Bioequivalence Study of Coated Cesol Tablet Formulation Versus Biltricide

Sponsor
Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT04314037
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the bioequivalence (BE) of new coated Cesol tablet (Test) versus Biltricide tablets (Comparator) in healthy male participants. Praziquantel (rac-PZQ) is the active ingredient for Cesol and Biltricide tablets.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Cesol (Test)
  • Drug: Biltricide (Reference)
Phase 1

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
36 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Crossover Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Other
Official Title:
A Phase I, Open-label, Randomized, Four-period, Crossover, Fully Replicated, Reference-scaled, Single Center Study to Assess the Bioequivalence of a Single Oral Dose of 1200 mg of the Coated Cesol Tablet Formulation Versus Comparator Biltricide® in Healthy Male Volunteers
Actual Study Start Date :
Jun 17, 2020
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jul 30, 2020
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jul 30, 2020

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Sequence 1 (T1-R1-T2-R2)

Participants will receive first dose of Cesol on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first dose of Biltricide on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second dose of Cesol on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second dose of Biltricide on Day 22 in treatment period 4. A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.

Drug: Cesol (Test)
Participant will receive coated cesol tablet in sequence 1 (Day 1 and Day 15) and in sequence 2 (Day 8 and Day 22). A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
Other Names:
  • Praziquantel
  • Drug: Biltricide (Reference)
    Participant will receive biltricide tablet in Sequence 1 (Day 8 and Day 22) and in sequence 2 (Day 1 and Day 15). A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
    Other Names:
  • Praziquantel
  • Experimental: Sequence 2 (R1-T1-R2-T2)

    Participants will receive first dose of Biltricide on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first dose of Cesol on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second dose of Biltricide on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second dose of Cesol on Day 22 in treatment period 4. A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.

    Drug: Cesol (Test)
    Participant will receive coated cesol tablet in sequence 1 (Day 1 and Day 15) and in sequence 2 (Day 8 and Day 22). A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
    Other Names:
  • Praziquantel
  • Drug: Biltricide (Reference)
    Participant will receive biltricide tablet in Sequence 1 (Day 8 and Day 22) and in sequence 2 (Day 1 and Day 15). A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
    Other Names:
  • Praziquantel
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ) [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Cmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.

    2. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ) [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to the last sampling time t at which the concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ). AUC0-t was calculated according to the mixed log-linear trapezoidal rule.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment Related TEAEs [Baseline up to Day 27]

      Adverse event (AE): any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the study drug. Serious AE: an AE that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life threatening; persistent/significant disability/incapacity; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; congenital anomaly/birth defect or was otherwise considered medically important. TEAE: AE with onset after start of treatment or with onset date before the treatment start date but worsening after the treatment start date. TEAEs included both serious and non-serious TEAEs. Treatment-related TEAEs: reasonably related to the study intervention. Number of participants with TEAEs and treatment related TEAEs were reported.

    2. Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) by Severity According to Qualitative Toxicity Scale [Baseline up to Day 27]

      Severity of TEAEs were graded using Qualitative Toxicity Scale, as follows: Mild: Participant is aware of the event or symptom, but the event or symptom is easily tolerated; Moderate: Participant experiences sufficient discomfort to interfere with or reduce his or her usual level of activity; Severe: Significant impairment of functioning: the participant is unable to carry out his or her usual activities. Number of participants with TEAEs by severity were reported.

    3. Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters [Baseline up to Day 27]

      Laboratory investigation included hematology, biochemistry and urinalysis. Clinical relevance was determined by the investigator. The number of participants with clinically relevant changes from baseline in laboratory parameters were reported.

    4. Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Changes From Baseline in Vital Signs [Baseline up to Day 27]

      Vital signs included body temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate. Clinical relevance was determined by the investigator. The number of participants with clinically relevant changes from baseline in vital signs were reported.

