This Phase I evaluation of N-MCT in normal volunteers requires sequentially increased doses. At each dose level, the safety and pharmacokinetic will be measured. This Phase I trial will have the dose range of N-MCT from 200mg - 1200mg per patient.
This is a Phase 1 trial evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetics of N-MCT administered orally as a single ascending dose. Healthy male and female (non-pregnant, non-lactating) subjects ages 18-45, will be consented and allowed to participate in the study if upon screening they meet the inclusion / exclusion criteria. Subjects will be enrolled into one of four cohort groups sequentially. Each of the six subjects in each group will receive doses sequentially within 48 hours between each dose increase (ie, the second subject in a group will not receive a dose until 48 hours after the first subject received a dose). Cohort 1 (6 subjects, male \& female) will receive 200 mg, Cohort 2 (6 subjects, male \& female) will receive 400 mg, Cohort 3 (8 subjects, males and females, 2 placebo, 6 treated) will receive 800 mg and Cohort 4 (8 subjects, males and females, 2 placebo, 6 treated) will receive 1200 mg of N-MCT. Each cohort will be completed and the safety data evaluated prior to initiating the next cohort. All subjects will have plasma and urine samples evaluated for N-MCT. The PI of the protocol and the IDMC will review safety data (AEs), safety labs, vital signs, and findings through Day 7 for Cohort 1 before enrolling subjects in Cohort 2. Cohort 2 data through Day 7 will be reviewed accordingly by the PI and IDMC before enrolling subjects in Cohort 3. Cohort 3 data through Day 7 will be reviewed by the PI and the IDMC before enrolling subjects in Cohort 4. However, prior to dose escalation to a new cohort as described above, GHUCCTS IRB will review and approve, in expedited review, the IDMC report upon which the decision to escalate the dose to a new cohort is based.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
28
Patients will receive 200 mg, 400 mg, 800 mg or 1200 mg of N-Methanocarbathymidine administered orally on day 1 after subject's full screen for each cohort. Each dose will be completely evaluated for safety and pharmacokinetics. The doses of each cohort will be given after complete evaluation of the preceding cohort for any sign of toxicity. In the absence of no observed toxicity, the next cohort will be started in the normal subjects.
Two patients in Cohort 3 \& 4 will receive placebo capsules which is mannitol filled into size 0 capsules.
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
The Safety and Tolerability of N-MCT Evaluated By The Sequential Review of Reported Adverse Events (AEs) and Changes from Baseline in Findings on Physical Examination, Vital Sign Measurements, and Safety Laboratory Tests
The type, incidence, severity and relatedness to study drug of adverse events (AEs), and of abnormal findings on physical examination, vital sign measurements, and of safety laboratory tests (hematology, biochemistry, urinalysis) throughout the study period.
Time frame: Day 1- Day 7
Plasma Concentrations of N-MCT Measured Before and at Multiple Time Points After Oral administration
Plasma levels of N-MCT will be measured before and at multiple time points after the oral administration. Plasma drug concentrations will be obtained at the following time points: pre-dose (0.000), 0.250, 0.500,0.750, 1.000, 1.500, 2.000, 2.500, 3.000, 4.000, 6.000, 8.000, 12.000, 24.000 and 48.000 hours.
Time frame: Pre-Dose (0.000), 0.250, 0.500,0.750, 1.000, 1.500, 2.000, 2.500, 3.000, 4.000, 6.000, 8.000, 12.000, 24.000 and 48.000 hours
Urine Concentrations of N-MCT Measured Before and at Multiple Time Points
Urine concentrations of N-MCT will be measured before and at multiple time points after the oral administration. Pooled urine samples for the measurement of N-MCT concentration will be collected over the following intervals: 0 - 4, 4 - 8, 8 - 12, and 12 - 24 hours post dose.
Time frame: 0 - 4, 4 - 8, 8 - 12, and 12 - 24 hours post dose
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