Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) InfectionPhase 1NCT02715700

Effects of Doravirine (MK-1439) on Methadone Pharmacokinetics in Methadone-Maintained Participants (MK-1439-045)

A Phase 1 study testing Methadone and Doravirine in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

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Trial summary

This study will evaluate the effects of multiple doses of doravirine (MK-1439) on the pharmacokinetics of methadone in participants requiring methadone maintenance therapy. The primary hypothesis is that area under the plasma concentration-time curve to 24 hours postdose (AUC0-24) of (R)-methadone is similar when a… Read more about this study

Who is it for?: Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
What is being tested?: Methadone and Doravirine
Type of treatment: Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 14 participants
Where: No sites listed yet
Study dates: 28 Sep 2015to 15 Aug 2016
Phase: Phase 1
Are there results?: Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 to 65 years
All sexes
Healthy volunteers accepted
Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

If female with reproductive potential: must demonstrate a serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β -hCG) level consistent with the nongravid state and agree to use (and/or have their partner use) two acceptable methods of birth control throughout the trial and until 2 weeks after the last dose of trial drug.
If postmenopausal female: must be without menses for at least 1 year.
If surgically sterile female: must have a status of post hysterectomy, oophorectomy or tubal ligation.
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18-35 kg/m^2 (inclusive).
Able to comply with the smoking restrictions, including <=10 cigarettes per day while in the Clinical Research Unit, and no smoking from 2 hours predose to 2 hours postdose on Days 1 and 6.
Reliably participating in a methadone maintenance program for at least two months prior to Day 1. Required to be on a documented stable dose of methadone for at least 14 days prior to Day 1.
Agree not to change current maintenance methadone dose of 20-200 mg once daily (unless for safety reasons) from screening until the end of the study. Must agree to observation and documentation of daily methadone dose administration during the period of the study during which they are domiciled.

Who cannot join

Mentally or legally incapacitated, have significant emotional problems at the time of pretrial (screening) visit or expected during the conduct of the trial or have a history of clinically significant psychiatric disorder of the last 5 years. Participants who have had situational depression may be enrolled in the trial at the discretion of the investigator.
History of clinically significant endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematological, hepatic, immunological, renal, respiratory, genitourinary or major neurological (including stroke and chronic seizures) abnormalities or diseases. Participants with a history of uncomplicated kidney stones or childhood asthma may be enrolled in the trial at the discretion of the investigator.
History of cancer (malignancy) - exceptions apply.
History of significant multiple and/or severe allergies (e.g. food, drug, latex allergy), or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription drugs or food.
Positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Major surgery, donated or lost 1 unit of blood (approximately 500 mL) within 4 weeks prior to the pretrial (screening) visit.

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Participated in another investigational trial within 4 weeks prior to the pretrial (screening) visit.
Nursing mother.
Unable to refrain from or anticipates the use of any medication, including prescription and non-prescription drugs or herbal remedies beginning approximately 2 weeks prior to the first dose of the 14 day methadone maintenance phase prior to Day 1, throughout the trial, until the post-trial visit - exceptions apply.
Consumes greater than 3 glasses of alcoholic beverages (1 glass is approximately equivalent to: beer [354 mL/12 ounces], wine [118 mL/4 ounces], or distilled spirits [29.5 mL/1 ounce]) per day - exceptions apply.
Consumes excessive amounts of caffeine, defined as greater than 6 servings (1 serving is approximately equivalent to 120 mg of caffeine) of coffee, tea, cola, energy-drinks, or other caffeinated beverages per day.
Has a positive screen for drugs with a high potential for abuse such as cocaine, amphetamines, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), barbiturates, benzodiazepines (exceptions apply), or opiates/opioids (apart from methadone as assigned maintenance therapy) on Day 1 that cannot be explained by concomitant medications, unless at the discretion of the principal investigator and the sponsor. Must have a negative Urine Drug Screen prior to randomization, with the exception of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and prescription benzodiazepines.
Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) score of >=5 prior to randomization.

About this study

Official title: A Multiple-Dose Clinical Trial to Study the Effect of MK-1439 (Doravirine) on Methadone Pharmacokinetics

Conditions: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
Being tested: Methadone, Doravirine
Medical subject headings: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

What participants receive

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

MethadoneDrug
Methadone 20 to 200 mg (10 mg/mL if oral solution concentrate) oral tablet once per day.
DoravirineDrug
Also called MK-1439
Doravirine 100 mg oral tablet once per day.