    5. Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings [Baseline up to Day 27]

      12-lead ECG recordings included rhythm, heart rate (as measured by RR interval), PR interval, QRS duration and QT interval. The corrected QT interval (QTcF) was calculated using Fridericia's formula. 12-lead ECG recordings were obtained after the participants have rested for at least 10 minutes in semisupine position. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator. The number of participants with clinically significant changes from baseline in 12-Lead ECG findings were reported.

    6. Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Praziquantel (PZQ) Enantiomers: R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+) PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Cmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.

    7. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Praziquantel (PZQ) Enantiomers: R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to the last sampling time t at which the concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ). AUC0-t was calculated according to the mixed log-linear trapezoidal rule.

    8. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      AUC0-inf was calculated by combining AUC0-t and AUCextra. AUCextra represents an extrapolated value obtained by Clast pred/Lambda z, where Clast pred was the calculated plasma concentration at the last sampling time point at which the measured plasma concentration is at or above the Lower Limit of quantification (LLQ) and Lambda z was the apparent terminal rate constant determined by log-linear regression analysis of the measured plasma concentrations of the terminal log-linear phase.

    9. Time to Reach Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Tmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.

    10. Time Prior to the First Measurable (Non-zero) Concentration (Tlag) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Time prior to the first measurable (non-zero) concentration; calculated as last time point at which the concentration is less than (<) Lower Limit of Quantification (LLQ) before the occurrence of the first quantifiable concentration.

    11. Terminal Elimination Half-Life (T1/2) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Elimination Half Life (T1/2) was defined as the time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half. T1/2 was calculated by natural log 2 divided by Lambda z. Lambda z was determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve using linear regression method.

    12. Terminal Rate Constant (Lambda z) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Lambda z was determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve using linear regression method.

    13. Apparent Clearance (CL/f) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      CL/f was a measure of the rate at which a drug was metabolized or eliminated by normal biological processes. CL/f was calculated as Dose/AUC0-inf, where AUC0-inf was estimated by determining the total area under the curve of the concentration versus time curve extrapolated to infinity. AUC0-inf was calculated as AUC0-t + Clast pred/Lambda Z, where Clast pred was the calculated plasma concentration at the last sampling time point at which the measured plasma concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ) and Lambda Z was the apparent terminal rate constant determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve.

    14. Apparent Volume of Distribution During Terminal Phase (Vz/f) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ [Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period]

      Vz/f: the distribution of a study drug between plasma and the rest of the body after oral dosing. For single dose Vz/f = Dose/(AUC0-inf*Lambda Z), where AUC0-inf = (AUC0-t + Clast pred/Lambda Z). Clastpred was the calculated plasma concentration at the last sampling time point at which the measured plasma concentration was at or above the LLQ and Lambda Z = the apparent terminal rate constant determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years to 55 Years
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    Male
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and cardiac monitoring

    • Nonsmoker (=0 cigarettes, pipes, cigars or others) since at least 3 months

    • Have a body weight within 55.0 to 95.0 kilogram (kg) and body mass index within the range of 18.5 to 29.9 kilogram per meter squared (kg/m^2)

    • Electrocardiogram recording (12-lead) without signs of clinically relevant pathology in particular heart-rate corrected [QTc] (Bazett) <450 milliseconds (ms)

    • Vital signs should be in normal range (systolic blood pressure: 90 to 140 millimeters of mercury [mmHg]; diastolic blood pressure: 50 to 90 mmHg; pulse rate: 50 to 90 beats per minute [bpm]; auricular body temperature between 35.9 degree centigrade [°C] to 37.6°C)

    • Are males agreeing to refrain from donating sperm, Use a male condom when having sexual intercourse with a woman of child-bearing potential, who is not currently pregnant, and advise her to use a highly effective contraceptive method with a failure rate of less than (< )1 percent (%) per year

