A Study to Compare if the Uptake of Ticagrelor in the Body Differs When Different Tablets Are Administered
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03126695 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : April 24, 2017
Last Update Posted : August 2, 2017
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Sickle Cell Disease | Drug: Ticagrelor granule Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water Drug: Ticagrelor immediate release (IR) tablets (Commercial tablet) | Phase 1 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 44 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Crossover Assignment |
Intervention Model Description: | A randomized cross-over design has been chosen to minimize the effects of between-subject variability and any period effects on the overall results. |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose: | Other |
Official Title: | An Open-label, Randomized, 4-period, 4-treatment, Cross-over, Single-center, Single-dose Study to Assess the Relative Bioavailability of Ticagrelor in Different Formulations in Healthy Adult Subjects |
Actual Study Start Date : | May 12, 2017 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | July 24, 2017 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | July 24, 2017 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Treatment Sequence 1 (ADBC)
Subjects were randomized to treatment sequence ADBC: On Day 1, following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours, each subject will receive single dose of the treatment assigned to that treatment period. A =Ticagrelor granule for oral suspension equal to 90 mg. B = Ticagrelor pediatric tablets equal to 90 mg. C= Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water equal to 90 mg. D = Ticagrelor commercial IR (1 x 90 mg) tablet |
Drug: Ticagrelor granule
A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as granule for suspension. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets to be swallowed whole. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets suspended in water. Drug: Ticagrelor immediate release (IR) tablets (Commercial tablet) A P2Y12 platelet inhibitor indicated to reduce the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST (S and T waves) elevation MI or ST elevation MI) and in patients with a history of MI
Other Name: Brilinta |
Experimental: Treatment Sequence 2 (BACD)
Subjects were randomized to treatment sequence BACD: On Day 1, following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours, each subjects will receive single dose of the treatment assigned to that treatment period. A =Ticagrelor granule for oral suspension equal to 90 mg. B = Ticagrelor pediatric tablets equal to 90 mg. C= Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water equal to 90 mg. D = Ticagrelor commercial IR (1 x 90 mg) tablet |
Drug: Ticagrelor granule
A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as granule for suspension. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets to be swallowed whole. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets suspended in water. Drug: Ticagrelor immediate release (IR) tablets (Commercial tablet) A P2Y12 platelet inhibitor indicated to reduce the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST (S and T waves) elevation MI or ST elevation MI) and in patients with a history of MI
Other Name: Brilinta |
Experimental: Treatment Sequence 3 (CBDA)
Subjects were randomized to treatment sequence CBDA: On Day 1, following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours, each subjects will receive single dose of the treatment assigned to that treatment period. A =Ticagrelor granule for oral suspension equal to 90 mg. B = Ticagrelor pediatric tablets equal to 90 mg. C= Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water equal to 90 mg. D = Ticagrelor commercial IR (1 x 90 mg) tablet |
Drug: Ticagrelor granule
A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as granule for suspension. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets to be swallowed whole. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets suspended in water. Drug: Ticagrelor immediate release (IR) tablets (Commercial tablet) A P2Y12 platelet inhibitor indicated to reduce the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST (S and T waves) elevation MI or ST elevation MI) and in patients with a history of MI
Other Name: Brilinta |
Active Comparator: Treatment Sequence 4 (DCAB)
Subjects were randomized to treatment sequence DCAB: On Day 1, following an overnight fast of at least 10 hours, each subjects will receive single dose of the treatment assigned to that treatment period. A =Ticagrelor granule for oral suspension equal to 90 mg. B = Ticagrelor pediatric tablets equal to 90 mg. C= Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water equal to 90 mg. D = Ticagrelor commercial IR (1 x 90 mg) tablet |
Drug: Ticagrelor granule
A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as granule for suspension. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets to be swallowed whole. Drug: Ticagrelor pediatric tablets suspended in water A P2Y12 receptor inhibitor provided as pediatric tablets suspended in water. Drug: Ticagrelor immediate release (IR) tablets (Commercial tablet) A P2Y12 platelet inhibitor indicated to reduce the rate of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina, non-ST (S and T waves) elevation MI or ST elevation MI) and in patients with a history of MI
Other Name: Brilinta |
- Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]
- To determine the relative bioavailability of ticagrelor granule for oral suspension and the pediatric ticagrelor tablet to the commercial ticagrelor tablet in healthy subjects.
