Tobacco Use Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the bioequivalence of the 21mg nicotine transdermal patch from GSK Dungarvan (Test) compared to the 21mg nicotine transdermal patch currently manufactured by Alza (Reference).
Detailed description
This is a 2-arm, single center, single dose, open-label, randomized, two-sequence, two-period crossover, bioequivalence study in healthy adult smokers that have smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day for 1 year prior to initial dose. Carry-over effects will be avoided by a wash-out interval of at least 2 days (but no more than 4 days) from patch removal in the first treatment period to subsequent patch application. The study will consist of an ambulant screening day within 21 days prior first patch application.
Interventions
DRUGNicoDerm CQ patch (GSK Dungarvan)
A single patch of a NicoDerm CQ (GSK Dungarvan) 21 mg per system of 22 centimeter square (cm\^2) surface area will be placed topically.
DRUGNicoDerm CQ (Alza)
A single patch of a NicoDerm CQ (Alza) 21 mg/system of 22 cm\^2 surface area will be placed topically.
Sponsors
HALEON
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Open Label
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participant provision of a signed and dated informed consent document indicating that the participant has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study before any assessment is performed. * Participant is willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures. * A participant in good general and mental health with, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, as determined by medical evaluation, including a detailed medical history, full physical examination, including blood pressure and pulse rate measurement, 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) or clinical laboratory tests. * Body Mass Index (BMI) of 19 to 27 kilogram/meter Squared (kg/m\^2); and a total body weight \>50 kg (110 Pound-Mass \[lbs\]). * Any female participant of childbearing potential and at risk for pregnancy must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception throughout the study and for at least 5 days after the last dose of assigned treatment. Female participant who are not of childbearing potential must meet requirements of protocol. * Participants admits to having smoked more than 10 cigarettes per day for the preceding one year (prior to initial dose). * Participant with two negative tests (one at screening and one at check in Day-2) for active COVID-19, separated by \> 24 hours.
Exclusion criteria
* A participant who is an employee of the investigational site, either directly involved in the conduct of the study or a member of their immediate family; or an employee of the investigational site otherwise supervised by the investigator; or, a GSK Consumer Health (CH) employee directly involved in the conduct of the study or a member of their immediate family. * A participant who has participated in other studies (including non-medicinal studies) involving any investigational product(s) within 30 days before first dosing. * A participant with, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, an acute or chronic medical or psychiatric condition or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk associated with study participation or investigational product administration or may interfere with the interpretation of study results and, in the judgment of the investigator or medically qualified designee, would make the participant inappropriate for entry into this study. * A Participant who is pregnant as confirmed by a positive serum pregnancy test or intending to become pregnant over the duration of the study. * A participant who is breastfeeding. * A participant with known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the study materials (or closely related compounds) or any of their stated ingredients ethylene vinyl acetatecopolymer, polyisobutylene and high density polyethylene. * Diagnosis of long QT syndrome or corrected QT (QTc) \> 450 Millisecond (msec) for a male participant and \> 470 msec for a female participant at screening. * A participant unwilling or unable to comply with Lifestyle Considerations described in this protocol. * Participant is unwilling to abstain from tobacco or nicotine-containing product use during the study (from check-in to the completion of the last pharmacokinetics (PK) blood sampling). Expired carbon monoxide (CO) measurement immediately prior to randomization (first treatment session) and dosing (second treatment session) should be less than or equal to (\<=) 10 parts per million (ppm) for the participant to be dosed. * Participant has used chewing tobacco, tobacco products or electronic cigarettes other than cigarettes within 21 days of Visit 1. * Use of any medication (including over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies) within 2 weeks before first scheduled study drug administration or within \< 10 times the elimination half-life of the respective drug (whichever is longer), or is anticipated to require any concomitant medication during that period or at any time throughout the study. Allowed treatments are: • systemic contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, as long as female participant is on stable treatment for at least 3 months and continues treatment throughout the study. * Evidence or history of clinically significant laboratory