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Effect of Liraglutide on Gastrointestinal Absorption of Several Drugs and Potential Influence of Liraglutide on Intragastric pH

A Two-way Cross-over, Placebo-controlled Interaction Trial in Two Parts (in Healthy Subjects), Studying Liraglutide's Potential Influence on the Absorption Pharmacokinetics of Lisinopril, Atorvastatin, Griseofulvin and Digoxin, and Liraglutide's Potential Influence on Intragastric pH

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01518166
Enrollment
70
Registered
2012-01-25
Start date
2006-05-31
Completion date
2007-04-30
Last updated
2017-01-25

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Conditions

Diabetes, Healthy

Brief summary

The trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of the trial is to investigate if there is any drug to drug interaction between liraglutide and atorvastatin (Lipitor®), lisinopril (Zestril®), griseofulvin and digoxin (Lanoxin®).

Interventions

DRUGliraglutide

Administered as a subcutaneous injection. Initial dose 0.6 mg daily, adjusted to 1.2 mg daily in week 2 and escalated to 1.8 mg daily in week 3

DRUGplacebo

Administered as a subcutaneous injection. Given as daily volume of 100 mcl, 200 mcl and 300 mcl respectively

DRUGatorvastatin

One single dose of 40 mg. Tablet

DRUGlisinopril

One single dose of 20 mg. Tablet

One single dose of 500 mg. Tablet

DRUGdigoxin

One single dose of 1 mg. Tablet

Sponsors

Novo Nordisk A/S
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Female subjects if using adequate anti-contraception or is sterile * Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18-30 kg/m\^2 (both inclusive) * Good general health as judged by the investigator, based on medical history, physical examination including 12-lead ECG (electrocardiogram), vital signs and blood and urinary laboratory assessments * Willing and capable to self-administer a subcutaneous injection

Exclusion criteria

* History of any clinically significant renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, metabolic, endocrine, haematological, neurological, psychiatric disease or other major disorders that may interfere with the objectives of the trial, as judged by the investigator * Impaired renal function * Blood pressure and heart rate in supine position outside the ranges 90-140 mmHg systolic, 50-90 mmHg diastolic and heart rate 40-100 beats/min * Any clinically significant abnormal ECG * Active hepatitis B and/or active hepatitis C * Positive HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) antibodies * Known or suspected allergy to trial product(s) or related products * Use of any prescription or non-prescription medication except for paracetamol, nasal spray or drops for nasal congestion, and vitamins within 2 weeks prior to first dosing and during the entire trial period * History of alcoholism or drug abuse during the last 12 months * Smoking of more than 10 cigarettes per day, or the equivalent for other tobacco products * Habitual excessive consumption of methylxanthine-containing beverages and foods (coffee, tea, soft drinks such as cola, chocolate) as judged by the Investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Area under the curve of atorvastatin
Area under the curve of lisinopril
Area under the curve of griseofulvin
Area under the curve of digoxin

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Intragastric pH
Area under the curve of liraglutide
Adverse events
Cmax, maximum concentration
tmax, time to reach Cmax
Terminal elimination rate constant

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

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