Pilot Study to Evaluate the Duration of Effects on Simulated Car Driving and Cognitive Performance After a Single Dose of JNJ-42847922, Zolpidem and Placebo in Healthy Participants
- Registration Number
- NCT02578472
- Lead Sponsor
- Janssen-Cilag International NV
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of JNJ-42847922, compared to zolpidem and placebo, on driving performance as assessed by the mean difference of standard deviation of lateral position (SDLP) after forced awakening using a validated driving simulator test at 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours post-evening dose.
- Detailed Description
This is a single center, double-blind (neither Investigator nor participant knows which treatment the participant receives), randomized (study drug assigned by chance), 3-way cross-over (the same medications provided to all participants but in different sequence), pilot study in healthy male and female participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 6 treatment and planning sequences. The study will consist of 3 parts: Screening Phase (between 21 days and 1 day prior to the first dose administration), a 3-way crossover double-blind, single dose treatment Phase and follow-up Phase (7 to 10 days after last dose administration). The maximum study duration for each participant will not exceed 7 weeks. The double-blind crossover treatment phase will consist of 3 treatment periods separated by a washout period of at least 3 days between dosing. Participants will receive either Treatment A (2 capsules of 20 milligram \[mg\] JNJ-42847922), Treatment B (10 mg zolpidem and 1 placebo capsule) or Treatment C (2 placebo capsules) in each treatment period. Driving performance will be assessed primarily by the mean difference of standard deviation of lateral position (SDLP) from an on road driving test. Participants' safety will be monitored throughout the study.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 36
- Body mass index (BMI) (weight [kg]/height^2[m^2]) between 18 and 30 kg/m^2 (inclusive)
- Men who are sexually active with a woman of childbearing potential must agree to use a condom, and all men must not donate sperm during the study and for 3 months after receiving the last dose of study drug. In addition, for men who have not had a vasectomy, their female partners should also use an appropriate method of birth control for at least the same duration
- A woman of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at screening and a negative urine pregnancy test pre-dose on Day 1 of each period
- A woman must agree not to donate eggs (ova, oocytes) for the purposes of assisted reproduction during the study and for at least 3 months after receiving the last dose of study drug
- Participant has a valid driving license for more than 3 years, has driven at least 5000 kilometer (km) in the past year and is driving a car regularly
- Women of childbearing potential must practice a highly effective method of birth control consistent with local regulations regarding the use of birth control methods for participants participating in clinical studies (that is, one that results in a less than 1 percent per year failure rate when used consistently and correctly)
- Participant has clinically significant liver or renal insufficiency; cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurologic (including cataplexy and cognitive impairment), hematologic, rheumatologic, psychiatric, or metabolic disturbances. A significant primary sleep disorder is exclusionary
- Clinically significant abnormal values for hematology, clinical chemistry, or urinalysis at screening as deemed appropriate by the investigator
- Subject has a history of substance or alcohol use disorder according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) (DSM-5) criteria within 6 months before screening or positive test result(s) for alcohol and/or drugs of abuse (opiates [including methadone], cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, cannabinoids, barbiturates, ecstasy and benzodiazepines) at screening or admission on Day 1 of each study period
- Current suicidal or homicidal ideation/intent/behavior
- Serology positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibodies (HCV) or Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Group 1 (Sequence ABC) JNJ-42847922 Participants will receive Treatment A (2 capsules of 20 milligram \[mg\] JNJ-42847922) in Period 1, Treatment B (10 mg zolpidem and 1 placebo capsule) in Period 2 and Treatment C (2 placebo capsules) in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 1 (Sequence ABC) Placebo Participants will receive Treatment A (2 capsules of 20 milligram \[mg\] JNJ-42847922) in Period 1, Treatment B (10 mg zolpidem and 1 placebo capsule) in Period 2 and Treatment C (2 placebo capsules) in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 2 (Sequence BCA) JNJ-42847922 Participants will receive Treatment B in Period 1, Treatment C in Period 2 and Treatment A in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 2 (Sequence BCA) Zolpidem Participants will receive Treatment B in Period 1, Treatment C in Period 2 and Treatment A in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 2 (Sequence BCA) Placebo Participants will receive Treatment B in Period 1, Treatment C in Period 2 and Treatment A in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 3 (Sequence CAB) Placebo Participants will receive Treatment C in Period 1, Treatment A in Period 2 and Treatment B in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 4 (Sequence ABC) Placebo Participants will receive Treatment A in Period 1, Treatment B in Period 2 and Treatment C in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 5 (Sequence BCA) Placebo Participants will receive Treatment B in Period 1, Treatment C in Period 2 and Treatment A in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 6 (Sequence CAB) JNJ-42847922 Participants will receive Treatment C in Period 1, Treatment A in Period 2 and Treatment B in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 6 (Sequence CAB) Zolpidem Participants will receive Treatment C in Period 1, Treatment A in Period 2 and Treatment B in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 6 (Sequence CAB) Placebo Participants will receive Treatment C in Period 1, Treatment A in Period 2 and Treatment B in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 1 (Sequence ABC) Zolpidem Participants will receive Treatment A (2 capsules of 20 milligram \[mg\] JNJ-42847922) in Period 1, Treatment B (10 mg zolpidem and 1 placebo capsule) in Period 2 and Treatment C (2 placebo capsules) in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 3 (Sequence CAB) JNJ-42847922 Participants will receive Treatment C in Period 1, Treatment A in Period 2 and Treatment B in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 3 (Sequence CAB) Zolpidem Participants will receive Treatment C in Period 1, Treatment A in Period 2 and Treatment B in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 2 and 6 hours after dosing. Group 4 (Sequence ABC) JNJ-42847922 Participants will receive Treatment A in Period 1, Treatment B in Period 2 and Treatment C in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 4 (Sequence ABC) Zolpidem Participants will receive Treatment A in Period 1, Treatment B in Period 2 and Treatment C in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 5 (Sequence BCA) JNJ-42847922 Participants will receive Treatment B in Period 1, Treatment C in Period 2 and Treatment A in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing. Group 5 (Sequence BCA) Zolpidem Participants will receive Treatment B in Period 1, Treatment C in Period 2 and Treatment A in Period 3 with a washout interval of at least 3 days between treatment periods. Participants randomized to this group will be assessed for pharmacodynamic testing at 4 and 8 hours after dosing.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Standard Deviation of Lateral Position (SDLP) Assessed From an On-road Driving Test up to 8 hours post-dose The SDLP will be measured from a simulated road tracking test over about 15 minutes. Instructed speed is 100 kilometer (km)/hour.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Distance-keeping Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Distance-keeping will be measured from a simulated road tracking test over about 15 minutes. Instructed speed is 100 kilometer (km)/hour.
