Bioequivalence study of a new capsule containing ramipril 10 mg and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg (Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.) versus the simultaneous administration of ramipril 10 mg tablets ( Triatec®, Sanofi-Aventis) and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg film coated tablets (Congescor®, Daiichi Sankyo) in healthy male and female volunteers under fasting conditions
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN35244287 |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN35244287 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | Study CRO-PK-17-324 - Sponsor code NG8706-C01 |
- Submission date
- 05/12/2018
- Registration date
- 18/04/2019
- Last edited
- 18/04/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English Summary
Background and study aims
NG 8706 is a new fixed dose combination containing ramipril and bisoprolol, developed by Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l., Italy. Ramipril and bisoprolol are frequently prescribed in association for the treatment of essential hypertension (high blood pressure). Ramipril is used to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure. Ramipril works by relaxing the smooth muscles of small blood vessels, which in turn reduces blood pressure (BP). Bisoprolol's effects include a reduction of heart rate, cardiac output, BP and possibly reflex orthostatic hypotension. Bisoprolol is used for the secondary prevention of myocardial infarction, heart failure, angina pectoris and mild to moderate hypertension. Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l., Italy, has developed 6 strength combinations as immediate release capsules. The proposed 6 strength combinations cover the majority of the needs of patients in terms of combined therapy. The aim of this study is to compare the new fixed combination at the highest dose (10 mg of ramipril/5 mg of bisoprolol) with the combination of two marketed reference products.
Who can participate?
Healthy volunteers aged 18-55
What does the study involve?
A single dose of the test product and of the reference products, both corresponding to ramipril 10 mg and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg, is given to healthy volunteers under fasting conditions in two study periods, with a break of at least 14 days. Vitals signs are checked and blood samples are collected at specific timepoints.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Both ramipril and bisoprolol are well known drugs which have been used for decades. No specific benefits for the participants in the current study were foreseen, except for the physical examination as part of the study procedures and a possible, although not certain, positive wellbeing effect.
Where is the study run from?
CROSS Research SA (Switzerland)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2017 to October 2017
Who is funding the study?
Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l. (Italy)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Francesco Gianese, Medical Director
Contact information
Dr Francesco Gianese
Scientific
Scientific
Via San Giuseppe Cottolengo
Milan
20143
Italy
Study information
| Study design | Single-dose open-label randomised two-period cross-over two-stage bioequivalence study |
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| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised cross over trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Other |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Bioequivalence study of a new ramipril 10 mg/bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg hard capsule fixed dose combination (Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.) versus a free combination of ramipril 10 mg tablets (Triatec®, Sanofi-Aventis) and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg film coated tablets (Congescor®, Daiichi Sankyo) in healthy male and female volunteers under fasting conditions |
| Study acronym | Ramipril/bisoprolol BE |
| Study hypothesis | The objective of the study was to assess the bioequivalence of ramipril and bisoprolol, when administered in single dose in 2 consecutive study periods as a fixed combination (ramipril 10 mg/bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg hard gel capsule) versus a free combination of ramipril 10 mg tablet (Triatec®) and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg film-coated tablet (Congescor®) to healthy male and female volunteers under fasting conditions. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Cantonal Ethics Commitee Ticino, 12/09/2017, project ID 2017-01417 / CE 3259 |
| Condition | Not applicable |
| Intervention | The study protocol foresaw 2 periods separated by a wash-out interval of at least 14 days between consecutive administrations. The following visits were performed: Screening phase - Screening – visit 1: between Day -14 and Day -2 - Period 1 – visit 2: Day -1 Interventional phase - Period 1 – visit 3: Days 1-3 - Wash-out interval of at least 14 days - Period 2 – visit 4: Day -1 - Period 2 – visit 5: Days 1-3 Final phase - Final visit/early termination visit (ETV). In case of early discontinuation, discontinued subjects underwent an early termination visit (ETV) A single dose of the test fixed dose combination or of the reference extemporaneous combination, both corresponding to ramipril 10 mg and bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg, was administered to healthy male and female volunteers under fasting conditions in two study periods according to a randomised 2-way cross-over design, with a wash-out interval of at least 14 days between consecutive administrations. Both test and reference treatments were orally administered in the morning of study Day 1, at 08:00±1h. One hard capsule of fixed dose combination of ramipril 10 mg / bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg (test treatment) or one tablet of Triatec®, 10 mg + one tablet of Congescor®, 5 mg (reference treatment) were swallowed with 150 mL of still mineral water by the subjects. Vital signs were checked and blood samples for PK analysis were collected at specific timepoints. TEST (T): IMP Ramipril 10 mg / Bisoprolol fumarate 5 mg hard capsules (NG8706), Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l., Italy REFERENCE (R) IMP: Triatec®, 10 mg ramipril tablets + Congescor®, 5 mg bisoprolol fumarate film-coated tablets |
| Intervention type | Drug |
| Pharmaceutical study type(s) | |
| Phase | Phase I |
| Drug / device / biological / vaccine name(s) | Ramipril, bisoprolol fumarate |