- To determine the relative bioavailability of ticagrelor pediatric tablet taken whole and the pediatric tablet dispersed in water to the granule for oral suspension in healthy subjects.
- To evaluate the bioequivalence between the pediatric ticagrelor tablet taken whole and the pediatric ticagrelor tablet dispersed in water in healthy subjects.
- Area under plasma concentration-time curve from zero to infinity (AUC) [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose. ]
- To determine the relative bioavailability of ticagrelor granule for oral suspension and the pediatric ticagrelor tablet to the commercial ticagrelor tablet in healthy subjects.
- To determine the relative bioavailability of ticagrelor pediatric tablet taken whole and the pediatric tablet dispersed in water to the granule for oral suspension in healthy subjects.
- To evaluate the bioequivalence between the pediatric ticagrelor tablet taken whole and the pediatric ticagrelor tablet dispersed in water in healthy subjects.
- Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to the time of the last measurable concentration (AUC(0-t)) [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the pharmacokinetic (PK) profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Time to reach maximum observed plasma concentration, taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve (tmax). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Half-life associated with terminal slope (λz) of a semi-logarithmic concentration-time curve (t½λz). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Terminal rate constant, estimated by log-linear regression of the terminal part of the concentration-time curve (λz). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Apparent clearance, estimated as dose divided by AUC (ticagrelor only) (CL/F). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Apparent volume of distribution at the terminal phase, estimated by dividing the apparent clearance (CL/F) by λz (ticagrelor only) (Vz/F). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Ratio of metabolite Cmax to parent Cmax, adjusted for differences in molecular weights (MRCmax). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Ratio of metabolite AUC(0-t) to parent AUC(0-t), adjusted for differences in molecular weights (MRAUC(0-t)). [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Ratio of metabolite AUC to parent AUC, adjusted for differences in molecular weights (MRAUC) [ Time Frame: At 0 hours (pre-dose) and post-dose at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose in each treatment period ]To compare the PK profiles of ticagrelor and its active metabolite (AR-C124910XX) in healthy subjects when administered as granule for oral suspension, pediatric ticagrelor tablet, pediatric ticagrelor tablet suspended in water and commercial ticagrelor tablet.
- Number of patients with Adverse Events (AEs) [ Time Frame: From screening (day -28) until follow-up/early termination (ET) (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the adverse events as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.
- Vital sign (systolic and diastolic blood pressure [BP]) [ Time Frame: At screening (Day -28), admission (Day -1), treatment periods 1, 2, 3, 4 (Day 1 - 3) and follow-up/ET (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the vital signs as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.
- Vital sign (pulse rate) [ Time Frame: At screening (Day -28), admission (Day -1), treatment periods 1, 2, 3, 4 (Day 1 - 3) and follow-up/ET (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the vital signs as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.
- Twelve-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) [ Time Frame: At screening (Day -28) and follow-up/ET (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the cardiovascular system functioning as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.
- Physical examination [ Time Frame: At screening (Day -28) and follow-up/ET (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the physical examination as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.
- Laboratory assessments (hematology and clinical chemistry) [ Time Frame: At screening (Day -28), admission (day -1) and follow-up/ET (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the hematology and clinical chemistry as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.
- Laboratory assessments (Urinalysis (dipstick)) [ Time Frame: At screening (Day -28), admission (day -1) and follow-up/ET (Day 5 to Day 10 (after treatment Period 4/ET)) ]To assess the urinalysis as a criteria of safety and tolerability variables.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 55 Years (Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Gender Based Eligibility: | Yes |
Gender Eligibility Description: | Healthy male and female subjects aged 18 to 55 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture. |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Provision of signed and dated written informed consent prior to any study specific procedures.
- Healthy male and female subjects aged 18 to 55 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture.
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Females must have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and on each admission to the Clinical Unit, must not be lactating and if of non child-bearing potential, confirmed at Screening by fulfilling one of the following criteria:
- Postmenopausal defined as amenorrhea for at least 12 months or more following cessation of all exogenous hormonal treatments and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels in the post-menopausal range (> 40 milli international units per milliliter (mIU/mL)). - Documentation of irreversible surgical sterilization by hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy or bilateral salpingectomy but not tubal ligation. - Childbearing potential and are sexually active must use 1 highly effective method of birth control in combination with a barrier method, from the time of IMP administration until 3 months after the last dose of IMP.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m2 inclusive and weigh at least 50 kg and no more than 100 kg inclusive.
