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CompletedNCT03259607Updated Jan 3, 2019

Clinical Study to Assess Bioequivalence Between Nicorette Extra Mint Gum and Nicorette® Mint Gum in Healthy Smokers

A Phase 1 interventional study of Nicorette Extra Mint 2 mg Gum and Nicorette Mint 2 mg Gum in Tobacco Dependence, sponsored by McNeil AB. Completed at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-01-03.

Sponsored by McNeil AB · Phase 1, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
76
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This is a research study to verify the same effectiveness and safety profile for the test products, nicotine 2 mg gum and nicotine 4 mg gum, as for the already approved products, Nicorette Mint 2 mg gum and Nicorette Mint 4 mg gum (reference products), in a standardized mode. This verification is done in a so-called bioequivalence study, which means that the same amount of the same active substance (nicotine), in the same dosage form, for the same route of administration, and meeting the same or comparable standards is performed.

During the study visits, blood samples will be drawn to measure the level of the substance in the blood to verify that the two test products are comparable to the reference products.

Tolerability of the treatments will be evaluated based on reported and observed adverse events.

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This is a single-center, randomized, single-dose open-label, cross-over study in 76 healthy males and females in total. The investigational products (IPs), i.e., Nicorette Extra Mint Gum 2 and 4 mg, and Nicorette Mint Gum 2 and 4 mg, will be given as single doses at separate treatment visits. Investigational treatments will be separated by at least 36 hours.

Blood samples for determination of nicotine will be drawn pre-dose (within 5 minutes of administering, i.e., start of chewing) and at 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

Used gums will be collected and analyzed to determine the amount of remaining nicotine.

Any Adverse Events (AEs) that may occur will be registered.

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Conditions studied

  • Tobacco Dependence

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Keywords

  • Bioequivalence
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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  1. Healthy male subjects between the ages of 18 and 55 years, inclusive, and healthy female subjects between the ages of 18 and 45 years, inclusive. Health is defined as the absence of clinically relevant abnormalities identified by a detailed medical history, physical examination, blood pressure and pulse rate measurements, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) as well as clinical laboratory tests, as judged by the Investigator or an authorized physician.
  2. Smoking of at least 10 cigarettes daily for at least one year preceding inclusion.
  3. Subjects will have a body mass index (BMI) between 19 and 25 (inclusive) kg/m2 and a body weight >50 kg.
  4. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at the screening visit.
  5. Male or non-pregnant, non-lactating female agree to the contraceptive requirements including male's and female partner's use of a highly effective methods of birth control for at least 3 months before the study, during the study and for 30 days after the last dose of the study drug).
  6. A personally signed and dated informed consent document, indicating that the subject has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study before participating in any study-specific procedures.
  7. Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures specified in the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Use of medications other than contraceptives specified in Inclusion Criterion 4. Vitamins, dietary, and herbal supplements must be discontinued at least two days before the first dose of study medication.
  2. Any positive result on screening for serum hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C antibody, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or syphilis.
  3. Hypersensitivity to the ingredients/components of any of the IPs.
  4. History of alcoholism, as judged by the Investigator, within the past 6 months preceding this study and/or presenting a positive respiratory alcohol test (breathalyzer) at the screening visit.
  5. History of drug abuse or presenting a positive drug screening test for psychoactive drugs and narcotic substances at screening visit.
  6. Treatment with an IP within 3 months preceding this study.
  7. Donation or loss of blood within 3 months preceding this study if the estimated lost blood volume equaled or exceeded 200 mL.
  8. Impaired chewing capability as assessed by oral examination (e.g. dentures, significant oral ulceration) or impaired salivary secretion (e.g. Sicca syndrome). Piercing of tongue and lips is considered to impair oral function.
  9. Preplanned surgery or procedures during the study period, if this may interfere with the conduct of the study.
  10. Relationship to persons involved directly with the conduct of the study (i.e. PI; Sub investigators; study coordinators; other study personnel; employees or contractors of the sponsor or Johnson \& Johnson (J\&J) subsidiaries; and the families of each).
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Study design

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

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Treatment A

    Nicorette Extra Mint 2 mg Gum

    Drug: Nicorette Extra Mint 2 mg Gum

  • Active comparator
    Treatment B

    Nicorette Mint 2 mg Gum

    Drug: Nicorette Mint 2 mg Gum

  • Experimental
    Treatment C

    Nicorette Extra Mint 4 mg Gum

    Drug: Nicorette Extra Mint 4mg Gum

  • Active comparator
    Treatment D

    Nicorette Mint 4 mg Gum

    Drug: Nicorette Mint 4 mg Gum

Interventions

  • DrugNicorette Extra Mint 2 mg Gum

    A single dose of one nicotine gum will be placed on the tongue to be chewed every 2 seconds for 30 minutes.

  • DrugNicorette Mint 2 mg Gum

    A single dose of one nicotine gum will be placed on the tongue to be chewed every 2 seconds for 30 minutes.

