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Heart FailurePhase 2/3NCT02329834

Crossover Study to Compare the Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of a Novel Furosemide Regimen Administered Subcutaneously vs. the Same Dose Administered Intravenously in Subjects With Chronic Heart Failure

A Phase 2/3 study testing Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg) and Furosemide Injection, USP in people with Heart Failure, run by scPharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The proposed study aims to compare the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of intravenous and subcutaneous Furosemide. Although these regimens are not intended to be bioequivalent, they are both expected to achieve therapeutic plasma levels and induce effective diuresis. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Heart Failure
What is being tested?
Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg) and Furosemide Injection, USP
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
23 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2015to Oct 2015
Phase
Phase 2/3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • An Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved informed consent is signed and dated prior to any study-related activities.
  • Male and female subjects ≥18 years of age, with body volume and weight <130 kg and body mass index (BMI) <38 kg/m2
  • Females will be non-pregnant, non-lactating, and post-menopausal, surgically sterile (e.g., tubal ligation, hysterectomy), or use TWO (2) of the following forms of contraception: IUD, IUD with spermicide, female condom with spermicide, contraceptive sponge with spermicide, an intravaginal system, diaphragm with spermicide, cervical cap with spermicide, a male sexual partner who agrees to use a male condom with spermicide, a sterile sexual partner, OR abstinence
  • History of at least 3 months treated heart failure (NYHA class II/III) with presence of symptoms of chronic volume overload requiring ongoing treatment with oral furosemide at a dose of ≥ 40 mg per day for at least 30 days prior to baseline
  • NT-proBNP > 300 pg/mL or BNP > 100 pg/mL
  • Agrees to abstain from using alcohol, caffeine-containing products, and tobacco-/nicotine-containing products through CRU discharge (period 2).
  • Able to participate in the study in the opinion of the investigator
  • Has the ability to understand the requirements of the study and is willing to comply with all study procedures

Who cannot join

  • Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) or recent history of hospitalization for heart failure in the last 4 weeks
  • Worsening of signs or symptoms of heart failure in the two weeks prior to the Screening, or those expected to require intravenous loop diuretics or in-patient treatment for heart failure during the study
  • Systolic BP (SBP) < 90 mm Hg
  • Temperature > 38°C (oral or equivalent) or sepsis or active infection requiring IV anti-microbial treatment
  • Serum sodium < 130 mEq/L and Serum potassium < 3.0 mEq/L
  • Significant other cardiac abnormalities which may interfere with study participation or study assessments
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  • Current or planned treatment during the study with any IV therapies, including inotropic agents, vasopressors, levosimendan, nesiritide or analogues; or mechanical support (intra-aortic balloon pump, endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, or any ventricular assist device)
  • Diagnosed with Type I diabetes mellitus or Type II diabetes requiring insulin therapy
  • Presence or need for urinary catheterization, urinary tract abnormality, or disorder interfering with urination
  • Impaired renal function, defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) on admission < 45 mL/min/1.73m2, calculated using the simplified Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (sMDRD) equation
  • Indication of moderate-to-severe hepatic dysfunctions as determined by the investigator
  • Administration of intravenous radiographic contrast agent within 72 hours prior to Screening or acute contrast-induced nephropathy at the time of Screening
  • Major surgery within 30 days prior to Screening
  • Administration of an investigational drug or implantation of investigational device, or participation in another interventional trial, within 30 days prior to Screening
  • Any surgical or medical condition which in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with participation in the study or which may affect the outcome of the study
  • Positive test for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV at Screening
  • Positive urine drug screen at Screening or Baseline
  • Concomitant use of any drugs known to interact with furosemide
  • History of alcohol abuse within 6 months prior to screening, as determined by the Investigator
  • Positive alcohol breath test on admission to the CRU
  • History of severe allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to furosemide
  • Donation of greater than 100 mL of either whole blood or plasma within 30 days prior to study drug administration

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Avail Clinical Research, LLC

    DeLand, Florida, 32720

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About this study

Official title: Open-label, Single-dose, Randomized, Two-way (Two-period) Crossover Study to Compare the Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of a Novel Furosemide Regimen Administered Subcutaneously Versus the Same Dose (80mg) Administered Intravenously in Subjects With Chronic Heart Failure

The proposed study aims to compare the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of intravenous and subcutaneous Furosemide. Although these regimens are not intended to be bioequivalent, they are both expected to achieve therapeutic plasma levels and induce effective diuresis.

The test formulation in this study is a buffered solution, Furosemide Injection Solution at 8 mg/mL at pH 7.4 (range 7.0 to 7.8) and is intended for SC injection according to the instructions in the protocol. A commercial formulation of Furosemide Injection, USP will serve as the reference drug in this study, which will be administered by IV bolus. It contains furosemide 10 mg/mL in solution at alkaline pH of 8.0 to 9.3 and is marketed for IV and IM injection.

