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CompletedNCT01507610Updated Feb 29, 2012

Bioavailability Study to Compare OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN With IMITREX® in Healthy Subjects

A Phase 1 interventional study of Sumatriptan in Migraine, sponsored by Optinose US Inc.. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2012-02-29.

Sponsored by Optinose US Inc. · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
20
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is:

  • To compare the single-dose pharmacokinetics (PK) of intranasal administration of 20 mg OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN with 20 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet, and 6 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection, in healthy subjects.
  • To estimate the relative bioavailability of single-dose intranasal administration of 20 mg OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN, 20 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, and 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet compared to a single-dose of 6 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection, in healthy subjects.
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Conditions studied

  • Migraine

Keywords

  • sumatriptan
  • bioavailability
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In context

Lead sponsor

Optinose US Inc. is the lead sponsor of 13 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 55 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Men or women ages 18 to 55 years, inclusive, at screening.
  • Healthy with no clinically relevant abnormalities in the opinion of the Investigator as determined by medical history, physical examination, blood chemistry, hematology, including complete blood count, urinalysis, vital signs, and ECG.
  • Have a BMI of 18-32 kg/m2, inclusive, and a body weight of not less than 50 kg.
  • For females of childbearing potential: either be sexually inactive (abstinent) for 14 days prior to the first dose and throughout the study or be using one of the following acceptable birth control methods:

    • intrauterine device in place for at least 3 months prior to the first dose and throughout the study.
    • barrier methods (condom, diaphragm) with spermicide for at least 14 days prior to the first dose and throughout the study.
    • surgical sterilization of the partner (vasectomy for 6 months minimum).
    • hormonal contraceptives for at least 3 months prior to the first dose of the study and throughout the study.
    • Female subjects who claim to be sexually inactive, but become sexually active during the course of the study must agree to use a barrier method (e.g. condom, diaphragm) with spermicide from the time of the start of sexual activity through completion of the study.
    • In addition, female subjects of childbearing potential will be advised to remain sexually inactive or to keep the same birth control method for the whole duration of the study.
  • Females of non-childbearing potential must have undergone one of the following sterilization procedures at least 6 months prior to Day 1:

    • bilateral tubal ligation
    • hysterectomy
    • bilateral oophorectomy or be postmenopausal with amenorrhea for at least 1 year prior to Day 1 and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) serum levels ≥ 40 mIU/mL.
  • Women of child-bearing potential must have a negative serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin at the screening visit and at each check-in prior to dosing.
  • Agree to abstain from alcohol intake 48 hours before each administration of study agent and during inpatient portion of the study.
  • Agree to limit caffeine/methylxanthine (eg, coffee, tea, chocolate, or caffeine-containing soft drinks) intake to less than 300 mg/day for 7 days prior to and for the duration of the study (300 mg of caffeine is equal to approximately 3 cups of coffee or 6 cola drinks), with no intake from 24 hours before dosing and throughout confinement.
  • Agree not to consume food or beverages containing, grapefruit or grapefruit juice, Seville oranges, or quinine (e.g. tonic water) 72 hours prior to study Day -1 until after the last PK sample is collected.
  • Agree not to consume food containing poppy seeds during the study.
  • Have verified airflow through both nostrils and an ability to close the soft palate.
  • Must be able to use the OptiNose device correctly.
  • Subjects must understand English and have signed an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of and procedures required for the study and are willing to participate in the study.
  • Be willing to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently have or have a history of disease or dysfunction of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, endocrine, hematologic, neurological, immune, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or other body system that is clinically significant in the opinion of the Investigator.
  • Have evidence of any chronic medical conditions requiring prescription medications (eg, hypertension or diabetes).
  • Have a history of migraines.
  • History of hypersensitivity or allergies to any drug compound, including sumatriptan, any of its components or sulphonamides.
  • Have had a major or traumatic surgery within 12 weeks prior to screening, pre-planned surgery or procedures that would interfere with the conduct of the study.
  • Have an acute illness within 7 days prior to study agent administration or have had a major illness or hospitalization within 1 month prior to study agent administration.
  • Have clinically significant findings on screening ECG.
  • Have a recent history (within 1 previous year) of alcohol or drug abuse.
  • History of smoking or use of nicotine-containing substances within the previous 2 months.
  • Have abnormal values for hematology, clinical chemistry, or urinalysis at screening or check-in considered clinically significant by the Investigator.
  • Have a positive serology test for HIV antibodies, HBsAg, or hepatitis C virus antibody (anti-HCV) at screening.
  • Have a positive urine drug screen for ethanol or substances of abuse including cocaine, cannabinoids, phencyclidine, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, opiates, propoxyphene, and methadone at screening and each check-in.
  • Have a haemoglobin level below the lower limit of normal at screening.
  • Have donated blood or experienced significant blood loss (volume > 500 mL) within 3 months prior to screening, or is planning to donate within 2 months after completion of the study.
  • Use of drug metabolizing enzyme (CYP-450) inducers within 28 days prior to dosing or inhibitors within 14 days prior to dosing (refer to Appendix 1).
  • Use of any monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within 28 days prior to dosing.
  • Use of any prescription medications/products, except hormonal contraceptives, within 14 days prior to study entry.
  • Use of any OTC, nonprescription preparation (including minerals and phytotherapeutic/herbal/plant-derived preparations), within 14 days prior to study entry, with the exception of ibuprofen, and acetaminophen used at recommended doses. For acetaminophen, a maximum of 1500 mg per day and no more than 3 g per week, will be allowed for the treatment of headache or other pain.
  • Participation in any other investigational study drug trial in which receipt of an investigational study drug occurred within 4 weeks prior to dosing, or plan to participate in an investigational drug study less than 1 month after completion of the study.
  • A recent febrile illness within 3 days of the start of the study drug intake on Day 1.
  • If a woman, must not be breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant during the study.
  • Must refrain from physical activity (jogging, strenuous exercise of all types), and sunbathing while confined to the study center and 48 hours before admission to the study center.
  • Reports or exhibits abnormalities regarding the sense of smell and/or taste.
  • Reports a temporary loss of or abnormality of sense of smell and/or taste due to recent (within the 2 weeks prior to Day 1) cold or viral infections.
  • Presence of respiratory diseases or known nasal obstruction including allergic rhinitis, nasal septum deviation, polyposis, severe mucosal swelling, nasal ulcers, nasal trauma,or any other reason.
  • Have a history of chronic nose bleeds.
  • Current nasopharyngeal illness.
  • Known velum insufficiency, ie, those with cleft palate and/or structural abnormalities in the soft palate and nasopharynx.
  • Any condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would complicate or compromise the study, or the well-being of the subject.
  • Is an employee of the Investigator/study center or the Sponsor.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
20 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Investigational

    OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN, single dose of 20 mg intranasally (10 mg to each nostril).

    Drug: Sumatriptan

  • Active comparator
    IMITREX Nasal Spray

    IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, single dose of 20 mg intranasally (20 mg to one nostril).

    Drug: Sumatriptan

  • Active comparator
    IMITREX Oral Tablet

    IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet, single dose of 100 mg, administered orally with 240 mL water.

    Drug: Sumatriptan

  • Active comparator
    IMITREX Subcutaneous Injection

    IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection, single dose of 6 mg injected subcutaneously in the abdomen.

    Drug: Sumatriptan

Interventions

  • DrugSumatriptan

    To compare the single-dose pharmacokinetics (PK) and relative bioavailability of intranasal administration of 20 mg OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN with 20 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet, and 6 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection, in healthy subjects.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. The pharmacokinetic parameters of sumatriptan following the administration of OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN and IMITREX® (sumatriptan).

    The pharmacokinetic parameters AUC0-∞ and Cmax of sumatriptan following the administration of 20 mg OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN, 20 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet, and 6 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection. • The relative bioavailability (Frel) of sumatriptan following the nasal administration of 20 mg OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN, 20 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, and 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet compared to 6 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection.

    Time frame: Measurement of pharmacokinetic parameters of sumatriptan at pre-treatment and at: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes, and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 hours post treatments.

  2. Bioavailability of sumatriptan following the administration of OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN and IMITREX® (sumatriptan).

    The relative bioavailability (Frel) of sumatriptan following the nasal administration of 20 mg OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN, 20 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray, and 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet compared to 6 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Subcutaneous Injection.

    Time frame: Measurement of plasma sumatriptan concentrations at pre-treatment and at: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45 minutes, and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 hours post treatments.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Sensory attributes of the intranasal OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN product and IMITREX® (sumatriptan).

    Sensory attributes of the intranasal OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN product, IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Nasal Spray and 100 mg IMITREX® (sumatriptan) Oral Tablet will be evaluated using a 14-item or 4 item Sensory Nasal Spray Evaluation Questionnaire.

    Time frame: Sensory attributes will be evaluated within 2 minutes after drug administration. The evaluation will be repeated within 5 to 10 minutes after drug administration.

  2. Safety Evaluations of the intranasal OPTINOSE SUMATRIPTAN product and IMITREX®

    Safety evaluation will be based on physical examinations, vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), clinical laboratory tests (hematology, serum chemistry and urinalysis), and adverse events (AEs).

    Time frame: Safety evaluations will be perfromed on days 1, 8, 15, 22, 25 and 32

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Study locations

1 site
  • Celerion
    Neptune, New Jersey 07753, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Obaidi M, Offman E, Messina J, Carothers J, Djupesland PG, Mahmoud RA. Improved pharmacokinetics of sumatriptan with Breath Powered nasal delivery of sumatriptan powder. Headache. 2013 Sep;53(8):1323-33. doi: 10.1111/head.12167. Epub 2013 Aug 28. PubMed 23992438 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Feb 29, 2012, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01507610
Lead sponsor
Optinose US Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 11, 2012
Start date
Jan 2012
Primary completion
Feb 2012
Completion
Feb 2012
Last update
Feb 29, 2012

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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