    • Other protocol defined inclusion criteria could apply

    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Any condition, including any clinically relevant abnormality in the safety laboratory parameters as judged by the Investigator, that in the Investigator's opinion constitutes an inappropriate risk or a contraindication for participation in the study or that could interfere with the study objectives, conduct, or evaluation

    • Have positive results from serology examination for Hepatitis B surface antigen (indicative of active Hepatitis B), Hepatitis C Virus or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1/2 antibodies)

    • Participants who have used drugs that may affect the pharmacokinetics of rac-PZQ from 15 days before dosing until the last PK sample, example., phenytoin, barbiturates, primidone, carbamazapine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, felbamate, rifampicin, nelfinavir, ritonavir, griseofulvin, oral ketoconazole

    • Positive test for drugs of abuse (including alcohol) at Screening and prior to each dosing

    • Unlikely to comply with the protocol requirements, instructions and study-related restrictions; example, uncooperative attitude, inability to return for follow-up visits, and improbability of completing the study

    • Participant is the Principal Investigator or any Sub investigator, research assistant, pharmacist, study coordinator, other staff or relative thereof directly involved in the conduct of the study

    • Inability to communicate or cooperate with the Investigator (example. language problem, illiterates, poor mental status) or to comply with the requirements of the entire study, including dietary restrictions

    • Vulnerable participants (example., persons kept in detention).

    • Legal incapacity or limited legal capacity

    • Other protocol defined exclusion criteria could apply

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Nuvisan GmbH Neu-Ulm Germany 89231

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

    Investigators

    • Study Director: Medical Responsible, Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Additional Information:

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04314037
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • MS200585_0004
    • 2019-002868-27
    First Posted:
    Mar 18, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Aug 13, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2021
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Keywords provided by Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail 36 participants were randomized in 1:1 ratio to the two treatment sequences: Sequence 1 (First Cesol, Then Biltricide, Then Cesol and Then Biltricide) and Sequence 2 (First Biltricide, Then Cesol, Then Biltricide and Then Cesol).
    Arm/Group Title First Cesol, Then Biltricide, Then Cesol and Then Biltricide First Biltricide, Then Cesol, Then Biltricide and Then Cesol
    Arm/Group Description Participants received first single oral dose of 1200 milligrams (mg) (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 1) on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 2) on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) on Day 22 in treatment period 4 under fed conditions. A washout period of 7 days was maintained between 4 treatment periods. Participants received first single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 1) on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 2) on Day 22 in treatment period 4 under fed conditions. A washout period of 7 days was maintained between 4 treatment periods.
    Period Title: Treatment Period 1
    STARTED 18 18
    COMPLETED 18 18
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0
    Period Title: Treatment Period 1
    STARTED 18 18
    COMPLETED 17 18
    NOT COMPLETED 1 0
    Period Title: Treatment Period 1
    STARTED 17 18
    COMPLETED 16 17
    NOT COMPLETED 1 1
    Period Title: Treatment Period 1
    STARTED 16 17
    COMPLETED 16 17
    NOT COMPLETED 0 0

