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BACKGROUND: Phase 1 studies comprise the first exposure of a promising new chemical entity in healthy volunteers or, when appropriate, in patients. To assure a solid foundation for subsequent drug development, this first step must carefully assess the safety and tolerance of a new compound and often provide some indication of potential effect, so that a safe dose or dose range can be confidently selected for the initial Phase 2 efficacy study in the target patient population. METHODS: This review was based on a literature search using both Google Scholar and PubMed, dated back to 1970, using search terms including "healthy volunteers", "Phase 1", and "normal volunteers", and also based on the authors' own experience conducting Phase 1 clinical trials. This paper reviews the history of Phase 1 studies of small molecules and their rapid evolution, focusing on the critical single and multiple dose studies, their designs, methodology, use of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling, application of potentially helpful biomarkers, study stopping criteria, and novel study designs. RESULTS: We advocate for determining the safe dose range of a new compound by conducting careful dose escalation in a well-staffed inpatient setting, defining the maximally tolerated dose (MTD) by reaching the minimally intolerated dose (MID). The dose immediately below the MID is then defined as the MTD. This is best accomplished by using appropriately screened patients for the target indication, as patients in many CNS indications often tolerate doses differently than healthy non-patients. Biomarkers for safety and pharmacodynamic measures can also assist in further defining a safe and potentially effective dose range for subsequent clinical trial phases. CONCLUSION: Phase 1 studies can yield critical insights into the pharmacology of a new compound in man and offer perhaps the only development period in which the dose range can be safely and thoroughly explored. Phase 1 studies often contain multiple endpoint objectives, the reconciliation of which can present a dilemma for drug developers and study investigators alike, but which can crucially determine whether a compound can survive to the next step in the drug development process.
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Projetos de Pesquisa , Ensaios Clínicos Fase I como Assunto , HumanosAssuntos
Naltrexona/efeitos adversos , Antagonistas de Entorpecentes/efeitos adversos , Fases do Sono/efeitos dos fármacos , Transtornos do Sono-Vigília/induzido quimicamente , Adolescente , Adulto , Doenças Assintomáticas , Método Duplo-Cego , Voluntários Saudáveis , Humanos , Masculino , Projetos Piloto , Polissonografia , Fatores de Risco , Transtornos do Sono-Vigília/diagnóstico , Transtornos do Sono-Vigília/fisiopatologia , Fatores de Tempo , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Several studies have found that depressed, post-menopausal females may respond differently to antidepressants compared to pre-menopausal females. The atypical antipsychotic lurasidone, whose mechanism of action differs from SSRIs and other standard antidepressants, was shown in a 6-week randomized, flexible-dose, placebo-controlled study (n=209), to be effective in treating major depressive disorder (MDD) with mixed features (subthreshold hypomanic symptoms). This post-hoc analysis assessed the efficacy of lurasidone in this study by menopausal status. METHODS: The main outcome measure for this post-hoc analysis was change in MADRS score from baseline to week 6 endpoint for two lurasidone-treated subgroups: presumptive pre-menopausal (<52years) and presumptive post-menopausal (≥52years) patients, compared to placebo treatment, using a mixed-model for repeated-measures analysis, and calculation of the effect size for each subgroup. Additional efficacy assessments included the CGI-S, HAM-A and YMRS. An exploratory analysis was also conducted removing presumptive peri-menopausal women (ages 45-51years) to allow for clearer definition of pre- and post-menopausal status. RESULTS: A total of 56 lurasidone-treated and 47 placebo-treated pre-menopausal females, and 17 lurasidone-treated and 25 placebo-treated post-menopausal females were available from the larger study for comparison on key outcome measures. The pre- and post-menopausal subgroups had similar demographic and clinical characteristics at study baseline (other than age), including number of past major depressive episodes as well as depressive and manic symptom severity. Mean daily lurasidone dose was similar for each subgroup during the study. Both the primary and exploratory analyses showed that both lurasidone-treated post-menopausal and pre-menopausal females responded significantly compared to placebo (p=0.016 or less) on the MADRS, and that post-menopausal patients had a numerically larger response (effect size=0.96) than pre-menopausal patients (effect size=0.64). All other secondary outcome measures for lurasidone compared with placebo treatment were significant (p=0.045 or less) for both subgroups. CONCLUSIONS: In this post-hoc analysis, lurasidone was found to be effective in treating post-menopausal MDD patients with mixed features (subthreshold hypomanic symptoms).
