Back to resultsA Single Ascending Dose Study To Assess The Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics Of AZD9567.
Primary Purpose
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Germany
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
AZD9567 Monohydrat
Placebo oral suspension/ Placebo capsule
Prednisolone
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional basic science trial for Safety focused on measuring AZD9567, Healthy subjects, Phase 1, placebo controlled, single ascending dose, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Provision of signed and dated, written informed consent prior to any study specific procedures.
- Healthy male subjects aged 18 to 55 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 29.9 kg/m2 inclusive and weigh at least 50 kg and no more than 100 kg inclusive.
- Normal OGTT at screening (<7.8 mmol/L).
- Serum cortisol levels within normal limits at screening (collected as part of the clinical chemistry panel).
- Able to understand, read and speak the German language.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of any clinically important disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the subject at risk because of participation in the study, or influence the results or the subject's ability to participate in the study.
- History or presence of gastrointestinal (GI), hepatic or renal disease, or any other condition known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of drugs.
- History of or active or latent tuberculosis (TB), or at risk for having acquired TB (social workers or prison staff in countries with endemic rates of TB, having lived with patients with known TB).
- History suggesting abnormal immune function, as judged by the investigator.
- Any contraindications to be treated with prednisolone (allergy to any ingredient, systemic fungal infection, certain type of malaria, inflammation of the optic nerve, or herpes infection of the eye, scheduled to have a live or attenuated live vaccination or taking mifepristone).
- History of severe affective disorder including depressive or manic-depressive illness them self or first degree relatives.
- History of previous steroid psychosis
- Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure, or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of IMP.
- Any latent or chronic infections (e.g., recurrent sinusitis, genital or ocular herpes, urinary tract infection) or at risk of infection (surgery, trauma, or significant infection), or history of skin abscesses within 90 days prior to the first administration of IMP.
- Any clinically important laboratory abnormalities (clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation or urinalysis results), as judged by the investigator. In particular a subject with an abnormal value in alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), creatinine, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), fasting glucose, International Normalised Ratio (INR), haemoglobin (Hb), white blood cell (WBC), absolute neutrophil or platelet count will be excluded.
- Any positive result on screening for serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibody and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Abnormal vital signs, after 10 minutes supine rest, defined as any of the following: Systolic BP (SBP) < 90mmHg or ≥ 140 mmHg, Diastolic BP (DBP) < 50mmHg or ≥ 90 mmHg, Pulse < 45 or > 85 beats per minute (bpm).
- Any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction or morphology of the resting ECG and any clinically important abnormalities in the 12-lead ECG, as considered by the investigator that may interfere with the interpretation of QTc interval changes, including abnormal ST-T-wave morphology, particularly in the protocol defined primary lead or left ventricular hypertrophy.
- Prolonged QTcF > 450 ms or family history of long QT syndrome.
- PR(PQ) interval shortening < 120 ms (PR > 110 ms but < 120 ms is acceptable if there is no evidence of ventricular pre-excitation).
- PR (PQ) interval prolongation (> 240 ms) intermittent second (Wenckebach block while asleep is not exclusive) or third degree AV block, or AV dissociation
Sites / Locations
- Research Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm Type
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Experimental
Arm Label
AZD9567 oral suspension
Placebo
Prednisolone capsules
Arm Description
In Part A: up to 8 cohorts with single ascending doses (starting at 2 mg up to 155 mg). In Part B: one cohort with a single dose
Subjects randomized to placebo in the first 8 cohorts will receive the same dose volume of oral suspension as subjects on AZD9567 and subjects randomized to placebo in cohort 9(prednisolone cohort) will receive the same number of capsules as subjects on prednisolone.
Within each cohort 6 subjects will be randomized to receive prednisolone 60mg oral capsules and 2 subjects randomized to receive matching placebo in a fasted state. Sentinel dosing will not be employed for the prednisolone cohort. The SRC will not be required to evaluate the prednisolone cohort. This cohort can be performed at any time during clinical execution of the study provided the protocol amendment was approved.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Safety and Tolerability of AZD9567 by Assessing the Number of Participants With Adverse Events
Safety and tolerability variables included AEs, vital signs (blood pressure and pulse), ECGs (12-lead ECGs, safety ECGs and telemetry), clinical laboratory safety evaluations (haematology, clinical chemistry [including osteocalcin], coagulation, urinalysis [including 24 hour urine cortisol per day {tU-cortisol}]) and physical examinations.
