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This study evaluated the safety, tolerance, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of d-methadone in a limited dose range, in multiple administrations in humans.
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This was a phase 1, single-center study carried out in healthy male and female subjects to investigate the safety, tolerability, and PK of multiple doses (25mg, 50mg, and 75mg once daily) of d-methadone for 10 days. It was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study in sequential cohorts of healthy subjects. Subjects participated in the study for approximately 7 weeks. Eligible subjects were randomized within 30 days of screening. Of the 8 subjects in each cohort, 2 subjects received placebo and 6 subjects received d-methadone. The duration of dosing ensured that steady-state plasma concentrations were achieved.
A single ascending dose study previously conducted by Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. demonstrated that the maximum tolerated single dose for oral d-methadone in healthy opiate-naive subjects was 150 mg. The single doses of d-methadone appeared to be safe, with no indication of respiratory depression or clinically significant QTc prolongation, and minimal subjective pharmacodynamic (PD) effects.
The following assessments and procedures ensured the safety of the subjects during the study:
The following signs of opioid toxicity were deemed to be of special interest:
Descriptive statistics for vital signs were calculated and presented for each time point by treatment group (absolute values and change from baseline). Safety ECG results were summarized using descriptive statistics; frequencies (numbers and percentages) were calculated for the overall evaluation by scheduled time and treatment group. Laboratory data were summarized by the type of test and scheduled visit. Descriptive statistics and number of subjects with laboratory test results below, within, and above normal ranges were tabulated by scheduled time. Abnormal findings in laboratory data were listed with a flag for clinical significance. Medical history abnormalities were coded to MedDRA terms and listed. Physical examination abnormalities were also listed. Data collected from the C-SSRS were classified into the Columbia Classification Algorithm of Suicide Assessment (C-CASA) categories and were listed. Frequency tables were used to summarize the total score from the COWS questionnaire, by treatment group. The original verbatim terms for concomitant medications were coded into drug class and preferred term. These data were listed.
Pharmacokinetic Analysis The PK parameters for d-methadone determined by non-compartmental analysis were summarized by dose. Graphs of concentration (linear and log-linear) vs time were generated. Descriptive statistics were calculated by dose and time point for all d-methadone concentrations. Concentrations below the limit of quantification (BLQ) were analyzed as outlined in the statistical analysis plan (SAP). Concentrations of l-methadone were analyzed only if the majority of values were not BLQ.
For the calculation of the PK parameters, concentration-time data were treated as follows: BLQ concentrations prior to the first quantifiable concentration were set to zero; BLQ concentrations after the first quantifiable concentration were treated as missing; pre-dose sampling times relative to dosing were set to zero. Descriptive statistics were calculated by dose. The dose proportionality of Cmax and AUC was assessed by the Hummel method. Tmax and t½ for different doses were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis test.
Pharmacodynamic Analysis The PD data at each time point were summarized by descriptive statistics and presented graphically (as appropriate). Derived endpoints were summarized using descriptive statistics. Pupillometry constriction was listed and grouped by treatment group and subject with descriptive statistics for changes from baseline for different time points.
Holter ECG Analysis (Cardiodynamic Analysis) The analysis of the Holter ECG data was performed using SAS®. The average of the 3 pre-dose time points on Day 1 was used as baseline for all post-dose time points. Heart rate and the PR, QRS, QT, and QTcF intervals collected from all randomized subjects were presented in data listings with the same precision as in the database. Data listings were sorted by treatment, subject number, day, and time point. Both absolute and change from baseline values for each subject were provided.
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24 participants in 4 patient groups, including a placebo group
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