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Comparison of Two KADIAN 10 mg Capsules to a KADIAN 20 mg Capsule Under Fasted Conditions

A Randomized Two-way Crossover, Single-Dose, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Bioequivalence of a Test Formulation of KADIAN (2 x 10mg) Capsules Compared to a KADIAN 20 mg Capsule in Healthy Adult Subjects Under Fasted Conditions

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00759902
Enrollment
36
Registered
2008-09-25
Start date
2006-08-31
Completion date
2006-10-31
Last updated
2010-08-17

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Conditions

Healthy

Keywords

bioequivalence, 10 mg, KADIAN capsules, 20 mg, under fasted conditions

Brief summary

The objective of this single-dose, open-label, randomized, two-treatment, two-period crossover study was to compare the relative bioavailability of a test formulation of KADIAN (2 x 10 mg) capsules manufactured by Alpharma Inc. to an equivalent oral dose of the commercially available reference product, KADIAN (1 x 20 mg)capsules manufactured by Alpharma Branded Products Inc. following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours.

Interventions

2 x 10 mg, single-dose capsule

1 x 20 mg, single-dose capsule

Sponsors

Actavis Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Subject must be a male or non-pregnant, non-breast-feeding female. * Subject must be between 18 and 55 years of age (inclusive). * Subject's Body Mass Index (BMI) must be between 18 and 30 kg/m2 (inclusive), and subject must weigh a minimum of 50 kg (110 lbs). * Female subjects - not surgically sterile or at least two years postmenopausal - must agree to utilize one of the following forms of contraception, if sexually active with a male partner, at least from screening through completion of the study. Approved forms of contraception are abstinence, hormonal (oral, implant, transdermal or injection) in use at least 3 consecutive months prior to first dose of study medication, double barrier (condom and diaphragm with spermicide), intra-uterine device (IUD), or vasectomized partner (6 months minimum since vasectomy). * Subject must voluntarily consent to participate in this study and provide their written informed consent prior to completion of any study-specific procedures. * Subject is willing and able to remain in the study unit for the entire duration of each confinement period and return to the study site for all outpatient visits.

Exclusion criteria

* 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 a clinically significant abnormal finding on the physical exam, medical history, ECG or clinical laboratory results at screening. * History or presence of allergic or adverse response to the KADIAN or related drugs. * Has been on a significantly abnormal diet during the four weeks preceding the first dose of study medication. * Has donated blood or plasma within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication. * Has participated in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to first dose of study medication. * Has used any over-the-counter (OTC) medication including nutritional supplements, within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication. * Has used any prescription medication, except hormonal contraceptive or hormonal replacement therapy, within 14 days prior to the first dose of study medication. * Has been treated with any known enzyme altering drugs such as barbiturates, phenothiazines, cimetidine, carbamazepine, etc., within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication. * Has smoked or used tobacco products within 60 days prior to the first dose of study medication. * Has a history of treatment for substance abuse (including alcohol) in the past 5 years. * Is a female with a positive pregnancy test result. * Has a positive urine screen for drugs of abuse (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, cannabinoids, opiates). * Has had a positive test for, or has been treated for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Maximum Plasma Morphine Concentration0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time of Maximum Plasma Morphine Concentration0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs
Area Under the Curve to the Last Measurable Time Point for Plasma Morphine0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs
Area Under the Curve to Infinity for Plasma Morphine0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Period 1: Treatment A or B
Treatment A (test product) followed by Treatment B (reference product)
18
Period 2: Treatment A or B
Treatment B (reference product) followed by Treatment A (test product)
18
Total36

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyAdverse Event01

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPeriod 2: Treatment A or BPeriod 1: Treatment A or BTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
18 Participants18 Participants36 Participants
Age Continuous31.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.9
31.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6
31.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2
Region of Enrollment
United States
18 participants18 participants36 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants10 Participants20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants8 Participants16 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
10 / —10 / —
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 00 / 0

Outcome results

Primary

Maximum Plasma Morphine Concentration

Time frame: 0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KADIAN 10 mg CapsulesMaximum Plasma Morphine Concentration5.23 ng/mLStandard Deviation 2.01
KADIAN 20 mg CapsulesMaximum Plasma Morphine Concentration4.15 ng/mLStandard Deviation 1.35
90% CI: [112.9, 134.1]ANOVA
Secondary

Area Under the Curve to Infinity for Plasma Morphine

Time frame: 0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KADIAN 10 mg CapsulesArea Under the Curve to Infinity for Plasma Morphine102.1 hr*ng/mLStandard Deviation 31.63
KADIAN 20 mg CapsulesArea Under the Curve to Infinity for Plasma Morphine100.0 hr*ng/mLStandard Deviation 28.52
90% CI: [99.3, 106.5]ANOVA
Secondary

Area Under the Curve to the Last Measurable Time Point for Plasma Morphine

Time frame: 0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KADIAN 10 mg CapsulesArea Under the Curve to the Last Measurable Time Point for Plasma Morphine84.45 hr*ng/mLStandard Deviation 22.29
KADIAN 20 mg CapsulesArea Under the Curve to the Last Measurable Time Point for Plasma Morphine82.94 hr*ng/mLStandard Deviation 21.01
90% CI: [98.5, 104.9]ANOVA
Secondary

Time of Maximum Plasma Morphine Concentration

Time frame: 0 (predose), and 2,4,6,6.5,7,7.5,8,8.5,9,9.5,10,12,18,24,30,36,48 hrs

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)Dispersion
KADIAN 10 mg CapsulesTime of Maximum Plasma Morphine Concentration7.50 hrFull Range 2.15
KADIAN 20 mg CapsulesTime of Maximum Plasma Morphine Concentration7.50 hrFull Range 3.82

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026