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Pharmacokinetic Study of Intranasal CT001 in Children 1-17 Years of Age Undergoing Elective Surgical Procedures

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Analgesia
Interventions
Combination Product: CT001
Registration Number
NCT04897750
Lead Sponsor
Cessatech A/S
Brief Summary

This is a prospective non-randomized, open-label, single dose (and a second dose if needed), PK study in 25 children age 1-17 years. The proposed number of study participants by subset is: 8 paediatric participants 1-2 years; 8 paediatric participants \>2-6 years and 9 paediatric participants \>6-17 years.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
25
Inclusion Criteria
  • Paediatric participants, age 1-17 years at the day of the surgical procedure
  • Planned for elective surgical procedures (e.g. hernia, orchiopexy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy)
  • ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) physical status classification system score 1-2 as determined by investigator
  • Planned for induction of anaesthesia by an intravenous anaesthetic agent, requiring placement of peripheral venous catheter immediately prior to the surgical procedure
  • Needs premedication before induction of anaesthesia as determined by investigator
  • Informed consent by the legally acceptable representative(s)
  • The legally acceptable representative(s) and patients 15-17 years must be able to understand and speak local language
  • A female participant who has onset of menarche is eligible to participate if she is not pregnant, not breastfeeding and agree to follow the contraceptive guidance during the treatment period for at least 7 days after administration of study treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Ex-premature infant (born <37 weeks AND less than 60 weeks post conceptual age at the day of the surgical procedure)
  • Mental retardation
  • Abnormal nasal cavity or nasal obstruction
  • Clinical contraindications to narcotic analgesia including head injury or any condition that can in the opinion of the investigator, deteriorate safety and well-being of the participants, influence PK data or optimal participation in the trial
  • Medical history including substance or alcohol abuse
  • Has received treatment with sufentanil and/or ketamine during the last 72 hours prior to surgery
  • Has planned perioperative administration of sufentanil and/or ketamine
  • Has or is suspected of having a family or personal history of malignant hyperthermia
  • Has or is suspected of having allergies to ketamine or sufentanil

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ActiveCT001a target dose of intranasal sufentanil 0,5 mcg/kg + ketamine 0,5 mg/kg, (2-4 puffs) and an additional dose if needed as premedication before placement of a PVC for induction of anaesthesia.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximum absorption0 - 120 minutes

Peak concentration (Cmax)

Elimination120 - 240 minutes

Clearance,

Distribution120 - 240 minutes

Volumen of distribution (Vd)

Total absorption over time0 - 120 minutes

Area under the concentration vs time curve

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Analgetic effect0 - 1 hour

pain intensity by age-appropriate scale in relation to the placement of peripheral venous catheter

Sedation0 - 1 hour

Assessment of sedation at the time of placement of the peripheral venous catheter using the University of Michigan Sedation Score

Feasibility, (Acceptance of intranasal administration)0- 4 hours

Acceptance of the intranasal route of administration by the child, assessed by the child or legally acceptable representative or health care provider.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anæstesi- og Operationsafdelingen 4013 Juliane Marie Centeret

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Copenhagen, Region H, Denmark

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