abnormality, hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurologic, or allergic disease within the last 5 years that may increase the risk associated with study participation, as assessed by the Investigator or medically qualified designee. * A participant with a positive urine drug screen, for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), amphetamine, cocaine, 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA)/ecstasy, methamphetamine, or opiates. * Clinically relevant chronic or acute infectious illnesses or febrile infections within two weeks prior to start of the study. * participant with signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 (i.e. fever, cough, etc) within 14 days of inpatient admission. * Participant with known COVID-19 positive contacts in the past 14 days. * Presence of tattoo, excessive hair (including shaved hair) or scarring on the test site on the back which in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the study assessments. * Participant who currently in the opinion of the investigator, after medical review, has any of the following conditions: * Thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disorders * A history of deep vein thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders * Cerebrovascular or coronary artery disease (current or history) * Valvular heart disease with complications * Severe hypertension * Diabetes with vascular involvement * Headaches with focal neurological symptoms * Major surgery with prolonged immobilization. * Surgical procedures or use of topical pharmacologic treatments directly over the test site(s) within 90 days before enrollment. * A participant with any condition possibly affecting drug absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of any drug substance but not limited to any of the following: * History or current evidence of dermatologic disorders/skin diseases including sunburn and keloids, that may interfere with the transdermal absorption of the study drug(s) at the test site; * History or current evidence of renal disease or impaired renal function at screening as indicated by abnormal levels of serum creatinine (\>=1.4 milligram per deciliter \[mg/dL\]) or Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (\>=25 mg/dL) or the presence of clinically significant abnormal urinary constituents (e.g. albuminuria); * History or current evidence of ongoing hepatic disease or impaired hepatic function at screening. A candidate will be excluded if more than one of the following lab value deviations are found: 1) Aspartate transaminase/Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (AST/SGOT) (\>= 1.2 upper limit of normal \[ULN\]), Alanine transaminase/Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (ALT/SGPT) (\>= 1.2 ULN), 2) Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) (\>= 1.2 ULN), Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (\>= 1.2 ULN), 3) bilirubin (\>= 1.0 mg/dL) or Creatine kinase (CK) (\>= 3 to 5 ULN). A single deviation from the above values is acceptable and will not exclude the candidate, unless specifically advised by the Investigator; * Evidence of urinary obstruction or difficulty in voiding at screening. * Evidence, as reported by an alcohol breath testing during screening, for current alcohol abuse or reports a regular average alcohol consumption exceeding 18 gram (g) (women) or 35 g (men) of pure alcohol per day, i.e., 1 drink/day for women or 2 drinks/day for men (1 drink = 5 ounce (oz) of wine or 12 oz of beer or 1.5 oz of hard liquor) within 6 months of screening. * participant reported regular consumption of \> 5 cups of coffee or tea per day (or equivalent consumption of \>= 500 mg xanthine per day using other products). * Participant reports consumption of any drug metabolizing enzyme (e.g., CYP3A4 or other cytochrome P450 enzymes) inducing or inhibiting aliments, beverages or food supplements (e.g., broccoli, Brussels sprouts, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, star fruit, St. John's Wort etc.) within 2 weeks prior to dosing. * Positive results at screening in any of the virology tests for human immunodeficiency virus-Ab (HIV-ab), hepatitis C virus-Ab (HCV-Ab), Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis B Core Antibody (HBc-Ab) (Immunoglobulin G \[IgG\] + Immunoglobulin M \[IgM\]). * Performance of unaccustomed strenuous physical exercise (body building, high performance sports) from 2 weeks prior to dosing. * Allergy to skin disinfecting agents, tape, or latex rubber, whenever appropriate substitutions cannot be applied or in the Investigator's opinion may pose a risk to the candidate. * A participant who, in the opinion of the investigator or medically qualified designee, should not participate in the study. * Participation in a clinical trial with at least 470ml blood drawn, or blood donation within 30 days prior to the start of the study. * Hemoglobin value \<11.0 g/dL * Participants who have previously been enrolled in this study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Observed Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Cmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose in each treatment period | Cmax was the highest observed plasma nicotine concentration of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was reported. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. Analysis was performed using a linear mixed effects model fit to the log-transformed pharmacokinetic (PK) variables, as the dependent variable, treatment, and period as fixed effects. Geometric mean and CV of the geometric mean was presented. Comparison data of Test vs Reference was reported based on the baseline adjusted data.in statistical analysis 1. |
| Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Time t (AUC [0-t]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose | Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to time t, where t was the time of the last measurable plasma concentration of nicotine, estimated, computed using the linear trapezoidal rule. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. Analysis was performed using a linear mixed effects model fit to the log-transformed PK variable, as the dependent variable, treatment, and period as fixed effects. Geometric mean and CV of the geometric mean was presented. Comparison data of Test vs Reference was reported based on the baseline adjusted data.in statistical analysis 1. |
| Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve Calculated From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC [(0-inf]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose | Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve calculated from time zero to infinity. AUC0-inf = AUC0-t + C(t)/λz. C(t)- Concentration at the last measurable sampling time point and λz- terminal elimination rate constant. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. Analysis was performed using a linear mixed effects model fit to the log-transformed PK variable, as the dependent variable, treatment, and period as fixed effects. Geometric mean and CV of the geometric mean was presented. Comparison data of Test vs Reference was reported based on the baseline adjusted data.in statistical analysis 1. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | At 0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours post-dose | Adhesion to skin assessed by FDA recommended 0-4 scoring system. The scoring for adhesion of patches was indicated as follows: Score 0 ( Greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 90% Adhered \[essentially no lift off the skin\]), Score 1 (\>= 75% to less than \[\<\] 90% Adhered \[some edges only lifting off the skin\]), Score 2 (\>= 50% to \< 75% Adhered \[less than half of the patch lifting off the skin\]), Score 3 (greater than \[\>\] 0% to \< 50% Adhered but not detached \[more than half of the patch lifting off the skin without falling off\]), and Score 4 (0% adhered \[patched completely detached\]). |
| Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (Lambda z) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) of Patches | Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose | Terminal elimination rate constant for plasma nicotine computed as the slope of the regression line of ln (C(t)) on time. The regression should generally involve at least 3 consecutive measurable concentrations that decrease over time. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. |
| Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs (TEAEs) | From start of study drug administration up to end of study visit (up to Day 6) | TEAEs were defined as any adverse events (AEs) that first occurred on or after the date and time of patch administration. Any AE that first occurred pre-dose but worsened in severity after the first patch administration was also considered a TEAE. An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose met one, more of the following criteria: results in death, life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent, significant disability/incapacity, a congenital abnormality/birth defect, an important medical event. A TEAE was any event emerging or manifesting at or after the initiation of treatment with an IP or medicinal product or any existing event that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the IP or medicinal product. Number of Participants with TEAEs and serious TEAEs were reported. |
| Maximum Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Tmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose | Time to maximum plasma nicotine concentration of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) patches was reported. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) patches was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. |
| Elimination Half-Life (t1/2) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose | t1/2 was apparent elimination half-life. The elimination half-life computed as t1/2 = ln(2)/ λz). Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) patches was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. |
Countries
United States
Participant flow
Recruitment details
The study was conducted at single center in United States from 01 September 2021 to 25 October 2021. A total of 22 participants were enrolled, out of which 21 participants were randomized and received treatment during two treatment periods.
Pre-assignment details
Eligible participants received either NicoDerm CQ patch (GSK Dungarvan) Test or NicoDerm CQ (Alza) Reference for a total duration of 24 hours on Day 1 (Period 1) and Day 5 (Period 2). Same participants had multiple movement within the arms of two sequence levels (Test and reference). So, overall participant data was planned, analyzed and reported to avoid double-counting in disposition and baseline characteristics.
