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Phase 1 N=45 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

A Study to Assess the Effect of AZD4041 on Respiratory Drive in Recreational Opioid Users.

Opioid Use Disorder

Enrolled (actual)
45
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Number of Participants With Increased End-tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO2) of at Least 10 mmHg Compared to Baseline or > 50 mmHg on Day 1 — 0; 0 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Interventions
Morphine (Drug); AZD4041 (Drug); Placebo (Other)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
AstraZeneca
Primary completion
May 2023

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With Increased End-tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO2) of at Least 10 mmHg Compared to Baseline or > 50 mmHg on Day 1
0; 0
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With Increased End-tidal Carbon Dioxide (EtCO2) of at Least 10 mmHg Compared to Baseline or > 50 mmHg on Day 15
2; 1
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With Reduction in Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) to < 92% on Day 1
0; 0
PRIMARY
Number of Participants With Reduction in Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) to < 92% on Day 15
1; 0
SECONDARY
Time to Reduction in SpO2 to < 92%
0.986
SECONDARY
Duration of Reduction in SpO2 to < 92%
1.083
SECONDARY
Post-dose Reduction of SpO2 Adjusted for Baseline
3.775; 3.256; 3.286; 2.751; 3.366; 2.757
SECONDARY
Post-dose SpO2
96.990; 97.900
SECONDARY
Time to Each Increased EtCO2 Episode of at Least 10 mmHg Compared to Baseline or > 50 mmHg
2.812; 2.083
SECONDARY
Duration of Each Increased EtCO2 Episode of at Least 10 mmHg Compared to Baseline or > 50 mmHg
8.202; 0.750
SECONDARY
Post-dose Increase in EtCO2 Adjusted for Baseline
6.501; 7.177; 3.141; 3.452; 7.261; 7.462
SECONDARY
Post-dose EtCO2
41.870; 40.923
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Reduced Respiratory Rate (RR) of < 6 Breaths/Min
0; 0
SECONDARY
Time to Each Reduced Respiratory Rate Episode of < 6 Breaths/Min
SECONDARY
Duration of Each Reduced Respiratory Rate Episode of < 6 Breaths/Min
SECONDARY
Post-dose Decrease in RR Adjusted for Baseline
4.852; 5.523; 4.133; 4.667; 5.133; 6.116
SECONDARY
Post-dose RR
13.577; 13.477
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment Emergent Serious Adverse Events (TESAEs)
26; 14; 0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of TEAEs
134; 102
SECONDARY
Number of TEAEs by Severity
129; 99; 5; 3; 0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of TEAEs by Relationship
125; 94; 9; 8
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormal Vital Signs
0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormal Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
2; 1
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormal Laboratory Values
0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Abnormal Physical Examination Findings
0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Neurological Examinations Findings
0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation or Behaviors Per Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Assessments
0; 0; 0; 0
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Type of Medical Intervention Used for Each Event of Significantly Increased EtCO2, Reduced SpO2, or RR
0; 0
SECONDARY
Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Morphine and Its Metabolites
96.24; 95.51; 88.32; 88.54; 313.7; 352.9
SECONDARY
Time to Reach Maximum Observed Concentration (Tmax) of Morphine and Its Metabolites
0.08; 0.08; 0.08; 0.08; 0.25; 0.25
SECONDARY
Area Under Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Morphine and Its Metabolites
132.5; 124.5; 135.5; 128.2; 1996; 2067
SECONDARY
Area Under Plasma Concentration-time Curve Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-∞) of Morphine and Its Metabolites
140.5; 133.8; 142.6; 140.8; 2259; 2404
SECONDARY
Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2λz) of Morphine and Its Metabolites
3.131; 3.493; 3.090; 4.483; 10.04; 11.37
SECONDARY
Time of Last Quantifiable Concentration (Tlast) of Morphine and Its Metabolites
12.00; 12.00; 12.00; 12.00; 36.00; 36.00
SECONDARY
Total Body Clearance (CL) of Morphine
142.4; 149.4; 140.2; 142.0
SECONDARY
Volume of Distribution Based on the Terminal Phase (Vz) of Morphine
643.2; 753.0; 625.1; 918.5
SECONDARY
Maximum Observed Concentration at Steady-state (Cmax,ss) of AZD4041
717.8; 660.7
SECONDARY
Time to Reach Maximum Observed Concentration at Steady State (Tmax,ss) of AZD4041
0.50; 1.57
SECONDARY
Area Under Plasma Concentration-time Curve Over a Dosing Interval (AUCτ) of AZD4041
7114; 7711
SECONDARY
Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2λz) of AZD4041
14.44; 12.14
SECONDARY
Average Concentration Over a Dosing Interval (Cav) of AZD4041
296.4; 321.3
SECONDARY
Apparent Total Body Clearance at Steady State (CLss/F) of AZD4041
3.514; 3.242
SECONDARY
Apparent Volume of Distribution at Steady State Based on the Terminal Phase (Vzss/F) of AZD4041
73.19; 56.79
SECONDARY
Observed Lowest Concentration Before the Next Dose is Administered at Steady State (Ctrough,ss) of AZD4041
133.8; 149.5
SECONDARY
Amount of AZD4041 Excreted Unchanged in Urine (Aeτ)
390400
SECONDARY
Apparent Fraction of AZD4041 Excreted Unchanged in Urine (Feτ/F)
1.562
SECONDARY
Renal Clearance (CLR) of AZD4041
0.04757
SECONDARY
Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2) of AZD4041
14.48
SECONDARY
Plasma Concentration of Morphine Over Time
NA; NA; 96.24; 95.51; 57.04; 54.16
SECONDARY
Plasma Concentration of Morphine-3-glucuronide Over Time
NA; NA; 261.17; 330.85; 287.69; 336.02
SECONDARY
Plasma Concentration of Morphine-6-glucuronide Over Time
NA; NA; 22.52; 32.79; 42.25; 56.30
SECONDARY
Plasma Concentration of AZD4041 Over Time
133.83; 186.27; 435.07; 690.91; 623.75; 602.16

