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Clinical Trials/NCT02611505
NCT02611505
Completed
Phase 1

An Open-Label, Single-Dose, Parallel-Group Study to Assess the Effects of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Intranasally Administered Esketamine

Janssen Research & Development, LLC0 sites24 target enrollmentNovember 30, 2015

Overview

Phase
Phase 1
Intervention
Esketamine
Conditions
Hepatic Impairment
Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Enrollment
24
Primary Endpoint
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
Status
Completed
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of intranasally administered esketamine in both participants with varying stages of hepatic impairment and healthy participants.

Detailed Description

This is a parallel group, single-center, single-dose, open-label (all people know the identity of the intervention), study to assess the pharmacokinetics and safety of a single 28 milligram (mg) dose of esketamine in both participants with varying stages of hepatic impairment and healthy participants. The participants will be assigned to 1 of 3 groups (8 participants per group) based on hepatic impairment which will be classified during Screening. Cohort 1 (participants with moderate hepatic impairment), Cohort 2 (participants with mild hepatic impairment), and Cohort 3 (participants with normal hepatic function and no evidence of liver damage). Participants will self-administer a single dose of intranasal Esketamine 28 mg. The total duration of the study from Screening through Follow-up, is approximately 34 to 38 days. Blood and urine samples for assessment of Esketamine pharmacokinetics will be collected for up to 60 hours after study drug administration. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
November 30, 2015
End Date
February 27, 2017
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Cohorts 1, 2 and 3 (All participants):
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 34 kilogram (kg)/meter square (\[m\]\^2) (inclusive), and body weight not less than 50 kilogram (kg)
  • Creatinine clearance of greater than or equal to (\> =) 60 milliliter per minute (mL/min) based on the Cockcroft-Gault equation
  • Signed an informed consent document indicating they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study
  • Cohorts 1 and 2 (Participants with Hepatic impairment):
  • A total Child-Pugh score of 5 or 6 for participants with mild impairment and between 7 and 9 (inclusive) for participants with moderate impairment
  • Participants must have stable hepatic function and consistent classification (mild or moderate hepatic impairment) between Screening and Day -1

Exclusion Criteria

  • Cohorts 1, 2 and 3 (All participants):
  • Participants of Asian origin
  • Diagnosed with a current or previous psychotic or major depressive disorder (MDD) with psychosis, bipolar or related disorder, intellectual disability, borderline personality disorder, or antisocial personality disorder
  • Cohorts 1 and 2 (Participants with Hepatic impairment):
  • History of hepatopulmonary syndrome, hydrothorax or hepatorenal syndrome
  • Positive test for alcohol or drugs of abuse per local standard practices
  • Cohorts 3 (Healthy participants):
  • Clinically significant medical illness
  • Clinically significant abnormal values for hematology, clinical chemistry, or urinalysis at Screening or at admission to the study center (Day -1) as deemed appropriate by the investigator
  • Positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 1 and 2 antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibodies at Screening

Arms & Interventions

Cohort 1

Participants with moderate hepatic impairment will receive esketamine solution (containing 14 milligram \[mg\] of esketamine base per 100 microliter \[mcl\]) by intranasal route into each nostril using nasal spray pump at 0 hour (h) on Day 1.

Intervention: Esketamine

Cohort 2

Participants with mild hepatic impairment will receive esketamine solution (containing 14 mg of esketamine base per 100 mcl) by intranasal route into each nostril using nasal spray pump at 0h on Day 1.

Intervention: Esketamine

Cohort 3

Participants with normal hepatic function and no evidence of liver damage will receive esketamine solution (containing 14 mg of esketamine base per 100 mcl) by intranasal route into each nostril using nasal spray pump at 0h on Day 1.

Intervention: Esketamine

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

The Cmax is the maximum plasma concentration.

Time to Reach Maximum Concentration (tmax)

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Time to reach the maximum observed plasma concentration.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last (AUC [0-last])

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

The AUC (0-last) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time, calculated as the sum of AUC(last) and C(last)/lambda(z), wherein AUC(last) is area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time; and C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration; and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time (AUC [0-infinity])

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

The AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(last) and C(last)/lambda(z), wherein AUC(last) is area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time; and C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration; and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Elimination Half-life period (t1/2) Associated with the Terminal Slope (Lambda z)

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Elimination half-life associated with the terminal slope (lambda\[z\]) of the semi logarithmic drug concentration-time curve, calculated as 0.693/lambda(z).

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to 12 Hours (AUC [0-12])

Time Frame: up to 12 hours after study drug administration

The AUC (0-12) is the area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to 12 hours post-dose.

Rate Constant (Lambda[z])

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Lambda(z) is first-order rate constant associated with the terminal portion of the curve, determined as the negative slope of the terminal log-linear phase of the drug concentration-time curve.

Cmax Metabolite to Parent Ratio (MPR Cmax)

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Cmax metabolite to parent ratio, and corrected for molecular weight if necessary.

AUC(last) Metabolite to Parent Ratio (MPR AUC[last])

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

AUC(last) metabolite to parent ratio, and corrected for molecular weight if necessary.

AUC (infinity) Metabolite to Parent Ratio (MPR AUC [infinity])

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

AUC (infinity) metabolite to parent ratio, and corrected for molecular weight if necessary.

Amount of Drug Excreted in Urine (Ae)

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Total amount excreted into the urine, calculated as the sum of all Ae(t1-t2) intervals.

Percentage of Drug dose Excreted into Urine

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Total amount excreted into the urine, expressed as a percentage of the administered dose, calculated as (Ae/dose)\*100, and corrected for molecular weight if necessary.

Renal Clearance

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Renal clearance calculated as Ae/AUC (infinity).

Ae Metabolite to Parent Ratio (MPR Ae)

Time Frame: up to 60 hours after study drug administration

Ae metabolite to parent ratio, and corrected for molecular weight if necessary.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)(Baseline up to Day 11)

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