Trial Outcomes & Findings for Epanova® Compared to Lovaza® In a Pharmacokinetic, Single-dose, Evaluation (NCT NCT01208961)

NCT ID: NCT01208961

Last Updated: 2015-07-15

Results Overview

Analyses of the outcome measures presented are for baseline-adjusted data for total (esterified and unesterfied) EPA and DHA since the presence of endogenous levels of these fatty acids would likely contribute to intra-subject variability and affect the analyses and interpretation.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

54 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Blood samples were obtained pre-dose at -1.0, -0.5, and 0 hours and after dose administration at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours.

Results posted on

2015-07-15

Participant Flow

The enrollment period started October 2010 and the last subject visit was November 2010. All subjects were qualified at the clinical site and eligibility was determined by the PI (one US clinical site).

This was a 4-way crossover study with a minimum 7-day washout period between each treatment. Subjects were healthy volunteers aged ≥ 18 with a body mass index 25-35 kg/m2 and who were not intolerant to omega-3 products or fish. Subjects were instructed to follow the TLC diet and abstain from omega-3 products or fish for screening and all periods.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Epanova-Lovaza-Epanova-Lovaza
Epanova (4 g) and Lovaza (4 g) : Single dose of Epanova (omefas; corresponds to omega-3 carboxylic acids), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Epanova (omefas), 4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters, 4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals
Lovaza-Epanova-Lovaza-Epanova
Lovaza (4 g) and Epanova (4 g) : Single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Epanova (omefas; corresponds to omega-3 carboxylic acids), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters,4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Epanova (omefas),4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals
Low-Fat Period I
STARTED
27
27
Low-Fat Period I
COMPLETED
27
27
Low-Fat Period I
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Low-Fat Period II
STARTED
26
27
Low-Fat Period II
COMPLETED
26
27
Low-Fat Period II
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
High-Fat Period III
STARTED
26
26
High-Fat Period III
COMPLETED
25
26
High-Fat Period III
NOT COMPLETED
1
0
High-Fat Period IV
STARTED
25
26
High-Fat Period IV
COMPLETED
25
26
High-Fat Period IV
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Epanova-Lovaza-Epanova-Lovaza
Epanova (4 g) and Lovaza (4 g) : Single dose of Epanova (omefas; corresponds to omega-3 carboxylic acids), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Epanova (omefas), 4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters, 4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals
Lovaza-Epanova-Lovaza-Epanova
Lovaza (4 g) and Epanova (4 g) : Single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Epanova (omefas; corresponds to omega-3 carboxylic acids), 4x1g capsules, taken with low-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters,4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals, 7 day washout followed by single dose of Epanova (omefas),4x1g capsules, taken with high-fat meals
High-Fat Period III
Protocol Violation
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Epanova® Compared to Lovaza® In a Pharmacokinetic, Single-dose, Evaluation

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Subjects
n=54 Participants
All subjects received both Epanova (E) and Lovaza (L), and both under fasted and fed conditions. Subjects were randomized 1:1 to one of the following treatment period sequences: ELEL or LELE.
Age, Continuous
44.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.96 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
41 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
54 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples were obtained pre-dose at -1.0, -0.5, and 0 hours and after dose administration at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours.

Analyses of the outcome measures presented are for baseline-adjusted data for total (esterified and unesterfied) EPA and DHA since the presence of endogenous levels of these fatty acids would likely contribute to intra-subject variability and affect the analyses and interpretation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Epanova (Low-Fat Period)
n=51 Participants
Single dose of Epanova (omefas), 4\*1g capsules, taken after fasting 12 hours with no breakfast, followed with no-fat lunch and low-fat dinner
Lovaza (Low-Fat Period)
n=51 Participants
Single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4\*1g capsules, taken after fasting 12 hours with no breakfast, followed with no-fat lunch and low-fat dinner
AUC(0-t): Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From 0 to 24 Hours (the Final Time With a Concentration ≥ LOQ)
2650.1612 nmol.h/mL
Interval 689.2702 to 7883.479
661.9490 nmol.h/mL
Interval -603.7871 to 2967.316

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples were obtained pre-dose at -1.0, -0.5, and 0 hours and after dose administration at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours.

Analyses of the outcome measures presented are for baseline-adjusted data for total (esterified and unesterfied) EPA and DHA since the presence of endogenous levels of these fatty acids would likely contribute to intra-subject variability and affect the analyses and interpretation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Epanova (Low-Fat Period)
n=51 Participants
Single dose of Epanova (omefas), 4\*1g capsules, taken after fasting 12 hours with no breakfast, followed with no-fat lunch and low-fat dinner
Lovaza (Low-Fat Period)
n=51 Participants
Single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4\*1g capsules, taken after fasting 12 hours with no breakfast, followed with no-fat lunch and low-fat dinner
AUC(Inf): Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From 0 to Infinity
5219.56 nmol.h/mL
Interval 1388.8324 to 13802.1423
803.42 nmol.h/mL
Interval 217.7803 to 2810.6873

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples were obtained pre-dose at -1.0, -0.5, and 0 hours and after dose administration at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 24 hours.

Analyses of the outcome measures presented are for baseline-adjusted data for total (esterified and unesterfied) EPA and DHA since the presence of endogenous levels of these fatty acids would likely contribute to intra-subject variability and affect the analyses and interpretation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Epanova (Low-Fat Period)
n=51 Participants
Single dose of Epanova (omefas), 4\*1g capsules, taken after fasting 12 hours with no breakfast, followed with no-fat lunch and low-fat dinner
Lovaza (Low-Fat Period)
n=51 Participants
Single dose of Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters), 4\*1g capsules, taken after fasting 12 hours with no breakfast, followed with no-fat lunch and low-fat dinner
C(Max): Maximum Plasma Concentration
225.7920 nmol/mL
Interval 38.7545 to 754.0992
61.0818 nmol/mL
Interval 21.082 to 843.7832

Adverse Events

All Subjects

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 28 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
All Subjects
n=54 participants at risk
All subjects received both Epanova (E) and Lovaza (L), and both under fasted and fed conditions. Subjects were randomized 1:1 to one of the following treatment period sequences: ELEL or LELE.
Infections and infestations
Diarrhoea
16.7%
9/54 • Number of events 10
The adverse event safety results were grouped and analyzed for the entire population since the OM-3 FFA and OM-3 EE treatments were single-dose administrations received by all subjects and the protocol was not developed as an exposure-response study design.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Hyperglycaemia
7.4%
4/54 • Number of events 4
The adverse event safety results were grouped and analyzed for the entire population since the OM-3 FFA and OM-3 EE treatments were single-dose administrations received by all subjects and the protocol was not developed as an exposure-response study design.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
9.3%
5/54 • Number of events 5
The adverse event safety results were grouped and analyzed for the entire population since the OM-3 FFA and OM-3 EE treatments were single-dose administrations received by all subjects and the protocol was not developed as an exposure-response study design.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
18.5%
10/54 • Number of events 10
The adverse event safety results were grouped and analyzed for the entire population since the OM-3 FFA and OM-3 EE treatments were single-dose administrations received by all subjects and the protocol was not developed as an exposure-response study design.

Additional Information

Torbjörn Lundström, Medical Science Director

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals

Results disclosure agreements

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