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HealthyPhase 1NCT02775955

PK Study of Intranasal RX0041-002 in Subjects With Severe Renal Impairment and Normal Renal Function

A Phase 1 study testing RX0041 in people with Healthy, run by Pharmaceutical Project Solutions, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the potential effect of renal impairment on the systemic pharmacokinetics of acute Intranasal RX0041-002. The secondary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of acute Intranasal RX0041-002 in subjects with normal renal function and severe renal… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy
What is being tested?
RX0041
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2016to Oct 2016
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female.
  • Greater than or equal to 18 years of age and able to understand and comply with protocol requirements, provide written informed consent and HIPPA authorization; ± 10 years for individual age-matched controls.
  • Females (if of child-bearing potential and sexually active) and males (if sexually active with a partner of child-bearing potential) who agree to use a medically acceptable and effective birth control method from the first dose and for 8 days following administration of study drug. Medically acceptable methods of contraception that may be used by the participant and/or his/her partner include abstinence, birth control pills or patches, diaphragm, intrauterine device (IUD), condom, surgical sterilization, and progestin implant or injection. Prohibited methods include: the rhythm method or withdrawal.
  • BMI ≥ 18 ≤ 42 (see Appendix); ± 20% for BMI-matched controls
  • In general, good health aside from renal disease and associated conditions as ascertained by physical examination (PE) including measurement of supine and standing vital signs, medical history, clinical laboratory studies, and 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
  • For assignment to the normal renal function (control) group, subjects must have an eGFR ≥ 90 mL/min/1.73m2 at screening. Assignment to the severe renal impairment group will be based upon an eGFR of 15-29 mL/min/1.73m2 at screening.
  • Clinical laboratory values within the laboratory's stated normal range; if not within this range, they must be without any clinical significance.

Who cannot join

  • Has a known allergy to any ester based anesthetics including cocaine HCl, procaine, tetracaine, chloroprocaine, dibucaine, or benzocaine amide based anesthetic allergies are NOT exclusionary. Amide based anesthetics are : lidocaine, mepivicaine, bupivicaine, levobupivicaine, ropivicaine, etidocaine, prilocaine, and articaine.
  • Concurrent use of medications known to affect the elimination of serum creatinine (eg, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim®] or cimetidine [Tagamet®]) and competitors of renal tubular secretion (eg, probenecid) within 30 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Presence of significant gastrointestinal, liver or any other conditions known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of drugs or known to potentiate or predispose to undesired effects.
  • Use of any enzyme-modifying drugs, including strong inhibitors of cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes (such as cimetidine, fluoxetine, quinidine, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, diltiazem and HIV antivirals) and strong inducers of CYP enzymes (such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, glucocorticoids, phenytoin, rifampin and St John's Wort), in the previous 28 days before day 1 of this study.
  • The use of amphetamines, methylphenidate or other stimulant prescription and nonprescription products such as pseudoephedrine, bronchial inhalers containing sympathomimetics (epinephrine or other beta-receptor agonist) or herbal products in the 7 days prior to screening or has a need to use these drugs during the course of the study.
  • Use of any selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorsserotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors antidepressants or tricyclic antidepressant up to7 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to screening or has a need to use these drugs during the screening period and throughout the time period of the trial.
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  • Use of Monoamine oxiadse inhibitors drugs up to 14 days prior to screening or has a need to use these drugs during the screening period and throughout the time period of the trial.
  • History of hepatitis
  • Elevated aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase/bilirubin,
  • HIV
  • Excessive use of alcohol/tobacco/caffeine
  • Less than 18 years of age.
  • Has previously received study drug.
  • Has a history of abuse of controlled substances, nasal or otherwise, or has damage to the nasal space, that in the opinion of the investigator might interfere with the ability to absorb RX0041-002.
  • Has severely traumatized mucosa or sepsis in the nasal cavity.
  • Has participated in an investigational study or received an investigational drug within 30 days preceding the randomization.
  • Is a pregnant or nursing mother.
  • Has a positive pregnancy test at Screening or Day -1.
  • Has a history of seizure, with the exception of febrile seizures.
  • Has symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension.
  • Has a known personal or family history of hereditary pseudocholinesterase deficiency. Study participants will be screened by asking about personal or family history of anesthetic reaction, anesthetic death, and previous diagnosis of psuedocholinesterase deficiency in a relative or personally. Subjects identified with pseudocholinesterase deficiency are at risk for delayed recovery with certain anesthetics (e.g. succinylcholine and ester-based anesthetics).
  • Has a known personal or family history of pheochromocytoma. Study participants will be specifically asked if they have been treated for a pheochromocytoma previously or if they have a family member who has been diagnosed with pheochromocytoma (since 10% of these are familial).
  • Has a known personal or family history of adrenal tumor.
  • Clinically significant ECG abnormalities, based upon the impression of the investigator.
  • Has a positive urine test result for drugs of abuse (amphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine metabolites, opiates and oxycodone) or cannabinoids at Screening or on Day 1.
  • Blood chemistry values judged clinically significant by the investigator. aa. Donation of blood (one pint or greater) within four weeks prior to administration of study medication.
  • bb.Use or intended use of any drug or other product that inhibits or induces cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 within 14 days prior to or during the conduct of the study.
  • cc.Taking drugs or natural herbal supplements (including St. John'sWort) with known interactions with CYP or with the study drug.
  • dd.Has consumed or is unwilling to refrain from consumption of foods containing grapefruit, pomelo or Seville oranges from within 7 days prior to Day 1 until end of study.
  • ee.Not suitable for entry into the study in the opinion of the investigator.
  • Note: A one-time retest is permitted for any blood test if the original sample was hemolyzed.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Comprehensive Clinical Researc

