The Effect of Antacids and Multivitamins on Raltegravir

August 14, 2026 updated by: Helen Reynolds

A 3 Arm, 5 Phase Study to Determine the Effect of Divalent and Monovalent Metal Containing Antacids and Multivitamins on the Pharmacokinetics of Raltegravir in Healthy Volunteers

This study seeks to address the question of whether antacids or multivitamins influence the pharmacokinetics of raltegravir when co-administered. The aim of this study is to optimise the dosing of raltegravir when co-administered with antacids or multivitamins.

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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15

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

  • United Kingdom
      • Liverpool, United Kingdom, L7 8XP
        • Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form, prior to participation in any screening procedures and must be willing to comply with all study requirements.
  • ≥ 18 years
  • Male or female subjects
  • A female may be eligible to enter and participate in the study if she:
  • Is of non-child-bearing potential defined as ether post-menopausal (12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea and ≥ 45 years of age)or physically incapable of becoming pregnant with documented tubal ligation, hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy or
  • Is of child-bearing potential with a negative pregnancy test at screening and agrees to use one of the following methods of contraception to avoid pregnancy
  • Complete abstinence from intercourse from 2 weeks prior to administration of IP, throughout the study and for at least 4 weeks after discontinuation of all study medication
  • Double barrier method (male condom/spermicide, male condom/diaphragm, diaphragm/spermicide)
  • Any intrauterine device (IUD) with published data showing that the expected failure rate is < 1 % per year
  • Any other method with published data showing that the expected failure rate is < 1 % per year
  • Hormonal contraception plus a barrier method. Hormonal contraception alone will not be considered adequate for inclusion into or participation in this study
  • Male subjects with a female partner of childbearing potential must agree to use effective contraception as above unless vasectomized
  • All subjects participating in the study will be counseled on safer sexual practices including the use of effective barrier methods (e.g. male condom)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any significant acute or chronic medical condition
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Women of childbearing age unless using non hormonal contraception
  • Evidence of organ dysfunction or any clinically significant deviation from normal during screening including laboratory determinations
  • Abnormal LFTs (ALT > 2.5 x ULN, bilirubin > 1.5 x ULN)
  • Positive blood screen for HIV-1 and 2 antibodies
  • Positive blood screen for hepatitis B or C antibodies
  • Current or recent (within 3 months) gastrointestinal disease
  • Clinically relevant alcohol or drug use or history of alcohol or drug use that will hinder compliance with treatment, follow up procedures or evaluation of adverse effects
  • Use of proton pump inhibitors
  • Exposure to any investigational drug or placebo within 4 weeks of first dose of study drug
  • Consumption of grapefruit and oranges or products containing grapefruit or oranges within 1 week of first study drug and for the duration of the study
  • Use of any other drugs including over-the-counter medications and herbal preparations, within 2 weeks prior to first dose of study drug
  • Previous allergy to any of the constituents of the pharmaceuticals in this trial

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: 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

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. Interventions include drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either investigational or already available. Interventions can also include noninvasive approaches, such as education or modifying diet and exercise.
Active Comparator: Raltegravir plus Maalox Plus
Subjects will be dosed with raltegravir 400 mg followed by raltegravir 400 mg plus Maalox Plus 30 mL, raltegravir 400 mg plus multivitamin (1 tablet), raltegravir plus sodium bicarbonate 1 g, raltegravir 400 mg plus Maalox Plus 2h prior to raltegravir dose on five separate days.
Dietary supplement: Sodium bicarbonate
Drug: Maalox Plus extra
Drug: Raltegravir 400 mg
Dietary supplement: Multivitamins
Active Comparator: Raltegravir plus Multivitamin
Subjects will be dosed with raltegravir 400 mg followed by raltegravir 400 mg plus multivitamin (1 tablet), raltegravir 400 mg plus Maalox Plus 30 mL, raltegravir 400 mg plus Maalox Plus 2h prior to raltegravir dose, raltegravir plus sodium bicarbonate 1 g on five separate days.
Dietary supplement: Sodium bicarbonate
Drug: Maalox Plus extra
Drug: Raltegravir 400 mg
Dietary supplement: Multivitamins
Active Comparator: Raltegravir plus Sodium bicarbonate
Subjects will be dosed with raltegravir 400 mg followed by raltegravir plus sodium bicarbonate 1 g, raltegravir 400 mg plus Maalox Plus 30 mL, raltegravir 400 mg plus Maalox Plus 2h prior to raltegravir dose, raltegravir 400 mg plus multivitamin (1 tablet), on five separate days.
Dietary supplement: Sodium bicarbonate
Drug: Maalox Plus extra
Drug: Raltegravir 400 mg
Dietary supplement: Multivitamins

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
Change in Raltegravir Area Under the Curve (AUC)0-12h
Time Frame: Day 1, 6, 11, 16 and 21, over dosing period of 0-12 h
The primary endpoint will be a change in raltegravir AUC0-12 h, following dosing of antacid or multivitamin. Data collected at the following time points: pre dose, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 10 and 12 h post dose on Days 1, 6, 11, 16 and 21.
Day 1, 6, 11, 16 and 21, over dosing period of 0-12 h

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
Measurement of Gastrointestinal pH
Time Frame: Day 1, 6, 11, 16 and 21, four hours post dose
Correlation between gastric pH and raltegravir pharmacokinetics
Day 1, 6, 11, 16 and 21, four hours post dose
Number of Adverse Events
Time Frame: Day 1 up to end of study Day 27
Number of adverse events reported from all arms of study including serious adverse events
Day 1 up to end of study Day 27

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sponsor

The organization or person who initiates the study and who has authority and control over the study.
Helen Reynolds

Investigators

Investigators

A researcher involved in a clinical study. Related terms include site principal investigator, site sub-investigator, study chair, study director, and study principal investigator.
  • Principal Investigator: Saye Khoo, Prof, University of Liverpool

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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April 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

Primary Completion

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February 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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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February 1, 2013

First Posted (Estimated)

First Posted

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February 5, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 17, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 14, 2026

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 4347

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