- Able to understand, read and speak the German language.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of any clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the potential subject at risk because of participation in the study, or influence the results or the potential subject's ability to participate in the study.
- History or presence of gastrointestinal, hepatic or renal disease, or any other condition known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of drugs.
- Any clinically significant illness, medical/surgical procedure, or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of IMP.
- Any clinically significant abnormalities in hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation or urinalysis results at Screening or Day -1 of Treatment Period 1, as judged by the Investigator.
- Any clinically significant abnormal findings in vital signs at Screening or Day -1 of Treatment Period 1, as judged by the Investigator.
- Any clinically significant abnormalities on 12-lead ECG at Screening, as judged by the Investigator.
- Any positive result on screening for serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBcAb), hepatitis C antibodies (anti- HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies.
- Has received a new chemical entity (defined as a compound which has not been approved for marketing) within 3 months of the first administration of IMP in this study. The period of exclusion begins 3 months after the final dose or 1 month after the last visit whichever is the longest.
- Plasma donation within 1 month of Screening or any blood donation/loss more than 500 mL during the 3 months prior to Screening. 10. History of severe allergy/hypersensitivity or ongoing allergy/hypersensitivity, as judged by the Investigator, or history of hypersensitivity to drugs with a similar chemical structure or class to ticagrelor.
11. Current smokers or those who have smoked or used nicotine products within the previous 3 months.
12. Positive screen for drugs of abuse or cotinine (cotinine level above 500 ng/mL) at Screening or on each admission to the Clinical Unit or positive screen for alcohol on each admission to the Clinical Unit.
13. Use of drugs with enzyme-inducing properties such as St John's Wort within 3 weeks prior to the first administration of IMP.
14. Use of any prescribed or non-prescribed medication including antacids, analgesics (other than paracetamol/acetaminophen), herbal remedies, megadose vitamins (intake of 20 to 600 times the recommended daily dose) and minerals during 2 weeks prior to the first administration of IMP or longer if the medication has a long half-life.
15. Known or suspected history of alcohol or drug abuse or excessive intake of alcohol, as judged by the Investigator.
16. Involvement of any AstraZeneca or Clinical Unit employee or their close relatives.
17. Judgment by the Investigator that the potential subject should not participate in the study if they have any ongoing or recent (i.e., during the Screening period) minor medical complaints that may interfere with the interpretation of study data or are considered unlikely to comply with study procedures, restrictions and requirements.
18. Consumption of poppy seeds within 7 days of first admission to the Clinical Unit.
19. History of hemophilia, von Willebrand's disease, lupus anticoagulant, or other diseases/syndromes that can either alter or increase the propensity for bleeding. 20. A personal history of vascular abnormalities including aneurysms; a personal history of severe hemorrhage, hematemesis, melena, hemoptysis, severe epistaxis, severe thrombocytopenia, intracranial hemorrhage; or rectal bleeding within 1 year prior to Screening; or history suggestive of peptic ulcer disease; or at the discretion of the Investigator.
21. History of a clinically significant non-traumatic bleed or clinically significant bleeding risk, as judged by the Investigator.
22. Use of aspirin, ibuprofen, NSAIDs, or any other drug known to increase the propensity for bleeding for 2 weeks before randomization. 23. Platelet count less than 150 x 109/L.
24. Vulnerable subjects, e.g., kept in detention, protected adults under guardianship, trusteeship or committed to an institution by governmental or juridical order.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03126695
Germany | |
Research Site | |
Berlin, Germany, 14050 |
Principal Investigator: | Rainard Fuhr, Dr. med. | PAREXEL Early Phase Clinical Unit Berlin |
Responsible Party: | AstraZeneca |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03126695 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
D5136C00011 |
First Posted: | April 24, 2017 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | August 2, 2017 |
Last Verified: | July 2017 |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Abnormal hemoglobin (called hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin) in the red blood cells Thrombotic cardiovascular events Acute coronary syndrome P2Y12 platelet inhibitor Brilinta |
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