Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Dopamine ß-hydroxylase (DßH) Inhibition Profile of BIA 5-453
Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Hypertension
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- A signed and dated informed consent form before any study-specific screening procedure was performed.
- Aged between 18 and 45 years, inclusive.
- Healthy as determined by the investigator on the basis of medical history, physical examination, clinical laboratory test results, vital signs and digital 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Nonsmoker or smoker of fewer than 10 cigarettes per day as determined by history. Must have been able to abstain from smoking during the inpatient stay.
- Have a high probability for compliance with and completion of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Medical History
- Any significant cardiovascular (e.g. hypertension), hepatic, renal, respiratory (e.g. childhood asthma), gastrointestinal, endocrine (e.g. diabetes, dyslipidemia), immunologic, dermatological, haematological, neurologic, or psychiatric disease.
- Acute disease state (e.g., nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhoea) within 7 days before study day 1.
- History of drug abuse within 1 year before study day 1.
- History of alcoholism within 1 year before day 1. Consumption of more than 50 g of ethanol per day (12.5 cL glass of 10° [10%] wine = 12 g; 4 cL of aperitif, 42° [42%] whiskey = 17 g; 25 cL glass of 3° [3%] beer = 7.5 g; 25 cL glass of 6° [6%] beer = 15 g
History of any clinically important drug allergy.
Physical and Laboratory Findings
- An automatic ECG QTc interval reading at screening or enrolment >450 ms.
- Positive serologic findings for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies.
Positive findings of urine drug screen (eg, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, opiates, MDMA [3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine; ecstasy]).
Prohibited treatments
- Prohibited Treatments: use of any investigational drug within 90 days or prescription drug within 30 days before investigational medical product (IMP) administration.
- Consumption of any caffeine-containing products (e.g., coffee, tea, chocolate, or soda) in excess of 6 cups per day (or equivalent), of grapefruit, grapefruit-containing products, or alcoholic beverages within 72 before study day -1.
- Use of any over-the-counter drugs including herbal supplements (except for the occasional use of acetaminophen [paracetamol], aspirin and vitamins ≤100% recommended daily allowance) within 7 days before IMP administration.
- Donation of blood (ie 450 ml) within 90 days before study day 1.
Sites / Locations
- Biotrial
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Arm 6
Arm 7
Arm 8
Arm 9
Arm 10
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BIA 5-453 or placebo
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BIA 5-453 or placebo
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BIA 5-453 or placebo
BIA 5-453 or placebo