Mean Speed (MS) Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose The MS will be measured from a simulated road tracking test over about 15 minutes. Instructed speed is 100 kilometer (km)/hour.
Inhibition-time Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Inhibition-time will be assessed by 10 minutes of special and unexpected traffic events.
Subjective assessment of driving performance using visual analog scale 2 to 8 hours post-dose Participants indicated the perceived quality of their driving performance on a visual analog scale, which ranged from 0 ('I drove exceptionally poorly') to 20 ('I drove exceptionally well') around a midpoint of 'I drove normally'.
Computerized Cognitive Test Battery: Detection (DET) Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Simple reaction time task measuring processing speed; mean of the log10 transformed reaction times for correct responses (lower score = better performance).
Computerized Cognitive Test Battery: Identification (IDN) Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Choice reaction time paradigm measuring attention; mean of the log10 transformed reaction times for correct responses (lower score = better performance).
Alertness-time Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Alertness-time will be assessed by 10 minutes of special and unexpected traffic events.
Mean Lateral Position (MLP) Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose The MLP will be measured from a simulated road tracking test over about 15 minutes. Instructed speed is 100 kilometer (km)/hour.
Standard Deviation of Speed (SDS) Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose The SDS will be measured from a simulated road tracking test over about 15 minutes. Instructed speed is 100 kilometer (km)/hour.
Reaction-time Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Reaction-time will be assessed by 10 minutes of special and unexpected traffic events.
Computerized Cognitive Test Battery: Trailmaking Test Form B (TMT-B) 2 to 8 hours post-dose TMT-B is a paper-and-pencil measure of divided attention and executive function (tracking, sequencing). The participant is instructed do draw a line to connect a set of 25 consecutively numbered and lettered circles, alternating sequentially between numbers and letters. The participant is instructed to work as quickly as possible while still maintaining accuracy. The test requires approximately 2 minutes to complete, alternate forms are available. Scores include time to completion and errors.
Postural Stability Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Postural stability will be measured by body sway meter which allows measurement of body movements in a single plane. Body sway is measured with a pot string meter (celesco) based on the Wright ataxiameter (Wright, 1971). With a string attached to the waist, all body movements over a period of time are integrated and expressed as millimeter sway. The total period of body sway measurement will be two minutes.
Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS) Score 2 to 8 hours post-dose The KSS is a participant-reported assessment used to rate sleepiness on a scale of 1 to 9, ranging from 1 (extremely alert) to 9 (very sleepy, great effort to keep awake, fighting sleep).
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) up to Follow-up (7-10 days after last dose of study drug) An AE was any untoward medical event that occurs in a participant administered an investigational product, and it does not necessarily indicate only events with clear causal relationship with the relevant investigational product. An SAE was an AE resulting in any of the following outcomes or deemed significant for any other reason: death; initial or prolonged in-patient hospitalization; life-threatening experience (immediate risk of dying); persistent or significant disability/incapacity; congenital anomaly.
Relationship between duration of changes in driving ability and plasma concentrations of JNJ-42847922 Pre-dose and Day 1 post-dose Relationship between duration of changes in driving ability and plasma concentrations of JNJ-42847922 will be reported.
Number of Head movements Assessed From an On-road Driving Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Number of head movements will be measured from a simulated road tracking test over about 15 minutes. Instructed speed is 100 kilometer (km)/hour.
Drive safety Score (DSS) 2 to 8 hours post-dose The DSS is a composite score of driving simulator behavior ranging from 0-10, related to actual driving performance.
Computerized Cognitive Test Battery: One Back (OBK) Test 2 to 8 hours post-dose Working memory measure; mean of the log10 transformed reaction times for correct responses (lower score = better performance).
Computerized Cognitive Test Battery: One card learning 2 to 8 hours post-dose A visual recall test scored using arcsine transformation of the proportion of correct responses.