A Study Evaluating The Absorption Of Varenicline Into The Body From A Varenicline Solution And A Varenicline Patch Applied To The Skin

January 22, 2009 updated by: Pfizer

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Nonrandomized, Single Dose Study To Characterize The Pharmacokinetics Of A Varenicline (CP-526,555) Transdermal Solution And A Varenicline Transdermal Delivery System Applied To The Skin Of Adult Smokers

To evaluate the absorption, safety, and tolerability of a varenicline solution and a varenicline patch applied to the skin.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

Additional Study Purpose Details: Evaluation of the pharmacokinetic profile of a varenicline solution and a varenicline patch applied to the skin

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

12

Phase

  • 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

    • Connecticut
      • New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06511
        • Pfizer Investigational Site

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

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy, adult, male smokers

Exclusion Criteria:

  • significant medical illness

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

  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Varenicline free base solution
A single application of a 4.8 mg varenicline solution will be applied to the upper back over a 24 hour period
Experimental: Varenicline transdermal delivery system
A single application of a nominal 1.2 mg dose of a varenicline transdermal delivery system (5 cm2 patch, 4.8 mg drug payload) will be applied to the upper back over a 24 hour period

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Varenicline area under the curve from 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) and varenicline area under the curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Time Frame: 8 days
8 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evaluation of adverse events (including skin irritation)
Time Frame: 8 days
8 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 16, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 16, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 17, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 26, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 22, 2009

Last Verified

January 1, 2009

More Information

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