Read more

The objectives of this study are:

  • To characterize the pharmacokinetics of furosemide administered by continuous subcutaneous infusion using a biphasic delivery profile.
  • To estimate the absolute bioavailability of furosemide administered by continuous subcutaneous infusion compared with an equivalent dose of furosemide administered by intravenous bolus administration.
Read the detailed description

This study will be an open-label, single-center, single-dose, randomized, two-way (two-period) crossover study in 16 adult subjects previously diagnosed with mild to moderate heart failure (NYHA class II/III) being treated concomitantly with oral furosemide therapy at a dose of ≥ 40 mg/day. Each subject will complete Screening, Baseline, Treatment, and Follow-Up Phases. The Screening Phase will be conducted on an outpatient basis between 14 and 3 days prior to Baseline. Subjects will be instructed to maintain a < 2 gm sodium diet within 3 days prior to Baseline. Baseline (Day 0) consists of clinical research unit (CRU) admission and final qualification assessments. The Treatment Phase will comprise two crossover periods separated by a 7-day outpatient fluid re-equilibration washout. Following CRU admission, subjects will discontinue oral furosemide at least 24 hours prior to administration of study drug for each Crossover Period. Subjects will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to 1 of 2 treatment sequences to receive both intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) furosemide in Crossover Periods (i.e., IV followed by SC or vice versa). Subjects will remain domiciled in the CRU for each Crossover Period during the Treatment Phase through 24 hours after administration of study drug, after which time they will be discharged if safety parameters are acceptable to the Investigator. Oral furosemide therapy will be re-initiated at discharge after Crossover Period 1 (i.e., during the 7-day fluid re-equilibration washout) and after Crossover Period 2. The Follow-Up Phase will occur 7 days (± 1) after discharge from the CRU following Crossover Period 2, completing subjects' study participation.

Conditions
Heart Failure
Being tested
Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg), Furosemide Injection, USP
Medical subject headings
Heart Failure

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg)Drug

    Furosemide Injection Solution, 10mL of undiluted buffered furosemide solution (8mg/mL)

  • Furosemide Injection, USPDrug

    Furosemide Injection, USP (10mg/mL), 80 mg by intravenous administration.

Study groups in NCT02329834
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Treatment Sequence 1ExperimentalFurosemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80mg) over 5 hours followed by i.v. Furosemide Injection, USP (80 mg)by i.v. bolus in second period
Receives: Drug: Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg); Drug: Furosemide Injection, USP
Treatment Sequence 2ExperimentalFurosemide Injection, USP (80 mg) by i.v. bolus, followed by Furosemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80mg) over 5 hours in second period.
Receives: Drug: Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg); Drug: Furosemide Injection, USP

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Cmax

    Maximum observed plasma concentration of Furosemide

    Measured: 0, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2:05 min, 2:15 min, 2:30 min, 2:45 min, 3 hours, 3:30 min, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 hours post-dose

  2. Tmax

    Time to achieve maximum observed Furosemide plasma concentration

    Measured: 0, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2:05 min, 2:15 min, 2:30 min, 2:45 min, 3 hours, 3:30 min, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 hours post-dose

  3. AUClast

    The area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time 0 (pre-dose) to the last quantifiable time point.

    Measured: 0, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2:05 min, 2:15 min, 2:30 min, 2:45 min, 3 hours, 3:30 min, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 hours post-dose

  4. AUCinf

    The area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 (pre-dose) to time of last measurable plasma concentration.

    Measured: 0, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2:05 min, 2:15 min, 2:30 min, 2:45 min, 3 hours, 3:30 min, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 hours post-dose

  5. AUCext

    The percentage of AUC that is extrapolated beyond the last measurable concentration

    Measured: 0, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2:05 min, 2:15 min, 2:30 min, 2:45 min, 3 hours, 3:30 min, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 hours post-dose

  6. λz

    Apparent plasma terminal-phase elimination rate constant

    Measured: 24 hours

  7. t 1/2

    Terminal-phase half life

    Measured: 24 hours

  8. Volume of Distribution, Terminal Phase

    Systemic Volume of distribution, terminal phase for IV furosemide and Apparent Volume of distribution, terminal phase for SC furosemide

    Measured: 24 hours

  9. CL

    Systemic Clearance for IV furosemide and Apparent Systemic Clearance for SC furosemide

    Measured: 24 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Jan 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2015
  3. Primary completionOct 2015
  4. Study completionOct 2015

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2/3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
23 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02329834
Sponsor's protocol ID
scP-01-002
Status last verified
Nov 2022
First submitted
22 Dec 2014
Last updated
2 Dec 2022
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 2/3 study testing Fursemide Injection Solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg) and Furosemide Injection, USP in people with Heart Failure, run by scPharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 22 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Dec 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 2 Dec 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Cmax (time frame: 0, 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 45 min, 60 min, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2:05 min, 2:15 min, 2:30 min, 2:45 min, 3 hours, 3:30 min, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 hours post-dose). The study lists 9 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Dec 2022.

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