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Transtorno Depressivo Maior/tratamento farmacológico , Cloridrato de Lurasidona/uso terapêutico , Pós-Menopausa/efeitos dos fármacos , Pré-Menopausa/efeitos dos fármacos , Adulto , Antipsicóticos/uso terapêutico , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Although a number of studies have observed that females respond better to serotonergic antidepressants than males and that postmenopausal females have a diminished response to antidepressants compared with younger females, there are also studies that conflict with both of these findings, making any generalizations regarding sex differences difficult to make. Sex variance in antidepressant efficacy and pharmacokinetics profiles have been attributed to sex-based physiological differences, behavioral differences, related disorders, and sex-specific conditions, including pregnancy and menopause. This paper will review the history and current research on sex effects of antidepressant treatment.
Aunque varios estudios han mostrado que las mujeres responden mejor a los antidepresivos serotoninérgicos que los hombres y que las mujeres postmenopáusicas tienen una respuesta disminuida a los antidepresivos en comparación con las mujeres más jóvenes, también hay estudios que cuestionan estos hallazgos, con lo que se hace difícil plantear algunas generalizaciones respecto a las diferencias por sexo. Las variaciones por sexo en cuanto a la eficacia antidepresiva y los perfiles farmacocinéticos han sido atribuidas a diferencias fisiológicas basadas en el sexo, diferencias conductuales, trastornos relacionados, y condiciones específicas del sexo incluyendo el embarazo y la menopausia. Este artículo revisará la historia y la investigación actual acerca de los efectos del sexo en el tratamiento antidepresivo.
De nombreuses études ont constaté une meilleure réponse aux antidépresseurs sérotoninergiques chez les femmes que chez les hommes et une réponse diminuée aux antidépresseurs chez les femmes ménopausées comparées aux femmes plus jeunes, . mais dD'autres études contredisent ces résultats, et il il est donc difficile de généraliser sur les différences selon le sexe. La variance bilité deselon le sexe de l'efficacité des antidépresseurs sive et dess profils pharmacocinétiques selon le sexe a été attribuée aux différences physiologiques, et comportementales selon liées aule sexe, aux troubles qui y sont liés et aux à des états spécifiques du sexe comme la grossesse et la ménopause. Nous analysons dans cet article l'historique et la recherche actuelle sur les effets du des traitements antidépresseurs selon le sexe.
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Antidepressivos/uso terapêutico , Depressão/fisiopatologia , Depressão/terapia , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/fisiopatologia , Transtorno Depressivo Maior/terapia , Antidepressivos/farmacologia , Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental , Terapia de Reposição de Estrogênios , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Adesão à Medicação , Caracteres SexuaisRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: SEP-432 is a triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor of norepinephrine (NE), serotonin (5-HT), and dopamine (DA), based on in vitro binding studies. We sought evidence that SEP-432 engages these monoamine systems by measuring concentrations of monoamines and/or their main metabolites in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma and comparing results to duloxetine, a dual reuptake inhibitor of NE and 5-HT. METHODS: Eighteen healthy normal subjects received either SEP-432 (300 mg/day), duloxetine (60 mg/day), or placebo for 14 days in-clinic (double blind) with CSF and plasma collections at baseline (single lumbar puncture) and Day 14 (24-h CSF and plasma collection). Concentrations of monoamines and their metabolites, as well as pharmacokinetic concentrations of SEP-432 and metabolite, were quantified by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS: Compared to placebo in the Day 14 area under the curve 24-h (AUC0-24 h ) analysis, SEP-432 significantly (P < 0.05) decreased the NE metabolite dihydroxyphenylglycol (DHPG) in CSF and plasma, decreased 5-HT in plasma, and did not affect DA metabolites, while duloxetine had significant effects on DHPG and 5-HT. Time-matched baseline to Day 14 biomarker comparisons confirmed these findings. CONCLUSION: CSF monoamine biomarkers confirmed central NET activity for SEP-432 and duloxetine's dual reuptake inhibition.