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title First Cesol, Then Biltricide, Then Cesol and Then Biltricide First Biltricide, Then Cesol, Then Biltricide and Then Cesol Total
    Arm/Group Description Participants received first single oral dose of 1200 milligrams (mg) (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 1) on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 2) on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) on Day 22 in treatment period 4 under fed conditions. A washout period of 7 days was maintained between 4 treatment periods. Participants received first single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 1) on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg film-coated tablets) Cesol (Test 2) on Day 22 in treatment period 4 under fed conditions. A washout period of 7 days was maintained between 4 treatment periods. Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 18 18 36
    Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
    Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
    32
    (10.8)
    37
    (10.8)
    34
    (10.8)
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Male
    18
    100%
    18
    100%
    36
    100%
    Ethnicity (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    Hispanic or Latino
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Not Hispanic or Latino
    18
    100%
    18
    100%
    36
    100%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Race (NIH/OMB) (Count of Participants)
    American Indian or Alaska Native
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Asian
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Black or African American
    0
    0%
    1
    5.6%
    1
    2.8%
    White
    18
    100%
    17
    94.4%
    35
    97.2%
    More than one race
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Unknown or Not Reported
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ)
    Description Cmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The Pharmacokinetic (PK) Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL)]
    421
    (118.3)
    415
    (129.1)
    425
    (98.3)
    459
    (129.5)
    2. Primary Outcome
    Title Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ)
    Description Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to the last sampling time t at which the concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ). AUC0-t was calculated according to the mixed log-linear trapezoidal rule.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    Geometric Mean (Geometric Coefficient of Variation) [hours*nanogram per milliliter (h*ng/mL)]
    894
    (114.6)
    873
    (118.9)
    886
    (105.7)
    964
    (124.8)
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment Related TEAEs
    Description Adverse event (AE): any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the study drug. Serious AE: an AE that resulted in any of the following outcomes: death; life threatening; persistent/significant disability/incapacity; initial or prolonged inpatient hospitalization; congenital anomaly/birth defect or was otherwise considered medically important. TEAE: AE with onset after start of treatment or with onset date before the treatment start date but worsening after the treatment start date. TEAEs included both serious and non-serious TEAEs. Treatment-related TEAEs: reasonably related to the study intervention. Number of participants with TEAEs and treatment related TEAEs were reported.
    Time Frame Baseline up to Day 27

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The safety analysis set included all participants who were administered any dose of any study intervention.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 36 34
    TEAEs
    6
    33.3%
    6
    33.3%
    7
    19.4%
    7
    NaN
    Treatment related TEAEs
    6
    33.3%
    6
    33.3%
    7
    19.4%
    6
    NaN
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) by Severity According to Qualitative Toxicity Scale
    Description Severity of TEAEs were graded using Qualitative Toxicity Scale, as follows: Mild: Participant is aware of the event or symptom, but the event or symptom is easily tolerated; Moderate: Participant experiences sufficient discomfort to interfere with or reduce his or her usual level of activity; Severe: Significant impairment of functioning: the participant is unable to carry out his or her usual activities. Number of participants with TEAEs by severity were reported.
    Time Frame Baseline up to Day 27

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The safety analysis set included all participants who were administered any dose of any study intervention.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 36 34
    Mild TEAEs
    5
    27.8%
    5
    27.8%
    5
    13.9%
    5
    NaN
    Moderate TEAEs
    2
    11.1%
    1
    5.6%
    4
    11.1%
    2
    NaN
    Severe TEAEs
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    NaN
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters
    Description Laboratory investigation included hematology, biochemistry and urinalysis. Clinical relevance was determined by the investigator. The number of participants with clinically relevant changes from baseline in laboratory parameters were reported.
    Time Frame Baseline up to Day 27

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The safety analysis set included all participants who were administered any dose of any study intervention.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 36 34
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    NaN
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Changes From Baseline in Vital Signs
    Description Vital signs included body temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate. Clinical relevance was determined by the investigator. The number of participants with clinically relevant changes from baseline in vital signs were reported.
    Time Frame Baseline up to Day 27

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The safety analysis set included all participants who were administered any dose of any study intervention.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 36 34
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    NaN
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Changes From Baseline in 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings
    Description 12-lead ECG recordings included rhythm, heart rate (as measured by RR interval), PR interval, QRS duration and QT interval. The corrected QT interval (QTcF) was calculated using Fridericia's formula. 12-lead ECG recordings were obtained after the participants have rested for at least 10 minutes in semisupine position. Clinical significance was determined by the investigator. The number of participants with clinically significant changes from baseline in 12-Lead ECG findings were reported.
    Time Frame Baseline up to Day 27