  • DrugNicorette Extra Mint 4mg Gum

    A single dose of one nicotine gum will be placed on the tongue to be chewed every 2 seconds for 30 minutes.

  • DrugNicorette Mint 4 mg Gum

    A single dose of one nicotine gum will be placed on the tongue to be chewed every 2 seconds for 30 minutes.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of nicotine.

    The maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax).

    Time frame: At baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

  2. Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUCt) from start of nicotine administration until the last measurable concentration.

    AUCt is defined as area under the plasma concentration versus time curves from start of drug administration until the last measureable concentration.

    Time frame: At baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

  3. Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC∞) of nicotine.

    AUC∞ is defined as area under the plasma concentration versus time curves from start of drug administration until the nicotine plasma concentration is negligible (infinity).

    Time frame: At baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

Secondary outcomes

  1. The extrapolated part of area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC∞) of nicotine.

    The area under the plasma concentration versus time curves from start of drug administration until 48 hours (infinity).

    Time frame: Extrapolation from 12 hours after start of drug administration until 48 hours.

  2. The time at which the maximum nicotine concentration (Cmax) occurs (Tmax).

    Tmax is defined as the time point at which the maximum nicotine concentration (Cmax) occurs.

    Time frame: At baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

  3. Determination of the terminal elimination rate constant (lambda_z) for nicotine.

    The rate at which the drug is removed from the body system.

    Time frame: At baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

  4. The plasma half-life (t1/2) of nicotine.

    The time taken for the nicotine plasma concentration to fall to half its original value.

    Time frame: At baseline, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, as well as 1.5, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 hours after start of administration.

  5. Amount of nicotine extracted from Nicorette Mint 2 mg gums.

    The residual amount of nicotine in the chewed gums will be analyzed and subtracted from the original amount of nicotine in the gums, and summarized descriptively.

    Time frame: After 30 minutes of chewing.

  6. Amount of nicotine extracted from Nicorette Mint 4 mg gums.

    The residual amount of nicotine in the chewed gums will be analyzed and subtracted from the original amount of nicotine in the gums, and summarized descriptively.

    Time frame: After 30 minutes of chewing.

  7. Amount of nicotine extracted from Nicorette Extra Mint 2 mg gums.

    The residual amount of nicotine in the chewed gums will be analyzed and subtracted from the original amount of nicotine in the gums, and summarized descriptively.

    Time frame: After 30 minutes of chewing.

  8. Amount of nicotine extracted from Nicorette Extra Mint 4 mg gums.

    The residual amount of nicotine in the chewed gums will be analyzed and subtracted from the original amount of nicotine in the gums, and summarized descriptively.

    Time frame: After 30 minutes of chewing.

  9. Percentage of Subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events after single-dose administration of investigational product.

    Percentage of subjects experiencing treatment-emergent adverse events by treatment, system organ class and preferred term.

    Time frame: From first dose received up to 2.5 weeks + 30 days follow up after study completion for any unresolved adverse events.

  10. Percentage of Subjects with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events after single-dose administration of investigational product - by worst-case severity.

    Percentage (%) of subjects experiencing treatment-emergent adverse events by treatment, system organ class, preferred term and severity.

    Time frame: From first dose received up to 2.5 weeks + 30 days follow up after study completion for any unresolved adverse events.

  11. Percentage of Subjects with common treatment-emergent adverse events (AEs) after single-dose administration of Investigational product.

    Percentage (%) of subjects with commonly reported treatment-emergent adverse events by system organ class and preferred term.

    Time frame: From first dose received up to 2.5 weeks + 30 days follow up after study completion for any unresolved adverse events.

  12. Percentage of Subjects with treatment-related adverse events (AEs) after single-dose administration of investigational product.

    Percentage (%) of subjects experiencing treatment-related adverse events by treatment, system organ class and preferred term.

    Time frame: From first dose received up to 2.5 weeks + 30 days follow up after study completion for any unresolved adverse event.

  13. Percentage of Subjects with treatment-related adverse events (AEs) after single-dose administration of investigational product - by worst-case severity.

    Percentage (%) of subjects experiencing treatment-related adverse events by treatment, system organ class, preferred term and severity.

    Time frame: From first dose received up to 2.5 weeks + 30 days follow up after study completion for any unresolved adverse events.

  14. Percentage of Subjects with treatment-emergent serious adverse events (SAEs).

    Percentage (%) of subjects experiencing treatment-emergent serious adverse events.

    Time frame: From first dose received up to 2.5 weeks + 30 days follow up after study completion.

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Study locations

1 site
  • Beijing Hospital, No.1
    Beijing, 100730, China
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References and documents

Related links

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03259607
Lead sponsor
McNeil AB
Collaborators
Janssen (China) Research & Development Center
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 23, 2017
Start date
Aug 14, 2017
Primary completion
Dec 25, 2017
Completion
Jan 9, 2018
Last update
Jan 3, 2019

Study contacts

Shi Aixin, M. Pharm
principal investigator · BeiJing Hospital, No.1, Beijing, China.

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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