Status:

COMPLETED

Assessing the Pharmacokinetics and Drug Interaction Liability of Kratom, an Opioid-like Natural Product

Lead Sponsor:

Washington State University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Conditions:

Interaction Drug Food

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-55 years

Phase:

EARLY_PHASE1

Brief Summary

Kratom is a botanical natural product that has opioid-like effects. Kratom is commonly used to self-treat withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid addiction, as well as pain. Kratom products include...

Detailed Description

Many patient groups often supplement their drug regimens with herbal and other natural products (NPs), raising concern for adverse NP-drug interactions. Due to a lack of rigorous guidelines for assess...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Not taking any medications (prescription and non-prescription) or dietary/herbal supplements known to alter the pharmacokinetics of either study drug or kratom constituents
  • Willing to abstain from consuming dietary/herbal supplements, including kratom, and citrus juices for several weeks
  • Willing to abstain from consuming caffeinated beverages or other caffeine-containing products the evening before and morning of the first day of a study arm
  • Willing to abstain from consuming any alcoholic beverages for one day prior to any study day, during the 14-hour inpatient days, and for the 5 and/or 1 outpatient visit(s) following 14-hour visit
  • Willing to use an acceptable method of contraception that does not include oral contraceptive pills or patches (such as abstinence, copper IUD, condom)
  • Have the time to participate
  • Are non-naïve kratom users (intermittent users who are not trying to quit but willing to abstain for several weeks)
  • Carry a CYP2D6 genotype designated as having an intermediate, extensive, or ultra-extensive metabolizer phenotype
  • Written informed consent (and assent when applicable) obtained from subject or subject's legal representative and ability for the subject to comply with the requirements of the study

Exclusion

  • Men and women under the age of 18 or over the age of 55
  • Unwilling to abstain from kratom for several weeks
  • Any current major illness or chronic illness such as (but not limited to) kidney disease, hepatic disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, or HIV/AIDS
  • History of anemia or any other significant hematologic disorder
  • History of drug or alcohol addiction or major psychiatric illness
  • A need for chronic opioid analgesics
  • Use of opioid analgesics 3 weeks prior to initiation of the study
  • An imminent likely need for opioid analgesics (e.g., planned dental or surgical procedure)
  • Female and pregnant or nursing
  • Have a history of allergy to dextromethorphan, midazolam, or related drugs
  • Have a history of intolerance or allergy to kratom or opioids
  • Taking concomitant medications, both prescription and non-prescription (including dietary supplements/herbal products), known to alter the pharmacokinetics of either study drug or kratom constituents
  • Carry a CYP2D6 genotype designated as having a poor metabolizer phenotype
  • Presence of a condition or abnormality that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 9 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

15 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04392011

Start Date

October 9 2019

End Date

August 31 2021

Last Update

December 20 2023

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Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Spokane, Washington, United States, 99202