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varenicline free base patch

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Smoking Cessation | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Pfizer, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 14, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment69

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

varenicline free base patch · 3 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 3
NCT01234142A Study Evaluating the Absorption Of Varenicline Through The Skin Following Once Daily Application Of A Patch For 14 DaysSmoking Cessation
COMPLETED45 Analytics
NCT01013454A Study Evaluating The Absorption Of Varenicline Into The Body From A Varenicline Patch Applied To The SkinSmoking Cessation
COMPLETED12 Analytics
NCT00774605A Study Evaluating The Absorption Of Varenicline Into The Body From A Varenicline Solution And A Varenicline Patch Applied To The SkinSmoking Cessation
COMPLETED12 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating the Absorption Of Varenicline Through The Skin Following Once Daily Application Of A Patch For 14 Days
Smoking CessationUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating The Absorption Of Varenicline Into The Body From A Varenicline Patch Applied To The Skin
Smoking CessationUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study Evaluating The Absorption Of Varenicline Into The Body From A Varenicline Solution And A Varenicline Patch Applied To The Skin
Smoking CessationUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC24); observed maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) in a given dosing interval and time of maximum plasma concentration (Tmax)
Days 1, 7 and 14
Observed accumulation ratio (Rac)
Days 7 and 14
Observed minimum plasma concentration (Cmin) in a given dosing interval, and peak: trough fluctuation (PTF)
Days 7 and 14
Terminal half life (t1/2)
Day 14-Day 19
Varenicline area under the curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf) and varenicline area under the curve from 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast), as data permit
8 days
Varenicline area under the curve from 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) and varenicline area under the curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
8 days

Secondary Endpoints

Dermal rating scores (as measured by the Rating Scale for Assessment of Application Site Dermal-Erythema, Edema and Irritation)
Days 1-14 (24 hpd); Days 1, 7-8 (1 and 12 hpd); Day 14 (1,6,12,24,48,72,96 and 120 hpd)
VAS scores for nausea (using a Visual Analog Scale)
Days 1-19 (daily)
Daily adhesion score (as measured by the Rating Scale for Adhesion)
Days 1-14 (12 and 24 hpd);Days 1, 7 and 14 (1 and 6 hpd)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 2EXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 3EXPERIMENTAL -
Cohort 4EXPERIMENTAL -
Varenicline transdermal delivery systemEXPERIMENTAL -
Varenicline free base solutionEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
varenicline free base patchDRUGvarenicline transdermal delivery system (12.0 mg payload \[drug amount loaded in each patch\]) will be applied to the skin once daily for 14 days
placebo patchDRUGMatched placebo transdermal delivery system will be applied to the skin once daily for 14 days
Varenicline free base solutionDRUGA single application of a 4.8 mg varenicline solution will be applied to the upper back over a 24 hour period
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * male or female * adult cigarette smokers of any race Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence or history of clinically significant hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurologic, or allergic disease (including d...

Countries:United StatesBelgium
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Frequently asked questions about varenicline free base patch

What is varenicline free base patch used for?

Varenicline free base patch is an investigational small molecule being developed for smoking cessation. It is a transdermal patch formulation of varenicline, a medication used to help people stop smoking. The patch is designed to deliver varenicline through the skin, and it is currently in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes varenicline free base patch?

Varenicline free base patch is being developed by Pfizer, Inc. (NYSE: PFE). The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the absorption of varenicline from the patch applied to the skin.

What phase is varenicline free base patch in?

Varenicline free base patch is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Three Phase 1 trials have been completed, with a total of 69 participants enrolled across studies in the United States and Belgium.

What clinical trials is varenicline free base patch in?

Varenicline free base patch has been studied in three completed Phase 1 trials: NCT00774605, NCT01013454, and NCT01234142. These trials evaluated the absorption of varenicline from the patch into the body, including a 14-day once-daily application study. All trials enrolled healthy volunteers.

How does varenicline free base patch work?

Varenicline free base patch works by delivering varenicline, a medication that acts on nicotine receptors in the brain, through the skin. By providing a steady release of varenicline, the patch aims to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.