Trial Outcomes & Findings for Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Intranasal Nalmefene (NCT NCT04759768)

NCT ID: NCT04759768

Last Updated: 2024-08-13

Results Overview

Maximum concentration of plasma nalmefene comparing IN to IM

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

68 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

48 hours

Results posted on

2024-08-13

Participant Flow

Complete

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene Then Intramuscular Nalmefene
3 mg nalmefene hydrochloride intranasally (1 spray) then 1 mg nalmefene hydrochloride solution intramuscularly (single dose)
Intramuscular Nalmefene Then Intranasal Nalmefene
1 mg nalmefene hydrochloride solution intramuscularly (single dose) then 3 mg nalmefene hydrochloride intranasally (1 spray)
First Intervention (1 Day)
STARTED
34
34
First Intervention (1 Day)
COMPLETED
34
34
First Intervention (1 Day)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Washout (7 Days)
STARTED
34
34
Washout (7 Days)
COMPLETED
34
32
Washout (7 Days)
NOT COMPLETED
0
2
Second Intervention (1 Day)
STARTED
34
32
Second Intervention (1 Day)
COMPLETED
34
32
Second Intervention (1 Day)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene Then Intramuscular Nalmefene
3 mg nalmefene hydrochloride intranasally (1 spray) then 1 mg nalmefene hydrochloride solution intramuscularly (single dose)
Intramuscular Nalmefene Then Intranasal Nalmefene
1 mg nalmefene hydrochloride solution intramuscularly (single dose) then 3 mg nalmefene hydrochloride intranasally (1 spray)
Washout (7 Days)
Withdrawal by Subject
0
1
Washout (7 Days)
Physician Decision
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Intranasal Nalmefene

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene Then Intramuscular Nalmefene
n=34 Participants
3 mg nalmefene hydrochloride intranasally (1 spray) then 1 mg nalmefene hydrochloride solution intramuscularly (single dose)
Intramuscular Nalmefene Then Intranasal Nalmefene
n=34 Participants
1 mg nalmefene hydrochloride solution intramuscularly (single dose) then 3 mg nalmefene hydrochloride intranasally (1 spray)
Total
n=68 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
Age 18 to 55 years old
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
68 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
18 Participants
n=7 Participants
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
40 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian or Alaska native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black or African American
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian or other specific islander
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
41 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Multiple
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
34 participants
n=5 Participants
34 participants
n=7 Participants
68 participants
n=5 Participants
BMI
26.58 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.540 • n=5 Participants
25.60 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.996 • n=7 Participants
26.09 kg/m2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.800 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 48 hours

Maximum concentration of plasma nalmefene comparing IN to IM

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene
n=66 Participants
Nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, 3mg, 1 spray Nalmefene Hydrochloride: 3mg nasal spray
Intramuscular Nalmefene
n=68 Participants
Nalmefene injection, 1mg, 1 injection Nalmefene: 1mg intramuscular injection
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
12.2 ng/ml
Standard Deviation 6.71
1.77 ng/ml
Standard Deviation 1.18

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 48 hours

Time to maximum concentration of plasma nalmefene comparing IN to IM

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene
n=66 Participants
Nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, 3mg, 1 spray Nalmefene Hydrochloride: 3mg nasal spray
Intramuscular Nalmefene
n=68 Participants
Nalmefene injection, 1mg, 1 injection Nalmefene: 1mg intramuscular injection
Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax)
0.25 hours
Interval 0.0833 to 2.0
0.333 hours
Interval 0.117 to 18.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 48 hours

Area under the curve of plasma nalmefene comparing IN to IM

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene
n=66 Participants
Nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, 3mg, 1 spray Nalmefene Hydrochloride: 3mg nasal spray
Intramuscular Nalmefene
n=68 Participants
Nalmefene injection, 1mg, 1 injection Nalmefene: 1mg intramuscular injection
Area Under the Curve (AUC-inf)
41.5 hour*ng/mL
Standard Deviation 8.45
17.0 hour*ng/mL
Standard Deviation 3.13

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 48 hours

Half life of plasma nalmefene comparing IN to IM

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene
n=66 Participants
Nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, 3mg, 1 spray Nalmefene Hydrochloride: 3mg nasal spray
Intramuscular Nalmefene
n=68 Participants
Nalmefene injection, 1mg, 1 injection Nalmefene: 1mg intramuscular injection
Half-life (t1/2)
11.4 hour
Standard Deviation 2.37
10.6 hour
Standard Deviation 1.95

Adverse Events

Intranasal Nalmefene

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 42 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Intramuscular Nalmefene

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Intranasal Nalmefene
n=66 participants at risk
Nalmefene hydrochloride nasal spray, 3mg, 1 spray Nalmefene Hydrochloride: 3mg nasal spray
Intramuscular Nalmefene
n=68 participants at risk
Nalmefene injection, 1mg, 1 injection Nalmefene: 1mg intramuscular injection
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
nasal discomfort
56.1%
37/66 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
0.00%
0/68 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
Nervous system disorders
headache
4.5%
3/66 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
5.9%
4/68 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
3.0%
2/66 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
5.9%
4/68 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
Nervous system disorders
dizziness
6.1%
4/66 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up
1.5%
1/68 • Subjects in the study from baseline to 7 days with a =3 to 5 day follow-up

Additional Information

Clinical Director

Opiant Pharmaceuticals

Phone: 18043791090

Results disclosure agreements

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