NCT01012960

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate if opioid-induced effects on the pharynx and esophagus is centrally or peripherally mediated.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
13

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2009

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2009

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 10, 2009

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 13, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2010

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2010

Completed
Last Updated

December 9, 2011

Status Verified

December 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

November 10, 2009

Last Update Submit

December 8, 2011

Conditions

Keywords

methylnaltrexoneupper esophageal sphincterlower esophageal sphincterhigh resolution solid state manometryopioid induced pharyngeal and esophageal dysfunction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Does methylnaltrexone influence the upper and lower esophageal sphincter pressure and the swallowing function following opioid administration?

    6 hours per volunteer

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Does methylnaltrexone influence the experience of swallowing function following opioid administration?

    6 hours per volunteer

Study Arms (2)

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo= normal saline

Drug: methylnaltrexone

methylnaltexone

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

peripheral opioid antagonist

Drug: methylnaltrexone

Interventions

0,15 mg/kg sc ( subcutaneously)once per volunteer

Also known as: Relistor
Placebomethylnaltexone

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • year old healthy volunteers from both sexes.
  • have signed and dated Informed Consent.
  • willing and able to comply with the protocol for the duration of the trial.

You may not qualify if:

  • anamnesis of pharyngoesophageal dysfunction.
  • known or history of cardiac, pulmonary or neurological disease.
  • ongoing medication.
  • allergies to or history of reaction to methylnaltrexone, remifentanil or fentanyl analogues.
  • pregnancy or breast feeding.
  • participation in another clinical medicinal trial during the last 30 days or where follow-up is not completed.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Örebro

Örebro, 701 85, Sweden

Location

University Hospital Örebro

Örebro, 701 85, Sweden

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Savilampi J, Ahlstrand R, Magnuson A, Wattwil M. Effects of remifentanil on the esophagogastric junction and swallowing. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2013 Sep;57(8):1002-9. doi: 10.1111/aas.12134. Epub 2013 May 29.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Esophageal Diseases

Interventions

methylnaltrexone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gastrointestinal DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Magnus Wattwil, MD

    University Hospital Örebro

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 10, 2009

First Posted

November 13, 2009

Study Start

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion

January 1, 2010

Study Completion

January 1, 2010

Last Updated

December 9, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-12

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