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Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Johnson & Johnson|Last Updated: Dec 24, 2013

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Tapentadol ER Tamper-resistant Formulation (TRF)

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment64

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT01900587A Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Bio-equivalence of the Tapentadol Extended-Release (ER) Tamper-resistant Formulation (TRF) Tablet to the Current Tapentadol ER Prolonged-release 2 (PR2) TabletHealthy
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NCT02019485A Study to Assess Bioequivalence of a New Tapentadol Extended-Release Tablet With Respect to a Tapentadol Extended Release Tablet Under Fasted Conditions in Healthy SubjectsHealthy
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Bio-equivalence of the Tapentadol Extended-Release (ER) Tamper-resistant Formulation (TRF) Tablet to the Current Tapentadol ER Prolonged-release 2 (PR2) Tablet
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Assess Bioequivalence of a New Tapentadol Extended-Release Tablet With Respect to a Tapentadol Extended Release Tablet Under Fasted Conditions in Healthy Subjects
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Serum Concentration (C[max])
Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose of study medication

The C(max) is the maximum serum concentration which will be observed at the defined time points.

Area Under the Serum Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time (AUC [infinity])
Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose of study medication

The AUC (infinity) is the area under the serum concentration-time curve from time zero to infinite time, calculated as the sum of AUC(last) and C(last)/lambda(z), wherein AUC(last) is area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last quantifiable time; and C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration; and lambda(z) is elimination rate constant.

Area Under the Serum Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinite Time (AUC [last])
Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose of study medication

The AUC (last) is the area under the serum concentration-time curve from time zero time of the last quantifiable concentration C(last), and C(last) is the last observed quantifiable concentration.

Maximum serum concentration of tapentadol
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication)
Time to reach the observed maximum serum concentration of tapentadol
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
Area under the serum concentration-time curve of tapentadol from time 0 to the time of the last quantifiable concentration
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
Area under the serum concentration-time curve of tapentadol from time 0 to infinite time
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
Percentage of area under the serum concentration-time curve of tapentadol from time 0 to infinite time
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
Elimination half-life associated with the terminal slope of the semilogarithmic tapentadol concentration-time curve
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
First-order rate constant associated with the terminal portion of tapentadol concentration curve
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
Time to last quantifiable serum concentration of tapentadol
Predose; 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours postdose (at each single-dose of study medication
Number of participants with adverse events
Up to end-of-study (Day 3 of last single-dose of study medication)

Secondary Endpoints

Time to Reach the Maximum Serum Concentration (T[max])
Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose of study medication
Percentage of AUC(infinity)
Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose of study medication
Elimination half-life period (t1/2)
Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours post-dose of study medication
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Tapentadol Extended release (ER) TRF then tapentadol ER PR2EXPERIMENTALSingle dose of tapentadol ER 50 milligram (mg), tamper-resistant formulation (TRF) tablet will be administered under fasted condition in first treatment period; after that in second treatment period, single-dose of tapentadol ER 50 mg, prolonged released (PR2) tablet will be administered under fasted condition. A washout period of 7 to 14 days will be maintained between each treatment period.
Tapentadol ER PR2 then tapentadol ER TRFEXPERIMENTALSingle dose of tapentadol ER 50 milligram (mg), PR2 tablet will be administered under fasted condition in first treatment period; after that in second treatment period, single-dose of tapentadol ER 50 mg, TRF tablet will be administered under fasted condition. A washout period of 7 to 14 days will be maintained between each treatment period.
Treatment Sequence ABEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of new tapentadol Extended Release (ER) Tamper-Resistant Formulation (TRF) tablet and later, participants will receive single dose of current tapentadol prolonged-release formulation 2 (PR2) tablet without food. Administration of the study medications will be separated by a washout period (no treatment) of 7 to 14 days.
Treatment Sequence BAEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of current tapentadol PR2 tablet and later, participants will receive single dose of new tapentadol ER TRF tablet without food. Administration of the study medication will be separated by a washout period of 7 to 14 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Tapentadol ER Tamper-resistant Formulation (TRF)DRUGSingle dose of tapentadol ER 50 milligram (mg), will be administered under fasted condition.
Tapentadol ER Prolonged-Release 2 (PR2)DRUGSingle dose of tapentadol ER 50 milligram (mg), prolonged release tablet will be administered under fasted condition.
Tapentadol Extended Release (ER) Tamper-Resistant Formulation (TRF)DRUGParticipants will receive a single dose of tapentadol ER TRF 100 mg tablet orally (by mouth) in treatment sequences AB and BA appropriately.
Tapentadol Prolonged-Release Formulation 2 (PR2)DRUGParticipants will receive a single dose of tapentadol PR2 100 mg tablet orally in treatment sequences AB and BA appropriately.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range19 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants deemed healthy on the basis of pre-study physical examination, medical history (including smoking habits), 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), vital signs, and clinical laboratory parameters (serum chemistry, serology and hematology) performed within 21 days before s...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation

What is Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation used for?

Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation is an investigational small molecule being studied in healthy volunteers. It is a tamper-resistant extended-release formulation of tapentadol, intended to deter abuse. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved.

Who makes Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation?

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is developing Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's bioequivalence to the current tapentadol extended-release tablet.

What phase is Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation in?

Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation is in Phase 1 clinical development. One Phase 1 study has been completed, and the drug remains investigational. It has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation in?

Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation has one completed clinical trial, NCT01900587, a pivotal study evaluating bioequivalence of the tamper-resistant extended-release tablet to the current tapentadol ER prolonged-release 2 tablet. The study enrolled 64 healthy volunteers in the United States.

Is Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation the same as tapentadol ER?

Tapentadol Tamper-resistant Formulation is a new extended-release formulation of tapentadol designed to be tamper-resistant. It is being compared to the current tapentadol ER prolonged-release 2 tablet in clinical trials to assess bioequivalence.