Status:

COMPLETED

Pharmacokinetics of Naltrexone Following Intravenous and Oral Routes of Administration in Healthy Volunteers

Lead Sponsor:

Alza Corporation, DE, USA

Conditions:

Biological Availability

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-45 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare the pharmacokinetics of naltrexone following i.v. and oral administration in healthy volunteers, and to assess the bioavailability of naltrexone following oral a...

Detailed Description

Naltrexone blocks the effects of opioid (morphine-like) drugs by competitive binding at the opioid receptors in the brain. Naltrexone does not possess morphine-like properties and exhibits minimal pha...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy, non smoker, men and nonpregnant nonlactating women
  • Weighing a minimum of 60 kg and were within 15% of ideal weight for height as described in the Metropolitan Life Insurance Height and Weight Standards
  • Who did not have a history or show presence of drug or alcohol dependence or abuse

Exclusion

  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to naltrexone
  • Usage of prescription medication including opioids (except for birth control medications, sex-hormone replacement, vitamins) within 14 days prior to Day 1, over-the-counter medication (except for vitamin supplements or acetaminophen \[less than 2 g/day\]) or herbal medication within 3 days prior to Day 1, alcohol, grapefruit juice, or caffeine within 48 hours before dosing
  • Consumption of more than 450 mg of caffeine per day (eg, approximately 5 cups of tea, 3 cups of regular coffee, or 8 cans of cola)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2003

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00714584

Start Date

May 1 2003

End Date

June 1 2003

Last Update

May 19 2011

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