Bioequivalence Study of Budesonide From Ekmasonid 9 mg Extended Release FCT (Hikma Pharma, Egypt) Versus Uceris 9 mg Extended Release Tablets (Man. for: Salix Pharm., a Division of Valeant Pharm. LLC, USA, by: Cosmo S.P.A., Italy by License of Cosmo Tech. Ltd., Ireland, Product of France)

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Comparative randomized, single dose, three-way, three-sequence, two treatment, partial replicate, crossover, open-label study to determine the bioequivalence of Budesonide from Ekmasonid 9 mg Extended Release FCT (Hikma Pharma, Egypt) versus Uceris 9 mg Extended Release tablets (Man. for: Salix Pharm., a division of Valeant Pharm. LLC, USA, by: Cosmo S.P.A., Italy by license of Cosmo Tech. Ltd., Ireland, Product of France) in Healthy Human Volunteers Under Fasting Condition.

Detailed Description
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Primary Pharmacokinetic Parameters: Cmax, AUC0→t and AUC0→∞ Secondary Pharmacokinetic Parameters: Ke, tmax and t1/2e. ANOVA using 5% significance level for transformed (with the 90% confidence intervals) and untransformed data of Cmax, AUC0→t and AUC0→∞ and for untransformed data of Ke, tmax and t1/2e. The confidence intervals of logarithmically transformed Test/Reference ratios for Cmax, AUC0→t and AUC0→∞ to be within 80.00-125.00%. A comprehensive final report will be issued upon the completion of the study.

Official Title
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An Open Label Randomized, Single Dose, Three Way Three Sequence Two Treatment Partial Replicate Crossover Bioequivalence Study to Determine the Bioequivalence of Budesonide From Ekmasonid 9 mg Extended Release FCT (Hikma Pharma, Egypt) Versus Uceris 9 mg Extended Release Tablets (Man. for: Salix Pharm., a Division of Valeant Pharm. LLC, USA, by: Cosmo S.P.A., Italy by License of Cosmo Tech. Ltd., Ireland, Product of France)

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Ekmasonid
* Drug: Uceris (first dose)
* Drug: Uceris (second dose)


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy male or female, age 18 to 55 years, inclusive. Body weight within 15% of normal range according to the accepted normal values for body mass index (BMI). Medical demographics without evidence of clinically significant deviation from normal medical condition. Results of clinical laboratory test are within the normal range or with a deviation that is not considered clinically significant by principal investigator. Subject does not have allergy to the drugs under investigation. Females should be on a suitable birth control method. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects with known allergy to the products tested. Subjects whose values of BMI were outside the accepted normal ranges. Female subjects who were pregnant or nursing. Medical demographics with evidence of clinically significant deviation from normal medical condition. Results of laboratory tests which are clinically significant. Acute infection within one week preceding first study drug administration. History of drug or alcohol abuse. Subject does not agree not to take any prescription or non-prescription drugs within two weeks before first study drug administration and until the end of the study. Subject is on a special diet (for example subject is vegetarian). Subject does not agree not to consume any beverages or foods containing methyl-xanthenes e.g. caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, chocolate etc.) 48 hours prior to the study administration of either study period until donating the last sample in each respective period. Subject does not agree not to consume any beverages or foods containing grapefruit 7 days prior to first study drug administration until the end of the study. Subject has a history of severe diseases which have direct impact on the study. Participation in a bioequivalence study or in a clinical study within the last 6 weeks before first study drug administration. Subject intends to be hospitalized within 3 months after first study drug administration. Subjects who, through completion of this study, would have donated more than 500 ml of blood in 7 days, or 750 ml of blood in 30 days, 1000 ml in 90 days, 1250 ml in 120 days, 1500 ml in 180 days, 2000 ml in 270 days, 2500 ml of blood in 1 year.

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

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


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: T test<br>Test drug (Ekmasonid) 1 tablet contains 9 mg Budesonide | Drug: Ekmasonid<br>* 1 extended release tablet contains 9 mg Budesonide<br>* Other names: Uceris;|
| Experimental: B reference (first dose)<br>Reference drug (Uceris) 1 tablet contains 9 mg Budesonide | Drug: Uceris (first dose)<br>* 1 extended release tablet contains 9 mg Budesonide<br>* Other names: Uceris;|
| Experimental: B reference (second dose)<br>Reference drug (Uceris) 1 tablet contains 9 mg Budesonide | Drug: Uceris (second dose)<br>* 1 extended release tablet contains 9 mg Budesonide<br>* Other names: Uceris;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cmax | Maximal measured plasma concentration | Up to 72 hours post dose in each treatment period | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time of the maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) | The amount of time that a drug is present at the maximum concentration in serum | Up to 72 hours post dose in each treatment period |