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| All Study Participants Participants received a single-dose of 21 mg of either NicoDerm CQ patch (GSK Dungarvan) Test or NicoDerm CQ (Alza) Reference placed topically under fasted conditions to the upper part of the back for a total duration of 24 hours on Day 1 (Period 1) and Day 5 (Period 2). Two periods were separated by 24 hours wash-out. The patch that was applied during Period 2 was not applied to the same position as the patch that was applied during Period 1 but on the upper back of the contralateral side of the body. | 21 |
| Total | 21 |
Withdrawals & dropouts
| Period | Reason | FG000 | FG001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 (Day 1 to 2) | Adverse Event | 0 | 1 |
| Period 1 (Day 1 to 2) | Patch fall off or patch is inadvertently removed by the participant | 0 | 1 |
| Period 1 (Day 1 to 2) | Protocol Violation | 1 | 3 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | All Study Participants |
|---|---|
| Age, Continuous | 39.1 Years STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.79 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Hispanic or Latino | 0 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Not Hispanic or Latino | 21 Participants |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) Unknown or Not Reported | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Asian | 0 Participants |
| Race (NIH/OMB) Black or African American | 4 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 | 17 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 4 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 17 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk | EG001 affected / at risk |
|---|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | 0 / 16 | 0 / 20 |
| other Total, other adverse events | 7 / 16 | 11 / 20 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 16 | 0 / 20 |
Outcome results
Primary
Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve Calculated From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC [(0-inf]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference)
Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve calculated from time zero to infinity. AUC0-inf = AUC0-t + C(t)/λz. C(t)- Concentration at the last measurable sampling time point and λz- terminal elimination rate constant. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. Analysis was performed using a linear mixed effects model fit to the log-transformed PK variable, as the dependent variable, treatment, and period as fixed effects. Geometric mean and CV of the geometric mean was presented. Comparison data of Test vs Reference was reported based on the baseline adjusted data.in statistical analysis 1.
Time frame: Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose
Population: Analysis was performed using PK population.
| Arm | Measure | Value (GEOMETRIC_MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve Calculated From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC [(0-inf]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | 537.518 h*ng/mL | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24.9 |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve Calculated From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC [(0-inf]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | 571.211 h*ng/mL | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24 |
Comparison: Statistical comparison was analyzed between Test vs Reference based on Baseline Adjusted Data.90% CI: [85.63, 100.01]
Primary
Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Time t (AUC [0-t]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference)
Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to time t, where t was the time of the last measurable plasma concentration of nicotine, estimated, computed using the linear trapezoidal rule. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. Analysis was performed using a linear mixed effects model fit to the log-transformed PK variable, as the dependent variable, treatment, and period as fixed effects. Geometric mean and CV of the geometric mean was presented. Comparison data of Test vs Reference was reported based on the baseline adjusted data.in statistical analysis 1.
Time frame: Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose
Population: Analysis was performed using PK population.
| Arm | Measure | Value (GEOMETRIC_MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Time t (AUC [0-t]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | 529.464 Hour*nanogram per milliliter (h*ng/mL) | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24.6 |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to Time t (AUC [0-t]) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | 564.085 Hour*nanogram per milliliter (h*ng/mL) | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 23.4 |
Comparison: Statistical comparison was analyzed between Test vs Reference based on Baseline Adjusted Data.90% CI: [85.45, 99.84]
Primary
Maximum Observed Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Cmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference)
Cmax was the highest observed plasma nicotine concentration of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was reported. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis. Analysis was performed using a linear mixed effects model fit to the log-transformed pharmacokinetic (PK) variables, as the dependent variable, treatment, and period as fixed effects. Geometric mean and CV of the geometric mean was presented. Comparison data of Test vs Reference was reported based on the baseline adjusted data.in statistical analysis 1.
Time frame: Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose in each treatment period
Population: The PK population was defined as all randomized participants who completed both periods, and who had no major protocol deviations concerning PK regardless of patch adhesion score.
| Arm | Measure | Value (GEOMETRIC_MEAN) | Dispersion |
|---|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Maximum Observed Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Cmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | 23.554 Nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 20.3 |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Maximum Observed Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Cmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) Compared to NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) | 24.478 Nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) | Geometric Coefficient of Variation 22.9 |
Comparison: Statistical comparison was analyzed between Test vs Reference based on Baseline Adjusted Data.90% CI: [90, 103.85]
Secondary
Elimination Half-Life (t1/2) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches
t1/2 was apparent elimination half-life. The elimination half-life computed as t1/2 = ln(2)/ λz). Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) patches was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis.