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The safety analysis set included all participants who were administered any dose of any study intervention.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 36 34
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    NaN
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Praziquantel (PZQ) Enantiomers: R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+) PZQ
    Description Cmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    R-(-)-PZQ
    67.8
    (148.3)
    71.4
    (138.8)
    66.2
    (132.9)
    80.0
    (176.2)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    349
    (114.3)
    346
    (123.2)
    355
    (94.4)
    374
    (122.2)
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Praziquantel (PZQ) Enantiomers: R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to the last sampling time t at which the concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ). AUC0-t was calculated according to the mixed log-linear trapezoidal rule.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    R-(-)-PZQ
    103
    (204.9)
    111
    (146.5)
    104
    (153.9)
    125
    (190.9)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    772
    (110.9)
    758
    (115.4)
    767
    (104.3)
    824
    (118.9)
    10. Secondary Outcome
    Title Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description AUC0-inf was calculated by combining AUC0-t and AUCextra. AUCextra represents an extrapolated value obtained by Clast pred/Lambda z, where Clast pred was the calculated plasma concentration at the last sampling time point at which the measured plasma concentration is at or above the Lower Limit of quantification (LLQ) and Lambda z was the apparent terminal rate constant determined by log-linear regression analysis of the measured plasma concentrations of the terminal log-linear phase.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    932
    (113.4)
    907
    (117.0)
    926
    (104.7)
    1001
    (123.8)
    R-(-)-PZQ
    175
    (115.1)
    166
    (97.9)
    157
    (94.9)
    179
    (145.7)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    813
    (111.6)
    792
    (114.0)
    808
    (103.7)
    864
    (118.7)
    11. Secondary Outcome
    Title Time to Reach Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description Tmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    2.50
    2.00
    2.50
    2.50
    R-(-)-PZQ
    2.50
    2.00
    2.50
    2.50
    S-(+)-PZQ
    2.50
    2.00
    2.50
    2.50
    12. Secondary Outcome
    Title Time Prior to the First Measurable (Non-zero) Concentration (Tlag) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description Time prior to the first measurable (non-zero) concentration; calculated as last time point at which the concentration is less than (<) Lower Limit of Quantification (LLQ) before the occurrence of the first quantifiable concentration.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    0.750
    0.500
    1.00
    0.750
    R-(-)-PZQ
    1.00
    1.00
    1.00
    1.00
    S-(+)-PZQ
    0.750
    0.500
    1.00
    0.750
    13. Secondary Outcome
    Title Terminal Elimination Half-Life (T1/2) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description Elimination Half Life (T1/2) was defined as the time required for the concentration or amount of drug in the body to be reduced by one-half. T1/2 was calculated by natural log 2 divided by Lambda z. Lambda z was determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve using linear regression method.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    2.44
    (4.00)
    2.08
    (47.3)
    2.43
    (47.9)
    2.20
    (49.4)
    R-(-)-PZQ
    1.39
    (61.5)
    1.35
    (48.8)
    1.35
    (53.7)
    1.24
    (54.4)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    2.62
    (43.6)
    2.18
    (48.5)
    2.51
    (47.2)
    2.34
    (51.7)
    14. Secondary Outcome
    Title Terminal Rate Constant (Lambda z) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description Lambda z was determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve using linear regression method.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    0.284
    (40.0)
    0.334
    (47.3)
    0.285
    (47.9)
    0.315
    (49.4)
    R-(-)-PZQ
    0.499
    (61.5)
    0.514
    (48.8)
    0.515
    (53.7)
    0.559
    (54.4)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    0.265
    (43.6)
    0.318
    (48.5)
    0.276
    (47.2)
    0.297
    (51.7)
    15. Secondary Outcome
    Title Apparent Clearance (CL/f) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description CL/f was a measure of the rate at which a drug was metabolized or eliminated by normal biological processes. CL/f was calculated as Dose/AUC0-inf, where AUC0-inf was estimated by determining the total area under the curve of the concentration versus time curve extrapolated to infinity. AUC0-inf was calculated as AUC0-t + Clast pred/Lambda Z, where Clast pred was the calculated plasma concentration at the last sampling time point at which the measured plasma concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ) and Lambda Z was the apparent terminal rate constant determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    1287
    (113.4)
    1323
    (117.0)
    1296
    (104.7)
    1199
    (123.8)
    R-(-)-PZQ
    6868
    (115.1)
    7251
    (97.9)
    7620
    (94.9)
    6700
    (145.7)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    1475
    (111.6)
    1516
    (114.0)
    1486
    (103.7)
    1389
    (118.7)
    16. Secondary Outcome
    Title Apparent Volume of Distribution During Terminal Phase (Vz/f) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ), R-(-)-PZQ and S-(+)-PZQ
    Description Vz/f: the distribution of a study drug between plasma and the rest of the body after oral dosing. For single dose Vz/f = Dose/(AUC0-inf*Lambda Z), where AUC0-inf = (AUC0-t + Clast pred/Lambda Z). Clastpred was the calculated plasma concentration at the last sampling time point at which the measured plasma concentration was at or above the LLQ and Lambda Z = the apparent terminal rate constant determined from the terminal slope of the log-transformed plasma concentration curve.
    Time Frame Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    The PK Analysis Set included all participants, who received at least one dose of study intervention, had no clinically important protocol deviations or important events affecting PK, and provided at least one measurable post-dose concentration. Here, "Number of Participants Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for this outcome measure and "Number Analyzed" signifies those participants who were evaluable for the specified category.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    Measure Participants 36 34 35 34
    rac-PZQ
    4528
    (99.9)
    3963
    (87.5)
    4542
    (98.6)
    3801
    (110.5)
    R-(-)-PZQ
    13761
    (70.3)
    14100
    (63.4)
    14806
    (56.8)
    11993
    (83.7)
    S-(+)-PZQ
    5568
    (79.6)
    4765
    (82.0)
    5385
    (89.1)
    4685
    (97.1)

