placebo in a 1:1 ratio. Study drug and diaries were dispensed, and subjects were instructed regarding when to dose with study drug. Subjects were also trained regarding the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS), and made familiar with the study diary and the completion of study diary assessments. Subjects left the clinic to self-administer treatment as an outpatient at the onset of a moderate to severe migraine headache without aura (as rated on a 4-point categorical scale). Dosing with study drug was to take place within 42 days from Randomization (Visit 1). The subject contacted the investigatorI or designee at 14 and 28 days after Randomization if they had not yet treated a migraine headache without aura in order to receive verbal permission from the site personnel to continue in the study as appropriate. If the subject had not treated a migraine headache within 42 days of Visit 1, the subject did not take study drug and returned all materials, including the unused study drug, to the study site. If the subject experienced a qualifying migraine without aura during the treatment period, (s)he recorded headache symptoms in the study diary when first noticed (and menstrual cycle status [female subjects only]). If the subject met dosing requirements as outlined in the protocol, they dosed with the study drug, called the IVRS to report dosing, recorded all assessments and adverse events (AEs) and contacted the study center to schedule a post treatment visit (Visit 2) within 6 days (± 2 days) of treatment. If study drug resulted in insufficient relief at 2 hours p.a., subjects were permitted to use the non-triptan rescue medication recommended by the PI at Visit 1. Within 6 days (± 2 days) of treatment, the subject returned to the study center for Visit 2. The subject had a brief physical examination, a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), and had samples taken for clinical laboratory tests, including a serum pregnancy test for all females. Concomitant medications taken and adverse events (AEs) experienced from time of dosing to Visit 2 were reported to site personnel and recorded. Study diaries were reviewed and information recorded. Discontinuing subjects returned unused study drug and study material. One safety follow-up telephone contact was made within 15 days (± 2 days) post treatment. For those subjects not meeting the Treatment/Enrollment criteria by Day 42 (i.e., not experiencing a qualifying headache) and for other subjects discontinuing the study protocol post Randomization (Visit 1), a second visit, Visit 2, was required and subjects underwent a brief physical examination, had vital signs and ECGs performed, samples collected for clinical labs, concomitant medications and AEs reviewed, and returned all study drug and study materials.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Meets the following criteria for migraine headache without aura: Previously diagnosed with a history of migraine headaches; Headache has at least two (2) of the following characteristics: Unilateral location; Pulsating quality; Moderate or severe pain intensity; Aggravation by routine physical activity such as walking or climbing stairs; During headache, has at least one of the following characteristics: Nausea and/or vomiting; Photophobia and/or phonophobia;Not attributable to another disorder
2. Headache frequency of at least 2 migraine attacks per month for the past 3 months but not more than 8 migraines in any 30 day period. Each migraine attack should last at least 4 hours (without treatment) and not longer than 72 hours.
3. At the time of the study migraine, prior to dosing with study medication, the headache severity, as judged and documented by the subject, is either moderate or severe
4. BMI within the range of 18 to 35
5. Good general health as determined by the medical history, physical exam, clinical laboratory tests, vital signs and electrocardiogram. ALT cannot be above 1.5x upper limit of normal; creatinine and urea must be within normal limits
6. Speak, read, and understand English or French, sufficiently to understand the nature of the study, to provide written informed consent, and complete all study assessments.
7. Willing and able to comply with all testing requirements defined in the protocol
8. Females will avoid pregnancy at least 10 days before randomization, during the study and up until 3 months after treatment
9. All subjects/partners must use a double-barrier method of birth control during the study and for 3 months after dosing (female subjects who have had a tubal ligation > 1 year or who are post menopausal or post hysterectomy > 1 year and male subjects who are surgically sterile are exempted from this inclusion criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

A diagnosis of headaches that is not consistent with migraine without aura as defined in the inclusion criteria. Subjects with a history of migraine with aura are excluded.

1. Presence of any risk factors that would preclude the use of triptans: Uncontrolled hypertension; Ischemic heart disease; Prinzmetal angina; Cardiac arrhythmias; Multiple risk factors for ischemic atherosclerotic vascular disease; Primary vasculopathies; Basilar and hemiplegic migraine
2. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to triptans or history of any serious side effect with a triptan which would preclude further dosing with a triptan
3. Presence of any clinically significant condition that would preclude study participation, as evaluated by the investigator
4. Pregnant or lactating
5. History of significant neurological, hepatic, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, rheumatologic, autoimmune, or metabolic disease
6. Any use (within 30 days of randomization) of migraine prevention medication including: Valproate (Depakote), topiramate (Topamax), cyproheptadine (Periactin), montelukast (Singulair), or botulinum toxin, type A (Botox); Cardiovascular drugs (acceptable if reason for use is for treatment of cardiovascular disease and the subject has been on a stable dose; MAOIs within 30 days of randomization
7. Initiation of therapy with SSRIs or SNRIs for depression or other approved indication within 90 days of randomization (subjects on stable dose for >3 months for treatment of depression or other approved indication may be included)
8. Are known to or suspected to be currently abusing alcohol or drugs, or have a history (within the past 12 months) of active alcohol or drug abuse
9. Participation in another drug or biologic study within 30 days of randomization into this study or during participation in this study
10. Subjects unable or unwilling, in the opinion of the Investigator, to comply with all study procedures and cooperate fully with study center staff