A Study to Test Bioequivalence Between One Test Formulation of Ibuprofen and Two Reference Treatments

July 6, 2012 updated by: McNeil AB

A Single-Dose, Randomised, Crossover Bioequivalence Study to Compare the Rate and Extent of Absorption of a Test Formulation of Ibuprofen Fast Melt Orodispersible Tablet Versus Two Reference Formulations in Healthy Volunteers

This study is designed to assess bioequivalence between one test and two reference formulations used for treatment of headaches and temporary relief of pain.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

The study is a single dose, randomized, three-way crossover study in 30 healthy subjects, with equal numbers of males and females (minimum of 13 of either gender). Drop-outs will not be replaced. The three doses of medication given in the study (a single dose in each of the three study periods) will each be separated by a washout period of at least 7 calendar days. In each study period, eighteen (18) blood samples for pharmacokinetic analysis will be taken over 12 hours. Blood samples will be centrifuged and concentrations of ibuprofen (R-enantiomer and S-enantiomer) in plasma will be measured using a validated chromatographic assay. Pharmacokinetic parameters will be calculated from plasma concentration data [R-enantiomer, S-enantiomer and total (sum of both enantiomers)]. The rate and extent of absorption of the formulations will be compared.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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30

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Canada
    • Quebec
      • Mount-Royal, Quebec, Canada, H3P 3P1
        • Algorithme Pharma Inc.

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 51 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female subjects (equal numbers of males and females)
  • Volunteers aged of at least 18 years but not older than 55 years
  • Subjects will have a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 18.5 and below 30 kg/m2; and a total body weight >50 kg
  • Non- or ex-smokers; an ex-smoker being defined as someone who completely stopped smoking for at least 12 months before day 1 of this study.
  • Clinical laboratory values within the laboratory's stated normal range; if not within this range, they must be without any clinical significance
  • Have no clinically significant diseases captured in the medical history or evidence of clinically significant findings on physical examination and/or clinical laboratory evaluations (hematology, biochemistry, ECG and urinalysis)
  • Has signed and dated the informed consent document, indicating that the subject has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Seated pulse rate below 45 bpm or higher than 90 bpm at screening
  • Seated blood pressure below 90/60 mmHg or higher than 140/90 mmHg at screening
  • Relationship to persons involved directly with the conduct of the study (i.e., principal investigator; sub-investigators; study coordinators; other study personnel; employees or contractors of the sponsor or Johnson & Johnson subsidiaries; and the families of each)
  • Presence of any tongue piercings
  • Presence of braces
  • Females who are pregnant or are lactating
  • Females of childbearing potential or males with a female partner of childbearing potential who refuse to use an acceptable contraceptive regimen throughout the entire duration of the study
  • Females who are pregnant according to a positive serum pregnancy test
  • Any medical history or condition, or use of any drug or medication, that the investigator determines could compromise subject safety or the evaluation of results.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Experimental
Experimental Ibuprofen
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 2 x 100 mg dose of an experimental Ibuprofen Fast Melt Orodispersible Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Not yet marketed
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 200 mg Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 2 x 100 mg dose of Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet
Active Comparator: Nurofen
Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 2 x 100 mg dose of an experimental Ibuprofen Fast Melt Orodispersible Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Not yet marketed
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 200 mg Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 2 x 100 mg dose of Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet
Active Comparator: Motrin
Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 2 x 100 mg dose of an experimental Ibuprofen Fast Melt Orodispersible Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Not yet marketed
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 200 mg Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Nurofen Meltlets Orodispersible Tablet
Drug: Ibuprofen
A single 2 x 100 mg dose of Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet administered orally, with a 7-day washout between visits
Other Names:
  • Junior Strength Motrin Chewable Tablet

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration
Time Frame: During 12 hours post-dose
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax), which is the maximum (peak) concentration (amount of drug) measurable in blood plasma after a dose is administered, measured in nanograms/milliliter (ng/mL)
During 12 hours post-dose
Bioavailability [AUC(0-t)]
Time Frame: During 12 hours post-dose
Bioavailability [AUC(0-t)] is a measure of how much of the drug reaches the person's bloodstream within a given period of time for the body to use. The extent of product bioavailability is estimated by the area under the blood concentration vs time curve. The Area Under the Curve (AUC) is calculated by plotting the drug's blood levels on a graph at different times during the set period. The area under this curve reflects the amount of drug exposure in the set time period, calculated as hour * nanograms (ng) per milliliter (mL).
During 12 hours post-dose

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, a planned outcome measure that is not as important as the primary outcome measure for evaluating the effect of an intervention but is still of interest. Most clinical studies have more than one secondary outcome measure.
Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Bioavailability Extrapolated to Infinity [AUC (0-∞)]
Time Frame: 12 hours post-dose
Bioavailability Extrapolated to Infinity [AUC (0-∞)] is a calculated measure of how much of the drug will ever reach the person's bloodstream for the body to use. AUC (0-∞) stands for the area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero (pre-dose) to extrapolated infinite time (forever). It is obtained from calculating AUC (0-t) plus AUC (t-∞).
12 hours post-dose
Time of Maximum Concentration
Time Frame: During 12 hours post-dose
The time at which maximum concentration is reached (Tmax)
During 12 hours post-dose
Terminal Elimination Rate Constant
Time Frame: During 12 hours post-dose
The Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (Lamda z) is the time required to eliminate half the administered dose
During 12 hours post-dose
Terminal Phase Plasma Half-Life
Time Frame: During 12 hours post-dose
Terminal phase plasma half-life (t ½) is the time required to divide the plasma concentration by two after reaching pseudo-equilibrium, rather than the time required to eliminate half the administered dose.
During 12 hours post-dose

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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McNeil AB

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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February 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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March 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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March 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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March 15, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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March 15, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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March 16, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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July 10, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 6, 2012

Last Verified

Last Verified

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July 1, 2012

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  • IBUPAI1001

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