Trial Outcomes & Findings for Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg Extended-Release Capsules Under Fasting Conditions (NCT NCT01260896)

NCT ID: NCT01260896

Last Updated: 2011-02-21

Results Overview

Bioequivalence based on Venlafaxine Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

24 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Results posted on

2011-02-21

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test) First
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in the second period.
Effexor® XR (Reference) First
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in the second period.
First Intervention
STARTED
12
12
First Intervention
COMPLETED
10
12
First Intervention
NOT COMPLETED
2
0
Washout of 7 Days
STARTED
10
12
Washout of 7 Days
COMPLETED
10
12
Washout of 7 Days
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Second Intervention
STARTED
10
12
Second Intervention
COMPLETED
10
12
Second Intervention
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test) First
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in the second period.
Effexor® XR (Reference) First
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in the second period.
First Intervention
Withdrawn Due to Emesis
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride 150 mg Extended-Release Capsules Under Fasting Conditions

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test) First
n=12 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in the second period.
Effexor® XR (Reference) First
n=12 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in the second period.
Total
n=24 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
12 participants
n=5 Participants
12 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
12 participants
n=5 Participants
12 participants
n=7 Participants
24 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Population: All participants that completed the study had their samples analyzed.

Bioequivalence based on Venlafaxine Cmax (maximum observed concentration of drug substance in plasma).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in either period.
Effexor® XR (Reference)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in either period.
Cmax of Venlafaxine.
124.75 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 47.01
117.69 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 49.23

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Population: All participants that completed the study had their samples analyzed.

Bioequivalence based on Venlafaxine AUC0-t (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last measurable concentration).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in either period.
Effexor® XR (Reference)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in either period.
AUC0-t of Venlafaxine.
2257.53 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 1459.51
2110.79 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 1363.13

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Population: All participants that completed the study had their samples analyzed.

Bioequivalence based on Venlafaxine AUC0-inf (area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in either period.
Effexor® XR (Reference)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in either period.
AUC0-inf of Venlafaxine.
2811.08 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 2240.01
2700.62 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 2106.47

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Population: All participants that completed the study had their samples analyzed.

Informational comparison of Cmax values for the metabolite O-Desmethylvenlafaxine.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in either period.
Effexor® XR (Reference)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in either period.
Cmax of O-Desmethylvenlafaxine.
192.33 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 90.85
167.42 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 78.56

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Population: All participants that completed the study had their samples analyzed.

Informational comparison of AUC0-t values for the metabolite O-Desmethylvenlafaxine.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in either period.
Effexor® XR (Reference)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in either period.
AUC0-t of O-Desmethylvenlafaxine.
4539.33 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 2121.88
4174.60 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 1906.02

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples collected over a 36 hour period.

Population: All participants that completed the study had their samples analyzed.

Informational comparison of AUC0-inf values for the metabolite O-Desmethylvenlafaxine.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in either period.
Effexor® XR (Reference)
n=22 Participants
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in either period.
AUC0-inf of O-Desmethylvenlafaxine.
6797.15 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 2558.92
6927.66 ng*h/mL
Standard Deviation 2660.13

Adverse Events

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test) First

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Effexor® XR (Reference) First

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
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (Test) First
n=24 participants at risk
150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in the second period.
Effexor® XR (Reference) First
n=24 participants at risk
150 mg Effexor® XR Capsules reference product dosed in first period followed by 150 mg Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules test product dosed in the second period.
General disorders
Vomiting
12.5%
3/24 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
0.00%
0/24 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Nausea
25.0%
6/24 • Number of events 6 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
16.7%
4/24 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
High Potassium Levels
0.00%
0/24 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Dizziness
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
12.5%
3/24 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
High Blood Pressure
16.7%
4/24 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
16.7%
4/24 • Number of events 5 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Headache
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
12.5%
3/24 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Loose Stools
12.5%
3/24 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
12.5%
3/24 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Fatigue
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Heartburn
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
0.00%
0/24 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Lost Appetite
16.7%
4/24 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
25.0%
6/24 • Number of events 6 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
General disorders
Delayed Ejaculation
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.
8.3%
2/24 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data was collected over the course of the study, which was approximately 3 weeks in duration.
Volunteers were monitored throughout the study for any adverse experiences. AEs were collected through both solicited and unsolicited methods. The volunteers were encouraged to report signs, symptoms, and any changes in health to the clinic staff.

Additional Information

Associate Director, Biopharmaceutics

Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA

Phone: 1-866-384-5525

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee The Principal Investigator is not permitted to discuss or publish trial results.
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: OTHER