Note: No clinically relevant findings were noted in clinical laboratory results and vial signs assessments. Hence, none of the laboratory or vital signs findings were reported as AEs.
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
To assess the Cmax of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. Cmax was taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve.
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Time to Reach Maximum Plasma Concentration(Tmax)
To assess the tmax of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. tmax was taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve.
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Terminal Half-life (t½λz)
To assess t½λz of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. t½λz was estimated as (ln2)/λz.
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-curve From Time Zero to the Time of Last Quantifiable Analyte Concentration (AUC(0-last))
To assess AUC(0-last) of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state.
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-curve From Time Zero Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC)
To assess AUC of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. AUC was estimated by AUC(0-last) + Clast/λz. Clast - the last observed quantifiable concentration.
Secondary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome: Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Plasma Glucose to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of plasma glucose. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group.
Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT plasma glucose total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Serum Insulin to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of serum insulin. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group.
Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT serum insulin total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Serum C-peptide to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of serum C-peptide. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group.
Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT serum C-peptide total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02512575
Brief Title
A Single Ascending Dose Study To Assess The Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics Of AZD9567.
Official Title
A Phase I, Randomized, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study To Assess The Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics Of Single Ascending Oral Doses Of AZD9567 In Healthy Subjects.
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
September 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 18, 2015 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 26, 2016 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 26, 2016 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
AstraZeneca
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a Phase I, first-in-human (FIH), randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose sequential group study in healthy male subjects. The objectives are to study the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and effects on glucose homeostasis (pharmacodynamics) of AZD9567, an oral differentiated non-steroidal selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator (SGRM). The study will also assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of prednisolone 60 mg in comparison with high doses of AZD9567 and placebo.
Detailed Description
This is a Phase I, first-in-human (FIH), randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose sequential group study in healthy male subjects. The objectives are to study the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and effects on glucose homeostasis (pharmacodynamics) of AZD9567. Additional exploratory variables (Inflammation biomarkers, ECG modelling and taste assessment) will also be evaluated. The study will also assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of prednisolone 60 mg in comparison with high doses of AZD9567 and placebo. The study will be conducted at a single study centre with a planned number of subjects of up to 72 healthy males, aged 18 to 55 years.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Healthy Subjects, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Keywords
AZD9567, Healthy subjects, Phase 1, placebo controlled, single ascending dose, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Rheumatoid Arthritis
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Basic Science
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
72 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
AZD9567 oral suspension
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
In Part A: up to 8 cohorts with single ascending doses (starting at 2 mg up to 155 mg).
In Part B: one cohort with a single dose
Arm Title
Placebo
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Subjects randomized to placebo in the first 8 cohorts will receive the same dose volume of oral suspension as subjects on AZD9567 and subjects randomized to placebo in cohort 9(prednisolone cohort) will receive the same number of capsules as subjects on prednisolone.
Arm Title
Prednisolone capsules
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Within each cohort 6 subjects will be randomized to receive prednisolone 60mg oral capsules and 2 subjects randomized to receive matching placebo in a fasted state.
Sentinel dosing will not be employed for the prednisolone cohort. The SRC will not be required to evaluate the prednisolone cohort. This cohort can be performed at any time during clinical execution of the study provided the protocol amendment was approved.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
AZD9567 Monohydrat
Intervention Description
AZD9567 oral suspension 0.5 to 10 mg/ml
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo oral suspension/ Placebo capsule
Intervention Description
Matching placebo
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Prednisolone
Intervention Description
Prednisolone 60mg oral capsules (12 capsules of 5 mg each).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Safety and Tolerability of AZD9567 by Assessing the Number of Participants With Adverse Events
Description
Safety and tolerability variables included AEs, vital signs (blood pressure and pulse), ECGs (12-lead ECGs, safety ECGs and telemetry), clinical laboratory safety evaluations (haematology, clinical chemistry [including osteocalcin], coagulation, urinalysis [including 24 hour urine cortisol per day {tU-cortisol}]) and physical examinations.
Note: No clinically relevant findings were noted in clinical laboratory results and vial signs assessments. Hence, none of the laboratory or vital signs findings were reported as AEs.
Time Frame
At screening, Day -2, Day -1, Day 1 (at pre-dose; 3 & 12 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose), Day 3 and follow-up (7 to 10 days post-dose)
Title
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
Description
To assess the Cmax of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. Cmax was taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve.
