Trial Outcomes & Findings for Assessment of Methadone and Buprenorphine in Interstitial Fluid (NCT NCT05546229)

NCT ID: NCT05546229

Last Updated: 2023-06-28

Results Overview

ISF collected from the surface of the skin along with blood plasma by venipuncture will be tested for methadone using LC-MS analysis.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

11 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 day

Results posted on

2023-06-28

Participant Flow

15 patients recruited. 4 patients not eligible do to screening results that resulted in exclusion based on documented exclusion criteria. 1 extra control recruited instead of expected 2 due to initial 2 controls both of the same sex and the desire to have at least one female and one male control

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Controls
Subjects not taking medications for opioid use disorder Microneedle based interstitial fluid collection: Interstitial fluid will be collected from the skin using microneedles and suction.
Methadone
Subjects taking methadone for opioid use disorder Microneedle based interstitial fluid collection: Interstitial fluid will be collected from the skin using microneedles and suction.
Buprenorphine
Subjects taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder Microneedle based interstitial fluid collection: Interstitial fluid will be collected from the skin using microneedles and suction.
Overall Study
STARTED
3
6
2
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
6
2
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Controls
n=3 Participants
Subjects not taking medications for opioid use disorder Microneedle based interstitial fluid collection: Interstitial fluid will be collected from the skin using microneedles and suction.
Methadone
n=6 Participants
Subjects taking methadone for opioid use disorder Microneedle based interstitial fluid collection: Interstitial fluid will be collected from the skin using microneedles and suction.
Buprenorphine
n=2 Participants
Subjects taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder Microneedle based interstitial fluid collection: Interstitial fluid will be collected from the skin using microneedles and suction.
Total
n=11 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=3 Participants
0 Participants
n=6 Participants
0 Participants
n=2 Participants
0 Participants
n=11 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=3 Participants
5 Participants
n=6 Participants
2 Participants
n=2 Participants
10 Participants
n=11 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=3 Participants
1 Participants
n=6 Participants
0 Participants
n=2 Participants
1 Participants
n=11 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1 Participants
n=3 Participants
2 Participants
n=6 Participants
2 Participants
n=2 Participants
5 Participants
n=11 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=3 Participants
4 Participants
n=6 Participants
0 Participants
n=2 Participants
6 Participants
n=11 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
United States
3 participants
n=3 Participants
6 participants
n=6 Participants
2 participants
n=2 Participants
11 participants
n=11 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day

Population: Patients that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. Only the methadone taking cohort included in this measure. Data collected prior to daily dose of methadone and 3 Hours after taking daily dose of methadone.

ISF collected from the surface of the skin along with blood plasma by venipuncture will be tested for methadone using LC-MS analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Plasma Level of Methadone Prior to Daily Dose of Methadone
n=6 Participants
Plasma level of methadone from patient treated with methadone for opioid use disorder: Plasma is collected by venipuncture prior to subject taking their daily dose of greater than or equal to 60 mg methadone.
Plasma Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Taking Daily Dose
n=6 Participants
Measure methadone levels in plasma 3 hours after taking daily dose of 60 mg or more of methadone
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone Pre Dose
n=6 Participants
Measurement of methadone from microneedle-based collection of interstitial fluid prior to daily dose of methadone.
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Daily Methadone Dose
n=6 Participants
Measurement of interstitial fluid level of methadone 3 hours after taking daily dose
Methadone Concentration in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid (ISF) Before and After Taking a Dose
Participant E
796 ng/ml
831 ng/ml
4300 ng/ml
5800 ng/ml
Methadone Concentration in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid (ISF) Before and After Taking a Dose
Participant C
96 ng/ml
353 ng/ml
990 ng/ml
1200 ng/ml
Methadone Concentration in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid (ISF) Before and After Taking a Dose
Participant D
330 ng/ml
526 ng/ml
1700 ng/ml
3300 ng/ml
Methadone Concentration in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid (ISF) Before and After Taking a Dose
Participant F
207 ng/ml
382 ng/ml
420 ng/ml
1300 ng/ml
Methadone Concentration in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid (ISF) Before and After Taking a Dose
Participant A
565 ng/ml
640 ng/ml
760 ng/ml
2000 ng/ml
Methadone Concentration in Plasma and Interstitial Fluid (ISF) Before and After Taking a Dose
Participant B
240 ng/ml
441 ng/ml
14319 ng/ml
17418 ng/ml

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day

Population: Patients that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. Only methadone taking cohort included in this measure, including patient taking gabapentin. Data collected prior to daily dose of Methadone and 3 hours after taking daily dose of methadone.

