A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of a Single Application of Capsaicin 8%Transdermal Delivery System Compared to Placebo in Reducing Pain Intensity in Subjects With Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (PDPN)

Primary pain associated with PDPN (Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy) in the ankles or above

Pain that could not be clearly differentiated from, or conditions that might interfere with the assessment of PDPN (Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy), neurological disorders unrelated to diabetic neuropathy (e.g., phantom limb pain from amputation); skin condition in the area of the neuropathy that could alter sensation (e.g., plantar ulcer)

Current or previous foot ulcer as determined by medical history and medical examination

Any amputation of lower extremity

Severe renal disease as defined by a creatinine clearance of \<30 ml/min calculated according to the Cockcroft-Gault formula

Clinically significant cardiovascular disease within 6 months prior to screening visit defined as cerebrovascular accident, unstable or poorly controlled hypertension, transient ischemic attack, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, current arrhythmia, any heart surgery including coronary artery bypass graft surgery, percutaneous coronary angioplasty/stent placement, or valvular heart disease

Significant peripheral vascular disease (intermittent claudication or lack of pulsation of either the dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial artery, or ankle-brachial systolic blood pressure index of \<0.80)

Clinically significant foot deformities, including hallux rigidus, hallux valgus, or rigid toe as determined by physical examination as judged by the investigator

Clinically significant ongoing, uncontrolled or untreated abnormalities in cardiac, renal, hepatic, or pulmonary function that may interfere either with the ability to complete the study or the evaluation of adverse events

Diagnosis of any poorly controlled major psychiatric disorder

Active substance abuse or history of chronic substance abuse within 1 year prior to screening visit or any prior chronic substance abuse (including alcoholism) likely to re-occur during the study period as judged by the investigator

Hypersensitivity to capsaicin (i.e., chili peppers or over-the-counter \[OTC\] capsaicin products), any Capsaicin 8% transdermal delivery system excipients, Eutectic Mixture of Local Anaesthetics (EMLA) ingredients or adhesives

Use of any topical pain medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, menthol, methyl salicylate, local anesthetics, steroids or capsaicin products on the painful areas within 7 days preceding the first patch application at the baseline visit

Use of oral or transdermal opioids exceeding a total daily dose of morphine of 80 mg/day, or equivalent; or any parenteral opioids, regardless of dose, within 7 days preceding the first patch application at the baseline visit

Skin areas to be treated with Capsaicin 8% transdermal delivery system showing changes such as crusting or ulcers

Planned elective surgery during the trial

What this study is about