A Pharmacokinetic Study of Colchicine With an Oral Contraceptive

Phase 1

Completed

Conditions: Pharmacokinetics

Interventions: Drug: Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol
Drug: Colchicine
Drug: Placebo (for Colchicine)

Registration Number: NCT01040845

Lead Sponsor: Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.

Brief Summary: This study will evaluate the effect, if any, of twice daily dosing of colchicine 0.6 mg at steady state on the steady state pharmacokinetic profile of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35). It will also evaluate the effects, if any, of steady state ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone on colchicine at steady state. Finally, this study will assess the safety and tolerability of concurrent use of colchicine and an estrogen/progesterone-containing oral contraceptive.

Detailed Description: This study will evaluate the effect, if any, of twice daily dosing of colchicine 0.6 mg at steady state on the steady state pharmacokinetic profile of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35). It will also evaluate the effects, if any, of steady state ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone on colchicine at steady state. Finally, this study will assess the safety and tolerability of concurrent use of colchicine and an estrogen/progesterone-containing oral contraceptive. Following an optional single cycle run-in period in which subjects taking other oral contraceptives are switched to Ortho-Novum 1/35, 30 healthy adult female volunteers of child bearing age (18-45 years old) will be randomized in a double blind crossover fashion to receive each of two ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone dosing regimens in sequence. During each of the two dosing periods, subjects will receive one ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone tablet on the mornings of Days 1-7 of their cycles. On days 8-21, subjects will receive twice daily doses of either colchicine (0.6 mg capsule twice daily with breakfast and dinner) or the placebo (one capsule twice daily with breakfast and dinner), according to their randomization schedule, along with one ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone tablet. Subjects will receive the alternate dosing regimen in Cycle 2. Blood samples will be drawn at times sufficient to determine the steady state pharmacokinetics of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone with and without steady state colchicine. In addition, during the cycle in which active colchicine is given, the effect of steady state ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone on steady state colchicine will be evaluated. Subjects will be monitored for adverse effects throughout the study via query and spontaneous reporting. Additionally baseline 12 lead EKG and vital signs will be compared to those obtained at time points throughout the study period.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy, non-smoking female volunteers of childbearing potential aged 18 to 45 years weighing at least 55 kg and within 15% of ideal body weight who are taking oral contraceptives on the advice of their personal health care provider and willing to switch to Ortho-Novum 1/35
Subjects should be either sexually inactive or using a double barrier method of contraception for 14 days before the first dose of study drug and throughout the study

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant or lactating
Recent (2-year) history or evidence of alcoholism or drug abuse
Test positive at screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg), or hepatitis C antibody (HCV)
History or presence of significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurological, or psychiatric disease
Hemoglobin < 12 g/dL
Use of any drugs or substances known to inhibit or induce cytochrome (CYP) P450 enzymes and/or P-gp within 30 days prior to the first dose of Ortho-Novum® 1/35 or expected to require such use

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Oral Contraceptive with Colchicine then Placebo	Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol	-
Oral Contraceptive with Placebo then Colchicine	Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol	-
Oral Contraceptive with Colchicine then Placebo	Placebo (for Colchicine)	-
Oral Contraceptive with Placebo then Colchicine	Placebo (for Colchicine)	-
Oral Contraceptive with Colchicine then Placebo	Colchicine	-
Oral Contraceptive with Placebo then Colchicine	Colchicine	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time 0 to Time t [AUC(0-t)] Ethinyl Estradiol With Colchicine	serial pharmacokinetic plasma concentrations were drawn prior to dose administration (0 hour) and at 0.33, 0.67, 1, 1.33, 1.67, 2, 2.33, 2.67, 3, 3.33, 3.67, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14, 18, 24, 36, and 48 hours after drug administration.	The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the time of the last measurable concentration (t), as calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule.
Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time 0 to Time t [AUC(0-t)] for Ethinyl Estradiol With Placebo	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the time of the last measurable concentration (t), as calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule.
Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time 0 to Time t [AUC(0-t)] for Norethindrone With Placebo	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the time of the last measurable concentration (t), as calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule.
Maximum Plasma Concentration of Ethinyl Estradiol With Placebo at Steady State (Cmax, ss)	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The maximum or peak concentration that Ethinyl Estradiol with Placebo reaches in the plasma at steady state. Steady state refers to the point that constant concentration of drug is achieved subsequent to administration of constant doses of that drug given at constant intervals.
Maximum Plasma Concentration of Norethindrone With Colchicine at Steady State (Cmax, ss)	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The maximum or peak concentration that Norethindrone with Colchicine reaches in the plasma at steady state. Steady state refers to the point that constant concentration of drug is achieved subsequent to administration of constant doses of that drug given at constant intervals.
Maximum Plasma Concentration of Ethinyl Estradiol With Colchicine at Steady State (Cmax, ss)	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The maximum or peak concentration that Ethinyl Estradiol with Colchicine reaches in the plasma at steady state. Steady state refers to the point that constant concentration of drug is achieved subsequent to administration of constant doses of that drug given at constant intervals.
Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time 0 to Time t [AUC(0-t)] for Norethindrone With Colchicine	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the time of the last measurable concentration (t), as calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule.
Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time 0 to Time t [AUC(0-t)] for Colchicine With Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose	The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve, from time 0 to the time of the last measurable concentration (t), as calculated by the linear trapezoidal rule.
Maximum Plasma Concentration of Norethindrone With Placebo at Steady State (Cmax, ss)	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose.	The maximum or peak concentration that Norethindrone with Placebo reaches in the plasma at steady state. Steady state refers to the point that constant concentration of drug is achieved subsequent to administration of constant doses of that drug given at constant intervals.
Maximum Plasma Concentration of Colchicine With Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol at Steady State (Cmax, ss)	Day 21 of each cycle - plasma concentrations were drawn prior to the morning dose (0 hour) and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 (prior to pm colchicine/placebo dose), and 24 hours post-dose	The maximum or peak concentration that Colchicine with Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol reaches in the plasma at steady state. Steady state refers to the point that constant concentration of drug is achieved subsequent to administration of constant doses of that drug given at constant intervals