A Multi-Dose Study to Assess Tolerability, Safety and Pharmacology of hGH-ViaDerm™ System in Adults With GH-Deficiency

NCT ID: NCT00455260

Last Updated: 2013-09-02

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-04-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of transdermal delivery of human Growth Hormone (hGH or somatropin) using the ViaDerm device in adult patients with Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Growth Hormone Deficiency

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Interventions

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hGH-ViaDerm™ System (hGH or somatropin)

transdermal patch; Group 1: 0.2 mg/day SC hGH during Period I, and 0.5 mg per transdermal patch during Period III (expected equivalent dose to SC 0.2 mg/day) Group 2: 0.4 mg/day SC hGH during Period I, and 2.0 mg per transdermal patch during Period III (expected equivalent dose to SC 0.4 mg/day) Group 3: 1.0 mg/day SC hGH during Period I, and 5.0 mg per transdermal patch during Period III (expected equivalent dose to 1.0 mg/day)

Intervention Type DRUG

hGH-ViaDerm™ System

The hGH-ViaDerm™ System is a transdermal delivery system for somatropin (hGH, rDNA origin).

The ViaDerm System™ consists of a medical device component and a printed dry hGH patch component. The device component is comprised of two primary elements: a reusable, computer mouse-like electronic controller and a disposable sterile array, which is inserted onto the base of the controller, delivers RF-current to ablate cells and creates microscopic throughways, termed RF-MicroChannels™, across the stratum corneum into the upper epidermis. The drug component consists of a unique circular transdermal dry hGH patch formulated specifically for use with the ViaDerm™ device. hGH is delivered by passive diffusion through the RF-MicroChannels™ into the systemic circulation system.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 20 Years - 60 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Both

1. Clinical diagnosis of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD) meeting one of the following criteria:

* Three or more additional pituitary hormone deficiencies, based on well documented medical history from up to 10 years prior to screening, and/or serum IGF-1 levels below 2 SD from normal level, measured up to 4 months prior to screening.
* One or two additional pituitary hormone deficiencies with one GH stimulating test performed within 10 years prior to screening: Insulin Tolerance test with GH levels less than 5.1 µg/L or ARG-GHRH with GH levels less than 4.1 µg/L.
* Isolated GH deficient subjects with two well-documented GH stimulating tests performed within 10 years prior to screening. Insulin Tolerance test with GH levels less than 5.1 µg/L or ARG-GHRH with GH levels less than 4.1 µg/L.
* In childhood onset AGHD, confirmation of GHD following attainment of full height.
2. Subjects using hormone replacement therapy for additional pituitary deficits must be on an optimized treatment regimen for at least three months prior to screening.
3. Willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to performing any study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

1. GH therapy within one month prior to study entry.
2. For female subjects: pregnancy or lactation or use of oral contraception or unacceptable method of contraception throughout the study.
3. Active acromegaly in the last 5 years.
4. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
5. Prader-Willi syndrome.
6. Active Cushing's syndrome within the last 12 months.
7. Non-compliance for upper arm SC injection or patch application.
8. Skin color or tattoo that would not enable detection of erythema.
9. Upper extremities with skin marks, bruises, cuts, abrasions on the upper arm.
10. Dense and dark hair growth on upper extremities.
11. History of skin hypersensitivity and/or allergies.
12. Known hypersensitivity to somatropin or mannitol
13. Evidence of active malignancy.
14. Previous use of chemotherapy, immunosuppressive or radiation therapy, except for treatment of pituitary disease.
15. Serum glucose (fasting) \> 126 mg/dl.
16. Known or suspected HIV-positive subjects or subjects with advanced diseases such as AIDS, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B or tuberculosis.
17. Subjects who, based on the investigator's judgment, have a clinically significant or unstable medical or surgical condition that may preclude safe and complete study participation. Conditions may include cardiovascular, vascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, or neurological disease, as determined by medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests or ECG.
18. BMI \< 19 and ≥ 35 kg/m2.
19. Weight reducing drugs or appetite suppressants.
20. Estrogen replacement therapy except transdermal patch.
21. Any psychological condition which may influence the compliance with the study requirements.
22. Unstabilized antidepressant or antipsychotic medication therapy within 2 months prior to screening.
23. Subjects with a known history of alcohol abuse.
24. Subjects who received blood or plasma derivatives in the three months preceding screening.
25. Subjects who donated blood in the preceding three months of screening or intend to make a blood donation during the study, or within the three months following the study completion.
26. Subjects who have participated in another clinical study of any kind (drug or device) in the one month prior to screening.
27. Subjects who, in the judgment of the investigator, are likely to be non-compliant or uncooperative during the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

TransPharma Medical

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Teva Neuroscience, Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Noa Avisar, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.

Countries

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Israel Ukraine

Other Identifiers

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GH-VD-102

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id