Study of Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous Methylnaltrexone Bromide
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This double-blind, randomized, two-cohort, placebo-controlled, parallel group study characterized the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of MNTX following single doses and at steady-state during multiple dosing and assessed the effects of aging on the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of MNTX.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 1 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Arm 1 IV methylnaltrexone (MNTX) |
Drug: methylnaltrexone
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Placebo Comparator: Arm 2 placebo |
Drug: placebo
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Clearance of MNTX [7 days]
Evaluate the PK of MNTX in healthy adult and healthy elderly male and female human subjects following MNTX administration as a single IV dose, and at steady state during multiple IV doses
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Half-life of MNTX [7 days]
Evaluate the PK of MNTX in healthy adult and healthy elderly male and female human subjects following MNTX administration as a single IV dose, and at steady state during multiple IV doses
- Volume of distribution of MNTX [7 days]
Evaluate the PK of MNTX in healthy adult and healthy elderly male and female human subjects following MNTX administration as a single IV dose, and at steady state during multiple IV doses
- Area under the plasma concentration (AUC) of MNTX [7 days]
Evaluate the PK of MNTX in healthy adult and healthy elderly male and female human subjects following MNTX administration as a single IV dose, and at steady state during multiple IV doses
- Number of Subjects with Adverse Events [7 days]
Safety and tolerability of MNTX in healthy adult and healthy elderly male and female human subjects following MNTX administration as a single IV dose, and at steady state during multiple IV doses
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Healthy Males and females who were between the ages of 18 and 45 years and healthy males and females who were 65 years of age and older.
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Subjects who were non-smokers
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Subjects with body weights within range of 70-100 kg (154-220 lbs).
Exclusion Criteria:
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Subjects who had previously been exposed to MNTX
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Subjects with a history of vasovagal episodes or fainting within the past five years
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Subjects with a history of psychiatric or neurologic disorder
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Subjects with a history of narrow-angle glaucoma or intraocular hypertension
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Subjects who had tested positive for hepatitis B surface antigen, IgM hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis C antibody, or HIV
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Subjects who have had a diagnosis of alcohol or substance dependence.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Tarrytown | New York | United States | 10591 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Investigators
- Study Director: Tage Ramakrishna, MD, Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- MNTX 1303