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Study of the Electrocardiographic Effects of Ranolazine, Dofetilide, Verapamil, and Quinidine in Healthy Subjects

A Phase 1 interventional study of Ranolazine and Dofetilide in Drug-induced Surface ECG Changes, sponsored by Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Completed. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 35 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-03-08.

Sponsored by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
22
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 35 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study seeks to compare 4 known QT prolonging drugs versus placebo to determine their effects on electrophysiological and other clinical parameters. The underlying purpose is to determine if depolarization and repolarization effects caused by drugs with differing ionic channel mechanisms can be distinguished from one another, and to gauge the sensitivity and specificity of novel signal analyses for detection of depolarization and repolarization changes. Secondarily, to evaluate the exposure response relationship and drug induced effects on the heart rate biomarker relationship.

Read the detailed description

This will be a randomized, double blind, 5 way crossover research study in healthy male and female subjects, 18 to 35 years of age, to compare 4 known QT prolonging drugs versus placebo to determine their effects on electrophysiological and other clinical parameters. To maintain the study blind, subjects will be blindfolded during study drug administration. The cardiologists at the central ECG laboratory (Spaulding Clinical Research, LLC) will be blinded to treatment, time, and study day/subject identifiers.

Subjects who meet all of the following inclusion criteria will be eligible to participate in the study:

  1. Subject signs an Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved written informed consent and privacy language as per national regulations (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] authorization for sites in the United States) before any study related procedures are performed.
  2. Subject is a healthy man or woman, 18 to 35 years of age, inclusive, who weighs at least 50 kg (110 pounds) and has a body mass index of 18 to 27 kg/m2, inclusive, at Screening.
  3. Subject has normal medical history findings, clinical laboratory results, vital sign measurements, 12 lead ECG results, and physical examination findings at Screening or, if abnormal, the abnormality is not considered clinically significant (as determined and documented by the investigator or designee).
  4. Female subjects must be at least 2 years postmenopausal, surgically sterile or practicing 2 highly effective methods of birth control (as determined by the investigator or designee; one of the methods must be a barrier technique), and not pregnant or lactating before enrollment in the study.
  5. Male or female subjects must agree to practice 2 highly effective methods of birth control (as determined by the investigator or designee; one of the methods must be a barrier technique) from Screening until 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
  6. Subject is highly likely (as determined by the investigator) to comply with the protocol-defined procedures and to complete the study.
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Conditions studied

  • Drug-induced Surface ECG Changes
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In context

Lead sponsor

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the lead sponsor of 25 studies on the registry; 2 are open to participants now.

Of its 15 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 13 (87%) have results posted.

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

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 35 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects who meet all of the following inclusion criteria will be eligible to participate in the study:

  1. Subject signs an IRB approved written informed consent and privacy language as per national regulations (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] authorization for sites in the United States) before any study related procedures are performed.
  2. Subject is a healthy man or woman, 18 to 35 years of age, inclusive, who weighs at least 50 kg (110 pounds) and has a body mass index of 18 to 27 kg/m2, inclusive, at Screening.
  3. Subject has normal medical history findings, clinical laboratory results, vital sign measurements, 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) results, and physical examination findings at Screening or, if abnormal, the abnormality is not considered clinically significant (as determined and documented by the investigator or designee).
  4. Female subjects must be at least 2 years postmenopausal, surgically sterile or practicing 2 highly effective methods of birth control (as determined by the investigator or designee; one of the methods must be a barrier technique), and not pregnant or lactating before enrollment in the study.
  5. Male or female subjects must agree to practice 2 highly effective methods of birth control (as determined by the investigator or designee; one of the methods must be a barrier technique) from Screening until 30 days after the last dose of study drug.
  6. Subject is highly likely (as determined by the investigator) to comply with the protocol defined procedures and to complete the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who meet any of the following exclusion criteria will not be eligible to participate in the study:

    1. Subject has a 12 lead safety ECG result at Screening or Check in of Period 1 with evidence of any of the following abnormalities:

