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Effects of Isotretinoin on CYP2D6 Activity

Effects of Isotretinoin on CYP2D6 Activity

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03076021
Enrollment
33
Registered
2017-03-09
Start date
2016-07-26
Completion date
2023-11-27
Last updated
2025-01-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

CYP2D6 Polymorphism

Brief summary

Specific Aim: To investigate if isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) administration decreases CYP2D6 activity in adolescent patients.

Detailed description

In this aim, we will conduct a drug-drug interaction study evaluating the effects of 13-cis-retinoic acid on non-induced CYP2D6 activity in adolescent patients. Secondary analysis will evaluate the relationship between retinoid concentrations and CYP2D6 activity in these special populations

Interventions

DRUGIsotretinoin

Drug interaction study

DRUGdextromethorphan

Drug interaction study

Sponsors

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
CollaboratorNIH
University of Washington
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Prospective, pre-post drug interaction study evaluating an approved drug (Phase 4) with a Phase 1 study design.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Non-pregnant * ≥ 12 years * Patients with severe acne that are expected to receive isotretinoin for therapeutic reasons

Exclusion criteria

* Weight \< 80 lbs * Allergy or adverse reaction to dextromethorphan, vitamin A or isotretinoin * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant * Unable to follow isotretinoin risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS) program (also known as iPLEDGE program) * Chronic or persistent cough accompanying asthma, smoking or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, * Productive cough, * Fever, * Known kidney disease, * Known liver disease, * Diabetes * Obesity, body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 * Bipolar disease, * Attention deficit disorder, * Social phobia, * Concurrent or use within 14 days of drugs known to interact with dextromethorphan or cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) or drugs known to increase the risk of adverse effects from dextromethorphan * Concurrent use of any other product containing dextromethorphan * Consuming foods, beverages or dietary supplements known to interact with dextromethorphan or CYP2D6 * Unable to give written informed consent/assent, * Inability to fast for 4 hours prior to study. * Wards of the State

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
CYP2D6 Activity as Measured by the Molar Concentration Ratio of Dextromethorphan (DM)/Dextrophan (DX)1 week to 6 monthsdextromethorphan (DM)/dextrophan (DX) molar concentration Metabolic Ratio. The metabolic ratio is unit-less as the molar concentrations cancel out.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Study Group
Individuals expected to receive isotretinoin for therapeutic reasons
33
Total33

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicStudy Group
Age, Continuous23.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
7 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
25 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
33 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
22 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 330 / 33
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 330 / 33
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 330 / 33

Outcome results

Primary

CYP2D6 Activity as Measured by the Molar Concentration Ratio of Dextromethorphan (DM)/Dextrophan (DX)

dextromethorphan (DM)/dextrophan (DX) molar concentration Metabolic Ratio. The metabolic ratio is unit-less as the molar concentrations cancel out.

Time frame: 1 week to 6 months

Population: The number of subjects included in the analysis is less than the number that completed the study because only cytochrome P450 extensive metabolizers were included in the analysis. Each person served as their own control (pre-isotretinoin and with isotretinoin). Pre-isotretinoin study was completed prior to starting isotretinoin and then the same study was completed after the subject had been on isotretinoin for 1 week to 6 months.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)
Pre-isotretinoinCYP2D6 Activity as Measured by the Molar Concentration Ratio of Dextromethorphan (DM)/Dextrophan (DX)16.0 Ratio
With IsotretinoinCYP2D6 Activity as Measured by the Molar Concentration Ratio of Dextromethorphan (DM)/Dextrophan (DX)12.5 Ratio

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