Trial Outcomes & Findings for Impact of Metformin and Polysorbate 80 on Drug Absorption and Disposition (NCT NCT04640571)

NCT ID: NCT04640571

Last Updated: 2024-07-16

Results Overview

Pravastatin AUC after metformin, compared to pravastatin AUC after placebo. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

18 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0-10 hours

Results posted on

2024-07-16

Participant Flow

UMB IRB, a subject is enrolled if they signed a consent form, regardless if they passed screening.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo, Then Metformin, Then Polysorbate 80
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Metformin, Then Polysorbate 80, Then Placebo
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Polysorbate 80, Then Placebo, Then Metformin
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Polysorbate 80, Then Metformin, Then Placebo
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Placebo, Then Polysorbate 80, Then Metformin
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Metformin, Then Placebo, Then Polysorbate 80
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Overall Study
STARTED
2
2
2
2
2
4
Overall Study
COMPLETED
2
2
2
2
2
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
0
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Placebo, Then Metformin, Then Polysorbate 80
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Metformin, Then Polysorbate 80, Then Placebo
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Polysorbate 80, Then Placebo, Then Metformin
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Polysorbate 80, Then Metformin, Then Placebo
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Placebo, Then Polysorbate 80, Then Metformin
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Metformin, Then Placebo, Then Polysorbate 80
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
0
0
0
0
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

Impact of Metformin and Polysorbate 80 on Drug Absorption and Disposition

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Placebo, Then Metformin, Then Polysorbate 80
n=2 Participants
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Metformin, Then Polysorbate 80, Then Placebo
n=2 Participants
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Polysorbate 80, Then Placebo, Then Metformin
n=2 Participants
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Polysorbate 80, Then Metformin, Then Placebo
n=2 Participants
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Placebo, Then Polysorbate 80, Then Metformin
n=2 Participants
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Metformin, Then Placebo, Then Polysorbate 80
n=2 Participants
Placebo is one twice a day, metformin is 500mg twice a day, and polysorbate 80 is 400mg twice a day pravastatin and chenodeoxycholic acid, after metformin and placebo: single oral dose of pravastatin 80 mg and chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg valacyclovir, chenodeoxycholic acid, and enalaprilat, after polysorbate 80 and placebo: single oral dose of valacyclovir 500 mg, chenodeoxycholic acid 250 mg, and enalaprilat 20 mg
Total
n=12 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
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=21 Participants
2 Participants
n=8 Participants
12 Participants
n=8 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Age, Continuous
28.5 years
n=5 Participants
26.5 years
n=7 Participants
28.5 years
n=5 Participants
26.5 years
n=4 Participants
40 years
n=21 Participants
28 years
n=8 Participants
29.7 years
n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
1 Participants
n=8 Participants
7 Participants
n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
1 Participants
n=8 Participants
5 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White/Caucasian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
4 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black/African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
2 Participants
n=8 Participants
6 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
0 Participants
n=8 Participants
2 Participants
n=8 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=21 Participants
2 Participants
n=8 Participants
12 Participants
n=8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Pravastatin AUC after metformin, compared to pravastatin AUC after placebo. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Pravastatin After Metformin
264.2 ng/ml × h
Standard Error 34.1
170.5 ng/ml × h
Standard Error 24.7

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Pravastatin Cmax after metformin, compared to pravastatin Cmax after placebo. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Pravastatin After Metformin
119.3 ng/ml
Standard Error 17.7
86.43 ng/ml
Standard Error 15.86

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Baseline-corrected chenodeoxycholic acid AUC after metformin. AUC Units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h). Baseline-corrected chenodeoxycholic acid is chenodeoxycholic acid concentration minus chenodeoxycholic acid concentration value at time zero (i.e. t=0).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Chenodeoxycholic Acid After Metformin
4646 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 352
4665 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 370

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Baseline-corrected chenodeoxycholic acid Cmax after metformin. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml). Baseline-corrected chenodeoxycholic acid is chenodeoxycholic acid concentration minus chenodeoxycholic acid concentration value at time zero (i.e. t=0).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Chenodeoxycholic Acid After Metformin
2695 ng/ml
Standard Error 453
2881 ng/ml
Standard Error 351

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Acyclovir AUC after polysorbate 80. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Acyclovir After Polysorbate 80
10039 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 903
9839 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 782

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Acyclovir Cmax after polysorbate 80. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Acyclovir After Polysorbate 80
3363 ng/ml
Standard Error 348
3230 ng/ml
Standard Error 367