      • QTc using Fridericia correction (QTcF) >450 milliseconds (ms) for men and >470 ms for women
      • PR interval >220 ms
      • QRS duration >110 ms
      • Second- or third-degree atrioventricular block
      • Complete left or right bundle branch block or incomplete right bundle branch block
      • Heart rate \<40 or >90 beats per minute
      • Pathological Q-waves (defined as Q wave >40 ms)
      • Ventricular pre-excitation
    2. Subject has more than 12 to 20 ectopic beats during the 3 hour Holter ECG at Screening.
    3. Subject has a history of unexplained syncope, structural heart disease, long QT syndrome, heart failure, myocardial infarction, angina, unexplained cardiac arrhythmia, torsades de pointes, ventricular tachycardia, or placement of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator. Subjects will also be excluded if there is a family history of long QT syndrome (genetically proven or suggested by sudden death of a close relative due to cardiac causes at a young age) or Brugada syndrome.
    4. Subject has a history or current evidence of any clinically significant (as determined by the investigator) cardiovascular, dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hematologic, hepatic, immunologic, metabolic, neurologic, psychiatric, pulmonary, renal, urologic, and/or other major disease or malignancy (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer). The investigator may allow exceptions to these criteria (e.g., stable mild joint disease [that will not interfere with or influence the leg raises/exercises required by the protocol, in the opinion of the investigator], cholecystectomy, childhood asthma) following discussion with the medical monitor.
    5. Subject has a history of thoracic surgery.
    6. Subject has any condition possibly affecting study drug absorption (e.g., gastrectomy, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome).
    7. Subject has a skin condition likely to compromise ECG electrode placement.
    8. Subject is a female with breast implants.
    9. Subject's laboratory test results at Screening or Check in of Period 1 are outside the reference ranges provided by the clinical laboratory and considered clinically significant (as determined and documented by the investigator or designee).
    10. Subject's laboratory test results at Screening or Check in of Period 1 indicate hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, or hypomagnesemia according to lower limits of the reference ranges provided by the clinical laboratory.
    11. Subject's laboratory test results at Screening or Check in of Period 1 are >2 × the upper limit of normal (ULN) for alanine aminotransferase or aspartate aminotransferase, >1.5 × ULN for bilirubin, or >1.5 × ULN for creatinine.
    12. Subject has a positive test result at Screening for human immunodeficiency virus antibody, hepatitis C antibodies, or hepatitis B surface antigen.
    13. Subject has a mean systolic blood pressure \<90 or >140 mmHg or a mean diastolic blood pressure \<50 or >90 mmHg at either Screening or Check in of Period 1. Blood pressure will be measured in triplicate after the subject has been resting in a supine position for a minimum of 5 minutes.
    14. Subject has a known hypersensitivity to ranolazine, dofetilide, verapamil, or quinidine or related compounds.
    15. Subject has consumed alcohol, xanthine containing products (e.g., tea, coffee, chocolate, cola), caffeine, grapefruit, or grapefruit juice within 48 hours before dosing or anticipates an inability to abstain from these products throughout the duration of the study.
    16. Subject has used nicotine containing products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff) within 6 weeks before Screening (self reported).
    17. Subject is unable to tolerate a controlled, quiet study conduct environment, including avoidance of music, television, movies, games, and activities that may cause excitement, emotional tension, or arousal during the prespecified time points (e.g., before and during ECG extraction windows).
    18. Subject is unwilling to comply with study rules, including the study specific diet, attempting to void at specified times (e.g., before ECG extraction windows), remaining quiet, awake, undistracted, motionless, and supine during specified times, and avoiding vigorous exercise as directed.
    19. Subject has a history of consuming more than 14 units of alcoholic beverages per week within 6 months before Screening, has a history of alcoholism or drug/chemical/substance abuse within 2 years before Screening (Note: 1 unit = 12 ounces of beer, 4 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of spirits/hard liquor), or has a positive test result for alcohol or drugs of abuse (amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, and opiates) at Screening or Check in of each period.
    20. Subject has used any prescription or nonprescription drugs within 14 days or 5 half lives (whichever is longer), or complementary and alternative medicines within 28 days before the first dose of study drug (excluding oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen).
    21. Subject is currently participating in another clinical study of an investigational drug or has been treated with any investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half lives (whichever is longer) of the compound.
    22. Subject has had any significant blood loss, donated 1 unit (450 mL) of blood or more, or received a transfusion of any blood or blood products within 60 days, or donated plasma within 7 days before Check in of Period 1.
    23. Subject has any other condition that precludes his or her participation in the study (as determined by the investigator).
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
22 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Ranolazine 1500mg