Time Frame
On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Title
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Time to Reach Maximum Plasma Concentration(Tmax)
Description
To assess the tmax of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. tmax was taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve.
Time Frame
On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Title
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Terminal Half-life (t½λz)
Description
To assess t½λz of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. t½λz was estimated as (ln2)/λz.
Time Frame
On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Title
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-curve From Time Zero to the Time of Last Quantifiable Analyte Concentration (AUC(0-last))
Description
To assess AUC(0-last) of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state.
Time Frame
On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Title
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-curve From Time Zero Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC)
Description
To assess AUC of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. AUC was estimated by AUC(0-last) + Clast/λz. Clast - the last observed quantifiable concentration.
Time Frame
On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Secondary Outcome: Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Plasma Glucose to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
Description
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of plasma glucose. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group.
Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT plasma glucose total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Time Frame
At Day -1 (baseline) and Day 1 (pre glucose intake and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 240 minutes post glucose intake)
Title
Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Serum Insulin to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
Description
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of serum insulin. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group.
Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT serum insulin total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Time Frame
At Day -1 (baseline) and Day 1 (pre glucose intake and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 240 minutes post glucose intake)
Title
Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Serum C-peptide to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
Description
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of serum C-peptide. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group.
Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT serum C-peptide total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Time Frame
At Day -1 (baseline) and Day 1 (pre glucose intake and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 240 minutes post glucose intake)
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Provision of signed and dated, written informed consent prior to any study specific procedures.
Healthy male subjects aged 18 to 55 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture.
Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 29.9 kg/m2 inclusive and weigh at least 50 kg and no more than 100 kg inclusive.
Normal OGTT at screening (<7.8 mmol/L).
Serum cortisol levels within normal limits at screening (collected as part of the clinical chemistry panel).
Able to understand, read and speak the German language.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of any clinically important disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the subject at risk because of participation in the study, or influence the results or the subject's ability to participate in the study.
History or presence of gastrointestinal (GI), hepatic or renal disease, or any other condition known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of drugs.
History of or active or latent tuberculosis (TB), or at risk for having acquired TB (social workers or prison staff in countries with endemic rates of TB, having lived with patients with known TB).
History suggesting abnormal immune function, as judged by the investigator.
Any contraindications to be treated with prednisolone (allergy to any ingredient, systemic fungal infection, certain type of malaria, inflammation of the optic nerve, or herpes infection of the eye, scheduled to have a live or attenuated live vaccination or taking mifepristone).
History of severe affective disorder including depressive or manic-depressive illness them self or first degree relatives.
History of previous steroid psychosis
Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure, or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of IMP.
Any latent or chronic infections (e.g., recurrent sinusitis, genital or ocular herpes, urinary tract infection) or at risk of infection (surgery, trauma, or significant infection), or history of skin abscesses within 90 days prior to the first administration of IMP.
Any clinically important laboratory abnormalities (clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation or urinalysis results), as judged by the investigator. In particular a subject with an abnormal value in alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), creatinine, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), fasting glucose, International Normalised Ratio (INR), haemoglobin (Hb), white blood cell (WBC), absolute neutrophil or platelet count will be excluded.
Any positive result on screening for serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibody and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Abnormal vital signs, after 10 minutes supine rest, defined as any of the following: Systolic BP (SBP) < 90mmHg or ≥ 140 mmHg, Diastolic BP (DBP) < 50mmHg or ≥ 90 mmHg, Pulse < 45 or > 85 beats per minute (bpm).
Any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction or morphology of the resting ECG and any clinically important abnormalities in the 12-lead ECG, as considered by the investigator that may interfere with the interpretation of QTc interval changes, including abnormal ST-T-wave morphology, particularly in the protocol defined primary lead or left ventricular hypertrophy.
Prolonged QTcF > 450 ms or family history of long QT syndrome.
PR(PQ) interval shortening < 120 ms (PR > 110 ms but < 120 ms is acceptable if there is no evidence of ventricular pre-excitation).
PR (PQ) interval prolongation (> 240 ms) intermittent second (Wenckebach block while asleep is not exclusive) or third degree AV block, or AV dissociation
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Rainhard Fuhr, Dr. med.
Organizational Affiliation
PAREXEL International GmbH, Berlin
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Research Site
City
Berlin
ZIP/Postal Code
14050
Country
Germany
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