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Fecal IncontinencePhase 1NCT01099683

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetics of a Single Rectal Application of 10 mg NRL001 in Elderly Subjects

A Phase 1 study testing NRL001 in people with Fecal Incontinence, run by Norgine at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

A total of 26 healthy elderly male and female subjects will receive both 10 mg NRL001 in a 2 g rectal suppository and placebo in this double-blind, cross-over study. The order of treatment will be randomised, with a minimum washout period of 3 days between doses. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Fecal Incontinence
What is being tested?
NRL001
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
26 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Apr 2010to Jul 2010
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 65 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Volunteers will be included in the study if they satisfy the following criteria:
  • Healthy adult male or female volunteers (as determined by medical history, physical examination, laboratory test values, vital signs and electrocardiograms [ECGs] at screening) aged ≥65 years.
  • Non-smokers from 3 months before receiving the first dose and for the duration of the study.
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18 and ≤ 32 kg/m2.
  • Able and willing to receive rectal treatments.
  • Able to voluntarily provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
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  • Sexually active male volunteers must use condoms with their partners throughout the study and for 90 days after completion of the study in addition to their partner's normal mode of contraception.
  • Male volunteers must not donate sperm during the study and for 90 days after completion of the study.
  • Must understand the purposes and risks of the study and agree to follow the restrictions and schedule of procedures as defined in the protocol.
  • Female volunteers must be postmenopausal (for at least 1 year, confirmed by FSH testing at screening).
  • Must be willing to consent to have data entered into The Over Volunteering Prevention System (TOPS).
  • The volunteer's primary care physician must confirm that there is nothing in their medical history that would preclude their enrolment into this clinical study.

Who cannot join

  • Volunteers will be excluded if they fulfil any of the following criteria:
  • Positive for HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C as demonstrated by the results of testing at screening.
  • History or presence of any significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, haematological, gastrointestinal (GI), endocrine or immunologic disease.
  • History or presence of any clinically significant ano-rectal conditions as judged by the Investigator (e.g. concomitant enlarged symptomatic haemorrhoids or acute presence of anal fissures) or clinically significant drug allergy.
  • Blood pressure in excess of 150/90 mmHg or pulse rate below 50 beats per minute at screening.
  • Any significant illness during the screening period preceding entry into this study.
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  • Clinically relevant ECG-abnormalities (e.g. QTc prolongation, acute arrhythmia) during the screening assessment
  • Laboratory values which are abnormal and deemed to be clinically significant according to Bio-Kinetic Europe Ltd. SOPs, unless agreed in advance by the Sponsor's Responsible Medical Officer and the Bio-Kinetic Investigator.
  • Current or history of drug or alcohol abuse or a positive drugs of abuse test at screening or check in.
  • Use of any disallowed concomitant medication, including over-the-counter items within 14 days prior to study drug administration until the end of the study.
  • Use of any medication applied via the rectum, within 30 days prior to dosing
  • Use of any medication currently or within 30 days prior to dosing which the Investigator believes may affect the study participation or results.
  • Participation in a clinical drug study during the 90 days preceding the initial dose in this study.
  • Donation of blood or blood products within 90 days prior to study drug administration, or at anytime during the study, except as required by this protocol.
  • History of any allergy to medication, particularly nifedipine, α adrenoceptor antagonists or latex
  • Consumption of alcoholic beverages within 24 hours prior to each dosing period. Abstinence is required during study confinement.
  • Consumption of xanthine-containing products within 24 hours of each dosing period and during study confinement.
  • Subjects who are considered not competent to consent to the trial or fail a Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE).
  • Volunteers who, in the opinion of the Investigator, are unsuitable for participation in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • Bio-Kinetic Europe Ltd

    Belfast, BT2 7BA

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About this study

Official title: A Double-blind, Randomised, Placebo-controlled Study in Elderly Subjects to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacodynamic Effects and Pharmacokinetics of a Single Rectal Application of 10 mg NRL001 in a 2 g Suppository

A total of 26 healthy elderly male and female subjects will receive both 10 mg NRL001 in a 2 g rectal suppository and placebo in this double-blind, cross-over study. The order of treatment will be randomised, with a minimum washout period of 3 days between doses. An end of study assessment will be conducted at least 7 days after administration of the last treatment.

The pharmacokinetics of NRL001 will be determined prior to, and after, dosing. Pharmacodynamics will be examined using a three lead Holter monitor during both treatment periods. Adverse Events, vital signs, ECGs and clinical laboratory parameters will be collected, tabulated, reviewed and recorded throughout the study.

Being tested
NRL001, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Fecal Incontinence

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • NRL001Drug

    Single rectal administration of 2 mg NRL001 in a 2 g suppository

  • PlaceboDrug

    All subjects will receive rectal suppository containing placebo

Study groups in NCT01099683
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NRL001ExperimentalAll subjects will receive 10 mg NRL001 in a 2 g rectal suppository
Receives: Drug: NRL001
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorAll subjects will receive placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pharmacodynamic effects of NRL001

    Measured: 4 hours post-administration

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Pharmacokinetics of NRL001

    Measured: 30 hours post-administration

  2. Safety will be assessed by recording adverse events (AEs), vital signs, 12-lead ECG, physical examinations and clinical laboratory tests.

    Measured: Throughout the study period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Apr 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2010
  3. Primary completionJul 2010
  4. Study completionJul 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
26 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01099683
Sponsor's protocol ID
NRL001-02/2009 (SAGE)
Other IDs
2009-017475-16, 2009
Status last verified
Dec 2010
First submitted
15 Feb 2010
Last updated
24 Dec 2010
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Bell D, Duffin A, Gruss HJ, Pediconi C, Jacobs A. A randomised, controlled, crossover study to investigate the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and safety of 1R,2S-methoxamine hydrochloride (NRL001) in healthy elderly subjects. Colorectal Dis. 2014 Mar;16 Suppl 1:27-35. doi: 10.1111/codi.12543.

    PubMed 24499494

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing NRL001 in people with Fecal Incontinence, run by Norgine at 1 site in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 12 inclusion and 19 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Dec 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pharmacodynamic effects of NRL001 (time frame: 4 hours post-administration). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01099683, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Dec 2010.

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