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Baseline-corrected Chenodeoxycholic acid AUC after polysorbate 80. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h). Baseline-corrected chenodeoxycholic acid is chenodeoxycholic acid concentration minus chenodeoxycholic acid concentration value at time zero (i.e. t=0).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Chenodeoxycholic Acid (CDCA) After Polysorbate 80
4964 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 300
4665 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 370

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Baseline-corrected Chenodeoxycholic acid Cmax after polysorbate 80. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml). Baseline-corrected chenodeoxycholic acid is chenodeoxycholic acid concentration minus chenodeoxycholic acid concentration value at time zero (i.e. t=0).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Chenodeoxycholic Acid (CDCA) After Polysorbate 80
2960 ng/ml
Standard Error 276
2881 ng/ml
Standard Error 351

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Enalaprilat AUC after polysorbate 80. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Enalaprilat After Polysorbate 80
10.98 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.05
12.10 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 2.71

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

Enalaprilat Cmax after polysorbate 80. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Enalaprilat After Polysorbate 80
1.720 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.480
2.080 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.540

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

For each of 15 endogenous bile acid, endogenous bile acid AUC after polysorbate 80, compared to endogenous bile acid AUC after placebo. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Lithocholic acid
74.02 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 13.14
67.64 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 14.64
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycolithocholic acid
165.3 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 32.3
192.1 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 57.8
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurolithocholic acid
21.66 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.04
21.02 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 4.55
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Cholic acid
264.3 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 50.6
259.7 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 64.6
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycocholic acid
1171 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 185
1053 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 187
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurocholic acid
280.8 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 40.9
248.1 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 39.5
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Deoxycholic acid
1451 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 242
1222 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 158
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycodeoxycholic acid
1655 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 183
1507 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 200
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurodeoxycholic acid
346.7 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 38.6
329.3 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 53.1
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Chenodeoxycholic acid
5718 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 409
5552 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 471
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
7172 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 852
7386 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 847
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
1467 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 204
1393 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 195
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Ursodeoxycholic acid
116.5 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 24.3
243.7 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 159.7
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycoursodeoxycholic acid
415.5 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 57.4
542.1 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 181.9
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Tauroursodeoxycholic acid
19.79 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.81
17.07 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.33

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

For each of 15 endogenous bile acid, endogenous bile acid Cmax after metformin, compared to endogenous bile acid Cmax after placebo. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurodeoxycholic acid
49.66 ng/ml
Standard Error 8.07
86.14 ng/ml
Standard Error 16.50
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Chenodeoxycholic acid
2782 ng/ml
Standard Error 451
2982 ng/ml
Standard Error 359
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurolithocholic acid
4.020 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.610
6.150 ng/ml
Standard Error 1.800
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Ursodeoxycholic acid
65.54 ng/ml
Standard Error 39.40
41.60 ng/ml
Standard Error 24.98
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycoursodeoxycholic acid
121.5 ng/ml
Standard Error 42.6
118.0 ng/ml
Standard Error 38.3
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Tauroursodeoxycholic acid
3.350 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.420
5.010 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.930
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Cholic acid
109.6 ng/ml
Standard Error 40.5
123.8 ng/ml
Standard Error 51.0
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycocholic acid
149.8 ng/ml
Standard Error 37.5
263.9 ng/ml
Standard Error 44.8
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurocholic acid
28.58 ng/ml
Standard Error 6.20
67.64 ng/ml
Standard Error 12.96
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Deoxycholic acid
234.0 ng/ml
Standard Error 44.9
199.7 ng/ml
Standard Error 28.6
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycodeoxycholic acid
338.1 ng/ml
Standard Error 61.1
375.7 ng/ml
Standard Error 50.9
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
1338 ng/ml
Standard Error 267
1667 ng/ml
Standard Error 234
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
192.9 ng/ml
Standard Error 32.9
349.8 ng/ml
Standard Error 69.7
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Lithocholic acid
10.88 ng/ml
Standard Error 1.62
9.400 ng/ml
Standard Error 2.040
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycolithocholic acid
36.20 ng/ml
Standard Error 6.84
43.31 ng/ml
Standard Error 12.76

