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Bioequivalence Study of Paracetamol Orodispersible Tablets 500 mg Versus Apiretal 100 mg/mL Oral Solution in Fasting Healthy Volunteers

Trial ID
2023-504815-34-00
Protocol
BESPA-ODT

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Objectives

The primary objective of this study is to assess the **bioequivalence** of paracetamol orodispersible tablets 500 mg compared to Apiretal® 100 mg/ml oral solution in healthy volunteers under fasting conditions. Bioequivalence studies are clinically relevant as they ensure that different formulations of a drug release the active ingredient into the bloodstream at the same rate and extent, which is crucial for maintaining therapeutic efficacy and safety. No secondary objectives are provided for this study.

Participants

The clinical trial involves **healthy volunteers** under fasting conditions, with both male and female participants included. The study population falls within the age range category of 18 to 65 years. The trial does not focus on a vulnerable population, and the selection process for participants has not been detailed by the sponsor. The total number of participants has not been provided. Participants are expected to maintain a fasting state, which is a relevant lifestyle consideration for this study. The sponsor has not disclosed specific inclusion or exclusion criteria for this trial.

Plans and Procedures

The clinical trial is designed as a **randomized**, open-label, three-way crossover study to evaluate the **bioequivalence** of paracetamol orodispersible tablets 500 mg compared to Apiretal® 100 mg/ml oral solution in **healthy volunteers** under fasting conditions. The trial is categorized as a Phase 2 study and is expected to commence recruitment on September 30, 2023, with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2023. The study involves a sequence of visits, beginning with an inclusion visit where participants are screened for eligibility based on predefined criteria. This is followed by the administration of the investigational products in a randomized order, with each participant receiving all formulations in different periods, separated by appropriate washout intervals to prevent carryover effects.

Participants will attend multiple study visits, including follow-up visits after each dosing period to monitor safety and collect pharmacokinetic data. The end-of-study visit will conclude the trial, where final assessments are conducted to ensure participant safety and gather any remaining data. The expected duration of participant involvement is contingent upon the completion of all dosing periods and follow-up assessments, typically spanning several weeks. Conditions that may lead to early termination from the study include adverse events, non-compliance with study procedures, or withdrawal of consent by the participant. The trial's design and procedures are structured to ensure the collection of robust data while maintaining participant safety and adherence to ethical standards.

Treatment

No specific information regarding the experimental medication, including its name, pharmaceutical form, dosage, route, and frequency of administration, is provided in the available data. Consequently, a detailed description of the experimental treatment cannot be formulated based on the current dataset.

Similarly, there is no information available about any non-experimental treatments, such as standard-of-care therapy, placebo, or comparator treatment, used in the study. Therefore, a description of these elements is not possible with the given data.

Additional relevant information about drug administration, dosing schedules, and participant compliance monitoring is also absent from the provided dataset. As such, no further details can be included in this description.

Efficacy

The clinical trial is designed to assess efficacy in a Phase 2 study. The trial is scheduled to commence recruitment on September 30, 2023, with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2023. The efficacy assessment will be conducted through a series of pre-defined parameters, although specific endpoints and methods for measuring efficacy are not detailed in the available data. The trial will follow a structured timeline to ensure systematic data collection and analysis. The focus will be on evaluating the treatment's impact over the course of the study, adhering to the protocols typical of a Phase 2 trial. The trial's design will ensure that efficacy is measured in a scientifically rigorous manner, consistent with clinical research standards.

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • The subjects must meet all the following criteria at screening in order to be included in the study: 1.- Subjects of either gender (male or female) aged ≥18 and ≤50 years at the time of the enrolment. 2.- Subjects free from organic or psychic conditions. 3.- No clinically significant abnormalities in medical records and physical examination at screening. 4.- No clinically significant abnormalities in haematology, biochemistry, serology (HBsAg, HCV antibodies, HIV antibodies) and urine drug results. 5.- Vital signs (blood pressure, respiratory rate, body temperature and pulse rate) and electrocardiogram record without clinically significant abnormalities. 6.- Body weight within the range (BMI ≥ 18.5 and ≤30.0 kg/m2) expressed as weight (kg) / height (m2). 7.- Subjects must be willing to use a medically acceptable barrier method of contraception throughout the study. Hormonal contraceptives and intrauterine hormone-releasing system (IUS) are not permitted. 8.- Free acceptance to participate in the study by obtaining signed informed consent form approved by the Ethics Committee of the Hospital (CEIm).
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Exclusion Criteria

  • Subjects who fulfil or develop during the study one or more of the following criteria are NOT eligible to participate in this study: 1.- Background of allergy, idiosyncrasy or hypersensitivity to IMP or any related products (including excipients of the formulations). 2.- Heavy consumer of stimulating drinks (>5 cups of coffee, tea, chocolate or cola drinks per day). 3.- Background History of alcohol dependence or drug abuse in the last 5 years or daily consumption of alcohol > 40 gr/day for men or 24 gr/day for women.4.- Intake of any medication within 14 days prior to taking the study treatment (except for use of ibuprofen short-term symptomatic treatments, according to the investigator criteria), or intake of over-thecounter products (including natural food supplements, vitamins and medicinal plants products) within 7 days prior taking the study treatment. 5.- Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV Ab) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) results. 6.- Positive results for abuse drugs in urine test or ethanol in breath test (Day-1). 7.- Background or clinical evidence of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, haematological, neurological disease or other chronic diseases. 8.- Females with positive results from the pregnancy test or breast-feeding. 9.- Smoking within 6 months prior to the study treatment phase (Period 1, Day -1). Smokers must refrain from any tobacco usage, including smokeless tobacco, nicotine patches, electronic cigarettes, etc. at least for 6 months prior to study treatment. 10.- To have participated in another clinical trial during the 3 months prior to study start (screening visit) in which an investigational drug, medical device or a commercially available drug was tested. 11.- To have donated blood within the 4 weeks period before screening visit. 12.- Having undergone major surgery during the previous 6 months before screening visit, or have an intervention programmed during the study. 13.- Mentally or legally incapacitated at screening. 14.- Unwillingness or inability to follow the procedures outlined in the protocol. 15.- Volunteers who have difficulties in understanding the language in which the volunteer information is given. 16.- Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may jeopardise the patient’s well-being or the trial conduct according to the protocol.

Trial Status by Country

Country Status Start of Recruitment Planned Patients
Spain SpainNot Recruiting30 Sept 202324

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Investigational Products

Details about the medicinal products being studied in this clinical trial.

Product Name Role in Trial Formulation Administration Max Daily Dose Treatment Duration EU MP Number
apiretal 500 mg comprimidos bucodispersables
TestCOMPRIMIDOS BUCODISPERSABLESBUCCAL USE33PRD471243
Apiretal 100 mg/ml solución oral
ComparatorSOLUCIÓN ORALORAL USE3.05PRD471240

Interventions Studied in This Trial

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Paracetamol
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