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Bioequivalence study of a new capsule containing ramipril 10 mg and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg (Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.) versus the simultaneous administration of ramipril 10 mg tablets ( Triatec®, Sanofi-Aventis) and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg film coated tablets (Congescor®, Daiichi Sankyo) in healthy male and female volunteers under fasting conditions

Bioequivalence study of a new ramipril 10 mg/bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg hard capsule fixed dose combination (Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.) versus a free combination of ramipril 10 mg tablets (Triatec®, Sanofi-Aventis) and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg film coated tablets (Congescor®, Daiichi Sankyo) in healthy male and female volunteers under fasting conditions

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN35244287
Enrollment
36
Registered
2019-04-18
Start date
2017-09-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-05-05

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Conditions

Not applicable Not Applicable

Interventions

The study protocol foresaw 2 periods separated by a wash-out interval of at least 14 days between consecutive administrations. The following visits were performed: Scr

Sponsors

Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Informed consent: signed written informed consent before inclusion in the study 2. Sex and Age: males/females, 18-55 year old inclusive 3. Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-28 kg/m2 inclusive 4. Vital signs: systolic blood pressure (SBP) 100-139 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 60-89 mmHg, heart rate (HR) 50-90 bpm, measured after 5 min at rest in the sitting position 5. Body temperature: 35.7-37.5° C at screening 6. Full comprehension: ability to comprehend the full nature and purpose of the study, including possible risks and side effects; ability to co-operate with the investigator and to comply with the requirements of the entire study 7. Contraception and fertility (females): females of child-bearing potential had to be using at least one of the following reliable methods of contraception: 7.1. Hormonal oral, implantable, transdermal, or injectable contraceptives for at least 2 months before the screening visit 7.2. A non-hormonal intrauterine device [IUD] or female condom with spermicide or contraceptive sponge with spermicide or diaphragm with spermicide or cervical cap with spermicide for at least 2 months before the screening visit 7.3. A male sexual partner who agrees to use a male condom with spermicide 7.4. A sterile sexual partner Female participants of non-child-bearing potential or in post-menopausal status for at least 1 year will be admitted. For all female subjects, pregnancy test result must be negative at screening. 8. Contraception (males): males with partners of childbearing potential will either be sterile or agree to use one of the following approved methods of contraception from the first study drug administration until at least 45 days after the last administration: 8.1. A male condom with spermicide 8.2. A sterile sexual partner or a partner in post-menopausal status for at least 1 year 8.3. Use by the female sexual partner of an IUD, a female condom with spermicide, a contraceptive sponge with spermicide, a diaphragm with spermicide, a cervical cap with spermicide, or hormonal oral, implantable, transdermal, or injectable contraceptives for at least 2 months before the screening visit 9. Male subjects had to accept to inform their partners of the participation in the clinical study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Electrocardiogram (12-lead ECG in supine position): clinically significant abnormalities 2. Physical findings: clinically significant abnormal physical findings indicative of physical illness 3. Laboratory analyses: clinically significant abnormal laboratory values indicative of physical illness 4. Virology: positive result of serum virology assays 5. Allergy: ascertained or presumptive hypersensitivity to the active principles and/or formulations' ingredients; history of anaphylaxis to drugs or allergic reactions in general, which the investigator considered could affect the outcome of the study 6. Hypotension and heart rate: during the screening procedures or history of orthostatic hypotension or syncope/fainting or HR1 drink/day for females and >2 drinks/day for males, defined according to the USDA Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020), caffeine (>5 cups coffee/tea/day) or tobacco abuse (=10 cigarettes/day) 12. Drug test: positive result at the drug test at screening 13. Alcohol test: positive alcohol breath test at day -1 14. Diet: abnormal diets (3500 kcal/day) or substantial changes in eating habits in the 4 weeks before this study; vegetarians 15. Pregnancy (females only): positive or missing pregnancy test at screening or day -1, pregnant or lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The bioequivalent rate (Cmax) and extent (AUC0-t) of absorption of ramipril and bisoprolol (plasma concentrations evaluated using an LC/MS-MS assay) after single dose administration of test and reference products

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. The plasma PK profile (0-48 hours) of ramipril and bisoprolol after single dose administration of test and reference products 2. Safety and tolerability of test and reference products after single dose administration

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

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