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame Baseline up to Day 27
    Adverse Event Reporting Description The Safety Analysis Set included all participants who were administered any dose of any study intervention.
    Arm/Group Title Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Arm/Group Description Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Cesol (Test 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 1) in either Treatment Period 1 or 2 under fed conditions. Participants who received single oral dose of 1200 mg (two 600 mg tablets) Biltricide (Reference 2) in either Treatment Period 3 or 4 under fed conditions.
    All Cause Mortality
    Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    Cesol First Administration Cesol Second Administration Biltricide First Administration Biltricide Second Administration
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 6/36 (16.7%) 6/34 (17.6%) 7/36 (19.4%) 7/34 (20.6%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    Abdominal pain upper 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%)
    Diarrhoea 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%) 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%)
    Dyspepsia 0/36 (0%) 1/34 (2.9%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Flatulence 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Nausea 1/36 (2.8%) 1/34 (2.9%) 1/36 (2.8%) 1/34 (2.9%)
    Toothache 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Vomiting 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%) 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%)
    Investigations
    Body temperature increased 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 1/34 (2.9%)
    C-reactive protein increased 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 1/34 (2.9%)
    Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
    Back pain 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 1/34 (2.9%)
    Nervous system disorders
    Dizziness 0/36 (0%) 1/34 (2.9%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Dysgeusia 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%) 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%)
    Headache 4/36 (11.1%) 3/34 (8.8%) 6/36 (16.7%) 5/34 (14.7%)
    Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    Cold sweat 0/36 (0%) 0/34 (0%) 1/36 (2.8%) 0/34 (0%)

    Limitations/Caveats

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    Certain Agreements

    Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Communication Center
    Organization Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
    Phone +49-6151-72-5200
    Email service@emdgroup.com
    Responsible Party:
    Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04314037
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • MS200585_0004
    • 2019-002868-27
    First Posted:
    Mar 18, 2020
    Last Update Posted:
    Aug 13, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Jun 1, 2021