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PharmacokineticsPhase 1NCT05698095

Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Intramuscular 5-MeO-DMT in Healthy Volunteers

A Phase 1 study testing 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt in people with Pharmacokinetics and Safety, run by Usona Institute 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 the study is to assess the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of a single-dose and multiple-doses of 5-MeO-DMT administered by intramuscular (IM) injections in healthy subjects. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pharmacokinetics, Safety, Tolerability
What is being tested?
5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
54 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
27 Dec 2022to 7 Sep 2023
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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy adult male or female.
  • Aged at least 18 years but not older than 65 years, inclusive.
  • Body mass index (BMI) within 18.0 kg/m2 to 32.0 kg/m2, inclusive.

Who cannot join

  • History of significant hypersensitivity to the IP or any related products (including excipients of the formulations) as well as severe hypersensitivity reactions (like angioedema) to any drugs.
  • Significant history or clinical manifestation of any metabolic, allergic, dermatological, hepatic, renal, hematological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, respiratory, or endocrine disorders, as determined by the investigator (or designee).
  • Participants who, in the opinion of the investigator (or designee), should not participate in this study.
  • Participant is participating in another study with a medical device or IP within the last 30 days prior to first study drug administration.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Altasciences Clinical Kansas, Inc

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66212

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1, First-in-human, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized, Single- and Multiple-ascending-dose Study to Determine the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) Administered by Intramuscular Injection in Healthy Subjects

The primary objective of the study is to assess the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of a single-dose and multiple-doses of 5-MeO-DMT administered by intramuscular (IM) injections in healthy subjects.

Read the detailed description

This study is a phase 1, first-in-human, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, single-dose and multiple-ascending-dose study of 5-MeO-DMT administered by intramuscular injection in 54 healthy subjects (adult male and/or females, 18-65 years of age). Subjects will be randomized 6:1 to receive 5-MeO-DMT or placebo.

Being tested
5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt, Placebo
Keywords
5-MeO-DMT, Psychedelics, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, First-in-human, 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine

What participants receive

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

  • 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate saltDrug

    Also called 5-MeO-DMT succinate salt, 5-MeO-DMT

    The 5-MeO-DMT drug product is comprised of the appropriate concentration of 5-MeO-DMT succinate salt drug substance in solution with 0.9% sodium chloride injection solution (USP) in a 5 mL glass vial, and is administered intramuscularly.

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called 0.9% sodium chloride solution (USP)

    The placebo is commercially available 0.9% sodium chloride solution (USP) for injection. The placebo is provided by the pharmacy in single-use sterile syringes of the appropriate dose.

Study groups in NCT05698095
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort 1 - 0.5 mg single-doseExperimentalA single 0.5 mg 5-MeO-DMT or placebo dose administered intramuscularly (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 2 - 2.5 mg single-doseExperimentalA single 2.5 mg 5-MeO-DMT or placebo dose administered intramuscularly (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 3 - 4.5 mg single-doseExperimentalA single 4.5 mg 5-MeO-DMT or placebo dose administered intramuscularly (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 4 - 7 mg single-doseExperimentalA single 7 mg 5-MeO-DMT or placebo dose administered intramuscularly (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 5 - 10 mg single-doseExperimentalA single 10 mg 5-MeO-DMT or placebo dose administered intramuscularly (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 6 - 13 mg single-doseExperimentalA single 5-MeO-DMT 13 mg or placebo dose administered intramuscularly (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 7 - multiple-dose, 3 hour intervalExperimentalAdministration of up to two 5-MeO-DMT (2.5 mg followed by 4.5 mg) or placebo doses administered intramuscularly within a single day with a 3 hour dose interval (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 8 - multiple-dose, 3 hour intervalExperimentalAdministration of up to two 5-MeO-DMT (2.5 mg followed by 7 mg) or placebo doses administered intramuscularly within a single day with a 3 hour dose interval (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo
Cohort 9 - multiple-dose, 3 hour intervalExperimentalAdministration of up to two 5-MeO-DMT (2.5 mg followed by 10.5 mg) or placebo doses administered intramuscularly within a single day with a 3 hour dose interval (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject).
Receives: Drug: 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt; Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of participants with Treatment Emergent Adverse Events as coded by MedDRA and assessed by CTCAE v4.0

    Number of participants with TEAEs following administration of 5-MeO-DMT.

    Measured: Up to 30 Days

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Plasma pharmacokinetic parameters of 5-MeO-DMT and bufotenine following a single-dose and multiple-doses of 5-MeO-DMT

    For PK analysis, blood samples will be collected before and up to 24 hours after the intramuscular administration of 5-MeO-DMT to determine 5-MeO-DMT and bufotenine serum concentrations.

    Measured: Up to 24 hours

  2. Urine pharmacokinetic parameters of 5-MeO-DMT and bufotenine following a single-dose and multiple-doses of 5-MeO-DMT

    For PK analysis, urine samples will be collected before and up to 24 hours after the intramuscular administration of 5-MeO-DMT to determine 5-MeO-DMT and bufotenine urine concentrations.

    Measured: Up to 24 hours

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 2023
  2. Study start27 Dec 2022
  3. Primary completion7 Sep 2023
  4. Study completion7 Sep 2023

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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
This study will include separate single- and multiple-dose parts. Single-dose part: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, sequential-group design with 5-MeO-DMT administered by intramuscular injection in 6 cohorts of 6 subjects (randomized as 5 active and 1 placebo subject(s) per group). Multiple-dose part: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, sequential-group design with 5-MeO-DMT administered by intramuscular injection in up to two doses within a single day (3-hour interval) with two different dose levels (6 subjects per group).
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
54 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05698095
Sponsor's protocol ID
MEO101
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
5 Jan 2023
Last updated
30 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Reckweg J, Mason NL, van Leeuwen C, Toennes SW, Terwey TH, Ramaekers JG. A Phase 1, Dose-Ranging Study to Assess Safety and Psychoactive Effects of a Vaporized 5-Methoxy-N, N-Dimethyltryptamine Formulation (GH001) in Healthy Volunteers. Front Pharmacol. 2021 Nov 25;12:760671. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2021.760671. eCollection 2021.

    PubMed 34912222
  • Shen HW, Jiang XL, Winter JC, Yu AM. Psychedelic 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine: metabolism, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and pharmacological actions. Curr Drug Metab. 2010 Oct;11(8):659-66. doi: 10.2174/138920010794233495.

    PubMed 20942780
  • Barsuglia J, Davis AK, Palmer R, Lancelotta R, Windham-Herman AM, Peterson K, Polanco M, Grant R, Griffiths RR. Intensity of Mystical Experiences Occasioned by 5-MeO-DMT and Comparison With a Prior Psilocybin Study. Front Psychol. 2018 Dec 6;9:2459. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02459. eCollection 2018.

    PubMed 30574112
  • Davis AK, Barsuglia JP, Lancelotta R, Grant RM, Renn E. The epidemiology of 5-methoxy- N, N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) use: Benefits, consequences, patterns of use, subjective effects, and reasons for consumption. J Psychopharmacol. 2018 Jul;32(7):779-792. doi: 10.1177/0269881118769063. Epub 2018 Apr 30.

    PubMed 29708042
  • Ermakova AO, Dunbar F, Rucker J, Johnson MW. A narrative synthesis of research with 5-MeO-DMT. J Psychopharmacol. 2022 Mar;36(3):273-294. doi: 10.1177/02698811211050543. Epub 2021 Oct 19.

    PubMed 34666554
  • Uthaug MV, Lancelotta R, van Oorsouw K, Kuypers KPC, Mason N, Rak J, Sulakova A, Jurok R, Maryska M, Kuchar M, Palenicek T, Riba J, Ramaekers JG. A single inhalation of vapor from dried toad secretion containing 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) in a naturalistic setting is related to sustained enhancement of satisfaction with life, mindfulness-related capacities, and a decrement of psychopathological symptoms. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2019 Sep;236(9):2653-2666. doi: 10.1007/s00213-019-05236-w. Epub 2019 Apr 13.

    PubMed 30982127
  • Sherwood AM, Claveau R, Lancelotta R, Kaylo KW, Lenoch K. Synthesis and Characterization of 5-MeO-DMT Succinate for Clinical Use. ACS Omega. 2020 Dec 2;5(49):32067-32075. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05099. eCollection 2020 Dec 15.

    PubMed 33344861

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine succinate salt in people with Pharmacokinetics and Safety, run by Usona Institute 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 3 inclusion and 4 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 30 Nov 2023. 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?

Number of participants with Treatment Emergent Adverse Events as coded by MedDRA and assessed by CTCAE v4.0 (time frame: Up to 30 Days). 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 NCT05698095, which also lists 7 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 30 Nov 2023.

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