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Respiratory DepressionPhase 1NCT03996694

Single Dose Crossover Study to Compare the Respiratory Drive After Administration of Belbuca, Oxycodone and Placebo.

A Phase 1 study testing Belbuca 300 µg, Belbuca 600 µg and Belbuca 900 µg in people with Respiratory Depression, run by BioDelivery Sciences International at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to explore and compare VRH after administration of Belbuca, Oxycodone HCl and Placebo in recreational opioid users. This is a single-center, double -blind, double-dummy , placebo-controlled randomized crossover study in up to 18 men and women self identifying as recreational users. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Respiratory Depression
What is being tested?
Belbuca 300 µg, Belbuca 600 µg and Belbuca 900 µg
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
19 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
23 Jul 2019to 27 Oct 2019
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 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female subjects 18 to 55 years of age, inclusive.
  • Subjects are in good health as indicated by medical history, PE, vital signs, oxygen saturation, clinical laboratory tests, and 12-lead ECG. A status of good health will be defined by the absence of evidence of any clinically significant, active or chronic disease based on these assessments, in the opinion of the investigator.
  • Subjects with a body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 33.0 kg/m2, inclusive, and body weight greater than 50 kg, inclusive.
  • Subject is able to speak, read, and understand English and voluntarily provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Subjects have healthy oral mucosa as determined by examination at screening and admission to the clinical facility.
  • Subject must be a recreational opioid user who is not currently dependent on opioids (based on self-reported DSM-5 criteria and a Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale [COWS] score ≤5 on the Naloxone Challenge) but has experience in the use of opioids for non-therapeutic purposes (ie, for psychoactive effects) on at least 10 occasions within the last year and at least once in the 12 weeks prior to the screening visit.
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  • Subject demonstrates adequate VRH at screening during VRH assessment, defined as a minimum increase in ETCO2 of 10 mmHg and an increase in minute ventilation appropriate per investigator's discretion.
  • Ability and willingness to abstain from alcohol-, caffeine-, and xanthine-containing beverages or food (eg, coffee, tea, cola, chocolate, energy drinks) as well as poppy seeds from 48 hours (2 days) prior to each admission to the clinical facility until study discharge (including clinic furloughs).
  • Female subjects who are non-pregnant, non-lactating, and either postmenopausal for at least 1 year or surgically sterile for at least 3 months, or, if of childbearing potential, will agree to use adequate contraception from 28 days and/or their last confirmed menstrual period prior to study enrollment (whichever is longer) until 90 days after the follow-up visit. Male subjects, if not surgically sterilized, must agree to use adequate contraception and not donate sperm from first admission to the clinical research center until 90 days after the follow-up visit. Adequate contraception (for both males and females) is defined as using spermicide with a single barrier method: diaphragm, cervical cap, or condom. For female participants and female partners of male participants, being surgically sterilized or using hormonal contraception or an intrauterine device is also acceptable. Also, total abstinence, in accordance with the lifestyle of the subject, is acceptable.
  • For female subjects: a negative pregnancy test at screening and Day -1 of each treatment period.
  • Postmenopausal females: defined as 12 months with no menses prior to screening and a serum follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) >40 IU/L at screening.
  • All prescribed medications, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, dietary supplements or herbal supplements (eg, St. John's Wort extract) must have been stopped at least 14 days prior to the first admission to the clinical research center. An exception is made for acetaminophen, which is allowed up to admission to the clinical research center. An exception is also made for hormonal contraceptives, which may be used throughout the study. Antiemetics may be allowed after the 4-hour VRH assessments while confined in the clinical research unit.

Who cannot join

  • Employee of PRA or the Sponsor.
  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to attempt to become pregnant during this study or within 90 days after the follow-up visit.
  • Male subjects with female partners who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to attempt to become pregnant during this study or within 90 days after the follow-up visit.
  • Has received study medication in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication.
  • Having any disease that, in the opinion of the investigator, poses an unacceptable risk to the subjects.
  • History of drug allergy diagnosed by a physician. Confirmatory circumstances would include treatment with epinephrine or an Emergency Department.
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  • Subjects who have smoked on a daily basis within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication. Occasional nicotine use in the form of cigarettes, cigars, or vape pen is allowable (defined as less than half a pack of cigarettes [10 cigarettes], equivalent vaping [100 puffs], or no more than 2 cigars per week). Nicotine replacement therapies (ie, patches and/or gum) may be used without restriction.
  • Routine or chronic use of more than 3 grams of acetaminophen daily.
  • Strenuous activity and contact sports within 48 hours (2 days) prior to first admission to the clinical facility and for the duration of the study.
  • History of donation of more than 450 mL of blood within 60 days prior to dosing in the clinical research center or planned donation before 30 days has elapsed since intake of study drug.
  • Plasma or platelet donation within 7 days of first dose administration and throughout the entire study.
  • History of or presence of alcohol dependence. This includes subjects who have never been to a drug rehabilitation program. Alcohol consumption will be prohibited 48 hours prior to admission to the clinical facility and throughout the entire study until discharge.
  • Positive screening test for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies, or antihuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 and -2 antibodies.
  • History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, oncologic, or psychiatric disease, or any other condition, which, in the opinion of the investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results.
  • Has any condition in which an opioid is contraindicated (eg, significant respiratory depression, acute or severe bronchial asthma or hypercarbia, or has or is suspected of having paralytic ileus).
  • Have a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or any other lung disease (eg, asthma, bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, exercise-induced asthma) that would cause CO2 retention.
  • Has participated in (within the last 5 years), is currently participating in, or is seeking treatment for substance-related disorders (excluding nicotine and caffeine).
  • A positive result for drugs of abuse (amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, and opioids, including oxycodone) at screening is acceptable as long as the urine drug screen is negative for these drugs at admission to the clinical facility. A positive test for THC is not exclusionary at screening or at admission to the clinical facility. If a subject has a positive urine drug screen (except THC) upon admission to the clinic (V3-V7) the subject will be dismissed from the clinic and will be allowed to return at a later date (+14 days) to participate in the missed treatment period. A subject may only test positive once (except THC) and be allowed to return.
  • Has oral sores, mucositis, or inflammation in oral cavity at screening and check-in.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • PRA-EDS

