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Efavirenz and Ritonavir on Human Brain P-Glycoprotein

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Drug Effects
Interventions
Drug: [11C] desmethyl-loperamide
Other: Control - no pretreatment
Drug: Oral ritonavir
Drug: Oral efavirenz
Registration Number
NCT01668147
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Brief Summary

To determine the effects of ritonavir and efavirenz on the activity of P-glycoprotein in human brain.

Detailed Description

Sequential crossover using tracer 11C-desmethylloperamide, a substrate for brain P-glycoprotein, and positron emission tomography (PET), administered after nothing (control), oral ritonavir (3d), and oral efavirenz (14d) with washout in between

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
13
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or non-pregnant female, 18-40 yr old
  • Good general health with no remarkable medical conditions
  • BMI < 33
  • Provide informed consent
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Known history of liver or kidney disease
  • History of major medical conditions
  • HIV seropositive
  • Fasting blood glucose > 110 mg/dl
  • Family history of type 2 diabetes
  • Use of prescription or non prescription medications, herbals or foods known to be metabolized by or altering P-glycoprotein or CYP3A activity (hormonal birth control medications are acceptable if alternative means of contraception are used)
  • Females who are pregnant or nursing
  • Females taking hormonal contraceptives who are unwilling to use alternative means of contraception
  • Contraindications to MRI
  • Contraindications to PET scanning
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control[11C] desmethyl-loperamideSession 1: Control (no pretreatment) - IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\] desmethyl-loperamide (dLop) with PET/CT imaging
ControlControl - no pretreatmentSession 1: Control (no pretreatment) - IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\] desmethyl-loperamide (dLop) with PET/CT imaging
Oral ritonavir[11C] desmethyl-loperamideSession 2: Pretreatment with oral ritonavir for 3 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging
Oral ritonavirOral ritonavirSession 2: Pretreatment with oral ritonavir for 3 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging
Oral efavirenz[11C] desmethyl-loperamideSession 3: Pretreatment with oral efavirenz for 14 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging
Oral efavirenzOral efavirenzSession 3: Pretreatment with oral efavirenz for 14 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cerebral [11C]dLop Distribution Volume1 day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Washington University School of Medicine

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

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