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CompletedNCT07769359No acronymsUpdated Aug 19, 2026

Bioequivalence and Adhesion of a Rotigotine Patch in Healthy Subjects

A Phase 1 interventional study of Rotigotine Transdermal Delivery System (TDS) in Bioequivalence, Adhesion and Adverse Effects, sponsored by Amarin Technologies S.A.U.. Completed at 1 site in India. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-19.

Sponsored by Amarin Technologies S.A.U. · Phase 1, Interventional, and Other

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 8 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Dec 2025, registered Aug 2026).
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
35
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study was intended to demonstrate bioequivalence of the Amarin's Rotigotine patch respect to Neupro, (RLD), as well as non-inferiority in adhesion, when tested at a dose of 2 mg/24h in healthy subjects of both sexes. Local and systemic adverse events were also monitored and reported. Worn patches were recovered and analysed to compare residual drug.

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Objectives:

  • To evaluate the bioequivalence and the non-inferiority in the adhesion of Rotigotina B7 TDS (2 mg/24h) (Rotigotine Transdermal Patch 2 mg/24 hours) respect to 'NEUPRO®' (Rotigotine) 2 mg/24 hours Transdermal Patch in healthy, adult human participants.
  • To compare the residual drug content, cold flow properties and to monitor the safety and tolerability of the participants.

Methodology:

This evaluator-blinded, randomized, two-period, two-treatment, four-sequence, crossover, balanced, single dose bioequivalence and adhesion study in healthy adult human participants was conducted to evaluate the bioequivalence and the non-inferiority in the adhesion of test formulation respect to reference formulation. The study was conducted with 36 (32 Male + 04 Female) participants and 35 participants (31 Male + 04 Female) completed the study in accordance with protocol. A single patch of either the test product Rotigotina B7 TDS (2mg/24h) (Rotigotine Transdermal Patch 2 mg/24 hours) (T) or the reference product (R). Neupro® 2 mg/24 h Transdermal Patch Rotigotin (e) was applied for 24 hours on the healthy skin (that was clean, dry, hairless and free of redness, irritation, burns or cuts) on left or right side of upper arm according to the randomization schedule of each participant in each study period (on Day 0 for Period 1 and Day 3 for Period 2) at ambient temperature.

Blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0.0 hour) and at 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0, 8.0, 10.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, 16.0, 17.0, 18.0, 19.0, 20.0, 22.0, 24.0 (prior to removal), 26.0, 28.0, 32.0, 36.0, 42.0 and 48.0 hours post dose in each period. The plasma samples were shipped to the Bioanalytical facility for analysis.

Statistical analysis was performed on pharmacokinetic parameters to compare and evaluate the bioequivalence and statistical analysis was performed on adhesion score data to evaluate the non-inferiority in the adhesion of test formulation to the reference formulation. Bioequivalence was determined by a statistical comparison of Cmax, AUCt and AUCi for the test and reference products for Rotigotine. To demonstrate adhesiveness, the 90% confidence interval of mean adherence for the test product at the end of the dosing interval was to be lie above 90%.

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Conditions studied

  • Bioequivalence
  • Adhesion
  • Adverse Effects

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Keywords

  • Rotigotine patch adhesion and bioequivalence
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In context

Tissue Adhesions

121 studies on the registry are indexed under Tissue Adhesions; 15 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 35 is below the median of 61 across 84 interventional studies indexed under Tissue Adhesions.

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Lead sponsor

This is the only study on the registry with Amarin Technologies S.A.U. as lead sponsor.

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Who can participate

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

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Inclusion criteria

  1. Age: 18 to 55 years old, both inclusive.
  2. Gender: Male and/or non-pregnant, non-lactating female. A. Female of must have a negative serum beta human chorionic gonadotropin (β-HCG) pregnancy test performed within 28 days prior to first patch application. They must be using an acceptable form of .

    B. For female of childbearing potential, acceptable forms of contraception include the following:

    i. Non hormonal intrauterine device in place for at least 3 months prior to the start of the study and remaining in place during the study period, or ii. Barrier methods containing or used in conjunction with a spermicidal agent, or iii. Surgical sterilization or iv. Practicing sexual abstinence throughout the course of the study.