Study groups in NCT02715700
Study group	Role	What they receive
Maintenance Methadone and MK-1439	Experimental	Participants maintained on a stable methadone regimen (20 to 200 mg once daily) for ≥14 days prior to Day 1 will continue to receive methadone maintenance once per day on Days 1 to 7. From Day 2 to 6, participants will also receive doravirine 100 mg once daily. Receives: Drug: Methadone; Drug: Doravirine

What is being measured

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

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Zero to 24 Hours After Dosing (AUC0-24) of R-Methadone
The AUC0-24 of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by liquid chromatographic-tandem mass spectrometric (LC-MS/MS) detection. The lower limit of quantification (LLoQ) was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Plasma Concentration at 24 Hours After Dosing (C24) of R-Methadone
The C24 of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of R-Methadone
The Cmax of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of R-Methadone
The Tmax of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
AUC0-24 of S-Methadone
The AUC0-24 of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
C24 of S-Methadone
The C24 of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Cmax of S-Methadone
The Cmax of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Tmax of S-Methadone
The Tmax of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
AUC0-24 of Total Methadone
The AUC0-24 of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
C24 of Total Methadone
The C24 of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Cmax of Total Methadone
The Cmax of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
Tmax of Total Methadone
The Tmax of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Measured: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6

Timeline

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

28 Sep 201515 Aug 2016

First posted22 Mar 2016 (estimated)
Study start28 Sep 2015
Primary completion13 Jun 2016
Study completion15 Aug 2016

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
Other trials for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) InfectionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
More trials run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCThe sponsor's other registered studies.
What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.

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: Not applicable
Intervention model: Single group
Masking: None (open label)
Enrolment: 14 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02715700
Sponsor's protocol ID: 1439-045
Other IDs: MK-1439-045
Status last verified: Jun 2019
First submitted: 17 Mar 2016
Last updated: 25 Jun 2019
Results posted: Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
Data monitoring committee: No
Individual data sharing: Yes: http://engagezone.msd.com/doc/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

Publications

Khalilieh S, Yee KL, Sanchez RI, Vaynshteyn K, Fan L, Searle S, Bouhajib M, Iwamoto M. Evaluation of the Pharmacokinetic Interaction Between Doravirine and Methadone. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev. 2020 Feb;9(2):151-161. doi: 10.1002/cpdd.699. Epub 2019 May 23.
PubMed 31120195

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Jun 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: A Multiple-Dose Clinical Trial to Study the Effect of MK-1439 (Doravirine) on Methadone Pharmacokinetics
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02715700
Acronym / sponsor ID: 1439-045
Conditions: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
Phase: Phase 1
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 14 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
Study start: 28 Sep 2015 (actual)
Primary completion: 13 Jun 2016 (actual)
Study completion: 15 Aug 2016 (actual)
First posted: 22 Mar 2016 (estimated)
Results: Posted 3 Jun 2019

Clinical summary

The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.

Study design

Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Not applicable
Intervention model: Single group
Masking: None (open label)
Number of arms: 1

Arm	Type	Receives
Maintenance Methadone and MK-1439	Experimental	Drug: Methadone, Drug: DoravirineParticipants maintained on a stable methadone regimen (20 to 200 mg once daily) for ≥14 days prior to Day 1 will continue to receive methadone maintenance once per day on Days 1 to 7. From Day 2 to 6, participants will also receive doravirine 100 mg once daily.

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 to 65 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Accepted
Age groups: Adult, Older adult

Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)

If female with reproductive potential: must demonstrate a serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β -hCG) level consistent with the nongravid state and agree to use (and/or have their partner use) two acceptable methods of birth control throughout the trial and until 2 weeks after the last dose of trial drug.
If postmenopausal female: must be without menses for at least 1 year.
If surgically sterile female: must have a status of post hysterectomy, oophorectomy or tubal ligation.
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18-35 kg/m^2 (inclusive).
Able to comply with the smoking restrictions, including <=10 cigarettes per day while in the Clinical Research Unit, and no smoking from 2 hours predose to 2 hours postdose on Days 1 and 6.

Key exclusion criteria (13 listed)

Mentally or legally incapacitated, have significant emotional problems at the time of pretrial (screening) visit or expected during the conduct of the trial or have a history of clinically significant psychiatric disorder of the last 5 years. Participants who have had situational depression may be enrolled in the trial at the discretion of the investigator.
History of clinically significant endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematological, hepatic, immunological, renal, respiratory, genitourinary or major neurological (including stroke and chronic seizures) abnormalities or diseases. Participants with a history of uncomplicated kidney stones or childhood asthma may be enrolled in the trial at the discretion of the investigator.
History of cancer (malignancy) - exceptions apply.
History of significant multiple and/or severe allergies (e.g. food, drug, latex allergy), or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription drugs or food.
Positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Interventions

Intervention	Type	Arms
MethadoneMethadone 20 to 200 mg (10 mg/mL if oral solution concentrate) oral tablet once per day.	Drug	Maintenance Methadone and MK-1439
DoravirineAlso: MK-1439Doravirine 100 mg oral tablet once per day.	Drug	Maintenance Methadone and MK-1439

