A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study to Investigate P2X7 Receptor Occupancy by JNJ-55308942 Using [18F]-JNJ-64413739

An Open-label PET Study to Investigate P2X7 Receptor Occupancy by JNJ-55308942 Using [18F]-JNJ-64413739

The purpose of this study is to measure the blocking of [18F]-JNJ-64413739 uptake in the brain at the time to reach maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) and at 24 hours postdose of JNJ-55308942 following a single dose of JNJ-55308942; and to model the exposure/receptor interaction of JNJ-55308942.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Healthy
• Intervention / Treatment: Drug: JNJ-55308942; Drug: [18F]-JNJ-64413739

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 13
• Phase: Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Belgium
  • Leuven, Belgium, 3000
    • UZ Leuven Gasthuisberg

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 14 years to 51 years (Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kilogram per meter square (kg/m^2) inclusive (BMI = weight/height^2)
• Is willing to allow the investigators to place an arterial catheter in the radial artery, is assessed via physical examination (Allen Test) to be a good candidate for arterial catheter placement and should not be allergic to local anesthetics for catheter placement
• During the study and for a minimum of 1 spermatogenesis cycle (defined as approximately 90 days) after receiving the last dose of study drug participants must agree not to donate sperm. If a participant is sexually active with a woman he should agree to the following: (a) If it concerns a woman of childbearing potential and the participant has not had a vasectomy, the participant must agree to use a condom and make sure his female partner is using a highly effective method of birth control during the study and for a minimum of 90 days after the last dose of study drug. (b) If it concerns a woman of nonchild bearing potential, who is pregnant or has been sterilized and the participant has not had a vasectomy, the participant must agree to use a condom for the given period. (c) If the participant has had a vasectomy, he should agree to use a condom when being sexually active with a woman of child bearing potential. Contraceptive use by men or women should be consistent with local regulations regarding the use of contraceptive methods for participants participating in clinical studies
• Participants must have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of, and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study and comply with the study procedures and restrictions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exposed to greater than (>) 1 millisievert (mSv) of ionizing radiation participating as a participant in research studies in the 12 months before the start of this study
• Clinically significant abnormal values for hematology, clinical chemistry or urinalysis at screening. It is expected that laboratory values will generally be within the normal range for the laboratory, though minor deviations, which are not considered to be of clinical significance to the Principal Investigator, are acceptable
• Clinically significant abnormal physical and neurological examination, vital signs or 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at screening or admission
• History of or current significant medical illness including (but not limited to) cardiac arrhythmias or other cardiac disease, coagulation abnormalities, or other conditions that the Investigator considers should exclude the participant and preclude their ability to participate in study procedures. Participants with a history significant liver or renal disease, or difficulty in urination, which could affect the metabolism and elimination of the radiotracer or radiometabolites should be excluded. Participants with a history of epilepsy or fits or unexplained black-outs or loss of consciousness should also be excluded
• Participant has a QT corrected according to Fridericia's formula (QTcF) interval of >450 millisecond (msec) at Screening or prior to "baseline" on Day 1, or has a history of additional risk factors for torsades de pointes (example, heart failure, hypokalemia, family history of Long QT Syndrome)

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Part 1: JNJ-55308942 and [18F]-JNJ-64413739; Participants will first undergo a baseline positron emission tomography (PET)/ magnetic resonance (MR) scan with [18F]-JNJ-64413739 on Day 1. In Period 1 (on Day 2) and Period 2 (on Day 1), participants will receive oral dose of JNJ-55308942 (maximum dose 120 milligram [mg]). After approximately 4 hours of JNJ-55308942 dosing, participants will receive an intravenous (IV) injection of [18F]-JNJ-64413739, followed by a PET/MR scan. Doses will be selected based on the principal investigator's discretion. A wash-out period of at least 7 days will be maintained between the 2 doses of JNJ-55308942.	Drug: JNJ-55308942; JNJ-55308942 will be administered as oral solution.; Drug: [18F]-JNJ-64413739; [18F]-JNJ-64413739 fluid for injection administered intravenously.
Experimental: Part 2: JNJ-55308942 and [18F]-JNJ-64413739; Participants will first undergo a baseline PET/MR scan with [18F]-JNJ-64413739 on Day 1. Participants will receive oral dose of JNJ-55308942 (maximum dose 120 mg) on Day 2, followed by two post-treatment scans, one obtained at Tmax (4 hours postdose) and one at 24 hours postdose. Doses will be selected based on the principal investigator's discretion.	Drug: JNJ-55308942; JNJ-55308942 will be administered as oral solution.; Drug: [18F]-JNJ-64413739; [18F]-JNJ-64413739 fluid for injection administered intravenously.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Parts 1 and Part 2: Percentage of P2X7 Receptor Occupancy	[18F]-JNJ-64413739 uptake in brain following a single dose of JNJ-55308942 at Tmax of JNJ-55308942 will be measured using PET scans obtained at pre and post treatment with [18F]-JNJ-64413739, to determine the receptor occupancy.	4 hours postdose (Tmax)
Part 2: Percentage of P2X7 Receptor Occupancy	[18F]-JNJ-64413739 uptake in brain following a single dose of JNJ-55308942 at 24 hours postdose will be measured using PET scans obtained at pre and post treatment with [18F]-JNJ-64413739, to determine the receptor occupancy.	24 hours postdose

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Part 1 and 2: Number of Participants With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability	An adverse event is any untoward medical event that occurs in a participant administered an investigational product, and it does not necessarily indicate only events with clear causal relationship with the relevant investigational product.	Approximately 7 weeks (Part 1) and approximately 6 weeks (Part 2)

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Janssen-Cilag International NV
• Investigators: Study Director: Janssen-Cilag International NV Clinical Trial, Janssen-Cilag International NV

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): March 15, 2018
• Primary Completion (Actual): October 19, 2018
• Study Completion (Actual): October 19, 2018

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: February 13, 2018
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 13, 2018
• First Posted (Actual): February 19, 2018

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): April 27, 2025
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: April 25, 2025
• Last Verified: April 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Physiological Effects of Drugs; Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action; Neurotransmitter Agents; Purinergic P2 Receptor Antagonists; Purinergic Antagonists; Purinergic Agents; Purinergic P2X Receptor Antagonists; JNJ-55308942
• Other Study ID Numbers: CR108439; 2017-004517-55 (EudraCT Number); 55308942EDI1002 (Other Identifier: Janssen-Cilag International NV)

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No