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Evaluate the Effect of Atorvastatin on the Pharmacokinetics of Lomitapide in Healthy Subjects.

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Randomized, 2-Arm Study to Evaluate the Effect of Atorvastatin, a Weak CYP3A4 Inhibitor, on the Pharmacokinetics of Lomitapide in Healthy Subjects

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02080455
Enrollment
32
Registered
2014-03-06
Start date
2014-01-27
Completion date
2014-03-07
Last updated
2020-03-10

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Conditions

Effect of Atorvastatin on the Pharmacokinetics of Lomitapide

Brief summary

The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of atorvastatin, a weak cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 inhibitor, on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites, M1 and M3.

Detailed description

This study will be a single center, randomized, open-label, 2-arm study to evaluate the effects of atorvastatin, a weak CYP3A4 inhibitor, on the PK of lomitapide in healthy male and female subjects when atorvastatin is administered simultaneously with lomitapide and when it is administered 12 hours after lomitapide.

Interventions

20 mg dose

DRUGAtorvastatin

80 mg

Sponsors

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Healthy males and females, between 18 and 55 years of age inclusive 2. BMI between 18.5 and 32.0 kg/m2, inclusive; total body weight of \>110 lbs (50 kg); 3. in good health, determined by no clinically significant or relevant abnormalities identified by a detailed medical history and medical exam 4. creatine phosphokinase, AST, and ALT levels must be below 1.5 times the upper limit of normal 5. clinical laboratory evaluations within the reference range for the test laboratory 6. negative test for selected drugs of abuse 7. negative hepatitis panel and negative HIV antibody screens 8. males will either be sterile or agree to use approved methods of contraception 9. all females must have a negative serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin pregnancy test and will be required to use a medically acceptable method of contraception. 10. able to comprehend and willing to sign an Informed Consent Form

Exclusion criteria

1. significant history or clinical manifestation of any metabolic, allergic, dermatological, hepatic, renal, hematological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, GI, neurological, or psychiatric disorder 2. history of significant hypersensitivity, intolerance, or allergy to any drug compound, food, or other substance 3. history of stomach or intestinal surgery or resection 4. history of Gilbert's Syndrome or suspicion of Gilbert's Syndrome 5. subjects who have an abnormality in the 12-lead ECG 6. use of any drugs of abuse for 6 months prior to Check-in; 7. subjects who consume more than 14 units of alcohol per week or who have a significant history of alcoholism or drug/chemical abuse within 1 year prior to Check-in 8. use of any tobacco- or nicotine-containing products within 6 months prior to Check-in; 9. participation in any other investigational study drug trial within 30 days prior to Check-in; 10. use of any prescription medications/products within 14 days prior to Check-in unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator and Sponsor 11. use of any over-the-counter, nonprescription preparations within 7 days prior to Check-in, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator and Sponsor 12. use of alcohol-, grapefruit- (including star fruit), or caffeine-containing foods or beverages within 72 hours prior to Check-in and through Study Completion 13. poor peripheral venous access; 14. donation of blood (500 mL) from 30 days prior to Screening through Study Completion 15. receipt of blood products within 2 months prior to Check-in; 16. any acute or chronic condition, scheduled hospitalization (inclusive of elective surgery during study) or scheduled travel prior to completion of all study procedures which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would limit the subject's ability to complete and/or participate in this clinical study; 17. subjects who, in the opinion of the Investigator, should not participate in this study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
CmaxPredose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingMaximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)
TmaxPredose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingTime to reach maximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)
AUC0-tPredose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingArea under the concentration-time curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)
AUC0-∞Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingArea under the concentration-time curve from zero to infinity of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)
t1/2Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingApparent terminal elimination half-life of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
CmaxPredose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingMaximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)
TmaxPredose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingTime to reach maximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)
AUC0-tPredose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingArea under the concentration-time curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)
AUC0-∞Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingArea under the concentration-time curve from zero to infinity of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)
t1/2Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosingApparent terminal elimination half-life of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Lomitapide & Atorvastatin - Taken Together
2 single oral doses of lomitapide (20 mg) with a 14-day washout between (Day 1 & Day 15) 11 single oral doses of atorvastatin (80 mg) (Day 11 through day 21) lomitapide: 20 mg dose Atorvastatin: 80 mg
16
Lomitapide & Atorvastatin - Approx. 12 Hours Between
2 single oral doses of lomitapide (20 mg) with a 14-day washout between (Day 1 & Day 15) 11 single oral doses of atorvastatin (80 mg) (Day 12 through day 22) lomitapide: 20 mg dose Atorvastatin: 80 mg
16
Total32

