This is a Phase I, first-in-human (FIH), randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose sequential group study in healthy male subjects. The objectives are to study the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and effects on glucose homeostasis (pharmacodynamics) of AZD9567, an oral differentiated non-steroidal selective glucocorticoid receptor modulator (SGRM). The study will also assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of prednisolone 60 mg in comparison with high doses of AZD9567 and placebo.
This is a Phase I, first-in-human (FIH), randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, single ascending dose sequential group study in healthy male subjects. The objectives are to study the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and effects on glucose homeostasis (pharmacodynamics) of AZD9567. Additional exploratory variables (Inflammation biomarkers, ECG modelling and taste assessment) will also be evaluated. The study will also assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of prednisolone 60 mg in comparison with high doses of AZD9567 and placebo. The study will be conducted at a single study centre with a planned number of subjects of up to 72 healthy males, aged 18 to 55 years.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
72
AZD9567 oral suspension 0.5 to 10 mg/ml
Matching placebo
Prednisolone 60mg oral capsules (12 capsules of 5 mg each).
Research Site
Berlin, Germany
Safety and Tolerability of AZD9567 by Assessing the Number of Participants With Adverse Events
Safety and tolerability variables included AEs, vital signs (blood pressure and pulse), ECGs (12-lead ECGs, safety ECGs and telemetry), clinical laboratory safety evaluations (haematology, clinical chemistry \[including osteocalcin\], coagulation, urinalysis \[including 24 hour urine cortisol per day {tU-cortisol}\]) and physical examinations. Note: No clinically relevant findings were noted in clinical laboratory results and vial signs assessments. Hence, none of the laboratory or vital signs findings were reported as AEs.
Time frame: At screening, Day -2, Day -1, Day 1 (at pre-dose; 3 & 12 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose), Day 3 and follow-up (7 to 10 days post-dose)
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Observed Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax)
To assess the Cmax of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. Cmax was taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve.
Time frame: On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Time to Reach Maximum Plasma Concentration(Tmax)
To assess the tmax of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. tmax was taken directly from the individual concentration-time curve.
Time frame: On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Terminal Half-life (t½λz)
To assess t½λz of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. t½λz was estimated as (ln2)/λz.
Time frame: On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-curve From Time Zero to the Time of Last Quantifiable Analyte Concentration (AUC(0-last))
To assess AUC(0-last) of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state.
Time frame: On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Rate and Extent of Absorption of Single Ascending Doses of AZD9567 by Assessment of Area Under the Plasma Concentration-curve From Time Zero Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC)
To assess AUC of AZD9567 oral suspension following 8 single ascending doses (2, 10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 125 and 155 mg) in Cohorts 1 to 8 in the fasted state. AUC was estimated by AUC(0-last) + Clast/λz. Clast - the last observed quantifiable concentration.
Time frame: On Day 1 (at pre-dose and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 hours post-dose), Day 2 (24 hours post-dose) and Day 3 (48 hours post-dose)
Secondary Outcome: Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Plasma Glucose to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of plasma glucose. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group. Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT plasma glucose total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Time frame: At Day -1 (baseline) and Day 1 (pre glucose intake and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 240 minutes post glucose intake)
Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Serum Insulin to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of serum insulin. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group. Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT serum insulin total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Time frame: At Day -1 (baseline) and Day 1 (pre glucose intake and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 240 minutes post glucose intake)
Relative Change From Baseline of AUC0-4h for Serum C-peptide to Assess the Effects on Glucose Homeostasis (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test [OGTT])
To assess the effect of AZD9567 and prednisolone on OGTT after administration of 75 g glucose solution, blood samples were collected pre glucose intake and at post glucose intake for the analyses of serum C-peptide. AUC0-4h relative change between Day 1 and Day -1 was calculated for each subject in a specific treatment group. Note: Total AUC0-4h was calculated using the linear trapezoidal method. Statistical analysis for the change in OGTT serum C-peptide total AUC0-4h values were assessed via an analysis of variance (ANCOVA), with treatment as fixed effect.
Time frame: At Day -1 (baseline) and Day 1 (pre glucose intake and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 and 240 minutes post glucose intake)
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