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NCT Number: NCT07732387

A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Viaca (Sildenafil + Cabergoline) Compared With Sildenafil and Cabergoline

This is a Phase 1, open-label, single-ascending-dose study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of Viaca - a fixed-dose oral combination of sildenafil (a PDE5 inhibitor) and cabergoline (a dopamine D2 agonist) - versus sildenafil monotherapy and cabergoline monotherapy in healthy adult male volunteers. Approximately 30 participants are enrolled across 5 sequential cohorts (6 each). Each participant receives a single oral dose. The combination targets erectile dysfunction through both vascular and neuroendocrine pathways, aiming for efficacy at lower component doses.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Primary location

Nucleus Network Brisbane

Herston, Queensland, 4006, Australia

About this study

Five cohorts of 6 healthy male participants each (n≈30). Viaca dose cohorts: Cohort 1 (25/0.25 mg), Cohort 2 (50/0.5 mg), Cohort 3 (75/0.75 mg). Active-comparator cohorts: Cohort 4 (sildenafil 50 mg) and Cohort 5 (cabergoline 0.5 mg). Cohort 1 runs first; after Safety Review Committee (SRC) review of safety/tolerability/PK through Day 3, Cohorts 2, 4 and 5 may proceed in parallel; Cohort 3 proceeds after SRC review of Cohort 2. Participants fast ≥8 h overnight before dosing and 2 h after. They are confined to a Phase 1 unit and discharged on Day 5 (Cohorts 1-3 and 5) or Day 2 (Cohort 4), with a follow-up visit on Day 8 (±1). Total participation ~33 days including screening. (V2.0 amendment removed the former optional high-dose Viaca cohort.)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Male participants, aged 18 to 65 years (inclusive) at the time of informed consent.
  • In good general health (Investigator judgement) with no significant medical history and no clinically significant abnormalities on physical examination, vital signs, or 12-lead ECG - including systolic blood pressure 110-140 mmHg (inclusive) at Screening and Day -1 - at Screening and/or before first IP administration.
  • BMI ≥ 18.0 and ≤ 32.0 kg/m² and weight ≥ 50 kg.
  • Nonsmoker or casual smoker (< 5 cigarettes/week equivalent) with no tobacco use within 2 months prior to Screening (Investigator discretion).
  • Clinical laboratory values within normal range (or not clinically significant per Investigator).
  • Fertile men agree to acceptable contraception from Screening until 90 days after last IP dose, and no sperm donation from first dose until ≥ 90 days after last dose.
  • Able and willing to attend required study visits.
  • Able and willing to provide written informed consent before any study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

  • Physical or psychological condition that would impair protocol compliance or study completion (Investigator judgement).
  • History of, or condition that would contraindicate study medication or interfere with study evaluations (Investigator judgement).
  • Previous history of any of: myocardial infarction; cerebrovascular accident; arrhythmia; congestive heart failure; unstable angina; recent (<6 months) need for calcium-channel/beta-blocker/nitrate/anti-epileptic therapy; uncontrolled hypertension (SBP >140 or DBP >100 mmHg); hypotension (SBP <90 or DBP <60 mmHg) incl. syncope/orthostatic/vasovagal; pulmonary/pericardial/retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders; sickle-cell disease or trait; cardiac valve disease; severe psychiatric disorders; Raynaud's/vasospastic disorders; bariatric surgery (cholecystectomy acceptable).
  • Blood/plasma donation or significant blood loss (450 mL) within 30 days prior to first IP dose.
  • Fever (>38°C) or symptomatic viral/bacterial infection within 2 weeks prior to Screening.
  • Infections requiring parenteral antibiotics within 1 month prior to Screening.
  • Concomitant use of an indwelling urethral catheter.
  • Concomitant nitrates/nitric-oxide donors, potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir, indinavir, ketoconazole) or moderate inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin); unwilling to avoid St. John's wort and CYP3A4-active herbals (e.g. grapefruit) within 14 days prior and throughout the study.
  • Medications that significantly affect BP: nitrates (any form), alpha-blockers (e.g. doxazosin, terazosin, tamsulosin), guanylate cyclase stimulators (e.g. riociguat).
  • Positive HCV antibody, HBsAg, or HIV antibody.
  • Live vaccine within 4 weeks prior to first IP dose.
  • Poor pill-swallowing ability or poor venous access.
  • History of severe allergic/anaphylactic reactions or sensitivity to IP or constituents.
  • History of malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer excised >5 years prior to Screening).
  • Clinically significant abnormal Screening ECG (e.g. QRS ≥ 120 msec and/or QTcF > 450 msec, per Investigator).
  • History/evidence of renal disease or eGFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m² at Screening (2021 CKD-EPI creatinine equation).
  • Immunosuppressive drug exposure (incl. experimental therapies) within 4 months or 5 half-lives (whichever longer) prior to Screening.
  • Positive urine toxicology panel (barbiturates, THC, amphetamines/methamphetamines, methadone, MDMA, phencyclidine, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, opiates, cocaine) or positive alcohol breath test.
  • Unwilling to abstain from alcohol, caffeine and nicotine from 48 h prior to admission, during confinement, and 48 h prior to follow-up visits.
  • History of substance abuse/dependency or recreational IV drug use in the last 12 months (self-declared).
  • Unwilling to refrain from strenuous exercise (incl. weightlifting) 48 h prior to admission and follow-up visits.
  • Anything the Investigator considers would jeopardize participant safety, prevent full participation, or compromise data interpretation.

