Safety and Pharmacokinetics Study of Intranasal Ketorolac in Elderly and Nonelderly Adult Healthy Subjects

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study had an open-label, single-dose design. All subjects received a single dose of 30 mg of intranasal ketorolac. Blood samples for determination of ketorolac plasma levels were obtained pre-dose and at specified time points over 24 hours post-dose. The primary objective of this trial was to compare the pharmacokinetics of intranasal ketorolac between elderly and nonelderly adult subjects. The secondary objective was to evaluate the safety profile of intranasal ketorolac in elderly subjects.

Official Title
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A Phase 1 Safety and Pharmacokinetics Study of Intranasal Ketorolac in Elderly and Nonelderly Adult Healthy Subjects

Conditions
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Healthy Subjects

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Ketorolac tromethamine


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: The elderly population consisted of male or female volunteers aged > of = 65 years The nonelderly adult population consisted of male or female volunteers aged < 65 years Generally good health in the opinion of the Investigator, as determined by a prestudy physical examination with no clinically significant abnormalities for age, vital signs within normal ranges or outside normal range but not deemed clinically significant for age in the opinion of the Investigator, and no clinically significant electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities for age Bilaterally patent nasal airways at screening as assessed by the Investigator Body mass index (BMI) 15-30 kg/m2 Female subjects of childbearing potential must consent to use a medically acceptable method of contraception (oral or implanted contraceptive hormones, condom or diaphragm with spermicidal agent, intrauterine device, or surgical sterilization) throughout the study period Ability to provide written informed consent Prestudy clinical laboratory findings within normal ranges or if outside normal range not deemed clinically significant for age in the opinion of the Investigator Exclusion Criteria: Allergy or sensitivity to ketorolac or formulation ingredients History of co-existing nasal polyps, NSAID sensitivity, and asthma Allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs Current upper respiratory tract infection or other respiratory tract condition that could interfere with the absorption of the nasal spray or with the assessment of AEs Use of any prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) drug in the 72 h prior to entry into the study with the exception of occasional acetaminophen up to 24 h prior to entry Suspicion of rhinitis medicamentosa (chronic daily use of topical decongestants) Use of a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor in the 14 days prior to study entry Positive serum test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B or C Positive alcohol breath test at screening or on entry into the study Positive urine screen for any nonprescribed drug of abuse at screening or on entry into the study History of cocaine use Blood donation within 30 days of beginning study participation Active peptic ulcer disease or a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding Serum creatinine > 2.0 mg/dL Current tobacco use or a past history of smoking within 5 years of study entry Any other clinically significant medical problem, which in the opinion of the Investigator would interfere with study participation Participation within 30 days of study entry or within 5 times the half-life, whichever is longer, in another investigational drug study.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 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: Treatment
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Ketorolac tromethamine<br> | Drug: Ketorolac tromethamine<br>* Single dose of 30 mg of intranasal Ketorolac tromethamine (100 uL of a 15% solution in each nostril)<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cmax (Maximum Plasma Concentration) |  | Blood samples for PK analyses were obtained at pre-dose (15 minutes prior to ketorolac administration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 15 hours and 24 hours post-dose | 
| Tmax (Time to Reach Maximum Plasma Concentration) |  | Blood samples for PK analyses were obtained at pre-dose (15 minutes prior to ketorolac administration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 15 hours and 24 hours post-dose | 
| AUClast (Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Profile From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Time Point Post-dose |  | Blood samples for PK analyses were obtained at pre-dose (15 minutes prior to ketorolac administration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 15 hours and 24 hours post-dose | 
| AUC (Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Profile From Time 0 to Infinity |  | Blood samples for PK analyses were obtained at pre-dose (15 minutes prior to ketorolac administration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 15 hours and 24 hours post-dose | 
| t1/2z (Terminal Half-life) |  | Blood samples for PK analyses were obtained at pre-dose (15 minutes prior to ketorolac administration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 15 hours and 24 hours post-dose | 
| MRT (Mean Residence Time) |  | Blood samples for PK analyses were obtained at pre-dose (15 minutes prior to ketorolac administration), 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 15 hours and 24 hours post-dose |