Efavirenz and Ritonavir on Human Brain P-Glycoprotein
Phase 1
Completed
- Conditions
- Drug Effects
- Interventions
- Drug: [11C] desmethyl-loperamideOther: Control - no pretreatmentDrug: Oral ritonavirDrug: 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
Group Intervention Description Control [11C] desmethyl-loperamide Session 1: Control (no pretreatment) - IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\] desmethyl-loperamide (dLop) with PET/CT imaging Control Control - no pretreatment Session 1: Control (no pretreatment) - IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\] desmethyl-loperamide (dLop) with PET/CT imaging Oral ritonavir [11C] desmethyl-loperamide Session 2: Pretreatment with oral ritonavir for 3 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging Oral ritonavir Oral ritonavir Session 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-loperamide Session 3: Pretreatment with oral efavirenz for 14 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging Oral efavirenz Oral efavirenz Session 3: Pretreatment with oral efavirenz for 14 days followed by IV 10-14 mCi of \[11C\]dLop with PET/CT imaging
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Cerebral [11C]dLop Distribution Volume 1 day
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Washington University School of Medicine
🇺🇸Saint Louis, Missouri, United States