CompletedPhase 1

Auranofin PK Following Oral Dose Administration

United States15 participantsStarted 2014-04-02

Plain-language summary

Phase I, open-label study in 15 healthy adult subjects receive 6 mg of auranofin orally once every 24 hours for 7days. Blood samples will be taken for 17 weeks following the last dose of auranofin for determination of terminal phase pharmacokinetic parameters. Stool samples will also be obtained for the measurement of gold.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

Personally signed and dated informed consent document. -Healthy male or female of non-childbearing potential, between the ages of 18 and 45 years, inclusive. Healthy is defined as no clinically relevant abnormalities identified by a detailed medical history, complete physical examination including vital signs, and clinical laboratory tests. Non-childbearing potential is defined as amenorrheic for at least 2 years plus a serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level \> 30 IU/L, or documented bilateral oophorectomy and/or hysterectomy, or tubal ligation. -Body mass index (BMI) of 18 to 30 \[weight (kg)\]/ \[height (m)\^2\] inclusive; and a total body weight \> 50 kg (110 lbs) and \< 122 kg (250 lbs) at the Screening Visit. -Male subjects willing to use appropriate contraception for the duration of the study. -Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, dosing plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Evidence or history of clinically significant hematologic, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, musculoskeletal, immunologic, neurologic or dermatologic disease (including drug allergies that are clinically significant) which in the opinion of the Investigator could impact the participation of the subject in the study or the assessment of the study endpoints. -Current evidence of or history of malignancy (excepting completely treated cervical cancer in situ or intraductal carcinoma of the breast, or \</= 2 basal cell and/or squamous cell carcinomas of the skin completely excised) in the 5 years prior to Day -1 with no evidence of recurrence. -Breastfeeding or a positive serum pregnancy test at the Screening Visit or Day -1. -History of drug abuse within 6 months prior to study drug administration. -A history of alcohol abuse, defined as regular alcohol consumption exceeding 7 drinks/week for females or 14 drinks/week for men (1 drink = 5 ounces \[150 mL\] of wine or 12 ounces \[360 mL\] of beer or 1.5 ounces \[45 mL\] of hard liquor), within 6 months prior to study drug administration. -Positive results from a standard urine drug screen (Screening Visit or Day -1) or a positive test for alcohol (Screening visit or Day -1). -Daily use of tobacco- or nicotine-containing products (cigarettes, pipe, cigar, chewing tobacco or nicotine gum, lozenges or patches). Occasional social smoking is acceptable. You must not change your use of tobacco from your first visit and through completion of the last visit of the study. -Treatment with an investigational drug within 30 days prior to study drug administration. -Prior exposure to gold-containing products. -Use of any prescription or nonprescription drugs, vitamins, or dietary or herbal supplements within 14 days prior to study drug administration. As exceptions, acetaminophen may be used at doses of \</=1 g/day until 24 hours prior to study drug administration. -Blood donation of \>/= 1 pint (473 mL) within 30 days prior to study drug administration. -Plasma and platelet donation within 14 days prior to study drug administration. -Screening liver function tests (alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\] or aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\]) greater than upper limit of normal (ULN). -Evidence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection upon serological testing at the Screening Visit. -Evidence of active infection or febrile illness (e.g., bronchopulmonary, urinary or gastrointestinal) within 7 days prior to study drug administration. -History of allergy to auranofin or any of the excipients in the capsules. (excipients per the package insert of auranofin are listed in Section 6.1) -Any other condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, poses a risk to the safety of the individual or the valid conduct of the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Plasma concentrations of gold following 7 once daily doses of auranofin

Timeframe: Up to Day 126

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02089048

SponsorNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Sponsor typeNIH

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-09-09

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