Albiglutide (Alb) is a novel analogue of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has been developed and approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Currently, lyophilized albiglutide and the diluent are provided in a dual chamber Cartridge (DCC) single-dose pen injector, requiring reconstitution prior to use. A liquid formulation of albiglutide will enable the use of a liquid product in a ready-to-use single dose auto-injector. To support the development of the liquid auto-injector product, this healthy volunteer bioequivalence study will be conducted to compare the liquid drug product to the currently available lyophilized product. This is Phase I, randomized, double-blind, double dummy, single-dose, 2-period crossover study in healthy volunteers. This study will compare the pharmacokinetics and safety of the albiglutide 50 mg liquid drug product with the albiglutide 50 mg commercial lyophilized drug product.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
59
Albiglutide liquid is provided as a fixed-dose, disposable auto-injector containing albiglutide liquid (50 mg). The auto-injector delivers the study treatment in an injection volume of 1.0 mL for the 50 mg dose
Albiglutide is supplied as prefilled DCC Pen Injector. Each DCC contains lyophilized albiglutide 50 mg. When the injector pen product is reconstituted a neutral, isotonic solution is produced. The pen delivers albiglutide in an injection volume of 0.5 mL
Liquid albiglutide matching placebo is provided as a fixed-dose, disposable autoinjector containing placebo liquid. The auto-injector delivers the placebo in an injection volume of 1.0 mL for the 50 mg placebo dose.
Placebo is supplied as prefilled DCC Pen Injector. Each DCC contains matching placebo. When the injector pen product is reconstituted a neutral, isotonic placebo solution is produced. The pen delivers the placebo in an injection volume of 0.5 mL.
GSK Investigational Site
Austin, Texas, United States
Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) from 0 to the last measurable concentration (AUC 0-t) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide plasma concentrations and (AUC 0-t).
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2
AUC from 0 to infinity (AUC [0-inf]) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide plasma concentrations AUC(0-inf).
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2
Peak plasma concentration (Cmax) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide Cmax.
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2
Time to maximal concentration (Tmax) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide Tmax.
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2
Clearance (CL/F) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2.
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide CL/F
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2
Volume of distribution (V/F) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide V/F
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2
Number of subjects with adverse events (AE) and clinical observations as a measure of safety and tolerability
AE will be collected during the study. Intensity of AE will be captured
Time frame: Up to 21 weeks
Safety as assessed by 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)
Single 12-lead ECGs will be obtained at the specified time points during the study using an ECG machine that automatically calculates the heart rate and other measures.
Time frame: Screening, Day -1, Day 4, and Day 35 in both sessions 1 and 2
Safety as assessed by systolic, diastolic blood pressure, and pulse rate measurements
Systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse rate will be measured at specified time point
Time frame: Up to 21 weeks
Immunogenicity as assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and hypersensitivity reactions.
Immunogenicity serum samples will be collected at specified time points to assess the presence of anti-drug antibodies through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method.
Time frame: Day 1 in both sessions and Day 13 in session 1 and follow-up visit
Half-life (T1/2) for albiglutide in session 1 and 2
PK blood samples will be collected for determination of albiglutide T1/2.
Time frame: Predose (0), 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 216, 312, 480, 672, and 840 hours post-dose in both sessions 1 and 2.
Composite of hematology parameters as a measure of safety
The following hematology parameters will be measured: platelet count, red blood cell (RBC) count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, Reticulocyte count, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), MCH Concentration, white blood cell (WBC) count, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils.
Time frame: Up to 21 weeks
Composite of clinical chemistry parameters as a measure of safety
The following clinical chemistry parameters will be measured: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, fasting glucose, uric acid, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), chloride, total and direct bilirubin, total protein, albumin, total carbon dioxide, and fasting triglycerides.
Time frame: Up to 21 weeks
Composite of urinalysis parameters as a measure of safety
The following urinalysis parameters will be measured: specific gravity, power of hydrogen (pH), glucose, protein, blood and ketones by dipstick; microscopic examination (if blood or protein is abnormal), microalbumin, creatinine, albumin/creatinine ratio, blood, leukocyte esterase, and nitrites.
Time frame: Up to 21 Weeks
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