A Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Two Nicotine Patches in Smokers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Bioequivalence study to confirm that a NTS with a polyisobutylene (PIB) adhesive from an alternative supplier delivers the same nicotine blood profile as that of the currently approved NTS with a polyisobutylene adhesive from the current supplier.

Official Title
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A Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of Two Nicotine Patches in Smokers

Conditions
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Smoking

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: nicotine


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: BMI 19-27 kg/m2 smokes >10 cigarettes per day for preceeding 6 months Exclusion Criteria: inability to stop smoking during study

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 19 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: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: Reference<br>nicotine transdermal patch with the existing polyisobutylene adhesive | Drug: nicotine<br>* nicotine transdermal patch<br>|
| Active Comparator: Treatement<br>nicotine transdermal patch with the alternate polyisobutylene adhesive | Drug: nicotine<br>* nicotine transdermal patch<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Area Under the Curve From Time 0 to the Last Quantifiable Sample, AUC(0-t) | Following randomization, the nicotine patches; reference nicotine patch or test nicotine patch (as per the assigned sequence), were applied on participant's upper back or arm. Area under the plasma concentration time curve from zero and extrapolated to the time of last quantifiable sample was determined by plasma concentration time profile of nicotine. Blood samples were drawn at the following time intervals: immediately pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 32 hours after the application of the patch. Patch was then removed after the collection of 24 hour blood sample. AUC(0 -t) was based on the baseline adjusted nicotine plasma concentration data. | Baseline to 32 hours | 
| Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration (Cmax) | Following randomization, the nicotine patches; reference nicotine patch or test nicotine patch (as per the assigned sequence), were applied on participant's upper back or arm. Maximum plasma nicotine concentration was determined from plasma concentration time profiles. Blood samples were drawn at various time points: immediately pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 32 hours after application the patch. Patch was then removed after the collection of 24 hour blood sample. Cmax was based on the baseline adjusted nicotine plasma concentration data. | Baseline to 32 hours | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Area Under the Concentration Time Curve Between Zero and Infinity, AUC (0-inf) | Following randomization, the nicotine patches; reference nicotine patch or test nicotine patch (as per the assigned sequence), were applied on participant's upper back or arm. Area under the plasma nicotine concentration time curve from zero extrapolated to infinity was determined by plasma concentration time profile of nicotine. Blood samples drawn at various time points including: immediately pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 32 hours after wearing the patch. Patch was then removed after the collection of 24 hour blood sample. AUC(0 -inf) was based on the baseline adjusted nicotine plasma concentration data. | Baseline to 32 hours | 
| Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) | Following randomization, the nicotine patches; reference nicotine patch or test nicotine patch (as per the assigned sequence), were applied on participant's upper back or arm. Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration was determined from plasma concentration time profiles. Blood samples were drawn at various time points; immediately pre-dose and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 32 hours after application of the patch. Patch was then removed after the collection of 24 hour blood sample. Tmax was based on the baseline adjusted nicotine plasma concentration data. | Baseline to 32 hours | 
| Plasma Half-life (t1/2) | Following randomization, the nicotine patches; reference nicotine patch or test nicotine patch (as per the assigned sequence), were applied on participant's upper back or arm. The elimination half-life of nicotine was determined by from plasma concentration time profiles. Blood samples were drawn at several time points: immediately pre-dose, and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 32 hours after the application of the patch. Patch was then removed after the collection of 24 hour blood sample. Plasma half-life (t1/2) was based on the baseline adjusted nicotine plasma concentration data | Baseline to 32 hours | 
| Rate of Elimination (Kel) | Following randomization, the nicotine patches; reference nicotine patch or test nicotine patch (as per the assigned sequence), were applied on participant's upper back or arm. Elimination rate constant for nicotine was determined from plasma concentration time profiles. Blood samples were drawn at several time points: immediately pre-dose, and at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 32 hours the application of the patch. Patch was then removed after the collection of 24 hour blood sample. Elimination rate constant for nicotine was based on the baseline adjusted nicotine plasma concentration data. | Baseline to 32 hours |