Plasma and ISF collected from the surface of the skin will be tested for methadone metabolite /eddp using LC-MS analysis. Detection will be performed before and 3 hours after taking prescribed dose of methadone.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Plasma Level of Methadone Prior to Daily Dose of Methadone
n=6 Participants
Plasma level of methadone from patient treated with methadone for opioid use disorder: Plasma is collected by venipuncture prior to subject taking their daily dose of greater than or equal to 60 mg methadone.
Plasma Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Taking Daily Dose
n=6 Participants
Measure methadone levels in plasma 3 hours after taking daily dose of 60 mg or more of methadone
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone Pre Dose
n=6 Participants
Measurement of methadone from microneedle-based collection of interstitial fluid prior to daily dose of methadone.
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Daily Methadone Dose
n=6 Participants
Measurement of interstitial fluid level of methadone 3 hours after taking daily dose
Methadone Metabolite/ 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine ( EDDP ) Concentration in ISF and Plasma Before and After Taking a Dose of Methadone
Patient A
135 ng/ml
137 ng/ml
260 ng/ml
400 ng/ml
Methadone Metabolite/ 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine ( EDDP ) Concentration in ISF and Plasma Before and After Taking a Dose of Methadone
Patient B
10 ng/ml
38 ng/ml
290 ng/ml
370 ng/ml
Methadone Metabolite/ 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine ( EDDP ) Concentration in ISF and Plasma Before and After Taking a Dose of Methadone
Patient C
21 ng/ml
41 ng/ml
14 ng/ml
62 ng/ml
Methadone Metabolite/ 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine ( EDDP ) Concentration in ISF and Plasma Before and After Taking a Dose of Methadone
Patient D
45 ng/ml
40.5 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
76 ng/ml
Methadone Metabolite/ 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine ( EDDP ) Concentration in ISF and Plasma Before and After Taking a Dose of Methadone
Patient E
54 ng/ml
57 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
280 ng/ml
Methadone Metabolite/ 2-ethylidene-1, 5-dimethyl-3, 3-diphenylpyrrolidine ( EDDP ) Concentration in ISF and Plasma Before and After Taking a Dose of Methadone
Patient F
46 ng/ml
74 ng/ml
98 ng/ml
120 ng/ml

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day

Population: Patients not taking methadone that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. Includes only control and buprenorphine (BUP) cohorts.

Plasma collected from subjects not taking methadone by venipuncture and ISF collected from the surface of the skin. Samples tested for methadone and methadone metabolite /eddp using Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spec (LC-MS) analysis .

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Plasma Level of Methadone Prior to Daily Dose of Methadone
n=5 Participants
Plasma level of methadone from patient treated with methadone for opioid use disorder: Plasma is collected by venipuncture prior to subject taking their daily dose of greater than or equal to 60 mg methadone.
Plasma Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Taking Daily Dose
n=5 Participants
Measure methadone levels in plasma 3 hours after taking daily dose of 60 mg or more of methadone
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone Pre Dose
n=5 Participants
Measurement of methadone from microneedle-based collection of interstitial fluid prior to daily dose of methadone.
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Daily Methadone Dose
n=5 Participants
Measurement of interstitial fluid level of methadone 3 hours after taking daily dose
Methadone and Its Metabolite/ EDDP Concentrations Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS) in Subjects Not Taking Methadone
Patient Control 1
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
Methadone and Its Metabolite/ EDDP Concentrations Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS) in Subjects Not Taking Methadone
Patient Control 2
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
Methadone and Its Metabolite/ EDDP Concentrations Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS) in Subjects Not Taking Methadone
Patient Control 3
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
Methadone and Its Metabolite/ EDDP Concentrations Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS) in Subjects Not Taking Methadone
Patient Bup 1
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
Methadone and Its Metabolite/ EDDP Concentrations Using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS) in Subjects Not Taking Methadone
Patient Bup 2
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day

Population: Patients that met the criteria for inclusion and lacked exclusions as per protocol. We also excluded one patient that was taking 800mg of gabapentin qid due to the known effect of gabapentin on methadone clearance and drug-drug interactions. Only methadone taking cohort included in this measure.

