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ArticleChinese journal of cancer research = Chung-kuo yen cheng yen chiu2011

Multicenter clinical study for evaluation of efficacy and safety of transdermal fentanyl matrix patch in treatment of moderate to severe cancer pain in 474 chinese cancer patients.

Yu-Lin Zhu, Guo-Hong Song, Duan-Qi Liu, Xi Zhang, Kui-Feng Liu, Ai-Hua Zang, Ying Cheng, Guo-Chun Cao, Jun Liang, Xue-Zhen Ma and 10 more

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Article in Chinese journal of cancer research = Chung-kuo yen cheng yen chiu, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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  4. Management of cancer pain: 1. Wider implications of orthodox analgesics.International journal of general medicine · 2014
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Yu-Lin ZhuKey Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Department of Breast Oncology, Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing 100142, China;
Guo-Hong Song
Duan-Qi Liu
Xi Zhang
Kui-Feng Liu
Ai-Hua Zang
Ying Cheng
Guo-Chun Cao
Jun Liang
Xue-Zhen Ma
Xin Ding
Bin Wang
Wei-Lian Li
Zuo-Wei Hu
Gang Feng
Jiang-Jin Huang
Xiao Zheng
Shun-Chang Jiao
Rong Wu
Jun Ren

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objectiveAlthough a new matrix formulation fentanyl has been used throughout the world for cancer pain management, few data about its efficacy and clinical outcomes associated with its use in Chinese patients have been obtained. This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of the new system in Chinese patients with moderate to severe cancer pain.

methodsA total of 474 patients with moderate to severe cancer pain were enrolled in this study and were treated with the new transdermal fentanyl matrix patch (TDF) up to 2 weeks. All the patients were asked to record pain intensity, side effects, quality of life (QOL), adherence and global satisfaction. The initial dose of fentanyl was 25 μg/h titrated with opioid or according to National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. Transdermal fentanyl was changed every three days.

resultsAfter 2 weeks. The mean pain intensity of the 459 evaluated patients decreased significantly from 5.63±1.26 to 2.03±1.46 (P<0.0001). The total remission rate was 91.29%, of which moderate remission rate 53.16%, obvious remission rate 25.49% and complete remission rate 12.64%. The rate of adverse events was 33.75%, 18.78% of which were moderate and 3.80% were severe. The most frequent adverse events were constipation and nausea. No fatal events were observed. The quality of life was remarkably improved after the treatment (P<0.0001).

conclusionThe new TDF is effective and safe in treating patients with moderate to severe cancer pain, and can significantly improve the quality of life.

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Cancer painEfficacyQuality of lifeSafetyTransdermal fentanyl matrix patch (TDF)

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PMID23359267
PMCPMC3551305

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