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicLomitapide & Atorvastatin - Taken TogetherLomitapide & Atorvastatin - Approx. 12 Hours BetweenTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
16 Participants16 Participants32 Participants
Age, Continuous41 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.1
39 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.5
40 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants12 Participants13 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants4 Participants19 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
8 Participants2 Participants10 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
8 Participants13 Participants21 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
16 participants16 participants32 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
8 Participants8 Participants16 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
0 / 160 / 16
other
Total, other adverse events
12 / 165 / 16
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 160 / 16

Outcome results

Primary

AUC0-∞

Area under the concentration-time curve from zero to infinity of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and had evaluable PK data. 2 subjects were removed from formal statistical analysis of PK of M3 (Lomitapide alone) due to missing value of AUC0-∞ for Analyte M3.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-∞40.4 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40.8
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-∞76.7 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 45.1
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-∞79.1 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 34.7
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-∞78.7 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 36.3
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-∞469 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 68.6
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-∞487 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 544
Primary

AUC0-t

Area under the concentration-time curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and had evaluable PK data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-t36.4 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 38.4
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-t71.5 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 45.3
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-t76.8 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 34.4
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-t76.3 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 36
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-t434 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 65.5
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-t475 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 55
Primary

Cmax

Maximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)Cmax0.940 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 34.5
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)Cmax2.00 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 52.9
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)Cmax2.24 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 22.8
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Cmax2.11 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 31.9
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)Cmax32.3 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40.6
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Cmax27.2 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 62
Primary

t1/2

Apparent terminal elimination half-life of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data. 2 subjects were removed from formal statistical analysis of PK of M3 (Lomitapide alone) due to missing value of AUC0-∞ for Analyte M3.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)t1/250.7 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 22.1
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)t1/250.4 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 21.8
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)t1/234.0 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 17.7
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)t1/235.2 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 16.2
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)t1/250.2 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 25.6
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)t1/243.2 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 18.4
Primary

Tmax

Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3), following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin simultaneously (Arm 1)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and had evaluable PK data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)Tmax6.00 hr
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)Tmax10.0 hr
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)Tmax6.02 hr
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Tmax10.0 hr
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)Tmax4.00 hr
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Tmax6.00 hr
Secondary

AUC0-∞

Area under the concentration-time curve from zero to infinity of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data. 3 subjects were removed from formal statistical analysis due to BLQ values on Day 1, missing value of AUC0-∞ on Day 1, and missing value of AUC0-∞ on Day 15.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-∞42.8 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 39.6
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-∞55.8 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 25.2
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-∞70.0 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 32.8
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-∞79.2 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 27.8
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-∞406 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 30.8
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-∞553 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 32.4
Secondary

AUC0-t

Area under the concentration-time curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data. 1 subject was removed from formal statistical analysis due to all BLQ values on Day 1 for lomitapide, M1 and M3.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-t38.8 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40.8
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-t50.5 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 26
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-t68.3 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 33
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-t77.6 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 27.9
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)AUC0-t410 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 32.6
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)AUC0-t542 ng*hr/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 31.2
Secondary

Cmax

Maximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data. 1 subject was removed from formal statistical analysis due to all BLQ values on Day 1 for lomitapide, M1 and M3.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)Cmax1.09 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 49.8
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)Cmax1.39 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)Cmax2.38 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 25.5
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Cmax2.66 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 25.4
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)Cmax28.5 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 29.9
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Cmax35.9 ng/mLGeometric Coefficient of Variation 27.3
Secondary

t1/2

Apparent terminal elimination half-life of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data. 3 subjects were removed from formal statistical analysis due to BLQ values on Day 1, missing value of AUC0-∞ on Day 1, and missing value of AUC0-∞ on Day 15.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)t1/252.0 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 19.5
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)t1/254.7 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 28.5
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)t1/231.2 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 24
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)t1/232.3 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 18.2
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)t1/248.0 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 33.4
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)t1/249.7 hrGeometric Coefficient of Variation 21.9
Secondary

Tmax

Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration of lomitapide and its 2 primary metabolites (M1 & M3) following administration of lomitapide alone and coadministered with atorvastatin 12 hours apart (Arm 2)

Time frame: Predose and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours after dosing

Population: The PK Population consisted of all subjects who received at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable PK data. 1 subject was removed from formal statistical analysis due to all BLQ values on Day 1 for lomitapide, M1 and M3.

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
PK of Lomitapide (Lomitapide Alone)Tmax8.02 hr
PK of Lomitapide (Coadministered Simultaneously)Tmax8.00 hr
PK of M1 (Lomitapide Alone)Tmax8.00 hr
PK of M1 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Tmax8.00 hr
PK of M3 (Lomitapide Alone)Tmax6.00 hr
PK of M3 (Coadministered Simultaneously)Tmax5.00 hr

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