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Biosimilarity Study of Subcutaneous Pegfilgrastim in Healthy Volunteers

Primary Purpose

Neutropenia

Status
Recruiting
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Brazil
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Pegfilgastrim Megalabs
Pegfilgastim Amgen
Sponsored by
Megalabs
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Neutropenia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 55 Years (Adult)MaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy eligible participants able to read, understand and sign the latest version of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CEP)
  • Males aged between 18 and 55 years
  • Be characterized as a healthy research participant, based on medical history general physical examination and vital signs, laboratory tests and electrocardiogram (ECG),
  • Not indicating any evidence of disease
  • Body weight between 60-100 kg;
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 29.9 Kg / m2;
  • Negative test for coronavirus

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Present one or more flu-like symptoms such as: fever (body temperature greater than or equal to 37.8 ° C), cough, dyspnoea, myalgia and fatigue, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms (such as diarrhea) within 7 days prior to the hospitalization period (all periods);
  • Direct and significant medical contact with people who tested positive for coronavirus testing within 14 days prior to the hospitalization period (all periods);
  • Living in the same household as people who are in the risk group with the worst prognosis for coronavirus infection, such as individuals over 60, individuals with respiratory problems, immunosuppressed or those with chronic diseases, such as heart or diabetes (all periods).
  • Participants diagnosed with malignant disease in the last 5 years, with the exception of successfully treated basal cell carcinoma;
  • Participants with a previous diagnosis of severe asthma, sickle cell anemia, idiopathic urticaria or anaphylaxis;
  • Participants with chronic diseases and, therefore, who regularly use medications;
  • Being a smoker or quitting less than 6 months ago;
  • Participants who consume more than 5 cups of tea or coffee a day and who cannot abstain during the trial period;
  • History of alcohol and illicit drug abuse
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) findings that, at the investigator's discretion, may compromise participation in the trial;
  • History or presence of gastrointestinal or liver diseases or any other condition that interferes with the absorption, distribution, excretion or metabolism of the drug;
  • Use of lithium 2 weeks before and / or after medication administration;
  • Participants who are hypersensitive or contraindicated to use any of the components of the formulation;
  • Research participants who have participated in clinical trial protocols in the last 12 (twelve) months (Resolution CNS 251, of August 7, 1997, item III, subitem J);
  • Have donated blood (> 500 mL) or have undergone major surgery in the 3 (three) months preceding the date of signing the informed consent form;
  • Have received any vaccine in the 3 (three) months preceding the date of signing the informed consent form;

Sites / Locations

  • Marcos GiustiRecruiting

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

Pegfilgrastim Megalabs

Pegfilgastrim Neulastim

Arm Description

Pegfilgrastim injectable 6 mg in a single subcutaneous application.

Neulastim injectable 6 mg in a single subcutaneous application.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Evaluation of Cmax in healthy volunteers for test and reference
Evaluation of AUC 0-t of pegfilgrastim in healthy volunteers for test and reference
Evaluation of absolute neutrophil count (ANC) in healthy volunteers for test and reference

Secondary Outcome Measures

Evaluation of CD34+ count for test and reference

Full Information

First Posted
April 25, 2021
Last Updated
April 8, 2022
Sponsor
Megalabs
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04873765
Brief Title
Biosimilarity Study of Subcutaneous Pegfilgrastim in Healthy Volunteers
Official Title
Phase I Clinical Trial With Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Determination of Subcutaneous Pegfilgrastim in Healthy Subjects
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
April 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Recruiting
Study Start Date
March 18, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 18, 2022 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
September 18, 2022 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Megalabs

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will compare the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, after single subcutaneous application, in healthy men, between pegfilgrastim formulation, produced by Megalabs (test product) and Neulastim® (reference product) Amgen.

6. Conditions and Keywords

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

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
72 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Pegfilgrastim Megalabs
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Pegfilgrastim injectable 6 mg in a single subcutaneous application.
Arm Title
Pegfilgastrim Neulastim
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Neulastim injectable 6 mg in a single subcutaneous application.
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Pegfilgastrim Megalabs
Intervention Description
Administration of 6 mg of Pegfilgrastim Megalabs subcutaneous single dose
Intervention Type
Biological
Intervention Name(s)
Pegfilgastim Amgen
Intervention Description
Administration of 6 mg of Pegfilgrastim Amgen subcutaneous single dose
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Evaluation of Cmax in healthy volunteers for test and reference
Time Frame
16 days
Title
Evaluation of AUC 0-t of pegfilgrastim in healthy volunteers for test and reference
Time Frame
16 days
Title
Evaluation of absolute neutrophil count (ANC) in healthy volunteers for test and reference
Time Frame
16 days
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Evaluation of CD34+ count for test and reference
Time Frame
6 days

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: Healthy eligible participants able to read, understand and sign the latest version of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) Males aged between 18 and 55 years Be characterized as a healthy research participant, based on medical history general physical examination and vital signs, laboratory tests and electrocardiogram (ECG), Not indicating any evidence of disease Body weight between 60-100 kg; Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 29.9 Kg / m2; Negative test for coronavirus Exclusion Criteria: Present one or more flu-like symptoms such as: fever (body temperature greater than or equal to 37.8 ° C), cough, dyspnoea, myalgia and fatigue, respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms (such as diarrhea) within 7 days prior to the hospitalization period (all periods); Direct and significant medical contact with people who tested positive for coronavirus testing within 14 days prior to the hospitalization period (all periods); Living in the same household as people who are in the risk group with the worst prognosis for coronavirus infection, such as individuals over 60, individuals with respiratory problems, immunosuppressed or those with chronic diseases, such as heart or diabetes (all periods). Participants diagnosed with malignant disease in the last 5 years, with the exception of successfully treated basal cell carcinoma; Participants with a previous diagnosis of severe asthma, sickle cell anemia, idiopathic urticaria or anaphylaxis; Participants with chronic diseases and, therefore, who regularly use medications; Being a smoker or quitting less than 6 months ago; Participants who consume more than 5 cups of tea or coffee a day and who cannot abstain during the trial period; History of alcohol and illicit drug abuse Electrocardiogram (ECG) findings that, at the investigator's discretion, may compromise participation in the trial; History or presence of gastrointestinal or liver diseases or any other condition that interferes with the absorption, distribution, excretion or metabolism of the drug; Use of lithium 2 weeks before and / or after medication administration; Participants who are hypersensitive or contraindicated to use any of the components of the formulation; Research participants who have participated in clinical trial protocols in the last 12 (twelve) months (Resolution CNS 251, of August 7, 1997, item III, subitem J); Have donated blood (> 500 mL) or have undergone major surgery in the 3 (three) months preceding the date of signing the informed consent form; Have received any vaccine in the 3 (three) months preceding the date of signing the informed consent form;
Central Contact Person:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Marcos Giusti, MD
Phone
+598926838000
Ext
3100
Email
mgiusti@megalabs.global
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name or Official Title & Degree
Victoria Rodríguez, MD
Phone
+598926838000
Email
vrodrigez@megalabs.global
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
José Pedrazzoli Junior, MD
Organizational Affiliation
Unidade Integrada de Farmacologia e Gastroenterologia
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Marcos Giusti
City
Montevideo
ZIP/Postal Code
11300
Country
Brazil
Individual Site Status
Recruiting
Facility Contact:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Marcos Giusti, PhD
Phone
26836300
Ext
3110
Email
mgiusti@megalabs.global

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
No

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