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Hepatitis BPhase 1NCT03032536

Study of the Relative Oral Bioavailability of AL-3778 Tablets and Drug Interaction With Entecavir or Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Healthy Volunteers

A Phase 1 study testing AL-3778, Entecavir and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in people with Hepatitis B and Chronic Hepatitis B, run by Alios Biopharma Inc. at 2 sites in New Zealand.

Terminated

Stopped early. The study ended before it was planned to and will not resume.

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Trial summary

This is an open-label, randomized, multi-part study to evaluate the relative oral bioavailability of a tablet formulation of AL-3778 (formerly NVR 3-778) administered under fasted and fed conditions (Parts 1 and 2) and the drug-drug interaction between AL-3778 and entecavir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Part 3). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
AL-3778, Entecavir and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
54 participants
Where
2 sitesNew Zealand
Study dates
31 Jan 2017to 28 Jun 2017
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 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Main Inclusion Criteria for All Subjects:

  1. Subject has provided written consent.
  2. In the investigator's opinion, the subject is able to understand and comply with protocol requirements, instructions, and study restrictions and is likely to complete the study as planned.
  3. Subject is in good health as deemed by the investigator, based on the totality of findings following a medical evaluation, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests and ECG.
  4. Male or female, 18-60 years of age.
  5. Body mass index 18-30 kg/m2, inclusive. The minimum weight is 50 kg.
  6. A female subject is eligible to participate in this study if she is of non-childbearing potential (defined as females with a documented tubal ligation, bilateral oophorectomy or hysterectomy) or postmenopausal (defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea and follicle stimulating hormone level within the laboratory's reference range for postmenopausal females). A post-menopausal female receiving hormone replacement therapy who is willing to discontinue hormone therapy 28 days before study drug dosing and agrees to remain off hormone replacement therapy for the duration of the study may be eligible for study participation.
  7. If male, subject is surgically sterile or practicing required forms of birth control until 6 months after the last dose of the study drug(s). Males must agree to refrain from sperm donation from check-in through 6 months after the last dose of the study drug(s).
  8. Subject has been a nonsmoker and has not used nicotine or nicotine-containing products for at least 6 months.
  9. Subjects who participated in Part 1 and/or Part 2 may participate in subsequent Part(s) upon satisfactory completion of a posttreatment visit, 7 days (+2 days) following the subject's last dose, and provided they continue to meet all of the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria.

Main exclusion criteria:

  1. Subject is mentally or legally incapacitated, has significant emotional problems at the time of prestudy (screening) visit or expected during the conduct of the study or has a history of a clinically significant psychiatric disorder over the last 5 to 10 years.
  2. Subject has a history of any illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, would confound the objectives or results of the study or poses an additional risk to the subject by their participation in the study.
  3. Subject has an estimated creatinine clearance of ≤80 mL/min based on the Cockcroft-Gault equation; An actual creatinine clearance, as determined by a 24-hour urine collection, may be used in place of, or in conjunction with, the Cockcroft-Gault equation; subjects who have an actual or estimated creatinine clearance within 10% of 80 mL/min may be enrolled in the study at the discretion of the investigator.
  4. Pregnant or nursing (lactating) females, confirmed by a positive human chorionic gonadotropin laboratory test or females contemplating pregnancy. Men whose female partners are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy from the date of screening until 6 months after their last dose of study drugs.
  5. Clinically significant cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, renal, gastrointestinal, hematologic, hepatic, immunological, neurologic, endocrine, genitourinary abnormalities or disease or any other medical illness as determined by the investigator or Sponsor's Medical Monitor.
  6. Subject has a history of malignancy except completely excised basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
  7. Subject lacks or has poor peripheral venous access.
  8. Positive screening result for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or HIV serology.
  9. Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the study's objectives or the well-being of the subject or prevent the subject from meeting the study requirements.
  10. Clinically significant abnormal ECG findings. Particularly, a history or family history of prolonged QT syndrome (eg, torsade de pointes) or sudden cardiac death.
  11. ECG with PR >200 ms, QRS >120 ms, QTcF >450 ms, as assessed by triplicate 12-lead ECG at the screening visit.
  12. Subject has had major surgery, or clinically significant blood loss or elective blood donation of significant volume (ie, >500 mL) within 60 days of first dose of study drug; >1 unit of plasma within 7 days of first dose of study drug.
  13. Abnormal heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature or blood pressure values outside of the normal range (evaluated in a semi-recumbent or recumbent position after 5 minutes of rest). One repeat measurement after an additional 5 minutes of rest is permitted.
  14. Evidence of active infection.
  15. Unwilling to abstain from alcohol for at least 48 hours prior to the start of dosing through the study completion visit.
  16. History of regular alcohol intake >7 units per week of alcohol for females and >14 units per week for males (one unit is defined as 10 g alcohol) within 3 months of the screening visit.
  17. The subject has a positive screening or Day -1 drugs of abuse screen.
  18. The use of concomitant medications, including prescription, over the counter medications, and herbal medications (such as St. John's Wort [Hypericum perforatum]) within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication is excluded, unless approved by the Sponsor's Medical Monitor. Occasional use of ibuprofen/paracetamol/ acetaminophen is permitted.
  19. Subject has received an investigational drug (including investigational vaccines) or used an invasive investigational medical device within 90 days before the planned study drug.
  20. Subject has a history of significant multiple and/or severe allergies, or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription drugs or food.
  21. Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients of AL-3778, entecavir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
  22. Subject has known allergy to heparin or history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
  23. Abnormal biochemistry or hematology laboratory results obtained at screening determined to be clinically significant by the Investigator. Screening ALT, AST, GGT, albumin, and total bilirubin must be within normal ranges. Creatine kinase >1.5 x ULN is exlusionary
  24. Unwillingness or inability to comply with the study protocol for any other reason.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

New Zealand2 sites
  • Auckland Clinical Studies

    Auckland, 1010

  • Christchurch Clinical Studies Trust

    Christchurch, 8011

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Open-label, Multi-part Study of the Relative Oral Bioavailability of AL-3778 Tablets and Drug Interaction With Entecavir or Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate in Healthy Volunteers

This is an open-label, randomized, multi-part study to evaluate the relative oral bioavailability of a tablet formulation of AL-3778 (formerly NVR 3-778) administered under fasted and fed conditions (Parts 1 and 2) and the drug-drug interaction between AL-3778 and entecavir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Part 3).

Being tested
AL-3778, Entecavir, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Medical subject headings
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis B, Chronic

