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Bioequivalence Study of Test and Reference Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump in Testosterone Deficient Adult Male Subjects Under Fasting Conditions

Primary Purpose

Primary Hypogonadism, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 3
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump
AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62% Metered-Dose Pump
Sponsored by
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Primary Hypogonadism

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)MaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy adult men with hypogonadism with testosterone levels <250ng/dL
  • 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive)
  • Have normal PSA < 4.0ng/mL
  • Weighing a minimum of 50 kg and having a body mass index between 18.0 and 38.0 kg/m2.
  • Good health as determined by medical history and lack of clinically significant abnormalities (other than hypogonadism).
  • Vital signs, must be within the following ranges heart rate: 45-100 bpm; systolic BP: 90-150 mmHg; diastolic BP: 50-90 mmHg. Out-of-range vital signs may be repeated.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Is female
  • History of allergy or sensitivity to AndroGel® or any component of drug or a related testosterone drug, Axiron®, Testim®, etc.
  • History of allergy or intolerance to soy, soybean, and/or soy lecithin
  • History of any drug or food hypersensitivity or intolerance which, would compromise the safety of the subject or the study.
  • History or presence of clinically significant ocular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, oncologic, or psychiatric disease or any othercondition that, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results.
  • Had no major surgery or illness within 3 months before screening.
  • History or presence of benign prostate hypertrophy, prostate and/or breast cancer.
  • Has tattooed, damaged, scarred skin or any skin condition on right or left upper arm and shoulder region that may affect absorption of drug.
  • Has a clinically significant abnormal finding on the physical exam, medical history, electrocardiogram or clinical laboratory results at screening.
  • Has been on a significantly abnormal diet during the 4 weeks preceding the first dose of study medication.
  • Has donated blood within 56 days or plasma within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication.
  • Has participated in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication.
  • Has used any over-the-counter medication, including nutritional supplements, within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication.
  • Has used any prescription medication including hormonal treatment and or supplement within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication.
  • No depot injections or drug implants within 3 months of first dose of study medication.
  • Has been treated with any known drugs that are moderate or strong inhibitors/inducers of CYP enzymes such as barbiturates, phenothiazine, cimetidine, carbamazepine, etc., within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication and that may impact subject safety or the validity of the study results.
  • Has positive cotinine test and/or smoked or used tobacco products within 60 days prior to the first dose of study medication
  • Has a positive urine screen for drugs of abuse
  • Has positive alcohol breathalyzer test
  • Has a positive test for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C antibody, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at screening or has been previously treated for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV infection.
  • Any difficulty fasting or has any dietary restrictions such as lactose intolerance, vegan, low-fat, etc.
  • Unavailable for any confinement days or scheduled visits.

Sites / Locations

  • Phase One Solutions, Inc.

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

AndroGel

Testosterone Gel

Arm Description

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62% Metered-Dose Pump. One actuation 20.25 mg

Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump. One actuation of 20.25 mg.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

AUC0-t
Area under the concentration vs. time curve, from the time of first dosing to the time of the last measured concentration.
AUC0-inf
Area under the concentration vs. time curve, from time of first dosing to infinity
Cmax
Maximum reported concentration. Estimated for both baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Tmax
Time at which Cmax is first observed
Kel
Apparent first order terminal elimination rate constant determined from the terminal log-linear concentration-time data
T 1/2
Terminal elimination half-life

Full Information

First Posted
April 8, 2014
Last Updated
June 25, 2014
Sponsor
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Collaborators
Phase One Solutions, Inc.
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02110368
Brief Title
Bioequivalence Study of Test and Reference Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump in Testosterone Deficient Adult Male Subjects Under Fasting Conditions
Official Title
An Open-Label, Randomized, Balanced, Single-Dose, Two Treatment, Four Period, Two Sequence Replicate Design, Bioequivalence Study Of Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump, Manufactured By Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC With AndroGel (Testosterone Gel) 1.62% Metered-Dose Pump, Marketed By Abbvie Inc., In Testosterone-Deficient (Hypogonadal) Adult Male Subjects Under Fasting Conditions
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
June 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 2014 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
March 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
May 2014 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Collaborators
Phase One Solutions, Inc.

