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Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dexlansoprazole in Pediatric Subjects With Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

A Phase 1, Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel Design, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Dexlansoprazole Delayed Release Capsules in Pediatric Subjects Ages 1 to 11 Years Old With Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01045096
Enrollment
36
Registered
2010-01-08
Start date
2010-03-31
Completion date
2011-02-28
Last updated
2012-04-05

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Conditions

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Keywords

Gastroesophageal Reflux, Erosive Esophagitis, Pharmacokinetics, Pediatrics, Drug Therapy

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the pharmacokinetics and safety of dexlansoprazole, once daily (QD), in pediatric subjects with symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Detailed description

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition of several causes resulting in the backward flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The prevalence of GERD in the pediatric population is increasingly becoming recognized and documented. It is a disease that may persist through adulthood, with symptoms in older children and adolescents similar to those seen in adults. Younger children generally present with extra-esophageal manifestations, regurgitation, and epigastric pain, while older children and adolescents typically present with adult-type GERD symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. Treatment for GERD is aimed at improving symptoms and healing esophageal inflammation. Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc. (TGRD) developed dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules as a new therapy for treating acid related disorders including symptomatic non-erosive GERD, healing of erosive esophagitis (EE) and maintenance of healed EE. Dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules have not been studied in subjects younger than 12 years of age. This study is designed to evaluate the safety of dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules in the pediatric population (1 to 11 years old) and to determine if the PK profile of dexlansoprazole in subjects 1 to 11 years of age is similar to that in adults given a similar dose. Subjects who satisfy the screening evaluation and Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may be enrolled in the study. Eligible subjects will be assigned to one of three treatment groups. Attempts will be made to enroll an equal number of male and female subjects in each treatment group.

Interventions

DRUGDexlansoprazole

Dexlansoprazole 15 mg, delayed release capsules, orally, once daily for up to 7 days.

Sponsors

Takeda
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Must have a body weight within the 5th through 95th percentile by age, inclusive, as determined by the National Center for Health Statistics . * Females of childbearing potential must not be nursing, must have a negative serum pregnancy test at the Screening Visit and on Day -1, and if sexually active agree to routinely use adequate contraception from Screening and throughout the duration of the study. * Subjects who take prescription or non-prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPI), histamine receptor antagonists (except cimetidine), sucralfate, or antacids on a regular or as required basis must agree to discontinue usage on Day -1 and agree to discontinue use throughout the study. * Must have a history of GERD symptoms for at least 2 months prior to Screening or is currently symptomatic, as determined by the investigator. * Must be able to swallow study drug capsule or must be able to ingest study drug granules sprinkled on 1 tablespoon of applesauce.

Exclusion criteria

* Has evidence of current cardiovascular, central nervous system, pulmonary, endocrine disease, hepatic, hematopoietic, renal, or metabolic dysfunction, serious allergy, asthma, or allergic skin rash. * Has a known hypersensitivity to any PPI or any component of the formulation of dexlansoprazole capsules. * Is taking any other prescription (except birth control) or nonprescription medication (including cimetidine), vitamins, or dietary supplements within 10 days prior to Day 1, or has taken herbal over-the-counter medications within 28 days prior to Day 1. * Has a positive test result for hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C virus antibody. * Has donated or lost greater than 10% of the total blood volume, undergone plasmapheresis, or has had a transfusion of any blood product within 90 days prior to the first dose of study drug. * Has a history of alcohol abuse or illegal drug use or drug abuse in the past, or tests positive for alcohol or drugs of abuse at the initial Screening Visit or Day -1 or is unwilling to agree to abstain from alcohol and drugs throughout the study. * Has used a product containing nicotine within 90 days prior to the first dose of study drug or has a positive cotinine screen at the initial Screening Visit or Day -1 or is unwilling to agree to abstain throughout the study. * Is determined to be a Cytochrome P450 2C19 poor metabolizer (ie, genotyped homozygous non-wild-type).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Time to Reach the Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax)Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.Time to reach the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of Dexlansoprazole, equal to time (hours) to Cmax, as observed on Day 7. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.
The Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) is the peak plasma concentration of a drug after administration, obtained directly from the plasma concentration-time curve. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.
Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc))Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.AUC(0-tlqc) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (tlqc), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.
Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24))Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.AUC(0-24) is measure of area under the curve over the dosing interval (tau), where tau is the length of the dosing interval (24 hours), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Dose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc)/Dose)Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.AUC(0-tlqc) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (tlqc), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule, and normalized by dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.
Dose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24)/Dose)Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.AUC(0-24) is measure of area under the curve over the dosing interval (tau), where tau is the length of the dosing interval (24 hours), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule and normalized by dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.
Dose-normalized Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax/Dose)Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.Maximum observed plasma concentration (the peak plasma concentration of a drug after administration), normalized by dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants took part in this study at 3 investigative sites in the United States from 04 March 2010 to 09 February 2011.

