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NCT Number: NCT02549469

Bioequivalence of Single Dose Extended Release Naproxen Sodium (660 mg) Tablet Versus Naproxen Sodium (220 mg) Tablet Three Times Daily

Bioequivalence trial in healthy adult subjects to determine the bioavailability of 3 different sustained release formulations of naproxen 660 mg relative to the established commercial Aleve 220 mg tablet.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy ambulatory male and female subjects 18 to 55 years of age, inclusive
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) of approximately 18.0 to 30.0 kg/m2, and a total body weight >50 kg (110 lbs)
  • Results of screening and clinical laboratory tests are within normal limits or considered not clinically significant by the Principal Investigator or Sponsor
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential must be using a medically acceptable form of birth control for at least 1 month prior to screening (3 months on oral contraceptives), e.g., oral or patch contraceptives, intrauterine device, intramuscular injection or double-barrier and have a negative pregnancy test at Screening and on Day 0 of each treatment period. Female subjects of nonchildbearing potential must be amenorrheic for at least 2 years or had a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy.
  • Provide a personally signed and dated informed consent prior to inclusion in the trial indicating that the subject has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the trial.

Exclusion criteria

  • History of hypersensitivity to aspirin (ASA), naproxen sodium, or acetaminophen, and similar pharmacological agents or components of the products
  • History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, including bleeding related to previous NSAID therapy. Active, or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/hemorrhage (two or more distinct episodes of proven ulceration or bleeding).
  • Have taken ASA, ASA-containing products, acetaminophen (acetyl-para-amino-phenol or APAP) or any other NSAID (OTC or prescription) 7 days prior to dosing or during the treatment period, other than study treatment
  • Loss of blood in excess of 500 mL within 56 days of the first dose of trial treatment (e.g., donation, plasmapheresis, or injury)
  • Evidence or history of clinically significant hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurologic, or allergic disease (including drug allergies, but excluding untreated, asymptomatic, seasonal allergies at time of dosing)
  • Positive alcohol or drug screen at Screening or on Day 0 of Treatment Periods 1 or 2
  • Females who are pregnant or lactating
  • Smokers or currently consuming any type of tobacco product(s) including any smoking cessation nicotine-containing product (eg, nicotine patch, nicotine gum).

Treatment and study plan

Naproxen Sodium ER (BAY117031), 20% HPMC

Drug

1 tablet 660 mg administered orally once daily

Naproxen Sodium ER (BAY117031), 30% HPMC

Drug

1 tablet 660 mg administered orally once daily

Naproxen Sodium ER (BAY117031), 40% HPMC

Drug

1 tablet 660 mg administered orally once daily

Aleve (Naproxen Sodium, BAY117031)

Drug

1 tablet 220 mg administered orally three times daily

Primary outcomes

  1. Cmax (maximum plasma concentration) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  2. AUC0-24 (partial area under the curve ) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  3. AUC0-t (areas under the curve ) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  4. AUC0-∞ (area under the curve) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  5. Tmax (The first time point where Cmax is reached) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  6. AUC0-8 (partial area under the curve) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  7. AUC8-16 (partial area under the curve ) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  8. AUC16-24 (partial area under the curve) for naproxen sodium

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  9. λz (terminal elimination rate constant)

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

  10. t1/2 (terminal half life)

    Time frame: Days 0, 1, 2, and 3

Secondary outcomes

  1. Adverse events (AEs) collection

    Time frame: up to 50 days

  2. Serious adverse events (SAEs) collection

    Time frame: up to 50 days

  3. Vital signs: sitting blood pressure

    Time frame: up to 50 days

  4. Vital signs: repiratory rate

    Time frame: up to 50 days

  5. Vital signs : pulse rate

    Time frame: up to 50 days

  6. Clinical Laboratory data

    Time frame: up to 50 days

    Blood and urine samples were collected according to standard medical guidelines at the Screening Visit. In addition, hematology and chemistry were obtained at the end of the study (EOS).

  7. Physical examination findings

    Time frame: up to 50 days

    Brief physical examination, including height, weight and BMI, was performed at the Screening Visit and at EOS

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bayer

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

A Pilot Four-Way Crossover Bioequivalence Trial of Sustained Release Forms of Naproxen Versus Aleve Tablets in Healthy Adult Subjects in a Fasted State

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Sep 15, 2015
Registry last updated
Sep 15, 2015

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