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A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate Pregabalin and Acetaminophen in Healthy Volunteers

A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Pregabalin and Acetaminophen (Ofirmev®) in Healthy Volunteers

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04265456
Enrollment
63
Registered
2020-02-11
Start date
2020-01-14
Completion date
2020-07-22
Last updated
2020-08-05

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Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Brief summary

This is a Phase 1, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single and multiple ascending dose study to determine a maximum tolerated dose of IV PGB and to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK of an admixture of IV PGB and a fixed dose of 1300 mg IV APAP in healthy adult volunteers.

Detailed description

This is a Phase 1, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single and multiple ascending dose study to determine a maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of IV PGB and to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK of an admixture of IV PGB and a fixed dose of 1300 mg IV APAP in healthy adult volunteers. Up to 60 subjects will be enrolled into one (1) of six (6) sequential cohorts (n=10 per cohort \[8 APAP + PGB and 2 placebo\]). The dose for the first cohort will be 1300 mg APAP and 100 mg PGB. For subsequent cohorts, the dose of APAP will remain constant at 1300 mg while the dose of PGB will be varied (will start with 100 mg TID and then based on tolerability will be either increased or decreased by 25 mg) based on Safety Monitoring Committee decision. The placebo will be the saline solution.

Interventions

Pregabalin is a structural derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic and sleep-modulating properties.

DRUGAcetaminophen 1300mg

Acetaminophen is a non-salicylate antipyretic and non-opioid analgesic agent.

Sponsors

Nevakar, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator)

Masking description

Up to 60 healthy male and female volunteers will be enrolled into one (1) of up to six (6) cohorts (n=10 per cohort). Within each cohort, subjects will be randomized at a ratio of 4:1 to receive IP (1300 mg of IV APAP plus a cohort specific dose of IV PGB) or placebo (saline) (8 active:2 placebo).

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Male or female aged 18 to 55 years, inclusive at time of Screening * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 28.0 kg/m2 inclusive, with a minimum weight of 50 kg and a maximum of 100 kg * Healthy as determined by pre-study medical history, physical examination, vital signs, complete neurological examination, and 12-lead ECG confirming normal sinus rhythm * Negative tests for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 and HIV-2 antibody at Screening * Routine clinical laboratory tests should be within normal limits at Screening and Admission (Day -1) or abnormalities deemed not clinically significant by the Investigator; for liver function tests, AST and ALT values should not be greater than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal range * Negative screen for drugs of abuse or exhibit detectable alcohol levels by breathalyzer at the time of Screening or Admission * Non-smokers or ex-smokers (must have ceased smoking ≥3 months prior Screening visit) Female subjects: * Must be of non-childbearing potential by surgical sterilization or postmenopausal OR Must not be pregnant, breast feeding, or planning to become pregnant AND must be practicing both a highly effective method of birth control from Screening until at least 90 days after the last dose of study drug. * Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test result at Screening and upon admission to the Clinical Trial Unit.

Exclusion criteria

* Has a clinically relevant history or presence of respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, lymphatic, neurological, cardiovascular, psychiatric, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, immunological, dermatological, endocrine, connective tissue diseases or disorders * Has a history of severe drug allergy, or severe hypersensitivity or severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis or known allergy or sensitivity to any component of PGB or APAP * Has a history of alcoholism or drug abuse * Has acute gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) at the time of Screening or Admission * Consumption of drugs with enzyme-inducing properties, within 3 weeks prior to the initial dose of study drug and throughout the treatment phase * Has used any prescription medicines, over the counter medicines, or herbal supplements, within 7 days of dosing * Has used any investigational product or participated in any clinical trial within 30 days prior to Screening * Has donated or received any blood or blood products within the 3 months prior to Screening; * Not able to comply with the requirements of this study, including assessments, duration of admission of the study and expected follow up visits * Is unwilling or unable to give written informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Treatment Related Adverse Events7 daysThe incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events
Treatment related Drowsiness and Dizziness7 daysThe incidence and severity of somnolence and dizziness

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, t1/27 daysApparent elimination half-life
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, AUC0-last7 daysArea under the drug concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, AUC0-inf7 daysAUC from time zero to infinity
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, λz7 daysApparent terminal elimination rate constant
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, CL7 daysApparent clearance
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, Vz7 daysApparent terminal volume of distribution
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, AUCτ7 daysArea under the plasma concentration-time curve during a dosage interval
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, Tmax,ss7 daysTime to Cmax at SS
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, Cmax7 daysMaximum observed concentration
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, Cmin,ss7 dyasMinimum concentration at ss
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, Cav,ss7 daysAverage plasma concentration at SS
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, Vz, ss7 daysApparent volume of distribution at SS
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, CLss7 daysApparent total clearance at SS
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, λz,ss7 daysApparent first order terminal elimination rate constant at steady state
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, R7 daysAccumulation index
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, LF7 daysLinearity factor
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state7 daysFluctuation ratio
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, multiple doses at steady state, Cmax,ss7 daysMaximum concentration at SS
Plasma PK endpoints for APAP and PGB, SAD Phase, Tmax7 daysTime to maximum observed drug concentration (Tmax)

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

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