    Ranolazine

    Drug: Ranolazine

  • Experimental
    Dofetilide 500mcg

    Dofetilide

    Drug: Dofetilide

  • Experimental
    Verapamil HCl 120 mg

    Verapamil

    Drug: Verapamil

  • Experimental
    Quinidine sulfate 400mg

    Quinidine sulfate

    Drug: Quinidine sulfate

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugRanolazine
  • DrugDofetilide
  • DrugVerapamil
  • DrugQuinidine sulfate
  • DrugPlacebo
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc

    Compute maximum mean placebo, and baseline-adjusted change for: PR (ms), QRS (ms), J-Tpeak (ms), Tpeak-Tend (ms) and QTc (ms)

    Time frame: 24 hours

  2. Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Spatial QRS-T Angle

    Compute maximum mean placebo, and baseline-adjusted change for: spatial QRS-T angle (degrees)

    Time frame: 24 hours

  3. Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Ventricular Gradient

    Compute maximum mean placebo, and baseline-adjusted change for: ventricular gradient (mV\*ms).

    Time frame: 24 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Relationship (Ratio) Between Heart Rate and QT

    Different post-dose time-points employ different techniques for altering heart rate (leg raises and postural maneuvers). Using the measurements from all the time-points of postural maneuvers, the QT/RR relationship was modeled as a linear relationship between the square root of RR in seconds and QT in seconds and computed on a by subject, treatment and time-point basis. The change in the QT and heart rate relationship was assessed as the difference (mean and 95% CI) between the slopes from the models for each drug vs. placebo.

    Time frame: 24 hours

  2. Change in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)

    The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in QTc for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

    Time frame: 24 hours

  3. Change in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)

    The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in QTc for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

    Time frame: 24 hours

  4. Change in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)

    The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in spatial QRS-T angle for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

    Time frame: 24 hours

  5. Change in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)

    The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in spatial QRS-T angle for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

    Time frame: 24 hours

  6. Change in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)

    The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in ventricular gradient for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

    Time frame: 24 hours

  7. Change in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)

    The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in ventricular gradient for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

    Time frame: 24 hours

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Results

Posted May 21, 2015

Participant flow

Period 1
Participant flow — Period 1
MilestoneRanolazine 1500 mgDofetilide 500 mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400 mgPlacebo
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Period 2
Participant flow — Period 2
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Period 3
Participant flow — Period 3
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Period 4
Participant flow — Period 4
MilestoneRanolazine 1500 mgDofetilide 500 mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400 mgPlacebo
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Period 5
Participant flow — Period 5
MilestoneRanolazine 1500 mgDofetilide 500 mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400 mgPlacebo
Started45444
Completed45434
Not completed00010
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject00010

Outcome measures

PrimaryPlacebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc

Compute maximum mean placebo, and baseline-adjusted change for: PR (ms), QRS (ms), J-Tpeak (ms), Tpeak-Tend (ms) and QTc (ms)

