Comparative Bioavailability Study of Two Oral Formulations of Clopidogrel

October 5, 2011 updated by: Lourdes Garza Ocañas, Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez

Bioavailability of Two Oral Formulations of Clopidogrel: A Randomized, Open Label, Single Dose, Two-Period, Crossover Comparison in Healthy Mexican Volunteers

Background: Clopidogrel, a potent inhibitor of adenosine diphosphate-induced platelet activation, is widely used to prevent and reduce the risk of thrombotic events. Objective: the aim of the present study is to evaluate the bioequivalence of two oral formulations of 75 mg clopidogrel tablets. Method: The study is an open, randomized, single-dose, two-period crossover trial conducted on 32 healthy Mexican volunteers in a fasted state. A single oral dose of the test or reference drug will be followed by a 7 day washout period, after which subjects will receive the alternative formulation. Blood samples were collected up to 24 h after dosing. In order to determine bioequivalence, the plasma concentrations of clopidogrel carboxylic acid metabolite was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry area under the plasma concentration time curve from zero to the last quantifiable level (AUC0-t), area under the plasma concentration time curve extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-∞), maximum plasma concentration (Cmax), the plasma elimination half-life (Tmax) and plasma half-life (T1/2) were calculated for both formulations.

Study Overview

Status

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Terminated

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Study procedure In each period, the subjects arrived at the clinical/unit site on the day before the commencement of the study and were randomized using Excel® 2007 to receive the test formulation followed by the reference formulation, or viceversa. No food was allowed from 10 h before until at least 4 h after drug administration. On the subsequent morning, a peripheral venous 21G catheter was inserted in the antecubital vein of the subjects and blood samples were collected (zero time). The subjects then received a single 75 mg tablet of either the test or the reference formulation, given with 250 mL water. Blood samples were collected at 0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration. The blood samples were collected in coded EDTA tubes and plasma was obtained by centrifugation (2,053 g for 10 min at 5 C), after which the plasma was immediately transferred to prelabeled vials and stored at or below -70 After a week of washout, the alternative formulation was administered to the subjects and samples were drawn and analyzed as before.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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32

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Mexico
    • Nuevo Leon
      • Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 64460
        • Departamento de Farmacologia y Toxicologia

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Male or female and age is between 18 and 40 years, inclusive.
  2. Females must have negative results for pregnancy tests performed:at Screening on a urine specimen obtained within 2 weeks prior to initial study drug administration, and prior to dosing on urine sample obtained on Study Day -1 of each period
  3. Body Mass Index (BMI) is 19 to 26, inclusive. BMI is calculated as weight in kg divided by the square of height measured in meters.
  4. A condition of general good health, based upon the results of a medical history, physical examination, vital signs, laboratory profile and a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
  5. Must voluntarily sign and date each informed consent, approved by an Independent Ethics Committee (IEC)/Institutional Review Board (IRB), prior to the initiation of any screening or study-specific procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of significant sensitivity to any drug.
  2. Requirement for any over-the-counter and/or prescription medication, vitamins and/or herbal supplements, on a regular basis.
  3. Use of any medications, vitamins and/or herbal supplements, within the 1-week period prior to study drug administration.
  4. Pregnant or breastfeeding female.
  5. Recent (6-month) history of drug or alcohol abuse.
  6. Positive test result for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or HIV antibodies (HIV Ab). Negative HIV status will be confirmed at Screening and the results will be maintained confidentially by the study site.
  7. Use of known inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole) or inducers (e.g., carbamazepine) of cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) within 1 month prior to study drug administration.
  8. Positive screen for drugs of abuse, or alcohol or nicotine or positive and clinically significant urine adulterants test.
  9. Receipt of any drug by injection within 30 days or within a period defined by 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to study drug administration.
  10. History of epilepsy, any clinically significant cardiac, respiratory (except mild asthma), renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, hematologic or psychiatric disease or disorder, or any uncontrolled medical illness.
  11. History of gastric surgery, vagotomy, bowel resection or any surgical procedure that might interfere with gastrointestinal motility, pH or absorption.
  12. Donation or loss of 550 mL or more blood volume (including plasmapheresis) or receipt of a transfusion of any blood product within 8 weeks prior to study drug administration.
  13. Receipt of any investigational product within 8 weeks prior to study drug administration or 7 half-lives, whichever is longer.
  14. Consumption of alcohol within the 3-day period prior to study drug administration.
  15. Consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit products, Seville oranges, star fruit and quinine/tonic water from 3 days prior to study drug administration.
  16. Use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products within the 6-month period preceding study drug administration.
  17. Current enrollment in another clinical study.
  18. Consideration by the investigator, for an reason, that the subject is an unsuitable candidate to receive Ibuprofen

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Clopidogrel tablets 75mg
subjects received a single 75 mg tablet of the reference formulation, given with 250 mL water
Drug: Clopidogrel bisulfate
subjects received a single 75 mg tablet of the reference formulation, given with 250 mL water
Other Names:
  • Plavix
Experimental: Clopidogrel
subjects received a single 75 mg tablet of the test formulation, given with 250 mL water
Drug: Clopidogrel
subjects received a single 75 mg tablet of the test formulation, given with 250 mL water

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Time Frame: at 0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration
at 0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
area under the plasma concentration time curve from zero to the last quantifiable level (AUC0-t),
Time Frame: 0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration
0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration
area under the plasma concentration time curve extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-∞)
Time Frame: at 0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration
at 0.16, 0.33, 0.5, 0.66, 0.83, 1, 1.5, 1.75, 2, 2.5, 3, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 24 h after drug administration

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Lourdes Garza Ocañas, MD PhD, Hospital Universitario José E Gonzalez

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

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May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

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June 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

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August 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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October 4, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 5, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

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October 6, 2011

Study Record Updates

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October 6, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 5, 2011

Last Verified

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October 1, 2011

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  • CLOPI Tabs No. 60-06

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