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Biomarcadores Farmacológicos/sangue , Biomarcadores Farmacológicos/líquido cefalorraquidiano , Cloridrato de Duloxetina/farmacologia , Neurotransmissores/sangue , Neurotransmissores/líquido cefalorraquidiano , Inibidores da Captação de Neurotransmissores/farmacologia , Adulto , Monoaminas Biogênicas/sangue , Monoaminas Biogênicas/líquido cefalorraquidiano , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Cicloexanóis/farmacologia , Dimetilaminas/farmacologia , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Método Duplo-Cego , Eletrocardiografia , Feminino , Voluntários Saudáveis , Humanos , Masculino , Metoxi-Hidroxifenilglicol/análogos & derivados , Metoxi-Hidroxifenilglicol/metabolismo , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Espectrometria de Massas em Tandem , Fatores de Tempo , Adulto JovemRESUMO
In recent years generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has become a much better defined disorder, with specific criteria distinguishing it from the other anxiety disorders; however, it still lacks the same public and scientific interests as some of the other anxiety disorders such as panic and social phobia. Nevertheless, refinement in the treatment of GAD is becoming more evident through the conduct of clinical trials. Up until the mid-1980's, treatment consisted primarily of benzodiazepines. However, as a result of growing characterisation of their abuse potential, other therapeutic options were explored. Benzodiazepines became seen as an effective short-term therapy, and buspirone and some of the newer antidepressants have become the treatment of choice for patients with GAD requiring long-term treatment. Buspirone was the first available alternative to the benzodiazepines in the US; however, the initial excitement over this agent was somewhat dampened because of its mild efficacy combined with a slow onset of action. The antidepressants were seen as beneficial for the treatment of GAD because of the high comorbidity with depression, thus allowing a better outcome for these patients. The antidepressants that offer both a good adverse effect profile and efficacy are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors including paroxetine, and the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors such as venlafaxine. Clinicians should also consider the potential benefits of psychotherapy as an adjunct to medication. There are a number of potentially new pharmacotherapies being investigated, including newer serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonists, cholecystokinin receptor antagonists, neurokinin receptor antagonists, gabapentin and its analogues, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)A receptor modulators. However, these compounds are all in the early stages of investigation, and there are no new therapies expected to be released in the near future. Nonetheless, in the search for the ideal anxiolytic, a more positive outlook is allowed by imminent future research for new treatment options in patients with GAD.
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Ansiolíticos/uso terapêutico , Antidepressivos/uso terapêutico , Transtornos de Ansiedade/terapia , Buspirona/uso terapêutico , Psicoterapia , Transtornos de Ansiedade/diagnóstico , Transtornos de Ansiedade/tratamento farmacológico , Benzodiazepinas , Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto , Humanos , Receptores da Colecistocinina/antagonistas & inibidoresRESUMO
The pharmacology, dosage, adverse effects, efficacy, and economics of galantamine hydrobromide are discussed. Galantamine hydrobromide is a tertiary alkaloid that has been extracted from plant sources and is now synthesized for use in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). Galantamine acts both as a reversible competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and as an allosteric modulator of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The recommended starting dosage is 4 mg (as the hydrobromide) twice daily. The dosage should be increased in increments of 8 mg/day in two divided doses after four weeks at a given dosage until a maintenance dosage of 16-24 mg/day in two divided doses is reached. Adverse effects are primarily mild and cholinergic and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dizziness. Five large clinical trials demonstrated that galantamine is more effective than placebo in controlling the symptoms of mild to moderate AD. Optimal therapy appears to require early initiation of the drug and a dosage-adjustment period of eight weeks. In one study, galantamine delayed full-time care by 10% and reduced the overall cost of care by $528. Because galantamine has not yet been compared directly with other AChE inhibitors, cost should be the principal factor weighed during formulary evaluations. Galantamine provides the clinician with another choice of an AChE inhibitor for use in treating AD.
