Pharmacokinetic Study of Fentanyl 400 µg Sublingual Spray, Actiq® 400 µg Transmucosally, and Fentanyl Citrate Injection 100 µg Intravenously (iv)

January 28, 2013 updated by: INSYS Therapeutics Inc

A Single-dose Crossover Study of Fentanyl Sublingual Spray 400 Mcg Versus Actiq® 400 Mcg Versus Fentanyl Citrate Injection (iv) 100 Mcg Under Fasted Conditions

The objective of this study was to compare the rate of absorption and bioavailability of fentanyl 400 µg sublingual spray, Actiq® 400 µg transmucosally, and fentanyl citrate injection 100 µg intravenously.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

This was a Phase I, single-dose, open-label, randomized, 3-period, 3-treatment cross over study in which 21 healthy subjects received single doses of fentanyl 400 µg sublingual spray, Actiq® 400 µg transmucosally, and fentanyl citrate injection 100 µg intravenously following a 10-hour overnight fast. There was a 7 day washout period between treatments.

Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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40

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Texas
      • Austin, Texas, United States, 78759
        • CEDRA Clinical Research, LLC

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or non-pregnant, non-breast-feeding female between the ages of 18-55 inclusive.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18-30 kg/m^2, inclusive, and body weight of at least 60 kg (132 lbs).
  • Subject was healthy according to the medical history, laboratory results, and physical examination.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Had a presence or history of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, oncologic, or psychiatric disease or any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator would jeopardize the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results.
  • Had a clinically significant abnormal finding on the physical exam, medical history, electrocardiogram (ECG), or clinical laboratory results at screening.
  • Had a significant history of hypersensitivity to opioid analgesics, fentanyl or any related products, naltrexone, or severe hypersensitivity reactions (like angioedema) to any drugs.
  • Had a significantly abnormal diet during the 4 weeks preceding the first dose of study medication.
  • Had donated blood or plasma within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the course of this study.
  • Had participated in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the course of this study.
  • Had used any over-the-counter (OTC) medication, including nutritional supplements, within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the course of this study.
  • Had used any prescription medication, except hormonal contraceptive or hormonal replacement therapy, within 14 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the course of this study.
  • Had used enzyme altering drugs such as barbiturates, corticosteroids, phenothiazines, cimetidine, carbamazepine, etc, within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the course of this study.
  • Had used opioid analgesics within the last 30 days.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Fentanyl 400 µg sublingual spray + naltrexone 50 mg
Patients received a single administration of 400 µg of fentanyl spray sublingually + naltrexone hydrochloride 50 mg orally.
Drug: Fentanyl 400 µg sublingual spray
Drug: Naltrexone 50 mg
Naltrexone hydrochloride was administered approximately 12 hours and 1 hour prior to and 12 hours after each dose of fentanyl to minimize the occurrence of unacceptable adverse effects (eg, decreased respiration, nausea) often associated with administration of fentanyl.
Active Comparator: Actiq® 400 µg transmucosally + naltrexone 50 mg
Patients received a single administration of 400 µg of Actiq® transmucosally + naltrexone hydrochloride 50 mg orally.
Drug: Naltrexone 50 mg
Naltrexone hydrochloride was administered approximately 12 hours and 1 hour prior to and 12 hours after each dose of fentanyl to minimize the occurrence of unacceptable adverse effects (eg, decreased respiration, nausea) often associated with administration of fentanyl.
Drug: Actiq® 400 µg transmucosally
Actiq® 400 µg is a solid formulation of fentanyl citrate on a plastic stick that dissolves slowly in the mouth for absorption across the buccal mucosa.
Other Names:
  • fentanyl citrate
Active Comparator: Fentanyl citrate injection 100 µg iv + naltrexone 50 mg
Patients received a single administration of 100 µg of fentanyl citrate intravenously + naltrexone hydrochloride 50 mg orally.
Drug: Naltrexone 50 mg
Naltrexone hydrochloride was administered approximately 12 hours and 1 hour prior to and 12 hours after each dose of fentanyl to minimize the occurrence of unacceptable adverse effects (eg, decreased respiration, nausea) often associated with administration of fentanyl.
Drug: Fentanyl citrate injection 100 µg intravenously

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
Time Frame
Time to reach the maximum drug concentration (Tmax) in plasma
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Maximum drug concentration (Cmax) in plasma
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time-0 to the time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time-0 extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf)
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Percentage of AUCinf based on extrapolation (AUCextrap)
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Observed elimination rate constant (λz)
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Observed terminal elimination half-life (T1/2)
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Time of the last measurable concentration of drug (Tlast) in plasma
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Last quantifiable drug concentration (Clast) in plasma
Time Frame: Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose
Up to 60 minutes pre-dose to 36 hours post-dose

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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INSYS Therapeutics Inc

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Director: Neha Parikh, INSYS Therapeutics Inc
  • Principal Investigator: Frederick A. Bieberdorf, MD, CEDRA Clinical Research

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

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April 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

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May 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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May 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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January 28, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 28, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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January 31, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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January 31, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 28, 2013

Last Verified

Last Verified

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January 1, 2013

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  • INS-06-003

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