Trial Outcomes & Findings for Comparative Bioavailability Study of Two Prototypes of Trazodone Controlled-release Products and Two Marketed Reference Products in Healthy Volunteers (NCT NCT01121913)

NCT ID: NCT01121913

Last Updated: 2012-04-27

Results Overview

AUC(0-t) = Area under the plasma concentration curve vs (versus) time data pairs, where t is the time of the last quantifiable concentration. Measured in nanogram x hours per milliliter (ng\*h/mL).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

24 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

72 hours

Results posted on

2012-04-27

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1) First
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase I; followed by 2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase II; 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase III; and 3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2) First
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase I, followed by 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase II; 3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase III; and 2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
Triticco® First
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase I; followed by 3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase II; 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase III; and 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
Desyrel® First
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase I; followed by 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase II; 2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase III; and 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
First Intervention Period
STARTED
6
6
6
6
First Intervention Period
COMPLETED
6
6
5
6
First Intervention Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
1
0
First Washout Period
STARTED
6
6
5
6
First Washout Period
COMPLETED
5
6
5
6
First Washout Period
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
0
0
Second Intervention Period
STARTED
5
6
5
6
Second Intervention Period
COMPLETED
5
6
4
6
Second Intervention Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
1
0
Second Washout Period
STARTED
5
6
4
6
Second Washout Period
COMPLETED
5
6
3
6
Second Washout Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
1
0
Third Intervention Period
STARTED
5
6
3
6
Third Intervention Period
COMPLETED
5
6
3
6
Third Intervention Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
Third Washout Period
STARTED
5
6
3
6
Third Washout Period
COMPLETED
4
6
3
6
Third Washout Period
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
0
0
Fourth Intervention Period
STARTED
4
6
3
6
Fourth Intervention Period
COMPLETED
4
6
3
6
Fourth Intervention Period
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1) First
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase I; followed by 2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase II; 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase III; and 3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2) First
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase I, followed by 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase II; 3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase III; and 2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
Triticco® First
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase I; followed by 3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase II; 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase III; and 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
Desyrel® First
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase I; followed by 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase II; 2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in treatment phase III; and 1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in treatment phase IV. There was a washout period of 7 days between treatment phases.
First Intervention Period
Adverse Event
0
0
1
0
First Washout Period
Withdrawal by Subject
1
0
0
0
Second Intervention Period
Adverse Event
0
0
1
0
Second Washout Period
Withdrawal by Subject
0
0
1
0
Third Washout Period
Adverse Event
1
0
0
0

Baseline Characteristics

Comparative Bioavailability Study of Two Prototypes of Trazodone Controlled-release Products and Two Marketed Reference Products in Healthy Volunteers

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Entire Study Population
n=24 Participants
Includes groups randomized to receive Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) First, Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) First, Triticco® First, and Desyrel® First.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
24.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.3 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
South Africa
24 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

Population: The dataset for pharmacokinetic analysis comprised the 19 subjects who completed the study as per protocol.

AUC(0-t) = Area under the plasma concentration curve vs (versus) time data pairs, where t is the time of the last quantifiable concentration. Measured in nanogram x hours per milliliter (ng\*h/mL).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=19 Participants
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=19 Participants
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Bioequivalence Based on AUC(0-t)
33883 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 8069
32445 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 8868
32928 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 8313
31841 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 7398

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

Population: The dataset for pharmacokinetic analysis comprised the 19 subjects who completed the study as per protocol.

AUC(0-∞) = Area under the plasma concentration curve vs time data pairs, with extrapolation to infinity (∞). Measured in nanogram x hours per milliliter (ng\*h/mL).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=19 Participants
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=19 Participants
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Bioequivalence Based on AUC(0-∞)
35122 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 8655
33373 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 9299
34165 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 9105
32485 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 7621

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

Population: The dataset for pharmacokinetic analysis comprised the 19 subjects who completed the study as per protocol.

