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An exploratory pilot study in healthy volunteers to assess the parameters for the design of bioequivalence studies on moderately lipophilic, moderately to highly protein bound drugs using dermal open flow microperfusion (dOFM)

An exploratory pilot study in healthy volunteers to assess the parameters for the design of bioequivalence studies on moderately lipophilic, moderately to highly protein bound drugs using dermal open flow microperfusion (dOFM) - FDA02_AIM2_Pilot

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00012706
Enrollment
6
Registered
2017-07-28
Start date
2018-03-26
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Healthy volunteers

Interventions

Group 1: Each subject will have nine test sites, four on the left thigh, four on the right thigh (resulting in 8 test sites on both thighs) and one on the arm. Each of the nine test site will have 2 d

Sponsors

HEALTH – Institute for Biomedicine and Health Sciences, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Ges.mbH,
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18 to 65 years inclusive, Males and/or non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding females (subjects need to be informed about adequate contraceptive methods). Able to read, understand, and sign the written informed consent form. Willing to follow the protocol requirements and comply with protocol restrictions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Smoker who is not willing to restrain from smoking during the in-house-visit (Visit 2). History of drug and/or alcohol abuse within one year of start of study as judged by the investigator. Tattoos or broken and/or damaged skin at the application areas. Active skin diseases like psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. Not willing to avoid excessive sun exposure, steam baths, sauna, swimming and other strenuous activities between Visit 2 and the End-of-Study examination Not willing to refrain from shaving the anterior of the thighs or using skin care products on the anterior of the thighs for at least 5 days prior to start of Visit 2. Pronounced hairiness on the thighs that may negatively affect BE testing. Known allergy/hypersensitivity to any of the materials/supplies used during the study. Presence of needle phobia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lidocaine/ prilocaine concentration-time curves for the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with three different doses of EMLA® cream. Area under the lidocaine/ prilocaine concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours (AUC0-24) for the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with EMLA® cream. Maximum observed lidocaine/prilocaine concentration (Cmax) in the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with EMLA® cream. Time to reach maximum lidocaine/prilocaine concentration (TMAX) in the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with EMLA® cream.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Lidocaine/ prilocaine concentration-time curves for the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with of EMLA® cream, with ORAQIX® gel and with no product application. Lidocaine/ prilocaine concentration-time curves for the blood samples. Area under the lidocaine/ prilocaine concentration-time curve from 0-24 hours (AUC0-24) for the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with EMLA® cream, with ORAQIX® gel and with no product application. Maximum observed lidocaine/prilocaine concentration (Cmax) in the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with EMLA® cream, with ORAQIX® gel and with no product application. Time to reach maximum lidocaine/prilocaine concentration (TMAX) in the ISF samples obtained from the test sites dosed with EMLA® cream, with ORAQIX® gel and with no product application. Factors influence skin penetration (e.g. TEWL, impedance). Inflammation marker and immune cell content

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactGerd Schwagerle

Clinical Research Center, Medizinische Universität Graz

gerd.schwagerle@medunigraz.at+ 43 316 385 72834

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026