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A Comparative Bioavailability/Food Effect Study of Immediate-Release and Extended-Release Tramadol HCl/Acetaminophen Combination Products Following Single-Dose and Multiple-Dose Administration in Healthy Adult Volunteers

Registration Number
NCT00973232
Lead Sponsor
Labopharm Inc.
Brief Summary

The objectives of this two-part study were to compare the single-dose and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of extended release and immediate-release fixed combination formulations containing tramadol-HCl/acetaminophen and to evaluate the effect of food on the extended-release formulation.

Detailed Description

* To compare the single (Part A) and multiple dose (Part B) pharmacokinetic profiles and bioavailability of DDS-06C tablets with the immediate-release tablet reference products Zaldiar® and Ultracet®.

* To assess the effect of food on the pharmacokinetic profile of DDS-06C tablets following administration of a single oral dose.

* To monitor and record all adverse events.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
58
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult males or females aged 18-55 years inclusive with body mass index (BMI) between 18-30 kg/m2
  • Healthy as determined by pre-study medical history, physical examination and 12-lead ECG
  • Clinical laboratory tests within the reference ranges or clinically acceptable to the Investigator
  • Negative for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibody and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) I and II tests at screening
  • Negative for drugs of abuse and alcohol at screening and admission
  • Non-smokers for at least 3 months preceding screening
  • If female, were not currently pregnant or breast feeding and were using medically acceptable methods of contraception and if male, were themselves and their female partners using medically acceptable methods of contraception
  • Able and willing to give written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects who did not conform to the above inclusion criteria
  • Female subjects who were pregnant, trying to become pregnant, lactating or not using acceptable methods of contraception
  • Clinically relevant history or presence of respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, haematological, lymphatic, neurological, cardiovascular, psychiatric, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, immunological, dermatological, connective tissue diseases or disorders
  • Clinically relevant surgical history
  • Clinically relevant family history
  • History of relevant atopy
  • History of relevant drug hypersensitivity
  • History of alcoholism
  • History of drug abuse
  • Male subjects who consumed more than 21 units of alcohol a week and female subjects who consumed more than 14 units of alcohol a week
  • Significant infection or known inflammatory process on screening
  • Acute gastrointestinal symptoms at the time of screening and/or admission (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn)
  • Acute infection such as influenza at the time of screening or admission
  • Use of prescription drugs within 7 days of first dosing, unless agreed as non clinically relevant by the Principal Investigator and Sponsor
  • Use of over-the-counter medication excluding routine vitamins but including mega dose vitamin therapy within 14 days of first dosing, unless agreed as non clinically relevant by the Principal Investigator and Sponsor
  • Use of any investigational drug or participation in any clinical trial within 3 months of their first dosing
  • Donation or receipt of any blood or blood products within the previous 3 months prior to first dosing
  • Vegetarians, vegans or having medical or cultural dietary restrictions.
  • Inability to communicate reliably with the Investigator.
  • Subjects who were unlikely to co-operate with the requirements of the study

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Part B, Arm ETwo tablets of DDS-06C (650 mg acetaminophen and 75 mg tramadol HCl), multiple doses, under both fed and fasting conditions-
Part A, Arm DUltracet®-
Part A, Arm ADDS-06C (650 mg acetaminophen and 75 mg tramadol HCl)-
Part A, Arm BDDS-06C (650 mg acetaminophen and 75 mg tramadol)-
Part A, Arm CZaldiar®-
Part B, Arm GUltracet®, multiple doses, (fed & fasting)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate and extent of exposure0 to 36 hours post dose
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Guy's Drug Research Unit, Quintiles Ltd

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London, United Kingdom

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