Pre-assignment details

36 participants with gastroesophageal reflux disease were assigned to 1 of 3 once daily (QD) treatment regimens (15 mg, 30 mg or 60 mg dexlansoprazole) based on baseline body weight.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QD
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg, delayed release capsules, orally, once daily for up to 7 days.
12
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QD
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg, delayed release capsules, orally, once daily for up to 7 days
12
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QD
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg, delayed release capsules, orally, once daily for up to 7 days
12
Total36

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyOther100
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject200

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicDexlansoprazole 15 mg QDDexlansoprazole 30 mg QDDexlansoprazole 60 mg QDTotal
Age Continuous3.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.97
7.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.89
10.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.72
7.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.5
Body Mass Index (BMI)22.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 20.08
16.4 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.09
19.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.56
19.2 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.73
Mean height92.5 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.16
131.9 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 18.8
146.3 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.73
123.6 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 29.17
Mean Weight per Weight Group
12.7 kg - < 25.4 kg
19.0 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.76
20.3 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.67
NA kg19.6 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.17
Mean Weight per Weight Group
≥ 25.4 kg
NA kg39.1 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.19
41.0 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5
40.3 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.51
Mean Weight per Weight Group
8.6 kg - < 12.7 kg
11.1 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.05
NA kgNA kg11.1 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.05
Number of Participants per Weight Group
12.7 kg - < 25.4 kg
7 participants6 participants0 participants13 participants
Number of Participants per Weight Group
≥ 25.4 kg
0 participants6 participants12 participants18 participants
Number of Participants per Weight Group
8.6 kg - < 12.7 kg
5 participants0 participants0 participants5 participants
Overall Mean Weight15.7 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.43
29.7 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.86
41.0 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5
28.8 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.64
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
2 participants0 participants0 participants2 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic or Latino
6 participants8 participants8 participants22 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiracial
2 participants0 participants0 participants2 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Non-Hispanic or Latino
6 participants4 participants4 participants14 participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
8 participants12 participants12 participants32 participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
12 participants12 participants12 participants36 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants2 Participants5 Participants12 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants10 Participants7 Participants24 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
5 / 122 / 123 / 12
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 120 / 121 / 12

Outcome results

Primary

Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24))

AUC(0-24) is measure of area under the curve over the dosing interval (tau), where tau is the length of the dosing interval (24 hours), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDArea Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24))2149 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 563.7
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDArea Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24))2628 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 1383.2
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDArea Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24))3330 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 1883.3
Primary

Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc))

AUC(0-tlqc) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (tlqc), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDArea Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc))1914 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 631.8
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDArea Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc))2892 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 1668.6
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDArea Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc))3747 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 2795.6
Primary

The Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) is the peak plasma concentration of a drug after administration, obtained directly from the plasma concentration-time curve. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDThe Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)559 ng/mLStandard Deviation 225.3
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDThe Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)1005 ng/mLStandard Deviation 748.1
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDThe Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax)964 ng/mLStandard Deviation 519
Primary

Time to Reach the Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax)

Time to reach the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) of Dexlansoprazole, equal to time (hours) to Cmax, as observed on Day 7. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDTime to Reach the Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax)4.4 hoursStandard Deviation 3.18
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDTime to Reach the Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax)4.1 hoursStandard Deviation 2.34
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDTime to Reach the Peak Plasma Concentration (Tmax)4.1 hoursStandard Deviation 3.59
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An analysis of variance with covariates (ANCOVA) model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to Tmax. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.p-value: 0.809ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Dose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24)/Dose)

AUC(0-24) is measure of area under the curve over the dosing interval (tau), where tau is the length of the dosing interval (24 hours), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule and normalized by dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDDose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24)/Dose)143.2 ng*hr/mL/mgStandard Deviation 37.58
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDDose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24)/Dose)87.6 ng*hr/mL/mgStandard Deviation 46.11
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDDose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC(0-24)/Dose)55.5 ng*hr/mL/mgStandard Deviation 31.39
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized AUC\[0-24\]. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.692, 1.636]ANCOVA
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized AUC\[0-24\]. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.691, 2.314]ANCOVA
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized AUC\[0-24\]. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.95% CI: [0.777, 1.817]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Dose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc)/Dose)

AUC(0-tlqc) is a measure of total plasma exposure to the drug from Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (tlqc), calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule, and normalized by dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDDose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc)/Dose)128 ng*hr/mL/mgStandard Deviation 42.1
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDDose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc)/Dose)96 ng*hr/mL/mgStandard Deviation 55.6
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDDose-normalized Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC) From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC(0-tlqc)/Dose)62 ng*hr/mL/mgStandard Deviation 46.6
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized AUC\[0-tlqc\]. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.693, 1.848]ANCOVA
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized AUC\[0-tlqc\]. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.584, 2.276]ANCOVA
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized AUC\[0-tlqc\]. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.632, 1.642]ANCOVA
Other Pre-specified

Dose-normalized Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax/Dose)

Maximum observed plasma concentration (the peak plasma concentration of a drug after administration), normalized by dose. Pharmacokinetic parameters were derived using noncompartmental methods from the plasma concentrations of dexlansoprazole.

Time frame: Day 7 after 7 days of dosing with dexlansoprazole delayed release capsules.

Population: Pharmacokinetic set included all participants with at least one estimable PK parameter for dexlansoprazole on Day 7.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Dexlansoprazole 15 mg QDDose-normalized Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax/Dose)37.3 ng/mL/mgStandard Deviation 15.02
Dexlansoprazole 30 mg QDDose-normalized Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax/Dose)33.5 ng/mL/mgStandard Deviation 24.94
Dexlansoprazole 60 mg QDDose-normalized Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax/Dose)16.1 ng/mL/mgStandard Deviation 8.65
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized Cmax. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.66, 2.183]ANCOVA
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized Cmax. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.463, 2.427]ANCOVA
Comparison: Sample size of 12 participants per dose group, along with the intense PK sampling in each regimen was needed for characterization of the PK profile. An ANCOVA model with weight as a covariate and regimen as a factor were fitted to dose-normalized Cmax. Pairwise comparisons between regimens were conducted.90% CI: [0.493, 1.579]ANCOVA

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