Treatment and study plan

Viaca

Drug

fixed-dose oral tablet of sildenafil + cabergoline (low-dose 25/0.25 mg; high-dose 50/0.5 mg). Single oral dose.

Sildenafil 50 mg

Drug

single oral dose

Cabergoline 0.5 MG

Drug

single oral dose

Primary outcomes

  1. Participants with AEs/SAEs

    Time frame: Day 1 (dosing) through Day 8

    Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs). Unit: participants (summarised by severity and relatedness).

  2. Blood pressure

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Change from Baseline in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Unit: mmHg.

  3. Pulse rate

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Change from Baseline in pulse rate. Unit: beats/min.

  4. Respiratory rate

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Change from Baseline in respiratory rate. Unit: breaths/min.

  5. Body temperature

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Change from Baseline in body temperature. Unit: °C.

  6. ECG heart rate

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Change from Baseline in 12-lead ECG heart rate. Unit: beats/min.

  7. ECG intervals

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Change from Baseline in 12-lead ECG intervals (QTcF, PR, QRS). Unit: milliseconds.

  8. Laboratory tests

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Number of participants with clinically significant safety laboratory abnormalities. Unit: participants.

  9. Physical examination

    Time frame: Baseline through Day 8.

    Number of participants with clinically significant physical examination findings. Unit: participants.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Cmax

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax). Unit: e.g. ng/mL.

  2. Tmax

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax). Unit: hours.

  3. AUC0-t

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8)

    Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to the last measurable concentration (AUC0-t). Unit: e.g. ng·h/mL.

  4. AUC0-24

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    AUC from time 0 to 24 hours (AUC0-24). Unit: e.g. ng·h/mL.

  5. AUC0-inf

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    AUC from time 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-inf). Unit: e.g. ng·h/mL.

  6. %AUCextrap

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Percentage of AUC0-inf obtained by extrapolation (%AUCextrap). Unit: percentage.

  7. Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Apparent terminal elimination half-life (t½). Unit: hours.

  8. kel

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Terminal elimination rate constant (kel). Unit: 1/hour.

  9. CL/F

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Apparent total clearance after oral dosing (CL/F). Unit: e.g. L/h.

  10. Vz/F

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after oral dosing (Vz/F). Unit: e.g. L.

  11. Cmax/D

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Dose-normalised maximum plasma concentration (Cmax/D). Unit: e.g. ng/mL per mg.

  12. AUC0-inf/D

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Dose-normalised AUC0-inf (AUC0-inf/D). Unit: e.g. ng·h/mL per mg.

  13. AUC0-t/D

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Dose-normalised AUC0-t (AUC0-t/D). Unit: e.g. ng·h/mL per mg.

  14. Dose proportionality

    Time frame: Predose (Day 1) through 168 hours post-dose (Day 8).

    Dose proportionality of Cmax and AUC across Viaca dose levels. Unit: e.g. slope (power-model estimate).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Clinical Research Coordinator at Nucleus Network Brisbane

CONTACT

[email protected]

1800 243 733

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Yanping Kong

Industry

Collaborators

  • Novotech (Australia) Pty Limited

Registry information

Official study title

An Open-Label Single-Ascending Dose Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Viaca (Sildenafil + Cabergoline) Compared With Sildenafil and Cabergoline in Healthy Volunteers

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 28, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2026

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