What participants receive

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

  • AL-3778Drug

    Also called NVR 3-778, JNJ-63595948, ALS-003778

    AL-3778 tablets or capsules

  • EntecavirDrug

    Entecavir once daily for 14 days

  • Tenofovir disoproxil fumarateDrug

    Also called Viread

    Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate once daily for 14 days

Study groups in NCT03032536
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatments A, B, CExperimentalPart 1: Cross-Over * Treatment A: AL-3778 6 x 100-mg capsules (fasted) once. * Treatment B: AL-3778 2 x 300-mg tablets (fasted) once * Treatment C: AL-3778 2 x 300-mg tablets (high-fat meal) once.
Receives: Drug: AL-3778
Treatments D, E, FExperimentalPart 2 (optional): Cross-Over * Treatment D: AL-3778 2×300-mg tablets (fasted) once. * Treatment E: AL-3778 tablet Dose (fasted) once. Dose will match Treatment F dose and will be: * 1000mg: 2 x 500-mg OR * 800mg: 1 x 300-mg + 1 x 500-mg OR * 700mg: 1 x 200-mg + 1 x 500-mg * Treatment F: AL-3778 tablet Dose (high-fat meal) once. Dose will match Treatment E dose and will be: * 1000mg: 2 x 500-mg OR * 800mg: 1 x 300-mg + 1 x 500-mg OR * 700mg: 1 x 200-mg + 1 x 500-mg
Receives: Drug: AL-3778
Treatment GExperimentalPart 3: AL-3778 twice daily administered under fasted conditions for 14 days. Dose will be determined by Part 1 and/or Part 2 and will be one of the following tablet dosages: * 600mg: 2 x 300-mg OR * 1000mg: 2 x 500-mg OR * 800mg: 1 x 300-mg + 1 x 500-mg OR * 700mg: 1 x 200-mg + 1 x 500-mg
Receives: Drug: AL-3778
Treatment HActive comparatorPart 3: Entecavir 0.5 mg once daily administered under fasted conditions for 14 days
Receives: Drug: Entecavir
Treatment IExperimentalPart 3: AL-3778 twice daily with entecavir 0.5 mg once daily both administered under fasted conditions for 14 days. AL-3778 dose will be determined by Part 1 and/or Part 2 and will be one of the following tablet dosages: * 600mg: 2 x 300-mg OR * 1000mg: 2 x 500-mg OR * 800mg: 1 x 300-mg + 1 x 500-mg OR * 700mg: 1 x 200-mg + 1 x 500-mg
Receives: Drug: AL-3778; Drug: Entecavir
Treatment JActive comparatorPart 3: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily administered under fasted conditions for 14 days
Receives: Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Treatment KExperimentalPart 3: AL-3778 twice daily and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg once daily both administered under fasted conditions for 14 days. AL-3778 dose will be determined by Part 1 and/or Part 2 and will be one of the following tablet dosages: * 600mg: 2 x 300-mg OR * 1000mg: 2 x 500-mg OR * 800mg: 1 x 300-mg + 1 x 500-mg OR * 700mg: 1 x 200-mg + 1 x 500-mg
Receives: Drug: AL-3778; Drug: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate

What is being measured

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

  1. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  2. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to last measurable concentration (AUClast)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  3. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to extrapolated to infinity (AUC∞)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  4. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Maximum observed plasma concentration on Day 1 (Cmax. Day 1)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1

  5. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Minimum observed plasma concentration on Day 1 (Cmin, Day 1)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1

  6. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to dosing interval on Day 1 (AUC0-Τ, Day 1)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1

  7. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Minimum observed plasma concentration (C_min)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Predose plasma concentrations (C_0-h)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  2. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Last observed plasma concentration (C_last)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  3. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Time of the maximum observed plasma concentration (T_max)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  4. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Time to last measurable plasma concentration (T_last)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  5. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Apparent oral clearance (CL/F)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  6. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Apparent volume of distribution (Vz/F)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  7. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Apparent terminal half-life (t½)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22

  8. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Maximum observed plasma concentration on Day 14 (Cmax. Day 14)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 14

  9. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Minimum observed plasma concentration on Day 14 (Cmin, Day 14)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 14

  10. AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to dosing interval, tau, on Day 14 (AUC0-Τ, Day 14)

    Measured: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14

  11. Incidence, nature, and severity of adverse events

    Measured: Screening to Day 22

  12. Changes in Vital Signs during and after study drug administration

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 22

  13. changes in physical examinations during and after study drug administration

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 22

  14. changes in clinical laboratory results during and after study drug administration

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 22

  15. changes in electrocardiogram results during and after study drug administration

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 22

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Jan 2017 (estimated)
  2. Study start31 Jan 2017
  3. Primary completion28 Jun 2017
  4. Study completion28 Jun 2017

Why it stopped: Sponsor decision.

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
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
54 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03032536
Sponsor's protocol ID
AL-3778-1002
Other IDs
U1111-1187-4391
Status last verified
Oct 2017
First submitted
24 Jan 2017
Last updated
16 Oct 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Data will be provided per regulatory requirements.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing AL-3778, Entecavir and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in people with Hepatitis B and Chronic Hepatitis B, run by Alios Biopharma Inc. at 2 sites in New Zealand.

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

Who may be eligible to take part?

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: stopped early, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in New Zealand. 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 was stopped early (reason given: Sponsor decision.). Results are not available in the source record.

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?

AL-3778, entecavir, tenofovir: Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) (time frame: At 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 hours after dosing on Day 1 and 14 and once per day on Day 8, 10, 12, and 22). The study lists 7 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 16 Oct 2017; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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