    C. Female will not be considered of childbearing potential if one of the following is reported and documented on the medical history:

    i. with spontaneous amenorrhea for at least one year, or ii. Spontaneous amenorrhea for more than 6 months and less than one year with Serum Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) level > 40 mIU/mL, or iii. Bilateral oophorectomy with or without a hysterectomy and an absence of bleeding for at least 6 months, or iv. Total hysterectomy and an absence of bleeding for at least 3 months.

  3. : 18.5 to 30.0 weight in kg/(height in meter)2 both inclusive; BMI value should be rounded off to one significant digit after decimal point (e.g. 30.04 rounds down to 30.0, while 18.45 rounds up to 18.5).
  4. Non-alcoholic (i.e. having no past history of alcohol consumption for at least one year prior to study).
  5. Non-smokers and non-tobacco user (i.e. having no past history of smoking and tobacco consuming for at least one year prior to study).
  6. Able to communicate effectively with study personnel.
  7. Willing to provide written to participate in the study.
  8. All participants must be judged by the principal or sub-investigator or physician as normal and healthy during a pre-study safety assessment performed within 28 days of the first patch application of study which will include:

    1. A physical examination (clinical examination) with no finding.
    2. Results within normal limits or clinically non-significant for the following tests:

Hematology Total RBC count Total WBC count count

Differential leukocyte count:

Neutrophils Lymphocytes Eosinophils Monocytes Basophils Blood indices: HCT Biochemistry BUN Serum creatinine Random glucose \& SGOT Alkaline phosphatase Uric acid Serum Serum total protein: Total proteins, Albumin Serum electrolytes: Serum sodium, serum chloride, serum potassium, serum phosphorous, serum calcium Urinalysis Color, quantity, specific gravity, odour, appearance, reaction, albumin, bilirubin, ketone bodies, sugar, urobilinogen and microscopical examination (performed based on clinical judgment) Immunological Tests -I \& II HbsAg Anti Serum (β-HCG) pregnancy test (for female of child-bearing potential) Serum Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) (if required)

  • Additional tests and/or examinations (apart from mentioned in protocol) may be performed, if necessary, based on principal investigators recommendation.
  • All results will be assessed against the current laboratory normal ranges at the time of testing and a copy of the normal ranges used will be included in the study documentation.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Participants must not be enrolled in the study if they meet any one of the following criteria:

  1. History of allergic responses to Rotigotine, or any other components of the formulations (Test and/or Reference ones) or other related drugs and/or history of allergy to any adhesive materials.
  2. Have significant diseases or abnormal findings during screening [medical history, physical examination (clinical examination), laboratory evaluations, , gynaecological history and examination (including pelvic examination and routine breast examination) (for female participants)].
  3. Any disease or condition like diabetes, psychosis or others, which might compromise the haemopoietic, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system or any other body system.
  4. History or presence of bronchial asthma.
  5. Use of any hormone replacement therapy within 3 months prior to the first patch application.
  6. A depot injection or implant of any drug within 3 months prior to the first patch application.
  7. Use of CYP enzyme inhibitors or inducers within 30 days prior to the first patch application (see https://drug-interactions.medicine.iu.edu/MainTable.aspx).
  8. History or evidence of narcotic abuse, drug dependence.
  9. History of difficulty with donating blood or difficulty in accessibility of veins.
  10. A positive hepatitis screen (includes subtypes B \& C).
  11. A positive test result for antibody.
  12. Participants who have received a known drug within seven elimination half-life of the administered drug prior to the first patch application.
  13. Participants who have donated blood or loss of blood 50 ml to 100 ml within 30 days or 101 ml to 200 ml within 60 days or >200 ml within 90 days (excluding volume drawn at screening for this study) prior to first patch application, whichever is greater.
  14. Intolerance to venipuncture
  15. Any food allergy, intolerance, restriction or special diet that, in the opinion of the principal investigator or sub-investigator, could contraindicate the participant's participation in this study.
  16. Institutionalized participants.
  17. Participant has an obvious difference in skin color at the application site or the presence of a skin condition, excessive hair at the application sites, scar tissue, tattoos, open sores, a recent sunburn, or body piercing that would interfere with the placement of the investigational products, the skin assessment, or the participant's reactions to the study patch.
  18. Presence of open sores, or other skin abnormalities at the application site.
  19. Use of creams, make up, lotions, powders and gels, etc. or other topical products at application sites within 24 hours prior to first patch application.
  20. Use of soap and/or solvents (e.g.: alcohol) at the patch application site within 12 hours prior to first patch application.
  21. Medical history of significant dermatological diseases or conditions, such as atopy, psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo or conditions known to alter skin appearance or physiologic response (e.g. diabetes, porphyria).
  22. Medical history of condition that would significantly influence the immune response (e.g., primary or acquired immunodeficiencies such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive or AIDS, allergic disease such as anaphylaxis, asthma or generalized drug reaction, neoplasms such as lymphoma or leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus).
  23. Medical history of significant dermatological cancers (e.g. melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma), except basal cell carcinomas that were superficial and did not involve the investigative site.
  24. Use of any antihistamines (except nose drops and/or eye drops) or used any topical drugs at application site within 72 hours prior to first patch application.
  25. Use of medications or treatments that would significantly influence or exaggerate responses to the investigational product or that would alter inflammatory or immune response to the product [e.g. cyclosporine, tacrolimus, cytotoxic drugs, immunoglobulins, Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), monoclonal antibodies, radiation therapy] within 3 weeks prior to first patch application.
  26. Use of any systemic or topical corticosteroids at the application site within 3 weeks prior to first patch application.
  27. Participant who has a condition or is taking or has taken a medication that, in the investigator's judgment, makes the participant ineligible or places the participant at undue risk.
  28. Participation in any transdermal/topical patch with active drug study or any patch study at the same application site within the last four weeks prior to the initial application of study patch.
  29. Use of any prescribed medications within 14 days prior to the first patch application.
  30. Use of any over-the-counter medications, including topical or systemic analgesics, herbal medications, vitamins, etc. 07 days prior to the first patch application.
  31. Use of grapefruit and grapefruit containing products within 7 days prior to the first patch application.
  32. Use of sunbath or steam baths within 7 days prior to first patch application
  33. Ingestion of any caffeine or xanthine products (i.e. coffee, tea, chocolate, and caffeine-containing sodas, colas, etc.) within 72 hours prior to the first patch application.
  34. Ingestion of any recreational drugs within 14 days prior to the first patch application.
  35. Ingestion of any unusual diet, for whatever reason (e.g.: low sodium) for three weeks prior to the first patch application.
  36. History of sulfite sensitivity
  37. Medical history of asthma, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, syncope, or dyskinesia
  38. History of hyper or hypotension
  39. Use of any monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors, dopamine agonists, dopamine antagonists, reserpine, methyldopa, antipsychotics, neuroleptics, clozapine, olanzapine, quetiapine, metoclopramide, flunarizine, cinnarizine, risperidone within 3 months prior to first patch application. Use of any other medication that could alter the analysis of Rotigotine in plasma.
  40. Medical history of somnolence and/or having fallen asleep without warning.
  41. Medical history or presence of psychotic disorder.
  42. History of suicide attempt or suicide-leading thinking within 6 months prior to patch application.
  43. Clinically relevant findings in screening 12-lead ECG, such as second-or third-degree atrioventricular block or complete bundle branch block or arrhythmias.
  44. The participant shows a (corrected according Bazett formula) ≥ 430 ms for men and ≥ 450 ms for women.
  45. History of narrow angle glaucoma.
  46. Participant that recently or currently have (had) pain, irritation and/or other sensory disturbances at or adjacent to the area of application that could hamper assessment of the safety and tolerability
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(16)

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Childbearing potential

Able to become pregnant: from the first period until menopause, unless permanently unable to through surgery (removal of the womb, or of both ovaries or both fallopian tubes).

Criteria for people of childbearing potential usually ask for a negative pregnancy test and for contraception during the study and for a time after it.

Contraception

Ways of preventing pregnancy. “Highly effective” methods fail less than 1% of the time a year when used correctly — for example an IUD or an implant.

Criteria usually say which methods count and how long to keep using them after the last dose, sometimes for male participants too. Some studies accept a partner’s vasectomy if it was confirmed successful and that person is the participant’s only sexual partner.

Postmenopausal

Periods have stopped for good: usually no period for 12 months in a row without another medical reason, sometimes confirmed by a blood test (FSH).

BMI (body mass index)

Weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared. Example: 70 kg and 1.75 m gives 70 ÷ (1.75 × 1.75) ≈ 22.9.

What counts as overweight or obesity differs between countries (some use lower cut-offs), so go by the range the study states.

Informed consent

Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.

You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.

Clinically significant

Judged by the study doctor to matter for your health or for the study. It is a doctor’s decision, so ask the study team if you are unsure whether something counts.