Cmax = Maximum plasma concentration. Measured in nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=19 Participants
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=19 Participants
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Bioequivalence Based on Cmax
1260 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 402
1475 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 489
1688 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 442
2081 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 492

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

Population: The dataset for pharmacokinetic analysis comprised the 19 subjects who completed the study as per protocol.

Apparent terminal half-life (t½.z) of trazodone in hours

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=19 Participants
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=19 Participants
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Apparent Terminal Half-life (t½.z)
11.2 Hours
Standard Deviation 3.92
10.9 Hours
Standard Deviation 3.55
10.6 Hours
Standard Deviation 3.25
9.77 Hours
Standard Deviation 2.49

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

Population: The dataset for pharmacokinetic analysis comprised the 19 subjects who completed the study as per protocol.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=19 Participants
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=19 Participants
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Time to the Maximum Concentration (Tmax)
12.0 Hours
Interval 3.0 to 24.0
6.00 Hours
Interval 4.0 to 24.0
13.0 Hours
Interval 2.0 to 16.0
8.50 Hours
Interval 0.33 to 16.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 72 hours

Population: The dataset for pharmacokinetic analysis comprised the 19 subjects who completed the study as per protocol.

Apparent First order terminal rate constant \[λz\] of trazodone in plasma expressed in 1/hours.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=19 Participants
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=19 Participants
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=19 Participants
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Apparent First Order Terminal Rate Constant [λz]
0.07 1/hours
Standard Deviation 0.02
0.07 1/hours
Standard Deviation 0.02
0.07 1/hours
Standard Deviation 0.02
0.08 1/hours
Standard Deviation 0.02

Adverse Events

Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 7 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Triticco®

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Desyrel®

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 1)
n=21 participants at risk
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 1) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Trazodone Contramid® OAD (Prototype 2)
n=20 participants at risk
1 \* 300 mg Trazodone Contramid® OAD (prototype 2) tablet test product dosed in either treatment phase.
Triticco®
n=23 participants at risk
2 \* 150 mg Triticco® tablets (at 07:30 and 19:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Desyrel®
n=21 participants at risk
3 \* 100 mg Desyrel® tablets (at 07:30, 15:30 and 23:30) reference product dosed in either treatment phase.
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
0.00%
0/21
Eye disorders
Eye pruritus
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Eye disorders
Ocular hyperaemia
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort
0.00%
0/21
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry mouth
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 2
0.00%
0/20
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1
23.8%
5/21 • Number of events 5
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
General disorders
Fatigue
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 4
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
19.0%
4/21 • Number of events 4
30.0%
6/20 • Number of events 6
26.1%
6/23 • Number of events 7
38.1%
8/21 • Number of events 9
Nervous system disorders
Headache
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 3
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1
17.4%
4/23 • Number of events 5
28.6%
6/21 • Number of events 6
Nervous system disorders
Syncope
0.00%
0/21
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/21
Nervous system disorders
Tremor
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
0.00%
0/21
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Nasal congestion
0.00%
0/21
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1
13.0%
3/23 • Number of events 3
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Oropharyngeal pain
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperhidrosis
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
0.00%
0/21
Nervous system disorders
Hypotensive shock
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
4.3%
1/23 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/21
Vascular disorders
Hypotension
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Vascular disorders
Hypotension with convulsions
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia intercostal
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.00%
0/21
0.00%
0/20
0.00%
0/23
4.8%
1/21 • Number of events 1
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
9.5%
2/21 • Number of events 2
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/23
0.00%
0/21

Additional Information

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Labopharm Inc.

Phone: 1 450 686 1017

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The scientific results from this study are the property of the Sponsors, ie, Labopharm Inc., Canada and A.C.R.A.F. S.p.A., Italy. No data reported in the final integrated clinical trial report of this study will be used for publication in scientific journals and/or for presentation at scientific meetings without a previous agreed written consent between the Sponsors.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER