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Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Kovacaine Nasal Spray in Pediatric Subjects

A Single-Center, Study Evaluating The Pharmacokinetics Of Tetracaine, Para-Butylaminobenzoic Acid, And Oxymetazoline After Intranasal Administration Of Kovacaine Mist To Healthy Pediatric Subjects

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01952990
Enrollment
18
Registered
2013-09-30
Start date
2013-09-30
Completion date
2013-10-31
Last updated
2015-06-08

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Conditions

Anesthesia

Keywords

Pharmacokinetic

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics and safety of a nasal spray containing the anesthetic drug Tetracaine in combination with Oxymetazoline in healthy pediatric subjects.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics and safety of tetracaine, para- butylaminobenzoic acid (PBBA), and oxymetazoline after intranasal administration of the recommended, weight-based Phase 3 dose of Kovacaine Mist (Tetracaine Hydrochloride with Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride) to healthy pediatric subjects. Kovacaine Mist is an anesthetic solution containing 3% tetracaine hydrochloride and 0.05% oxymetazoline hydrochloride. A single spray dose of 100 μL Kovacaine Mist contains 3 mg tetracaine HCl and 0.05 mg oxymetazoline HCl. A two-100 μL spray dose (a total of 200 μL) of Kovacaine Mist contains 6 mg tetracaine HCl and 0.1 mg oxymetazoline HCl. A two-200 μL spray dose (a total of 400 μL) of Kovacaine Mist contains 12 mg tetracaine HCl and 0.2 mg oxymetazoline HCl. Kovacaine Mist will be administered based on the weight of the subject as summarized in the table below. Subjects weighing 10 to \<20 kg will receive 1 intranasal spray of 100 μL of Kovacaine Mist at time D0. Subjects weighing 20 to \<40 kg will receive 2 intranasal sprays of 100 μL (total dose 200 μL) administered 4 minutes apart at times D0 and D4. Subjects weighing 40 kg or more will receive 2 intranasal sprays of 200 μL (total dose 400 μL) administered 4 minutes apart at times D0 and D4.

Interventions

1 spray device is 0.2mL (200 μL) in volume and contains 6mg Tetracaine HCl 3% and 0.1mg Oxymetazoline HCl. Subjects receiving the 100 μL dose will receive half of the contents of one device using a dose divider. Subjects receiving the 200 μL dose will first receive half of the contents of one device using a dose divider and then 4 minutes later will receive the 2nd half by removing the dose divider. Subjects receiving the 400 μL dose will first receive the entire contents of one device and then 4 minutes later will receive the contents of a 2nd device.

Sponsors

Triligent International
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Analytical Bio-Chemistry Laboratories, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Rho, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
St. Renatus, LLC
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female 3-17 years of age inclusive. * Sufficiently healthy as determined by the investigator to receive the test medications. * Accompanied and/or represented by a parent or guardian able to comprehend and sign the informed consent document. * Subject able to understand and provide assent to an age-appropriate subject assent form (as defined by local practice or regulation). * Patient or parent/guardian able to communicate with the investigator and comply with the requirements of the protocol. * Within the 10th and 90th percentiles for weight by age. * Can breathe through both nostrils. * Body mass index from 14 and 30 kg/m2 inclusive.

Exclusion criteria

* Any chronic or currently uncontrolled psychiatric, neurological, endocrine, pulmonary, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal or hepatic disease or condition with manifestations that might confound interpretation of study results or make receipt of study medication a source of risk for adverse outcome. * Inadequately controlled thyroid disease of any type. * Has clinically significant abnormal findings on the physical examination, medical history, or clinical laboratory evaluation during screening. * Currently experiencing seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, recurrent nose-bleeds or asthma, or has a significant history of these conditions, in the opinion of the Investigator. * Current, including the last 30 days, sinusitis or other upper respiratory infections, nasal congestion or use of a sinus medication within the 48 hours prior to anticipated study participation. * Nasal polyps, significant nasal or sinus surgery or other abnormality that may interfere with the dose administration. * History of allergy to or intolerance of tetracaine, oxymetazoline, benzyl alcohol, other ester local anesthetics, or para-aminobenzoic acid (as found in PABA-containing sunscreen). * Use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor within the 3 weeks preceding study entry. * Nursing, pregnant, suspected of being pregnant, or trying to become pregnant. (Females of child-bearing potential will be required to undergo urine testing at the baseline visit to rule out pregnancy.) * Having received any investigational drug (including Kovacaine Mist) and/or participation in any clinical trial within 30 days of study participation. * History of congenital or idiopathic methemoglobinemia. * Anticipated need for use of oxymetazoline or phenylephrine nasal spray, nasal irrigation, or other nasal or oral decongestant on the day of the study procedure. * Have a history of pseudocholinesterase deficiency or previous prolonged paralysis with succinylcholine or difficulty waking up from general anesthesia. * Fever defined as body temperature ≥100.4 (38°C) on the day of and prior to study drug administration.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of oxymetazoline0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of para- butylaminobenzoic acid (PBBA)0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of para- butylaminobenzoic acid (PBBA)0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Terminal elimination rate constant (λz) of para- butylaminobenzoic acid (PBBA)0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Elimination half-life (t½) of para- butylaminobenzoic acid (PBBA)0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) of para- butylaminobenzoic acid (PBBA)0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of oxymetazoline0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Terminal elimination rate constant (λz) of oxymetazoline0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Elimination half-life (t½) of oxymetazoline0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) of oxymetazoline0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of tetracaine0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Time to Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of tetracaine0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Terminal elimination rate constant (λz) of tetracaine0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Elimination half-life (t½) of tetracaine0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) of tetracaine0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mean and Standard Deviation of Systolic Blood Pressure0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Mean and Standard Deviation of Diastolic Blood Pressure0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Mean and Standard Deviation of Temperature0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Mean and Standard Deviation of Oxygen Saturation0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray
Mean and Standard Deviation of Heart Rate0, 10, 30 minutes, and 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, and 24 hours after completion of the last nasal spray

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

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