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Least squares mean · ms
Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc
msRanolazine 1500mgDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Change in PR interval6.5 (1.1 to 11.8)2.3 (-3.0 to 7.6)32.1 (26.7 to 37.4)5.1 (-0.3 to 10.5)
Change in QRS duration2.7 (0.5 to 4.9)1.1 (-1.1 to 3.3)2.6 (0.4 to 4.8)2.1 (-0.2 to 4.3)
Change in J-Tpeakc3.3 (-3.4 to 9.9)39.5 (32.8 to 46.2)-2.4 (-9.0 to 4.3)29.1 (22.4 to 35.9)
Change in Tpeak-Tend8.8 (1.9 to 15.8)40.0 (33.0 to 46.9)4.8 (-2.2 to 11.7)49.8 (42.8 to 56.8)
Change in QTc12.6 (5.5 to 19.6)79.3 (72.2 to 86.3)5.2 (-1.8 to 12.2)78.1 (70.9 to 85.2)
Statistical analysis
  • Ranolazine 1500mg vs Dofetilide 500mcg vs Verapamil HCl 120 mg vs Quinidine Sulfate 400mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = <0.05 (For each ECG biomarker and treatment, the null hypothesis is that there is no difference in the biomarker change from baseline between the treatment and placebo.)For each ECG biomarker and treatment, the placebo-corrected change from baseline was computed using linear mixed effect model.
PrimaryPlacebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Spatial QRS-T Angle

Compute maximum mean placebo, and baseline-adjusted change for: spatial QRS-T angle (degrees)

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Least squares mean · degrees
Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Spatial QRS-T Angle
degreesRanolazine 1500mgDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Spatial QRS-T Angle-2.2 (-4.6 to 0.1)-4.9 (-7.2 to -2.6)-2.4 (-4.4 to 0.3)3.9 (1.6 to 6.3)
Statistical analysis
  • Ranolazine 1500mg vs Dofetilide 500mcg vs Verapamil HCl 120 mg vs Quinidine Sulfate 400mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = <0.05 (For each ECG biomarker and treatment, the null hypothesis is that there is no difference in the biomarker change from baseline between the treatment and placebo.)For each ECG biomarker and treatment, the placebo-corrected change from baseline was computed using linear mixed effect model.
PrimaryPlacebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Ventricular Gradient

Compute maximum mean placebo, and baseline-adjusted change for: ventricular gradient (mV\*ms).

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Least squares mean · mV*ms
Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Ventricular Gradient
mV*msRanolazine 1500mgDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Placebo, and Baseline-adjusted Changes in Ventricular Gradient2.5 (-1.8 to 6.8)4.8 (0.5 to 9.1)4.2 (-0.1 to 8.5)6.0 (1.6 to 10.3)
Statistical analysis
  • Ranolazine 1500mg vs Dofetilide 500mcg vs Verapamil HCl 120 mg vs Quinidine Sulfate 400mg · Mixed Models Analysis · p = <0.05 (For each ECG biomarker and treatment, the null hypothesis is that there is no difference in the biomarker change from baseline between the treatment and placebo.)For each ECG biomarker and treatment, the placebo-corrected change from baseline was computed using linear mixed effect model.
SecondaryChange in Relationship (Ratio) Between Heart Rate and QT

Different post-dose time-points employ different techniques for altering heart rate (leg raises and postural maneuvers). Using the measurements from all the time-points of postural maneuvers, the QT/RR relationship was modeled as a linear relationship between the square root of RR in seconds and QT in seconds and computed on a by subject, treatment and time-point basis. The change in the QT and heart rate relationship was assessed as the difference (mean and 95% CI) between the slopes from the models for each drug vs. placebo.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · ratio
Change in Relationship (Ratio) Between Heart Rate and QT
ratioRanolazine 1500mgDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Change in Relationship (Ratio) Between Heart Rate and QT0.01 (-0.02 to 0.05)0.06 (0.02 to 0.09)0.02 (-0.01 to 0.06)0.11 (0.07 to 0.14)
SecondaryChange in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)

The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in QTc for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · ms per ng/ml
Change in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)
ms per ng/mlDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mg
Change in PR-0.5 (-3.2 to 2.2)28.7 (22.9 to 34.5)
Change in QTc73.6 (65.8 to 81.5)3.9 (-0.7 to 8.5)
Change in QRS0.2 (-1.7 to 2.1)0.3 (-1.8 to 2.4)
Change in J-Tpeakc39.1 (31.6 to 46.6)-0.7 (-4.5 to 3.0)
Change in Tpeak-Tend34.4 (26.9 to 42.0)3.6 (1.9 to 5.4)
SecondaryChange in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)