    Berlin, New Jersey, 08009

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About this study

Official title: A Phase-1 Study Comparing the Pharmacokinetics of Intranasal RX0041-002 in Subjects With Severe Renal Impairment and Subjects With Normal Renal Function

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the potential effect of renal impairment on the systemic pharmacokinetics of acute Intranasal RX0041-002. The secondary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of acute Intranasal RX0041-002 in subjects with normal renal function and severe renal impairment.

Read the detailed description

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the potential effect of renal impairment on the systemic pharmacokinetics of acute Intranasal RX0041-002. The secondary objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of acute intranasal RX0041-002 in subjects with normal renal function and severe renal impairment.

2 INVESTIGATOR/STUDY SITE

The study will be conducted at Comprehensive Clinical Research in Berlin, New Jersey. The principal investigator will be Dr. David Hassman. Institutional review will be performed by Chesapeake Institutional Review Board..

3 BACKGROUND

Cocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution (4%) is currently available for the induction of local (topical) anesthesia of accessible mucous membranes of the oral, laryngeal and nasal cavities (DESI product). Pennsylvania Pain Specialists (PPS) are seeking FDA approval for RX0041-002 as a topical anesthetic for diagnostic and surgical procedures in the nasal cavity.

Cocaine is a naturally-derived local anesthetic with a long history of use. Like other structurally-related local anesthetics, cocaine produces direct effects on cell membranes. Cocaine blocks sodium channel activity and thus prevents the generation and conduction of nerve impulses in electrically active cells. Cocaine also has vasoconstriction properties which for surgical or diagnostic procedures of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavities decreases operative bleeding and improves surgical visualization. The therapeutic use of cocaine hydrochloride, 4% solution topically applied to the nasal septum for local anesthesia is reported in the public clinical literature but has never received official FDA approval for this indication. It has been used in surgical procedures involving the nose, throat, larynx and lower respiratory passages because blood loss from these highly vascularized areas can be considerable and may also obscure the operative field.

The pharmacokinetics of cocaine administered via nasal absorption has been reported in the literature. However, regardless of the route of administration, several studies have shown that cocaine has a plasma half-life of 0.5-1.5 h, an apparent volume of distribution of 2-3 L/kg, and an apparent systemic clearance of ≈2 L/min. Only 1-5% of cocaine is cleared unmetabolized in urine, where it may be detected for only 3-6 h after use. The primary pathway of cocaine elimination is by hydrolysis of its two ester groups to form the two major inactive metabolites, ecgonine methyl ester (EME) and benzoylecgonine (BE), with half-lives of approximately 4 and 6 h, respectively. These compounds constitute over 80% of cocaine's metabolites and are detected in urine for 14-60 h after cocaine administration. Norcocaine, a minor but active metabolite, is formed by cytochrome P450 (CYP 3A4) mediated N-demethylation of cocaine. However, only 2% - 6% of cocaine is metabolized to norcocaine in humans.

The present study is being conducted to evaluate the potential effects of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of cocaine, its major metabolites and the active metabolite (norcocaine) after (4%) intranasal cocaine HCl topical administration, at the typical clinical dose of 160 mg.

4 SUMMARY OF DRUG INFORMATION

RX0041-002 (Cocaine HCl, USP) is a crystalline, granular, or powder substance having a saline, slightly bitter taste that numbs tongue and lips. Each mL of RX0041-002 Topical Solution contains Cocaine HCl 40 mg (4%) as an aqueous solution.

5 SUBJECT POPULATION

The subject population for this study will include male and female adults (≥ 18 years). A sufficient number of subjects will be enrolled to complete 8 subjects with severe renal impairment and 8 subjects with normal renal function. The subjects with normal renal function will be selected in order to match the subjects with renal impairment in terms of age, sex and BMI. For assignment to the treatment groups, severe renal impairment will be defined as an eGFR of 15-29 mL/min/1.73m2. Normal renal function will be defined as an eGFR ≥ 90 mL/min/1.73m2.

Conditions
Healthy
Being tested
RX0041
Keywords
Pharmacokinetics

What participants receive

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

  • RX0041Drug

    Also called 0041

    Active

Study groups in NCT02775955
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
RX0041-002ExperimentalActive
Receives: Drug: RX0041

What is being measured

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

  1. Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

    Measured: 32 Hours

  2. Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC)

    Measured: 32 Hours

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 May 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2016
  3. Primary completionJul 2016
  4. Study completionOct 2016

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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02775955
Sponsor's protocol ID
CTS2015013
Status last verified
Apr 2017
First submitted
23 Mar 2016
Last updated
6 Apr 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing RX0041 in people with Healthy, run by Pharmaceutical Project Solutions, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

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 31 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 6 Apr 2018. 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 States. 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. 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?

Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) (time frame: 32 Hours). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 6 Apr 2018.

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