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double Dummy, 6-Period, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Explore and Compare the Ventilatory Response to Hypercapnia (VRH), of Belbuca, Oxycodone Hydrochloride (HCl) and Placebo in Recreational Opioid Users

The purpose of this study is to explore and compare VRH after administration of Belbuca, Oxycodone HCl and Placebo in recreational opioid users. This is a single-center, double -blind, double-dummy , placebo-controlled randomized crossover study in up to 18 men and women self identifying as recreational users. This study will consist of a screening phase, treatment phase (which includes the Naloxone Challenge test) and follow-up visit.

Being tested
Belbuca 300 µg, Belbuca 600 µg, Belbuca 900 µg, Oxycodone 30 mg, Oxycodone 60 mg
Keywords
Chronic Pain, Ventilatory Response to Hypercapnia (VRH)
Medical subject headings
Respiratory Insufficiency, Chronic Pain

What participants receive

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

  • Belbuca 300 µgDrug

    Belbuca 300 µg buccal film

  • Belbuca 600 µgDrug

    Belbuca 600 µg buccal film

  • Belbuca 900 µgDrug

    Belbuca 900 µg buccal film

  • Oxycodone 30 mgDrug

    Oxycodone 30 mg capsule

  • Oxycodone 60 mgDrug

    Oxycodone 60 mg capsule

  • PlaceboDrug

    placebo buccal film and oral placebo

Study groups in NCT03996694
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment A: Belbuca 300 µg and oral placeboExperimentalSubjects treated with Belbuca 300 µg and oral placebo will be randomized to 1 of 6 treatment sequences in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio.
Receives: Drug: Belbuca 300 µg
Treatment B: Belbuca 600 µg and oral placeboExperimentalSubjects treated with Belbuca 600 µg and oral placebo will be randomized to 1 of 6 treatment sequences in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio.
Receives: Drug: Belbuca 600 µg
Treatment C: Belbuca 900 µg and oral placeboExperimentalSubjects treated with Belbuca 900 µg and oral placebo will be randomized to 1 of 6 treatment sequences in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio.
Receives: Drug: Belbuca 900 µg
Treatment D: Oxycodone 30 mg and buccal placeboActive comparatorSubjects treated with Oxycodone 30 mg and buccal placebo will be randomized to 1 of 6 treatment sequences in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio.
Receives: Drug: Oxycodone 30 mg
Treatment E: Oxycodone 60 mg and buccal placeboActive comparatorSubjects treated with Oxycodone 60 mg and buccal placebo will be randomized to 1 of 6 treatment sequences in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio.
Receives: Drug: Oxycodone 60 mg
Treatment F: Oral Placebo and buccal placeboPlacebo comparatorSubjects treated with oral placebo and buccal placebo will be randomized to 1 of 6 treatment sequences in a 1:1:1:1:1:1 ratio.
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Respiratory Drive

    Respiratory drive was evaluated by measuring the Ventilatory Response to Hypercapnia (VRH) through assessment of the maximum decrease (Emax) in minute ventilation (mL/min) after administration of Belbuca, Oxycodone hydrochloride, and placebo.

    Measured: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 hours

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Pupil Diameter

    Pupil diameter will be assessed by pupillometry predose and at multiple timepoints after completion of Belbuca, oxycodone hydrochloride, and placebo dosing.

    Measured: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 hours

  2. Change in Ratio of Minute Ventilation

    Change in ratio of maximum decrease (Emax) in minute ventilation (mL/min) over maximum (Emax) end-tidal carbon dioxide (CO2, mmHg) after administration of Belbuca, oxycodone hydrochloride, and placebo.

    Measured: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 hours

  3. Adverse Event (AE) Reporting of Belbuca, Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Placebo for 6 Periods.

    Number of Participants with indicated Adverse Event (AE) in subjects receiving Belbuca, oxycodone hydrochloride, and placebo for 6 periods.

    Measured: 44 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted25 Jun 2019
  2. Study start23 Jul 2019
  3. Primary completion27 Oct 2019
  4. Study completion27 Oct 2019

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
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
19 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03996694
Sponsor's protocol ID
BUP-401
Status last verified
Jan 2021
First submitted
21 Jun 2019
Last updated
5 Feb 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Webster LR, Cater J, Smith T. Pharmacokinetics of Buprenorphine Buccal Film and Orally-administered Oxycodone in a Respiratory Study: An Analysis of Secondary Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Ther. 2022 Sep;11(3):817-825. doi: 10.1007/s40122-022-00380-2. Epub 2022 May 7.

    PubMed 35524938
  • Webster LR, Hansen E, Cater J, Smith T. A Phase I Placebo-Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Buprenorphine Buccal Film and Oral Oxycodone Hydrochloride Administration on Respiratory Drive. Adv Ther. 2020 Nov;37(11):4685-4696. doi: 10.1007/s12325-020-01481-0. Epub 2020 Sep 25.

    PubMed 32978722

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Belbuca 300 µg, Belbuca 600 µg and Belbuca 900 µg in people with Respiratory Depression, run by BioDelivery Sciences International 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 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 5 Feb 2021. 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. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 5 Feb 2021). 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?

Respiratory Drive (time frame: pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 hours). 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 NCT03996694, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 5 Feb 2021.

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