Safety and Tolerability Comparison of Immediate and Controlled Release Formulations of Ecopipam
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Purpose
Ecopipam hydrochloride (HCl) is an investigational drug being studied for several possible diseases. To date, all clinical studies have been done using the ecopipam immediate release (IR) tablet. However, a controlled release (CR) capsule formulation of ecopipam has been produced that may be able to improve its effectiveness and reduce its side effects. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ecopipam CR capsules when given as single oral dose in healthy volunteers.
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Drug: Ecopipam immediate release form Drug: 90 mg controlled release form Drug: 180 mg controlled release form |
Phase 1 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Safety Study Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Subject) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | A Phase 1, Single Center, Randomized (2-Sequence), Single Blind, 3-Period Study Comparing the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Ecopipam Controlled Release Capsules With Ecopipam HCl Immediate Release Tablets in Male Adult Volunteers |
- Safety [ Time Frame: 0-48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]The safety of ecopipam will be assessed from physical examination, including AE reporting, vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate), clinical laboratory values (hematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis), and ECGs.
- Pharmacokinetics [ Time Frame: 0-48 hours ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The pharmacokinetics of ecopipam following oral administration will be assessed from plasma concentrations of medication.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 16 |
| Study Start Date: | August 2011 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | March 2012 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | August 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
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Active Comparator: 100 mg immediate release form
This is the formulation currently in use
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Drug: Ecopipam immediate release form
Tablet containing 100 mg of the immediate release form of ecopipam
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Experimental: 90 mg controlled release
This is the low dose of the controlled release form
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Drug: 90 mg controlled release form
This is the 90 mg controlled release form
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Experimental: 180 mg controlled release form
This is the medium controlled release dose
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Drug: 180 mg controlled release form
This is the 180 mg controlled release capsule
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Detailed Description:
Ecopipam hydrochloride (HCl) is an investigational drug being studied for several possible diseases. To date, all clinical studies have been done using the ecopipam immediate release (IR) tablet. However, a controlled release (CR) capsule formulation of ecopipam has been produced that may be able to improve its effectiveness and reduce its side effects. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ecopipam CR capsules when given as single oral dose in healthy volunteers. Another purpose of the study is to measure how much CR and IR ecopipam gets into the blood stream, and how long the body takes to get rid of them. Information about any side effects that may occur will be collected.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Male |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Signed and dated, IRB-approved informed consent form before any protocol-specific screening procedures
- Non-smoking male subjects between the ages of 18 and 45 years (inclusive)
- In good general health as determined by a thorough medical history and physical examination, ECG, vital signs, and clinical laboratory evaluation
- Willing and able to complete all study assessments and procedures
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m2 (inclusive) and a weight between 65 and 100 kg (inclusive)
- QTcB interval (Bazett's correction factor) of the baseline ECG must be ≤ 450 ms at screening
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with a history of suicide attempt or with past or current active suicidal ideation
- Subjects with a history of seizures or with head trauma leading to loss of consciousness
- Subjects with clinically significant neurologic, cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, endocrinologic, pulmonary, hematological, psychiatric, or other medical illness that would interfere with participation in this study
- History of any primary malignancy, with the exception of basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas of the skin or cervical carcinoma in situ or other malignancies curatively treated and with no evidence of disease for at least 5 years
- Supine blood pressure >140/90 mm/Hg or resting heart rate ≥100 bpm at the screening visit
- History of substance-related disorders (with the exception of caffeine-related and nicotine-related disorders) or eating disorders as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) within 1 year of screening
- History of smoking or the use of nicotine containing products within 3 months of screening by self reporting
- A positive alcohol Breathalyzer or urine drug screen for drugs of abuse at the screening visit or at the beginning of the inpatient period
- Treatment with an investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the beginning of the screening period
- Treatment with any other prescription or non-prescription drugs (including vitamins, herbal, and dietary supplements) within 7 days or 5 half-lives of the screening visit, whichever is longer. Acetaminophen will be permitted for intermittent treatment at doses of less than 2 grams/day
- Subjects with a history of previous administration of ecopipam or of an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity to any drug or to any component of the CR formulation
- Blood collection or blood loss of greater than 500 mL within 56 days prior to screening
- Positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at screening
- Positive for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) or positive Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody at screening
- Any other condition and/or situation that causes the investigator to deem a subject unsuitable for the study (e.g., due to expected study medication non-compliance, inability to medically tolerate the study procedures, or a subject's unwillingness to comply with study-related procedures)
Contacts and Locations| Contact: Melinda Roberson, PhD | 443-756-0868 | mroberson@snbl-cpc.com |
| United States, Maryland | |
| SNBL Clinical Pharmacology Center, Inc. | Recruiting |
| Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201 | |
| Principal Investigator: Mohamed Al-Ibrahim, MB,ChB,FACP | |
| Principal Investigator: | Mohamed Al-Ibrahim, MB,ChB,FACP | SNBL Clinical Pharmacology Center Inc. |
More Information
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| Responsible Party: | Mohamed Al-Ibrahim, MB, ChB, FACP, SNBL Clinical Pharmacology Center, Inc. |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01408394 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | PSY401 |
| Study First Received: | August 1, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | August 2, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Keywords provided by Psyadon Pharma:
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safety pharmacokinetics controlled release formulation |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Sch 39166 Dopamine Antagonists Dopamine Agents Neurotransmitter Agents Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions Physiological Effects of Drugs |
Antipsychotic Agents Tranquilizing Agents Central Nervous System Depressants Central Nervous System Agents Therapeutic Uses Psychotropic Drugs |
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