Primary outcome

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Zero to 24 Hours After Dosing (AUC0-24) of R-Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The AUC0-24 of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by liquid chromatographic-tandem mass spectrometric (LC-MS/MS) detection. The lower limit of quantification (LLoQ) was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Plasma Concentration at 24 Hours After Dosing (C24) of R-Methadone
Time frame: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The C24 of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of R-Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The Cmax of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of R-Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The Tmax of the R- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
AUC0-24 of S-Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The AUC0-24 of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
C24 of S-Methadone
Time frame: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The C24 of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Cmax of S-Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The Cmax of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Tmax of S-Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The Tmax of the S- methadone enantiomer was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
AUC0-24 of Total Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The AUC0-24 of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
C24 of Total Methadone
Time frame: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The C24 of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Cmax of Total Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The Cmax of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.
Tmax of Total Methadone
Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6
The Tmax of total methadone was determined on Day 1 (methadone alone) and on Day 6 (methadone + doravirine). Plasma samples collected for methadone assay were analyzed for R- and S-methadone concentrations by Pharma Medica Research Inc. (Ontario, Canada). The analytical method used liquid-liquid extraction for analyte isolation followed by LC-MS/MS detection. The LLoQ was 0.0250 ng/mL for each enantiomer. The analytical range was 0.0250 - 15.0 ng/mL.

Results and safety

Results posted to the registry on 3 Jun 2019, as reported by the sponsor. Figures are copied from the record, not re-analysed. Full results on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Participant flow

Group	Started	Completed
Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine	14	14

Primary outcome: Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Zero to 24 Hours After Dosing (AUC0-24) of R-Methadone

Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6. Geometric mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: ng*hr/mL/mg

Measure	Maintenance Methadone n = 14	Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine n = 14
Value	55.8 (46.4 to 67.1)	53.2 (44.6 to 63.5)

Maintenance Methadone vs Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine: GMR: 0.95 (90% CI 0.90 to 1.01)

Population analysed: All treated participants are included.

Primary outcome: Plasma Concentration at 24 Hours After Dosing (C24) of R-Methadone

Time frame: 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6. Geometric mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: ng/mL/mg

Measure	Maintenance Methadone n = 14	Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine n = 14
Value	1.91 (1.56 to 2.34)	1.82 (1.45 to 2.27)

Maintenance Methadone vs Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine: GMR: 0.95 (90% CI 0.88 to 1.03)

Population analysed: All treated participants are included.

Primary outcome: Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of R-Methadone

Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6. Geometric mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: ng/mL/mg

Measure	Maintenance Methadone n = 14	Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine n = 14
Value	3.41 (2.89 to 4.01)	3.33 (2.83 to 3.91)

Maintenance Methadone vs Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine: GMR: 0.98 (90% CI 0.93 to 1.03)

Population analysed: All treated participants are included.

Primary outcome: Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of R-Methadone

Time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6. Median (Full Range). Unit: Hours

Measure	Maintenance Methadone n = 14	Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine n = 14
Value	2.00 (1.00 to 6.00)	2.01 (1.02 to 4.00)

Population analysed: All treated participants are included.

Adverse events

Time frame: Up to 21 days. Other adverse events reported at 5% frequency or more

Group	Serious adverse events	Other adverse events	Deaths
Maintenance Methadone (Day 1)	0 of 14 (0%)	0 of 14 (0%)	0 of 14
Maintenance Methadone + Doravirine (Days 2 to 6)	0 of 14 (0%)	7 of 14 (50%)	0 of 14
Maintenance Methadone (Day 7)	0 of 14 (0%)	2 of 14 (14.3%)	0 of 14
Safety Follow-Up (Days 8 to 21)	0 of 14 (0%)	1 of 14 (7.1%)	0 of 14

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Research links

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Jun 2019.
Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
Results publication: PubMed 31120195Khalilieh S, Yee KL, Sanchez RI, Vaynshteyn K, Fan L, Searle S, Bouhajib M, Iwamoto M. Evaluation of the Pharmacokinetic Interaction Between Doravirine and Methadone. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev. 2020 Feb;9(2):151-161. doi: 10.1002/cpdd.699. Epub 2019 May 23.
Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. http://engagezone.msd.com/doc/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

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Referral and contact

AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.

Medical Director study director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Methadone and Doravirine in people with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

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 7 inclusion and 13 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 25 Jun 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Jun 2019). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Zero to 24 Hours After Dosing (AUC0-24) of R-Methadone (time frame: Predose and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, 16, and 24 hours postdose on Day 1 and Day 6). The study lists 12 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT02715700, 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 25 Jun 2019.