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Bioequivalence study comparing the rate and extent of testosterone absorption for a test formulation versus the reference product.
Detailed Description
To compare the rate and extent of testosterone absorption for a test formulation of Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump, manufactured with that of AndroGel® (testosterone gel) 1.62% Metered-Dose Pump, in normal, healthy, adult, testosterone-deficient (hypogonadal) human male subjects under fasting conditions.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Primary Hypogonadism, Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 3
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
32 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
AndroGel
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62% Metered-Dose Pump. One actuation 20.25 mg
Arm Title
Testosterone Gel
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump. One actuation of 20.25 mg.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Testosterone Topical Gel, 1.62% Metered Pump
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62% Metered-Dose Pump
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
AUC0-t
Description
Area under the concentration vs. time curve, from the time of first dosing to the time of the last measured concentration.
Time Frame
Pre-Deose: -1 hour, -0.5 hour and Post-Dose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 60 hours
Title
AUC0-inf
Description
Area under the concentration vs. time curve, from time of first dosing to infinity
Time Frame
Pre-Deose: -1 hour, -0.5 hour and Post-Dose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 60 hours
Title
Cmax
Description
Maximum reported concentration. Estimated for both baseline
Time Frame
Pre-Deose: -1 hour, -0.5 hour and Post-Dose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 60 hours
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Tmax
Description
Time at which Cmax is first observed
Time Frame
Pre-Deose: -1 hour, -0.5 hour and Post-Dose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 60 hours
Title
Kel
Description
Apparent first order terminal elimination rate constant determined from the terminal log-linear concentration-time data
Time Frame
Pre-Deose: -1 hour, -0.5 hour and Post-Dose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 60 hours
Title
T 1/2
Description
Terminal elimination half-life
Time Frame
Pre-Deose: -1 hour, -0.5 hour and Post-Dose 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 48, and 60 hours

10. Eligibility

Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy adult men with hypogonadism with testosterone levels <250ng/dL 18 to 65 years of age (inclusive) Have normal PSA < 4.0ng/mL Weighing a minimum of 50 kg and having a body mass index between 18.0 and 38.0 kg/m2. Good health as determined by medical history and lack of clinically significant abnormalities (other than hypogonadism). Vital signs, must be within the following ranges heart rate: 45-100 bpm; systolic BP: 90-150 mmHg; diastolic BP: 50-90 mmHg. Out-of-range vital signs may be repeated. Exclusion Criteria: Is female History of allergy or sensitivity to AndroGel® or any component of drug or a related testosterone drug, Axiron®, Testim®, etc. History of allergy or intolerance to soy, soybean, and/or soy lecithin History of any drug or food hypersensitivity or intolerance which, would compromise the safety of the subject or the study. History or presence of clinically significant ocular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal, hematologic, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, dermatologic, neurologic, oncologic, or psychiatric disease or any othercondition that, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or the validity of the study results. Had no major surgery or illness within 3 months before screening. History or presence of benign prostate hypertrophy, prostate and/or breast cancer. Has tattooed, damaged, scarred skin or any skin condition on right or left upper arm and shoulder region that may affect absorption of drug. Has a clinically significant abnormal finding on the physical exam, medical history, electrocardiogram or clinical laboratory results at screening. Has been on a significantly abnormal diet during the 4 weeks preceding the first dose of study medication. Has donated blood within 56 days or plasma within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication. Has participated in another clinical trial within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication. Has used any over-the-counter medication, including nutritional supplements, within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication. Has used any prescription medication including hormonal treatment and or supplement within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication. No depot injections or drug implants within 3 months of first dose of study medication. Has been treated with any known drugs that are moderate or strong inhibitors/inducers of CYP enzymes such as barbiturates, phenothiazine, cimetidine, carbamazepine, etc., within 30 days prior to the first dose of study medication and that may impact subject safety or the validity of the study results. Has positive cotinine test and/or smoked or used tobacco products within 60 days prior to the first dose of study medication Has a positive urine screen for drugs of abuse Has positive alcohol breathalyzer test Has a positive test for Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis C antibody, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) at screening or has been previously treated for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV infection. Any difficulty fasting or has any dietary restrictions such as lactose intolerance, vegan, low-fat, etc. Unavailable for any confinement days or scheduled visits.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Lawrence Galitz, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Phae 1 Solutions
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Phase One Solutions, Inc.
City
Miami Gardens
State/Province
Florida
ZIP/Postal Code
33169
Country
United States

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