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Diastat

Phase 1

Epilepsy | Small molecule | Neurology |Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 18, 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment31

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Diastat · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03953820Diazepam Buccal Film (DBF) - Diastat Rectal Gel (DRG) Crossover StudyEpilepsy
COMPLETED31 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Diazepam Buccal Film (DBF) - Diastat Rectal Gel (DRG) Crossover Study
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

AUC 0-t
0.5, 0.75, 1, 105, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 192, and 240 hours post-dose

Area Under Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to the last non-zero concentration

AUC 0-inf
0.5, 0.75, 1, 105, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 192, and 240 hours post-dose

Area under concentration time curve, from time 0 extrapolated to infinity

Cmax
0.5, 0.75, 1, 105, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 192, and 240 hours post-dose

Maximum observed plasma concentration

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Diazepam Buccal Film, Then Diastat Rectal GelEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a single dose of Diazepam Buccal Film following a moderate-fat meal and then received a single dose of Diastat Rectal Gel following a moderate-fat meal with a 28-day washout between doses.
Diastat Rectal Gel, Then Diazepam Buccal FilmEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a single dose of Diastat Rectal Gel following a moderate-fat meal and then received a single dose of Diazepam Buccal Film following a moderate-fat meal with a 28-day washout between doses.
Diazepam Buccal Film following a High-Fat MealEXPERIMENTALParticipants who volunteered to participate in the second period received a second dose of Diazepam Buccal Film at the same dose and exactly the same manner as the earlier dose with the exception that the dose was administered following ingestion of a high-fat meal.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Diazepam Buccal FilmDRUGDiazepam Buccal Film administered on inner aspect of the cheek at the recommended dose regimen (10 mg to 17.5 mg according to body weight) following ingestion of a moderate fat meal and following ingestion of a high-fat meal.
Diastat® Rectal Gel (Valeant Pharmaceuticals USA)DRUGDiastat Rectal Gel administered rectally according to product label administration and dosing instructions (10 mg to 20 mg according to body weight) following ingestion of a moderate-fat meal.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, smoker (no more than 25 cigarettes or equivalent daily) or non-smoker, ≥ 18 and ≤ 65 years of age, with body weight between 38 and 111 kg, inclusive. Potential subjects with weights in the range of 112 to 134 kg (247 - 249 pounds) may be allowed to participate...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Diastat

What is Diastat used for in epilepsy?

Diastat is a small molecule drug being developed for epilepsy. It is an investigational therapy that has completed a Phase 1 clinical trial. The drug is being studied for its potential use in treating epilepsy, though it is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes Diastat?

Diastat is being developed by Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc., a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol AQST. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the treatment of epilepsy.

What phase is Diastat in?

Diastat is in Phase 1 of clinical development. It has completed one Phase 1 trial, which was a controlled, randomized crossover study. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Diastat in?

Diastat has been studied in one clinical trial, identified as NCT03953820. This was a Phase 1 crossover study titled "Diazepam Buccal Film (DBF) - Diastat Rectal Gel (DRG) Crossover Study," which enrolled 31 participants with epilepsy in the United States. The trial has been completed.

Is Diastat the same as diazepam buccal film?

Diastat is a rectal gel formulation of diazepam. The completed clinical trial compared Diastat Rectal Gel to a Diazepam Buccal Film (DBF) in a crossover study. While both contain diazepam, they are different formulations and routes of administration.