The Pearson correlation coefficient of blood and ISF methadone levels was calculated using the Least Squared Method from Microsoft Excel software.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Plasma Level of Methadone Prior to Daily Dose of Methadone
n=5 Participants
Plasma level of methadone from patient treated with methadone for opioid use disorder: Plasma is collected by venipuncture prior to subject taking their daily dose of greater than or equal to 60 mg methadone.
Plasma Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Taking Daily Dose
Measure methadone levels in plasma 3 hours after taking daily dose of 60 mg or more of methadone
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone Pre Dose
Measurement of methadone from microneedle-based collection of interstitial fluid prior to daily dose of methadone.
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Daily Methadone Dose
Measurement of interstitial fluid level of methadone 3 hours after taking daily dose
Pearson Correlation for Methadone Levels in ISF and Blood
.805 Pearson Correlation Coefficient

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day

Population: Patients that met the criteria for inclusion and lacked exclusions as per protocol. We also excluded one patient that was taking 800mg of gabapentin qid due to the known effect of gabapentin on methadone clearance and drug-drug interactions. Only methadone taking cohort included in this data.

The Pearson correlation coefficient between the ISF and blood levels of EDDP were calculated using the Least Squared Method by Microsoft Excel software.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Plasma Level of Methadone Prior to Daily Dose of Methadone
n=5 Participants
Plasma level of methadone from patient treated with methadone for opioid use disorder: Plasma is collected by venipuncture prior to subject taking their daily dose of greater than or equal to 60 mg methadone.
Plasma Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Taking Daily Dose
Measure methadone levels in plasma 3 hours after taking daily dose of 60 mg or more of methadone
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone Pre Dose
Measurement of methadone from microneedle-based collection of interstitial fluid prior to daily dose of methadone.
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Daily Methadone Dose
Measurement of interstitial fluid level of methadone 3 hours after taking daily dose
Pearson Correlation Coefficient for Methadone Metabolite / EDDP Levels in ISF and Blood
.84 Pearson Correlation Coefficient

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 day

Population: Patients on 16mg or more of buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder. Only the buprenorphine taking cohort included in this outcome measure.

Plasma collected by venipuncture and ISF collected from the surface of the skin will be tested for buprenorphine using LC-MS analysis before and after a dose of buprenorphine has been taken

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Plasma Level of Methadone Prior to Daily Dose of Methadone
n=2 Participants
Plasma level of methadone from patient treated with methadone for opioid use disorder: Plasma is collected by venipuncture prior to subject taking their daily dose of greater than or equal to 60 mg methadone.
Plasma Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Taking Daily Dose
n=2 Participants
Measure methadone levels in plasma 3 hours after taking daily dose of 60 mg or more of methadone
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone Pre Dose
n=2 Participants
Measurement of methadone from microneedle-based collection of interstitial fluid prior to daily dose of methadone.
Interstitial Fluid Level of Methadone 3 Hours After Daily Methadone Dose
n=2 Participants
Measurement of interstitial fluid level of methadone 3 hours after taking daily dose
Buprenorphine Concentration in Plasma and ISF Before and After a Dose Taken
Participant G
2339 ng/ml
22459 ng/ml
6509 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
Buprenorphine Concentration in Plasma and ISF Before and After a Dose Taken
Participant H
0 ng/ml
15663 ng/ml
0 ng/ml
0 ng/ml

Adverse Events

Controls

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

Methadone

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

Buprenorphine

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Chief Medical Officer

Cari Health Inc.

Phone: 619 2343725

Results disclosure agreements

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