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Study in Taiwanese Subjects Identified as CYP2C19 Poor and Extensive Metabolizers Receiving Rosuvastatin

Information source: AstraZeneca
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on February 12, 2009
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: CYP2C19 Poor; Extensive Metabolizers

Intervention: Rosuvastatin Calcium (Drug)

Phase: Phase 1

Status: Recruiting

Sponsored by: AstraZeneca

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Regeio Mosquea-Garcia, MD, Study Director, Affiliation: AstraZeneca
Robin Meng, MD, PhD, Study Director, Affiliation: AstraZeneca
Tzung-Dau Wang, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Northern Taiwan University Hospital

Overall contact:
AstraZeneca Clinical Study, Information, Phone: 800-236-9933, Email: information.center@astrazeneca.com

Summary

The main purpose of this study is to examine Taiwanese subjects identified as CYP2C19 poor and extensive metabolizers while taking single and multiple dosing a rosuvastatin calcium.

Clinical Details

Official title: A Phase I, Open Label, Parallel Group, Single and Multiple Dose Study in Taiwanese Subjects Identified as CYP2C19 Poor Metabolizers or Extensive Metabolizers Receiving 20 Milligrams of Rosuvastatin Calcium

Study design: Basic Science, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Parallel Assignment, Pharmacokinetics Study

Primary outcome:

Blood levels of rosuvastatin in Taiwanese subjects identified as CYP2CIP poor and extensive metabolizers

Blood levels for assessment of pharmacodynamic (lipid) parameters

Secondary outcome: Safety and tolerability of rosuvastatin in Taiwanese subjects identified as CYP2C19 poor and extensive metabolizers

Eligibility

Minimum age: 20 Years. Maximum age: 65 Years. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Subject must have blood drawn for genotyping (determination of EM or PM of CYP2C19,

determination of OATP-C1B1, BCRP 421C>A, and CYP2C9.

- Males and females aged 20-65, inclusive

- Women who are surgically sterilized, post-menopausal for at least one year, or not

pregnant and/or lactating. Women of childbearing potential must be willing to abstain from sexual activity or use an effective contraception as outlined in protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Subjects with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that codes for OATP-C 1B1 *5 and *15, BCRP

421C>A and/or non wild-type CYP2C9

- History of adverse drug reaction or hypersensitivity to statins or drugs with a

similar chemical structure to rosuvastatin

- History or presence of gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease or other conditions

known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) of drugs

- Any contraindication determined by review of a detailed medical and drug history,

complete physical examination, vital signs, blood chemistry, hematology, and electrocardiogram (ECG)

Locations and Contacts

AstraZeneca Clinical Study, Information, Phone: 800-236-9933, Email: information.center@astrazeneca.com

Research Site, Taipei, Taiwan; Recruiting
Additional Information

Starting date: September 2008
Ending date: January 2009
Last updated: October 3, 2008

Page last updated: February 12, 2009

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