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

For each of 15 endogenous bile acid, endogenous bile acid AUC after metformin, compared to endogenous bile acid AUC after placebo. AUC units are concentration x time (i.e. ng/ml x h).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycocholic acid
678.5 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 131.4
1053 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 187
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurocholic acid
126.5 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 30.2
248.1 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 39.5
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Tauroursodeoxycholic acid
15.03 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.17
17.07 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.33
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Cholic acid
212.0 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 46.3
259.7 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 64.6
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Deoxycholic acid
1366 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 314
1222 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 158
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycodeoxycholic acid
1618 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 269
1507 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 200
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurodeoxycholic acid
233.3 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 36.9
329.3 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 53.1
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Chenodeoxycholic acid
5290 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 353
5552 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 471
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
6499 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 1122
7386 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 847
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
879.8 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 132.5
1393 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 195
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Lithocholic acid
70.10 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 10.74
67.64 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 14.64
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycolithocholic acid
164.3 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 30.3
192.1 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 57.8
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Taurolithocholic acid
17.39 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 3.00
21.02 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 4.55
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Ursodeoxycholic acid
283.5 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 168.9
243.7 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 159.7
Area-Under-the-Curve (AUC) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Metformin
Glycoursodeoxycholic acid
625.9 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 220.8
542.1 ng/ml x h
Standard Error 181.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-10 hours

For each of 15 endogenous bile acid, endogenous bile acid Cmax after polysorbate 80, compared to endogenous bile acid Cmax after placebo. Cmax units are concentration (i.e. ng/ml).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=12 Participants
Participants took 500 mg metformin b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg chenodeoxycholic acid.
Placebo
n=12 Participants
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Cholic acid
91.16 ng/ml
Standard Error 21.41
123.8 ng/ml
Standard Error 51.0
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
332.6 ng/ml
Standard Error 47.4
349.8 ng/ml
Standard Error 69.7
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Lithocholic acid
12.35 ng/ml
Standard Error 2.59
9.400 ng/ml
Standard Error 2.040
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycolithocholic acid
36.68 ng/ml
Standard Error 7.81
43.31 ng/ml
Standard Error 12.76
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycocholic acid
291.3 ng/ml
Standard Error 35.5
263.9 ng/ml
Standard Error 44.8
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurocholic acid
77.80 ng/ml
Standard Error 10.81
67.64 ng/ml
Standard Error 12.96
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Deoxycholic acid
270.9 ng/ml
Standard Error 49.4
199.7 ng/ml
Standard Error 28.6
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycodeoxycholic acid
385.7 ng/ml
Standard Error 43.5
375.7 ng/ml
Standard Error 50.9
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurodeoxycholic acid
92.58 ng/ml
Standard Error 13.42
86.14 ng/ml
Standard Error 16.50
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Chenodeoxycholic acid
3049 ng/ml
Standard Error 280
2982 ng/ml
Standard Error 359
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
1396 ng/ml
Standard Error 175
1667 ng/ml
Standard Error 234
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Taurolithocholic acid
5.510 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.760
6.150 ng/ml
Standard Error 1.800
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Ursodeoxycholic acid
27.89 ng/ml
Standard Error 5.30
41.60 ng/ml
Standard Error 24.98
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Glycoursodeoxycholic acid
86.27 ng/ml
Standard Error 12.40
118.0 ng/ml
Standard Error 38.3
Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Endogenous Bile Acids After Polysorbate 80
Tauroursodeoxycholic acid
5.360 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.770
5.010 ng/ml
Standard Error 0.930

Adverse Events

Metformin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Polysorbate 80

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Metformin
n=13 participants at risk
Participants took 500 mg metformin for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered the cocktail, which included 80 mg pravastatin and 250 mg CDCA.
Polysorbate 80
n=12 participants at risk
Participants took 400 mg polysorbate 80 b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered the cocktail, which included 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 400 mg polysorbate 80.
Placebo
n=13 participants at risk
Participants took one placebo b.i.d. for 6 days. On day 7, participants were administered the cocktail, which included 500 mg valacyclovir, 250 mg CDCA, 20 mg enalaprilat, and 80 mg pravastatin.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
23.1%
3/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Nervous system disorders
Lightheaded and vision tunneling
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Elevated liver function tests
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Nervous system disorders
Vasovasgal syncope
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Easy bowel movement
15.4%
2/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
8.3%
1/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach discomfort and uneasiness
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach ache/pain
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
23.1%
3/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
15.4%
2/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stomach cramping
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Mildly elevated alanine aminotransferase
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
GI issues (tightness and not feeling regular)
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
General disorders
Fatigue
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal tightness
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Wet/runny stool
7.7%
1/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itchy rash
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
8.3%
1/12 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.
0.00%
0/13 • Approximately 6 weeks, which is the duration of participant participation in the study.

Additional Information

James Polli

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Phone: 410-465-3466

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place