OXY-2: The Pharmacogenetics of Oxycodone Analgesia in Human Experimental Pain Models

January 29, 2007 updated by: Odense University Hospital

The Pharmacogenetics of Oxycodone Analgesia in Human Experimental Pain Models

Thirty-two healthy volunteers will be submitted to experimental pain and on the 2 study days receive Oxycodone 20 mg po vs. placebo. Half of the volunteers will be poor metabolizers according to CYP2D6 genotype and half will be extensive metabolizers (EM) and have an enzyme with normal function. The study hypothesis is that PM will experience less pain relief than EM.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid with an analgesic effect in the postoperative pain management comparable to morphine. Oxycodone is N-demethylated by CYP2D6 to its active metabolite oxymorphone, a potent μ-receptor agonist. A genetic polymorphism divides a Caucasian population into two groups: 8% with an enzyme lacking activity, poor metabolizers (PM) and the rest with normal CYP2D6 activity, extensive metabolizers (EM).

Many different, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are responsible for interindividual differences in the effect of opioids. Among these are the A118G SNP in the μ-receptor gene OPRM1 and the C3435T and G2677T/A SNPs in the MDR-1 gene of P-glycoprotein. P-glycoprotein is responsible for the absorption, excretion and transport of many drugs including opioids over the blood-brain barrier.

Electrical stimulation and cold pressor test are among the most well defined and evaluated human experimental pain models. The 32 volunteers will be submitted to the tests before and 1, 2, 3 and 4 hours after medicine intake.

To determine the plasma levels of Oxycodone and its metabolites blood will be drawn after each pain test. Also the CYP2D6 genotype and the above mentioned SNPs will be determined from the blood samples.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

32

Phase

  • Phase 4

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

  • Denmark
    • Odense C
      • Odense, Odense C, Denmark, 5000
        • University of Southern Denmark, IST Clinical Pharmacology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy volunteer age between 20 and 40 years.
  • Healthy according to medical history and physical examination.
  • Informed consent given.
  • Phenotyped or genotyped as extensive or poor metabolizer of sparteine.
  • Female: Use of safe contraception (IUD, gestagen injectiones or oral contraceptive) or negative u-HCG test.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any known allergy or intolerance to oxycodone.
  • Regularly drug therapy or medication (except contraceptives).
  • Alcohol or medicine abuse.

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: Double

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Pain threshold and tolerance measured by electrical stimulation and pain intensity measured by cold pressor test.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The above compared to SNPs. Plasma levels of oxycodone and metabolites.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Odense University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Study Completion

January 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 3, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 3, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 30, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 29, 2007

Last Verified

January 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • EudraCT 2005-004082-42

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