| Primary outcome measure | The bioequivalent rate (Cmax) and extent (AUC0-t) of absorption of ramipril and bisoprolol (plasma concentrations evaluated using an LC/MS-MS assay) after single dose administration of test and reference products |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. The plasma PK profile (0-48 hours) of ramipril and bisoprolol after single dose administration of test and reference products 2. Safety and tolerability of test and reference products after single dose administration |
| Overall study start date | 11/07/2017 |
| Overall study end date | 21/10/2017 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Healthy volunteer |
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| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 55 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 36 healthy subjects |
| Participant inclusion criteria | 1. Informed consent: signed written informed consent before inclusion in the study 2. Sex and Age: males/females, 18-55 year old inclusive 3. Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-28 kg/m2 inclusive 4. Vital signs: systolic blood pressure (SBP) 100-139 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 60-89 mmHg, heart rate (HR) 50-90 bpm, measured after 5 min at rest in the sitting position 5. Body temperature: 35.7-37.5° C at screening 6. Full comprehension: ability to comprehend the full nature and purpose of the study, including possible risks and side effects; ability to co-operate with the investigator and to comply with the requirements of the entire study 7. Contraception and fertility (females): females of child-bearing potential had to be using at least one of the following reliable methods of contraception: 7.1. Hormonal oral, implantable, transdermal, or injectable contraceptives for at least 2 months before the screening visit 7.2. A non-hormonal intrauterine device [IUD] or female condom with spermicide or contraceptive sponge with spermicide or diaphragm with spermicide or cervical cap with spermicide for at least 2 months before the screening visit 7.3. A male sexual partner who agrees to use a male condom with spermicide 7.4. A sterile sexual partner Female participants of non-child-bearing potential or in post-menopausal status for at least 1 year will be admitted. For all female subjects, pregnancy test result must be negative at screening. 8. Contraception (males): males with partners of childbearing potential will either be sterile or agree to use one of the following approved methods of contraception from the first study drug administration until at least 45 days after the last administration: 8.1. A male condom with spermicide 8.2. A sterile sexual partner or a partner in post-menopausal status for at least 1 year 8.3. Use by the female sexual partner of an IUD, a female condom with spermicide, a contraceptive sponge with spermicide, a diaphragm with spermicide, a cervical cap with spermicide, or hormonal oral, implantable, transdermal, or injectable contraceptives for at least 2 months before the screening visit 9. Male subjects had to accept to inform their partners of the participation in the clinical study |
| Participant exclusion criteria | 1. Electrocardiogram (12-lead ECG in supine position): clinically significant abnormalities 2. Physical findings: clinically significant abnormal physical findings indicative of physical illness 3. Laboratory analyses: clinically significant abnormal laboratory values indicative of physical illness 4. Virology: positive result of serum virology assays 5. Allergy: ascertained or presumptive hypersensitivity to the active principles and/or formulations' ingredients; history of anaphylaxis to drugs or allergic reactions in general, which the investigator considered could affect the outcome of the study 6. Hypotension and heart rate: during the screening procedures or history of orthostatic hypotension or syncope/fainting or HR<50 bpm 7. Diseases: significant history of renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, skin, haematological, endocrine, neurological, psychiatric and in particular gastrointestinal diseases that could interfere with the aim of the study. History of heart failure. Raynaud's syndrome. Events of haemorrhage (e.g. epistaxis) for 90 days before the day of screening 8. Medications: any medications, including over the counter (OTC) medications and herbal remedies, and vitamins for 2 weeks before the start of the study. Organ-toxic drugs (e.g. any drug with a well-defined potential for toxicity to a major organ or system such as chloramphenicol, which may cause bone marrow suppression) and systemic drugs known to alter hepatic metabolism within 3 months before first dosing. Any prescription systemic treatment within 28 days before first dosing. Hormonal contraceptives for females were allowed 9. Investigative drug studies: participation in the evaluation of any investigational product for 3 months before this study. The 3-month interval is calculated as the time between the first calendar day of the month that follows the last visit of the previous study and the first day of the present study 10. Blood donation: blood donations for 3 months before this study 11. Drug, alcohol, caffeine, tobacco: history of drug, alcohol (>1 drink/day for females and >2 drinks/day for males, defined according to the USDA Dietary Guidelines 2015-2020), caffeine (>5 cups coffee/tea/day) or tobacco abuse (≥10 cigarettes/day) 12. Drug test: positive result at the drug test at screening 13. Alcohol test: positive alcohol breath test at day -1 14. Diet: abnormal diets (<1600 or >3500 kcal/day) or substantial changes in eating habits in the 4 weeks before this study; vegetarians 15. Pregnancy (females only): positive or missing pregnancy test at screening or day -1, pregnant or lactating women |
| Recruitment start date | 25/09/2017 |
| Recruitment end date | 29/09/2017 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Switzerland
Study participating centre
CROSS Research SA Phase I Unit
Via F.A. Giorgioli 14
Arzo
6864
Switzerland
Arzo
6864
Switzerland
Sponsor information
Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.
Industry
Industry
Via San Giuseppe Cottolengo 15
Milan
20143
Italy
Funders
Funder type
Industry
Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l.
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | Yes |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Available on request |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not foreseen |
| IPD sharing plan | The datasets generated and analysed during the current study will be available upon request from Neopharmed Gentili S.r.l. The results are not currently available since the sponsor is performing additional analysis. |