Summary

This is a Phase 1, single-centre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2 fixed sequences, multiple dose study in healthy male and/or female recreational opioid users. This study is being primarily conducted to assess the effect on respiratory drive of morphine administered after multiple doses of AZD4041 compared to morphine administered alone in healthy recreational opioid users. The study will include up to 44 participants who will be randomized to either AZD4041 and morphine (28 participants) or placebo and morphine (16 participants). This is to ensure completion of at least 36 participants (24 AZD4041 + morphine, and 12 Placebo + morphine on Day 15). The total study duration will be up to 54 days (including screening) per participant.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Recreational opioid user, not currently considered to have moderate or severe substance use disorder for opioids (based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition [DSM-5] criteria) and has experience with opioid use for non-therapeutic purposes (ie, for psychoactive effects) on at least 10 occasions in their lifetime and at least 1 occasion in the last 12 weeks prior to screening.
  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent form (ICF) prior to the initiation of any protocol-specific procedures.
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.
  • Healthy adult male or female, 18 to 55 years of age, inclusive, prior to the first study drug administration.
  • Body mass index (BMI) within 18.0 kg/m^2 to 35.0 kg/m^2, inclusive, and body weight at least 50 kg at screening.
  • A female study participant of non-childbearing potential must meet 1 of the following criteria:

(1) Physiological postmenopausal status, defined as the following:

  • absence of menses for at least 1 year prior to the first study drug administration (without an alternative medical condition); and
  • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels ≥ 40 mIU/mL at screening

AND/OR

(2) Surgical sterile, defined as those who have had hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy and/or bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral tubal ligation. Women who are surgically sterile must provide documentation of the procedure by an operative report, ultrasound, or other verifiable documentation.

  • If male, must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception when engaging in sexual activity and must not donate sperm during the study and for at least 4 months (120 days) after the last dose of study medication.
  • Healthy in the opinion of an Investigator, as determined by no clinically significant findings from medical history, physical examination, 12-lead ECG, vital signs, SpO2, respiratory rate, or clinical laboratory (including hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, and serology [screening visit only]) at screening visit and/or prior to the first study drug administration.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Female who is pregnant according to the pregnancy test at screening or prior to the first study drug administration.
  • Male participants with a history of oligospermia or azoospermia or any other disorder of the reproductive system.
  • Male participants who are undergoing treatment or investigation for infertility.
  • History of moderate or severe substance or alcohol use disorder (excluding nicotine and caffeine) within the past 2 years, as defined by the DSM-5.
  • History of any significant psychiatric disorder according to the criteria of the DSM-5 which, in the opinion of the Investigator, could be detrimental to participant safety or could compromise study data interpretation.
  • History of significant hypersensitivity to AZD4041, morphine and/or other opioids, naloxone, or any related products (including excipients of the study formulations) as well as severe hypersensitivity reactions (like angioedema) to any drugs.
  • History of any significant disease, including [but not necessarily limited to] significant hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, neurological, psychiatric, gastrointestinal, endocrine, immunologic, ophthalmologic, or dermatologic disease of any etiology (including infections) identified at screening.
  • Presence or history of significant gastrointestinal, liver or kidney disease, or any other condition [including those that may result from surgery] that is known to interfere with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion, or known to potentiate or predispose to undesired effects.
  • SpO2 below 95% at screening or prior to first study drug administration.
  • Any abnormal vital signs, after no less than 5 minutes rest (supine position), as defined in the list below, at screening and/or prior to th
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05587998). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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