Time frame: Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose
Population: Analysis was performed using PK population.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Elimination Half-Life (t1/2) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 3.2376 Hours |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Elimination Half-Life (t1/2) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 2.8001 Hours |
Comparison: Statistical comparison was analyzed between Test vs Reference.p-value: 0.094695% CI: [-0.0949, 0.681]Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test
Secondary
Maximum Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Tmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches
Time to maximum plasma nicotine concentration of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) patches was reported. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) patches was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis.
Time frame: Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose
Population: Analysis was performed using PK population.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Maximum Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Tmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 4.000 Hours |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Maximum Plasma Nicotine Concentration (Tmax) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18.000 Hours |
Comparison: Statistical comparison was analyzed between Test vs Reference.p-value: 0.020595% CI: [-10.5, 0]Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test
Secondary
Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches
Adhesion to skin assessed by FDA recommended 0-4 scoring system. The scoring for adhesion of patches was indicated as follows: Score 0 ( Greater than or equal to \[\>=\] 90% Adhered \[essentially no lift off the skin\]), Score 1 (\>= 75% to less than \[\<\] 90% Adhered \[some edges only lifting off the skin\]), Score 2 (\>= 50% to \< 75% Adhered \[less than half of the patch lifting off the skin\]), Score 3 (greater than \[\>\] 0% to \< 50% Adhered but not detached \[more than half of the patch lifting off the skin without falling off\]), and Score 4 (0% adhered \[patched completely detached\]).
Time frame: At 0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours post-dose
Population: Analysis was performed using safety population. Out of 21 participants, 16 participants who were dosed with NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and 20 participants dosed with NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference).
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 5 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 4 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 0 | 16 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 12 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 2 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 14 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 5 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 11 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 11 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 1 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 1 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 0 | 20 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 1 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 0 hour (Immediately After Patch Application): At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 14 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 6 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 6 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 10 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 10 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 12 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 6 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 13 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 4 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 0 | 5 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 1 | 14 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 2 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 24 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Adhesion Score of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) Patches | 18 Hours After Patch Application: At Score 3 | 1 Participants |
Secondary
Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs (TEAEs)
TEAEs were defined as any adverse events (AEs) that first occurred on or after the date and time of patch administration. Any AE that first occurred pre-dose but worsened in severity after the first patch administration was also considered a TEAE. An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose met one, more of the following criteria: results in death, life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent, significant disability/incapacity, a congenital abnormality/birth defect, an important medical event. A TEAE was any event emerging or manifesting at or after the initiation of treatment with an IP or medicinal product or any existing event that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the IP or medicinal product. Number of Participants with TEAEs and serious TEAEs were reported.
Time frame: From start of study drug administration up to end of study visit (up to Day 6)
Population: Analysis was performed using safety population. Out of 21 participants, 16 participants who were dosed with NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and 20 participants dosed with NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference).
| Arm | Measure | Group | Value (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs (TEAEs) | Participants with TEAEs | 7 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs (TEAEs) | Participants with Serious TEAEs | 0 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs (TEAEs) | Participants with TEAEs | 11 Participants |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs (TEAEs) | Participants with Serious TEAEs | 0 Participants |
Secondary
Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (Lambda z) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) of Patches
Terminal elimination rate constant for plasma nicotine computed as the slope of the regression line of ln (C(t)) on time. The regression should generally involve at least 3 consecutive measurable concentrations that decrease over time. Blood samples were collected at indicated time points. Pharmacokinetic analysis of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) was conducted using standard non-compartmental analysis.
Time frame: Pre-dose (within 1 hour before dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, and 36 hours post-dose
Population: Analysis was performed using PK population.
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) | Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (Lambda z) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) of Patches | 0.2141 Per hour |
| NicoDerm CQ Alza (Reference) | Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (Lambda z) of NicoDerm CQ Dungarvan (Test) and NicoDerm CQ, Alza (Reference) of Patches | 0.2475 Per hour |
Comparison: Statistical comparison was analyzed between Test vs Reference.p-value: 0.083395% CI: [-0.0542, 0.0044]Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test