The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in QTc for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · ms per mcg/ml
Change in PR, QRS, J-Tpeak, Tpeak-Tend and QTc Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)
ms per mcg/mlRanolazine 1500mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Change in PR4.2 (0.8 to 7.6)3.0 (-0.8 to 6.8)
Change in QTc12.0 (7.3 to 16.7)78.9 (68.2 to 89.7)
Change in QRS0.8 (-0.9 to 2.6)0.4 (-1.8 to 2.6)
Change in J-Tpeakc0.7 (-3.3 to 4.7)26.1 (13.5 to 38.7)
Change in Tpeak-Tend10.0 (7.3 to 12.7)51.2 (34.6 to 67.8)
SecondaryChange in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)

The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in spatial QRS-T angle for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · degrees per ng/ml
Change in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)
degrees per ng/mlDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mg
Change in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)-3.9 (-5.4 to -2.4)0.4 (-1.0 to 1.9)
SecondaryChange in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)

The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in spatial QRS-T angle for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · degrees per mcg/ml
Change in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)
degrees per mcg/mlRanolazine 1500mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Change in Spatial QRS-T Angle Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)-1.0 (-2.62 to 0.67)2.7 (-0.3 to 5.8)
SecondaryChange in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)

The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in ventricular gradient for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · mV.ns per ng/ml
Change in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)
mV.ns per ng/mlDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mg
Change in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Dofetilide and Verapamil Arms)4.0 (0.6 to 7.5)1.2 (-1.5 to 3.4)
SecondaryChange in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)

The exposure response analysis will be performed for each treatment and will use a linear or nonlinear model (as determined by visual inspection) to quantify the relationship between exposure and Baseline and placebo adjusted change from Baseline for each ECG parameter (same as for primary analysis). The magnitude of change (mean and 95% CI) in ventricular gradient for the observed mean Cmax for each drug may be calculated.

Time frame:
24 hours
Reported as:
Mean · mV.ns per mcg/ml
Change in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)
mV.ns per mcg/mlRanolazine 1500mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mg
Change in Ventricular Gradient Using Exposure/Response (Ranolazine and Quinidine Arms)-0.7 (-3.8 to 2.4)1.6 (-2.1 to 5.2)

Adverse events

Collected over From May 2013 to July 2013. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Ranolazine 1500mg—0/22 (0%)4/22 (18.2%)
Dofetilide 500mcg—0/22 (0%)6/22 (27.3%)
Verapamil HCl 120 mg—0/22 (0%)6/22 (27.3%)
Quinidine Sulfate 400mg—0/21 (0%)12/21 (57.1%)
Placebo—0/22 (0%)3/22 (13.6%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventRanolazine 1500mgDofetilide 500mcgVerapamil HCl 120 mgQuinidine Sulfate 400mgPlacebo
DizzinessNervous system disorders3/222/224/228/211/22
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders2/222/222/225/210/22
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/221/220/222/211/22
AnxietyPsychiatric disorders1/220/220/222/211/22
PalpitationsCardiac disorders0/221/220/220/211/22

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)All Study Participants
Mean26.9 ± 5.5
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)All Study Participants
Female11
Male11
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)All Study Participants
Hispanic or Latino1
Not Hispanic or Latino21
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)All Study Participants
American Indian or Alaska Native0
Asian1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0
Black or African American4
White17
More than one race0
Unknown or Not Reported0
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(participants)All Study Participants
White / Not Hispanic or Latino16
White / Hispanic or Latino1
African American / Not Hispanic or Latino4
Asian / Not Hispanic or Latino1
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)All Study Participants
United States22
Body mass index
Body mass index(kg/m^2)All Study Participants
Mean23.1 ± 2.6
Systolic blood pressure
Systolic blood pressure(mm Hg)All Study Participants
Mean107.1 ± 8.5

9 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Publications

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01873950
Lead sponsor
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Collaborators
Spaulding Clinical Research LLC
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 10, 2013
Start date
May 2013
Primary completion
Jul 2013
Completion
Dec 2014
Results posted
May 21, 2015
Last update
Mar 8, 2018

Study contacts

Carlos Sanabria, MD
principal investigator · Spaulding Clinical Research LLC

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Data monitoring committee
Yes
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