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CompletedNCT05264493Updated Mar 3, 2022

Bioavailability Study of Naloxone 5 Milligrams (mg) Intramuscular (IM) Autoinjector

A Phase 1 interventional study of NaxRedy ™ and Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP in Healthy Volunteers, sponsored by Pfizer. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-03-03.

Sponsored by Pfizer · Phase 1, Interventional, and Basic science

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was Jan 2021, 5 years 8 months ago, and no results have been posted to the registry.
  • Registered 1 year 4 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Oct 2020, registered Feb 2022).
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
13
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

To compare the plasma concentration (bioavailability) and safety of a single naloxone 5 mg autoinjector intramuscular (IM) injection to a single 2 mg IM injection (an approved safe dose) and to a single 2 mg bolus intravenous (IV) injection (an approved safe dose)

Read the detailed description

A randomized, open-label, 3-treatment, 6-sequences, 3-period Williams Square crossover single-dose, relative bioavailability study in healthy adult participants. The study includes Screening period, a Treatment period and a Follow-up contact (SoA). At least twelve (12) participants will be enrolled. If the number of evaluable participants falls below 12, participants may be replaced.

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Conditions studied

  • Healthy Volunteers

Keywords

  • naloxone
  • autoinjector
  • intramuscular
  • high dose
  • 5 mg
  • healthy volunteers
  • safety
  • cross-over study
  • pharmacokinetics
  • 3 treatment arms
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In context

Lead sponsor

Pfizer is the lead sponsor of 3,244 studies on the registry; 139 are open to participants now.

Of its 582 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 381 (65%) 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 55 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Participants are eligible to be included in the study only if all of the following criteria apply:

Age and Sex:

  1. Healthy male and/or female participants of non-childbearing potential, who, at the time of screening, are between the ages of 18 and 55 years, inclusive.

    Refer to protocol for reproductive criteria for male and female participants.

    Type of Participant and Disease Characteristics:

  2. Male and female participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation including medical history, physical examination, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and/or clinical laboratory tests.
  3. Participants who are willing and able to comply with all scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, lifestyle considerations, and other study procedures.

    Weight:

  4. BMI of 17.5 to 30.5 kg/m2; and a total body weight > 50 kg (110 lb).

Informed Consent:

  1. Capable of giving signed informed consent as described in Appendix 1, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the ICD and in this protocol.

Exclusion criteria

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Exclusion Criteria:

Participants are excluded from the study if any of the following criteria apply:

Medical Conditions:

  1. Other medical or psychiatric condition including recent (within the past year) or active suicidal ideation/behavior or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk of study participation or, in the investigator's judgment, make the participant inappropriate for the study.
  2. Current or past diagnosis of any type of drug dependence within the past year will not be eligible to participate. History of alcohol abuse, dependence or binge drinking and/or any other illicit drug use within 6 months of screening. Binge drinking is hours. As a general rule, alcohol intake should not exceed 14 units per week (1 unit = 8 ounces (240 mL) beer, 1 ounce (30 mL) of 40% spirit or 3 ounces (90 mL) of wine).
  3. If fever is present within 7 days of admission or screening.
  4. Evidence or history of clinically significant hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurological, or allergic disease (including drug allergies, but excluding untreated, asymptomatic, seasonal allergies at the time of dosing).
  5. History of HIV infection, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C, positive testing for HIV, HBsAg, or HCVAb. Hepatitis B vaccination is allowed.
  6. Other medical or psychiatric condition including recent (within the past year) or active suicidal ideation/behavior or laboratory abnormality that may increase the risk of study participation or, in the investigator's judgment, make the participant inappropriate for the study.

    Prior/Concomitant Therapy:

  7. Use of prescription or nonprescription drugs and dietary and herbal supplements within 14 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study intervention. Prior/Concurrent Clinical Study Experience:
  8. Previous administration with an investigational drug within 30 days (or as determined by the local requirement) or 5 half-lives preceding the first dose of study intervention used in this study (whichever is longer).

    Diagnostic Assessments:

  9. A positive urine drug test.
  10. Has participated in, is currently participating in, or is seeking treatment for substance-and/or alcohol-related disorders (excluding nicotine and caffeine).
  11. Has a positive alcohol breathalyzer test at screening or upon admission to the study center of Treatment Period. Positive results may be repeated and/or participants re-scheduled at the investigator's discretions.
  12. Screening supine BP ≥140 mm Hg (systolic) or ≥90 mm Hg (diastolic), following at least 5 minutes of supine rest. If BP is ≥140 mm Hg (systolic) or ≥90 mm Hg (diastolic), the BP should be repeated 2 more times and the average of the 3 BP values should be used to determine the participant's eligibility. Repeated BP tests should be spaced at least 5 minutes apart.
  13. Screening supine 12-lead ECG demonstrating a QTc interval > 450 msec or a QRS interval > 120 msec. If QTc exceeds 450 msec, or QRS exceeds 120 msec, the ECG should be repeated 2 more times and the average of the 3 QTc or QRS values should be used to determine the participant's eligibility.
  14. Participants with ANY of the following abnormalities in clinical laboratory tests at screening, as assessed by the study-specific laboratory and confirmed by a single repeat test, if deemed necessary:

    Abnormal platelet count and/or PT/INR; AST or ALT level ≥1.5 × ULN; Total bilirubin level ≥1.5 × ULN; participants with a history of Gilbert's syndrome may have direct bilirubin measured and would be eligible for this study provided the direct bilirubin level is ≤ ULN.

    Other Exclusions:

  15. Blood donation (excluding plasma donations) of approximately 1 pint (500 mL) or more within 60 days prior to dosing.
  16. History of sensitivity to heparin or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
  17. Unwilling or unable to comply with the criteria in the Lifestyle Considerations section of this protocol.
  18. History of hypersensitivity to naloxone or any of the components in the formulation of the study products.
  19. Investigator site staff or Pfizer employees directly involved in the conduct of the study, site staff otherwise supervised by the investigator, and their respective family members.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
13 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    naloxone 5 mg IM autoinjector

    participants will receive in random order, a single naloxone 5 mg IM autoinjector injection into the lateral thigh

    Drug: NaxRedy ™

  • Active comparator
    naloxone 2 mg IM

    participants will receive in random order, a single naloxone 2 mg IM injection into the gluteus muscle

    Drug: Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP

  • Active comparator
    naloxone 2mg bolus IV

    participants will receive in random order, a single naloxone 2 mg bolus IV injection

    Drug: Naloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP

Interventions

  • DrugNaxRedy ™

    5 mg (5 mg/0.5 mL) IM autoinjector injection into lateral thigh

  • DrugNaloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP

    2 mg IM (2mg/2 mL) injection into gluteal muscle

  • DrugNaloxone Hydrochloride Injection, USP

    2 mg bolus IV (2mg/2 mL)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Maximum observed plasma naloxone concentration (Cmax) of a single 5 mg IM autoinjector injection compared to a 2 mg IM injection

    Comparison of bioavailability

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, and 1440 minutes after dose

  2. Area under the naloxone concentration versus time curve (AUC) from time zero to the last collection time (AUClast) of a single 5 mg IM autoinjector injection compared to a 2 mg IM injection

    Comparison of bioavailability

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, and 1440 minutes after dose

Secondary outcomes

  1. AUC from time zero to 2.5 minutes (AUC0-2.5)

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose and 2.5 minutes after dose

  2. AUC from time zero to 5 minutes (AUC0-5)

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose, 2.5 and 5 minutes after dose

  3. AUC from time zero to 15 minutes (AUC0-15)

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10 and 15 minutes after dose

  4. AUC from time zero to 30 minutes (AUC0-30)

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, and 30 minutes after dose

  5. AUC from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf) [if data permit]

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60,90, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 1440 minutes after dose

  6. Time to maximum observed naloxone plasma concentration (Tmax) [if data permit],

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60,90, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 1440 minutes after dose

  7. Time for naloxone plasma concentration to decrease by one half (t1/2) [if data permit].

    Pharmacokinetics all treatment arms

    Time frame: predose, 2.5, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60,90, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 1440 minutes after dose

  8. Number of participants with a clinically significant change from baseline physical examination

    Safety and tolerability all treatments

    Time frame: baseline to 28 days after last dose

  9. Number of participants with a clinically significant change from baseline vital signs

    Safety and tolerability all treatments

    Time frame: baseline to 28 days after last dose

  10. Number of participants with a clinically significant change from baseline clinical safety laboratory measurements

    Safety and tolerability all treatment arms

    Time frame: baseline to 28 days after last dose

  11. Number of participants with clinically significant AEs from baseline

    Safety and tolerability all treatment arms

    Time frame: baseline to 28 days after last dose

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Study locations

1 site
  • New Haven Clinical Research Unit
    New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — Pfizer will provide access to individual de-identified participant data and related study documents (e.g. protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), Clinical Study Report (CSR)) upon request from qualified researchers, and subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. Further details on Pfizer's data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.pfizer.com/science/clinical_trials/trial_data_and_results/data_requests.

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Mar 3, 2022, 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
NCT05264493
Lead sponsor
Pfizer
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Mar 3, 2022
Start date
Oct 6, 2020
Primary completion
Jan 8, 2021
Completion
Jan 8, 2021
Last update
Mar 3, 2022

Study contacts

Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
study director · Pfizer

Oversight

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