A Study to Characterize the Abuse Liability of ALO-02 in Healthy, Non-Dependent, Recreational Opioid Users When ALO-02 Capsules Are Crushed and Snorted

Phase 1

Completed

Conditions: Healthy

Interventions: Drug: ALO-02 weight-matched placebo
Drug: crushed oxycodone IR 30 mg
Drug: oxycodone weight-matched placebo
Drug: crushed ALO-02 30 mg/3.6 mg

Registration Number: NCT01775189

Lead Sponsor: Pfizer

Brief Summary: The main purpose of this study is to determine if oxycodone and naltrexone combination capsules (ALO-02) have the potential to be abused when they are crushed and snorted.

Detailed Description: Abuse Liability Study

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy subjects
Non-dependent, recreational opioid users. (Must use opioid for non-therapeutic purposes on at least 10 occassions within the last year and at least once in the 8 weeks before Visit 1 (Screening Visit).
Must have experience with intranasal opioid administration (snorted opioid drugs on at least 3 occassions within the last year before Visit 1 (Screening Visit).

Exclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of substance and/or alcohol dependence
Subject has participated in, is currently participating in, or seeking treatment for substance and/or alcohol related disorder.

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: CROSSOVER

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Treatment A	ALO-02 weight-matched placebo	-
Treatment D	crushed oxycodone IR 30 mg	-
Treatment C	oxycodone weight-matched placebo	-
Treatment B	crushed ALO-02 30 mg/3.6 mg	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
High: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	High VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
High: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-2 Hour	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2 hours post-dose	High VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-2) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time 0 to 2 hours.
Drug Liking: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Drug liking assesses the degree that a participant likes a drug effect at the time the question is being asked (that is, at the moment). It is scored using a 100 millimeter (mm) bipolar VAS anchored in the center with a neutral anchor of "neither like nor dislike" (score of 50 mm), on the extreme left with "strong disliking" (score of 0 mm) and on the extreme right with "strong liking" (score of 100 mm). Peak Effect (Emax) = Maximum observed score.
Drug Liking: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-2 Hour	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2 hours post-dose	Drug liking assesses the degree that a participant likes a drug effect at the time the question is being asked (that is, at the moment). It is scored using a 100 millimeter (mm) bipolar VAS anchored in the center with a neutral anchor of "neither like nor dislike" (score of 50 mm), on the extreme left with "strong disliking" (score of 0 mm) and on the extreme right with "strong liking" (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-2) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time 0 to 2 hours.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Take Drug Again: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: 12, 24 hours post-dose	Take drug again VAS is a subjective assessment of the degree to which a participant would desire to take the drug again if given the opportunity. It is presented on a 100 mm VAS with score ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm (score of 0 mm = "definitely would not", 50 mm = "do not care", and 100 mm = "definitely would"). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Overall Drug Liking: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: 12, 24 hours post-dose	Overall drug liking VAS assesses the participant's global perception of drug liking (that is, effects over the whole course of the drug experience including any carry-over effects). A 100 mm VAS is used to assess response based on a score ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm (0 mm = "strong disliking", 50 mm = "neither like nor dislike", and 100 mm= "strong liking"). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Overall Drug Liking: Mean Effect (Emean)	Intervention period: 12, 24 hours post-dose	Overall drug liking VAS assesses the participant's global perception of drug liking (that is, effects over the whole course of the drug experience including any carry-over effects). A 100 mm VAS is used to assess response based on a score ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm (0 mm = "strong disliking", 50 mm = "neither like nor dislike", and 100 mm= "strong liking"). Emean = Average observed score.
Any Drug Effects: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Any Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Overall Drug Liking Effect at Hours 12 and 24	Intervention period: 12, 24 hours post-dose	Overall drug liking VAS assesses the participant's global perception of drug liking (that is, effects over the whole course of the drug experience including any carry-over effects). A 100 mm VAS is used to assess response based on a score ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm (0 mm = "strong disliking", 50 mm = "neither like nor dislike", and 100 mm= "strong liking").
Feel Sick: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention periods: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Feel Sick VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Nausea: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Nausea VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Take Drug Again: Mean Effect (Emean)	Intervention period: 12, 24 hours post-dose	Take drug again VAS is a subjective assessment of the degree to which a participant would desire to take the drug again if given the opportunity. It is presented on a 100 mm VAS with score ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm (score of 0 mm = "definitely would not", 50 mm = "do not care", and 100 mm = "definitely would"). Emean = Average observed score.
Take Drug Again Effect at Hours 12 and 24	Intervention period: 12, 24 hours post-dose	Take drug again VAS is a subjective assessment of the degree to which a participant would desire to take the drug again if given the opportunity. It is presented on a 100 mm VAS with score ranging from 0 mm to 100 mm (score of 0 mm = "definitely would not", 50 mm = "do not care", and 100 mm = "definitely would").
Any Drug Effects: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Any Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Any Drug Effects: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Any Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Good Drug Effects: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Good Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Bad Drug Effects: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Bad Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Feel Sick: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Feel Sick VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Percentage of Dose (Drug Powder) Insufflated	Intervention period: 0 Hour post-dose	The percentage of dose insufflated, was based on a calculation of the weight of powder remaining (if any) following each dosing during the intervention period.
Pupillometry: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Pupillometry assessments measure change in pupil size (miosis) as an indicator of opioid pharmacological properties. Participants have the size of pupil measured using a pupillometer. Measurements are made in a dimly lit (mesopic) room with controlled lighting conditions. The same eye for each participant was used for all measurements during the study. AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Good Drug Effects: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Good Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Good Drug Effects: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Good Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Nausea: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Nausea VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Nausea: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Nausea VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Dizzy: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Dizzy VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Dizzy: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Dizzy VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from a response of 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Bad Drug Effects: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Bad Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Bad Drug Effects: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Bad Drug Effects VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Feel Sick: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Feel Sick VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Sleepy: Area Under Effect Curve (AUE) From 0-1 Hour, 0-2 Hour, 0-8 Hour and 0-24 Hour	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Sleepy VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from a response of 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). AUE (0-x) = Area under the effect versus time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable effect (0-x).
Pupillometry: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Pupillometry assessments measure change in pupil size (miosis) as an indicator of opioid pharmacological properties. Participants have the size of pupil measured using a pupillometer. Measurements are made in a dimly lit (mesopic) room with controlled lighting conditions. The same eye for each participant was used for all measurements during the study. Emax = Maximum observed score.
Pupillometry: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Pupillometry assessments measure change in pupil size (miosis) as an indicator of opioid pharmacological properties. Participants have the size of pupil measured using a pupillometer. Measurements are made in a dimly lit (mesopic) room with controlled lighting conditions. The same eye for each participant was used for all measurements during the study. TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Sleepy: Peak Effect (Emax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Sleepy VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). Emax = Maximum observed score.
Sleepy: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Sleepy VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from a response of 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.
Dizzy: Time to Maximum (Peak) Effect (TEmax)	Intervention period: pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 hours post-dose	Dizzy VAS assesses the effect experienced by the participant on a 100 mm unipolar VAS, where responses are unidirectional and range from a response of 'none' (score of 0 mm) to 'extremely' (score of 100 mm). TEmax = Time to maximum observed score.