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Bioavailability and Pharmacokinetic Measures of H. Procumbens Extract

Early Phase 1
Withdrawn
Conditions
Osteoarthritis, Knee
Interventions
Drug: Enteric coated Devil's Claw
Drug: Non-enteric coated Devil's Claw
Registration Number
NCT03641248
Lead Sponsor
University of Missouri-Columbia
Brief Summary

Study will define the bioavailability and short term pharmacokinetics of the principal secondary metabolites of a aqueous-ethanolic extract of H. procumbens in non-enteric and enteric capsules.

Detailed Description

The study(n = 12) will use a one-dose design to measure bioavailability and pharmacokinetic properties of an aqueous extract of H. procumbens containing 100mg harpagoside. Plasma levels of harpagoside, harpagide, verbascoside, and 8-p-coumarylharpagide will be measured for 24 hours with blood collections taken at timed intervals.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • adult (at least 18 years of age);
  • diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (OA) ;
  • body mass index (BMI) of less than 40;
  • willing to use only the study product, and Tramadol or Tylenol as a rescue pain medication over the course of their participation in the study;
  • willing and able to monitor blood glucose levels if diabetic;
  • willing to abstain from caffeine-containing drinks and food before coming into a study visit;
  • able to read and understand English and have the cognitive capacity to give consent;
  • willing to abstain from use of the following during participation in the study: prescription and over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, Naproxen, etc.); any dietary supplements (St. John's Wort, etc.); and, grapefruit and/or products containing it.
Exclusion Criteria
  • cardiovascular disease, previous myocardial infarction, stent, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), arrhythmia, high or low blood pressure;
  • recurrent stomach upset, or gastric or duodenal ulcers;
  • gallstones or gall bladder disease (cholelithiasis);
  • liver or kidney disease;
  • alcohol use of more than two drinks per day on a regular basis;
  • Coumadin or anti-platelet drug use;
  • at risk for respiratory depression, history of seizures, or taking drugs that reduce the seizure threshold or may increase the risk for development of serotonin syndrome;
  • pregnant or breast feeding, or intention to become pregnant during the study;
  • pronounced allergies, or known allergy to study product or corn starch (placebo);
  • have had an injection to treat OA within the past three months;
  • currently taking NSAIDs, unless they are willing to stop for a 1-week wash-out period;
  • currently on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) but are poorly stabilized, or have evidence of suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempts in the past year; and,
  • reported use during the 7 days prior to study drug administration of: prescription and over-the-counter medications (e.g., NSAIDs), and any dietary supplements; grapefruit and/or its products; and, St. John's Wort.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Enteric coated Devil's ClawEnteric coated Devil's ClawH. procumbens 100 mg in enteric coated capsules
Non-enteric coated Devil's ClawNon-enteric coated Devil's ClawH. procumbens 100 mg in non-enteric coated capsules
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximal concentration level of Devil's Claw metabolites, Cmax (ng/ml)0.5 hour, 1 hour, 2 hours, 2.5 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 7 hours, 8 hours, 9 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours

Blood will be drawn at predefined intervals following administration of one dose of study drug

Time to reach Cmax (h)0 hour, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours

Blood will be drawn at predefined intervals following administration of one dose of study drug

Determination of terminal half-life of Devil's Claw, t 1/2 (h)0 hour, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 5 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours

Blood will be drawn at predefined intervals following administration of one dose of study drug

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in plasma levels of harpagide24 hours after dose of Devil's Claw

Blood will be drawn for Devil's Claws metabolites at Visit 2

Change in levels of 8-p-coumarylharpagide24 hours after dose of Devil's Claw

Blood will be drawn for Devil's Claws metabolites at Visit 2

Change in plasma levels of verbascoside24 hours after dose of Devil's Claw

Blood will be drawn for Devil's Claws metabolites at Visit 2

Change in plasma levels of harpagoside24 hours after dose of Devil's Claw

Blood will be drawn for Devil's Claws metabolites at Visit 2

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Univ of Missouri Health Care Center

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Columbia, Missouri, United States

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