Hemoglobin (Hb)

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. A low level is anaemia, which can cause tiredness and breathlessness. Measured in g/dL or g/L (9 g/dL is 90 g/L).

Platelets

Blood cells that help blood clot. Too few raises the risk of bleeding and bruising. A usual adult range is about 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000 per µL); each lab has its own reference range.

ALT and AST (liver enzymes)

Two enzymes measured in a routine blood test of the liver. Higher levels can mean the liver is under strain or damaged. SGPT and SGOT are older names for ALT and AST.

Criteria usually give a limit as a multiple of the upper limit of normal (ULN), often higher when cancer has spread to the liver.

Bilirubin

A yellow substance made when red blood cells are broken down, which the liver clears. A high level can mean a problem with the liver or the bile ducts.

Criteria often allow more for people with Gilbert’s syndrome, a harmless inherited condition that raises bilirubin.

HIV

The human immunodeficiency virus, which weakens the immune system.

Many studies now accept people whose HIV is controlled on treatment, judged by the viral load and the CD4 count. Check the limits this study sets.

Hepatitis C tests

Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the liver. An HCV antibody test can stay positive after an infection has cleared (and is occasionally positive without one); an HCV RNA test shows whether the virus is there now.

After treatment, hepatitis C counts as cured when HCV RNA is still undetectable 12 weeks or more after the treatment ended. Studies often accept people cured this way.

ECG (electrocardiogram)

A recording of the heart’s electrical activity, taken with stickers on the chest, arms and legs. It takes a few minutes and does not hurt.

Investigational drug or device

A drug or device being studied in a clinical trial.

It may be new, or already approved and being studied for another use, dose or form. Criteria often leave out people who took part in another study of one within a recent period, commonly 30 days or five half-lives.

Corticosteroids (steroids)

Anti-inflammatory medicines such as prednisone, prednisolone and dexamethasone — not the anabolic steroids used for muscle.

Studies differ in what they allow: check which steroid medicines, routes (tablets, injections, creams, inhalers, eye drops) and doses this study accepts.

QT and QTc

On an ECG, the QT interval is the time the heart’s lower chambers take to activate electrically and recover in each beat. QTc is that time adjusted for heart rate (QTcF by Fridericia’s formula, QTcB by Bazett’s). Some medicines lengthen it, and a long QTc can raise the risk of a dangerous heart rhythm.

The study may name a correction formula and a limit in milliseconds, often around 450–480.

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Study design

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

Study arms

  • Other
    Test / Reference

    Rotigotina B7 TDS (Test) / Neupro® (Reference)

    Combination Product: Rotigotine Transdermal Delivery System (TDS)

  • Other
    Reference / Test

    Neupro® (Reference) / Rotigotina B7 TDS (Test)

    Combination Product: Rotigotine Transdermal Delivery System (TDS)

Interventions

  • Combination productRotigotine Transdermal Delivery System (TDS)

    Strength: 2 mg/24 hours

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Bioequivalence based on Cmax

    Peak Plasma Concentration (Cmax) 90% confidence limits of T/R ratio must lie within 80-125 %

    Time frame: 24 Hours

  2. Non-Inferiority in Adhesion

    The Test patch adhesion 90% LCL must lie above 90%.

    Time frame: 24 Hours

  3. Bioequivalence based on AUC 0-t

    The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC 0-t) 90% confidence limits of T/R ratio must lie within 80-125 %

    Time frame: 24 Hours

  4. Bioequivalence based on AUCi

    The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve extrapolated to infinite (AUC i) 90% confidence limits of T/R ratio must lie within 80-125 %

    Time frame: 24 Hours

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Study locations

1 site
  • Cliantha Research Ltd.
    Vadodara, Gujarat 390012, India
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References and documents

Individual participant data

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Ran from Dec 2025 to primary completion in Dec 2025, 0 months.

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Registered
Aug 7, 2026
First posted
Aug 17, 2026
StartActual
Dec 4, 2025
Primary completionActual
Dec 17, 2025
CompletionActual
Feb 26, 2026
Last update
Aug 19, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Aug 19, 2026, 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
NCT07769359
Lead sponsor
Amarin Technologies S.A.U.
Collaborators
Cliantha Research Ltd.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Aug 17, 2026
Start date
Dec 4, 2025
Primary completion
Dec 17, 2025
Completion
Feb 26, 2026
Last update
Aug 19, 2026

Oversight

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