Bioequivalence Study of Ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL Oral Suspension vs. MOMENTACT 400 mg Film-coated Tablet

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The main objective of the study is to evaluate the bioequivalence of a new formulation of ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL oral suspension vs. the marketed reference product MOMENTACT 400 mg film-coated tablet, when administered under fasting conditions as single oral dose to healthy male and female volunteers, in two consecutive study periods.

Official Title
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Bioequivalence Study of a New Formulation of Ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL Oral Suspension vs. the Reference Product MOMENTACT 400 mg Film-coated Tablet in Healthy Volunteers

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL oral suspension
* Drug: MOMENT 400 mg coated tablet


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Informed consent: signed written informed consent before inclusion in the study Sex and Age: males/females, 18-55 years old inclusive Body mass index (BMI): 18.5-30 kg/m2 inclusive Vital signs: systolic blood pressure (SBP) 100-139 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 50-89 mmHg, heart rate (HR) 50-90 bpm, measured after 5 min at rest in the sitting position Full comprehension: ability to comprehend the full nature and purpose of the study, including possible risks and side effects; ability to co-operate with the investigator and to comply with the requirements of the entire study Contraception and fertility (females only): females of child-bearing potential must be using at least one of the following reliable methods of contraception: Hormonal oral, implantable, transdermal, or injectable contraceptives for at least 2 months before the screening visit A non-hormonal intrauterine device [IUD] or female condom with spermicide or contraceptive sponge with spermicide or diaphragm with spermicide or cervical cap with spermicide for at least 2 months before the screening visit A male sexual partner who agrees to use a male condom with spermicide A sterile sexual partner Female participants of non-child-bearing potential or in post-menopausal status for at least 1 year will be admitted. For all female subjects, pregnancy test result must be negative at screening and day -1. Exclusion Criteria: Electrocardiogram (12-leads, supine position): clinically significant abnormalities Physical findings: clinically significant abnormal physical findings which could interfere with the objectives of the study Laboratory analyses: clinically significant abnormal laboratory values indicative of physical illness Allergy: ascertained or presumptive hypersensitivity to the active principle and/or formulations' ingredients or related drugs, namely non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs); history of anaphylaxis to drugs or allergic reactions in general, which the investigator considers may affect the outcome of the study Diseases: history of significant renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal (in particular gastroduodenal ulcer and bleeding), cardiovascular, respiratory (in particular asthma), skin, haematological, endocrine or neurological diseases that may interfere with the aim of the study Medications: medications, including over the counter medications (in particular ibuprofen) and herbal products for 2 weeks before the start of the study. Hormonal contraceptives for females will be allowed Investigative drug studies: participation in the evaluation of any investigational product for 3 months before this study. The 3-month interval is calculated as the time between the first calendar day of the month that follows the last visit of the previous study and the first day of the present study Blood donation: blood donations for 3 months before this study Drug, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco: history of drug, alcohol [>1 drink/day for females and >2 drinks/day for males, defined according to USDA Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020], caffeine (>5 cups coffee/tea/day) or tobacco abuse (≥10 cigarettes/day) Drug test: positive result at the drug test at screening or day-1 Alcohol test: positive alcohol breath test at day -1 Diet: abnormal diets (<1600 or >3500 kcal/day) or substantial changes in eating habits in the 4 weeks before this study; vegetarians Pregnancy (females only): positive or missing pregnancy test at screening or day -1, pregnant or lactating woman

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL oral suspension<br>Single dose of 1 ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL stick administered under fasting conditions in two consecutive periods, with a wash-out interval of at least 7 days between consecutive administrations. | Drug: Ibuprofen 400 mg/10 mL oral suspension<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: MOMENT 400 mg coated tablet<br>Single dose of 1 MOMENT 400 mg coated tablet administered under fasting conditions in two consecutive periods, with a wash-out interval of at least 7 days between consecutive administrations. | Drug: MOMENT 400 mg coated tablet<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cmax of (S)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations containing racemic ibuprofen | Maximum plasma concentration (μg/ml) | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| AUC(0-t) of (S)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations containing racemic ibuprofen | Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from administration time to the time (t) of the last measurable concentration (Ct ), calculated with the linear trapezoidal method (μg*h/ml) | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peak drug concentration (Cmax) of racemic ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time t (AUC(0-t)) of racemic ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to time t (AUC(0-t)) ratio of the two enantiomers (S/R) after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations | Area under the concentration-time curve extrapolated to infinity, calculated, if feasible, as AUC(0-t) + Ct/λz, where Ct is the last measurable drug concentration (μg*h/ml) | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Area under the concentration vs. time curve up to infinity (AUC(0-∞)) of ibuprofen racemate and of (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Extrapolated area calculated as (AUC(0-∞) - AUC(0-t))/AUC(0-∞) (residual area) of ibuprofen racemate and of (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Time to achieve Cmax (Tmax) of ibuprofen racemate and of (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Half-life lambda z (/t1/2,z) of ibuprofen racemate and of (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Apparent First order terminal rate constant (λz) of ibuprofen racemate and of (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Time Until First Nonzero Concentration (tlag) of ibuprofen racemate and of (S)-ibuprofen and (R)-ibuprofen after single dose administration under fasting conditions of test and reference formulations |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| Treatment-Emergent Adverse Event (TEAEs), vital signs (BP, HR), physical examination, body weight and laboratory parameters |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 
| A descriptive evaluation of palatability for the test formulation will be performed. Smell, taste and texture parameters will be evaluated immediately after drug administration through a 5-point rating scale. |  | 0 (pre-dose), 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 hours post-dose | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Bioequivalence, Ibuprofen 400 mg/5 ml, Moment 400 mg coated tablet, Oral Suspension