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Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, 2-Period Crossover of a 20-Minute Versus a 4-hour IV of MOA-728 in Stable Methadone Subjects

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Constipation
Registration Number
NCT00444158
Lead Sponsor
Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Brief Summary

MOA-728, an investigational drug, is currently being studied for the relief of constipation associated with postoperative ileus and treatment of opioid induced constipation in patients receiving palliative care. This study will further investigate the IV formulation of MOA-728 comparing PK/PD time points for a 20-minute versus a 4-hour infusion.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • Generally healthy men and nonlactating, nonpregnant women age 18 to 65 years with BMI of 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2
  • Must have been receiving methadone treatment of greater than or equal to 30 mg/day for at least one month and a positive drug screen for methadone
  • High probability for compliance with and completion of the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Significant cardiovascular, hepatic, renal , respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, hematologic, neurologic, or psychiatric disease. Presence or history of any disorder that may prevent the successful completion of the study. Any surgical or medical condition that my interfere with the distribution, metabolism or excretion of the test article.
  • Acute disease state, family history of long QT syndrome and/or sudden cardiac death, allergy to opioids or drugs. Use of any investigational or prescription drugs within 30 days, any OTC drugs including herbal supplements within 14 days and drugs required to maintain regulation of bowel movements 48 hours before study day 1.
  • History of alcoholism within 1 month before study day 1, admitted alcohol abuse, or consumption of more than 2 standard units of alcohol per day.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
It is not known if the activity of MOA-728 is related to the peak concentration or the overall exposure (AUC). This study is designed to evaluate the PK and PD effect of MOA-728 administered either as a 20-minute or 4-hour infusion.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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