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Doença de Alzheimer/tratamento farmacológico , Inibidores da Colinesterase/uso terapêutico , Galantamina/uso terapêutico , Receptores Nicotínicos/efeitos dos fármacos , Regulação Alostérica , Doença de Alzheimer/economia , Inibidores da Colinesterase/economia , Inibidores da Colinesterase/farmacologia , Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto , Relação Dose-Resposta a Droga , Formulários Farmacêuticos como Assunto , Galantamina/economia , Galantamina/farmacologia , Meia-Vida , HumanosRESUMO
A growing body of scientific evidence over the last two decades suggests that certain ethnic groups may require lower dosages of standard antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia symptoms. Recent studies have implicated the role of genetic and environmental factors in the metabolism of these drugs as the basis for this differential response. In this pilot study, 10 Hispanic and 8 non-Hispanic patients with schizophrenia were enrolled in a double-blind, parallel-group, inpatient risperidone dosing (daily versus twice daily) trial with the novel antipsychotic risperidone. The result of repeated measures ANOVA reveals a significant interaction effect for race, indicative of a faster rate of symptom improvement (PANSS General) in Hispanic patients. The findings suggest that this novel agent may be preferable for certain ethnic groups. A trend toward more frequently occurring extrapyramidal symptoms among Hispanics was also found, which suggests that dosages lower than those typically recommended may be necessary in Hispanic schizophrenics.
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Antipsicóticos/uso terapêutico , Hispânico ou Latino , Risperidona/uso terapêutico , Esquizofrenia/tratamento farmacológico , Psicologia do Esquizofrênico , Adulto , Método Duplo-Cego , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Projetos Piloto , Esquizofrenia/etnologia , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
There is a large body of literature debating whether and how gender affects the metabolism, side-effect profile, and efficacy of antidepressants. Gender differences in antidepressant pharmacokinetics and efficacy profiles have been attributed to not only anatomic and physiological differences between the sexes, but also behavioral factors, comorbid disorders, and gender-specific conditions, such as pregnancy and menopause. Despite the large body of research on this topic, few definitive conclusions regarding effects of gender on antidepressant treatment exist, and much of this research is incomplete, contradictory, or not fully used to optimize the administration of antidepressants and the response to treatment. This chapter will review the latest research on gender-specific effects of antidepressant treatment, focusing on the overall, gender-related differences in efficacy, metabolism, and side-effect profile of antidepressants, and how these differences can be used to better optimize treatment of depression in a clinical setting.
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Antidepressivos/uso terapêutico , Depressão/tratamento farmacológico , Depressão/etiologia , Caracteres Sexuais , Animais , Antidepressivos/farmacocinética , Feminino , Hormônios Esteroides Gonadais/metabolismo , Humanos , Masculino , Menopausa/fisiologia , Menopausa/psicologiaAssuntos
Doença de Alzheimer/tratamento farmacológico , Antieméticos/uso terapêutico , Carbamatos/efeitos adversos , Náusea/tratamento farmacológico , Fenilcarbamatos , Vômito/tratamento farmacológico , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Carbamatos/uso terapêutico , Inibidores da Colinesterase/efeitos adversos , Inibidores da Colinesterase/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Náusea/induzido quimicamente , Projetos Piloto , Estudos Prospectivos , Rivastigmina , Vômito/induzido quimicamenteRESUMO
Many drugs have been associated with QTc prolongation and, in some cases, this is augmented by concomitant administration with metabolic inhibitors. The effects of 6 antipsychotics on the QTc interval at and around the time of estimated peak plasma/serum concentrations in the absence and presence of metabolic inhibition were characterized in a prospective, randomized study in which patients with psychotic disorders reached steady-state on either haloperidol 15 mg/d (n = 27), thioridazine 300 mg/d (n = 30), ziprasidone 160 mg/d (n = 31), quetiapine 750 mg/d (n = 27), olanzapine 20 mg/d (n = 24), or risperidone 6-8 mg/d increased to 16 mg/d (n = 25/20). Electrocardiograms (ECGs) were done at estimated Cmax at steady-state on both antipsychotic monotherapy and after concomitant administration of appropriate cytochrome P-450 (CYP450) inhibitor(s). Mean QTc intervals did not exceed 500 milliseconds in any patient taking any of the antipsychotics studied, in the absence or presence of metabolic inhibition. The mean QTc interval change was greatest in the thioridazine group, both in the presence and absence of metabolic inhibition. The presence of metabolic inhibition did not significantly augment QTc prolongation associated with any agent. Each of the antipsychotics studied was associated with measurable QTc prolongation at steady-state peak plasma concentrations, which was not augmented by metabolic inhibition. The theoretical risk of cardiotoxicity associated with QTc prolongation should be balanced against the substantial clinical benefits associated with atypical antipsychotics and the likelihood of other toxicities.