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CTRI Number  CTRI/2011/12/002292 [Registered on: 26/12/2011] Trial Registered Retrospectively
Last Modified On: 10/04/2012
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  BA/BE 
Type of Study   Pharmacodynamic Equivalence study 
Study Design  Randomized, Crossover Trial 
Public Title of Study   A randomized, open-label, multiple dose, four-way crossover pharmacodynamic equivalence study comparing Orlistat 60mg and 120mg hard gelatin capsules in healthy volunteers. 
Scientific Title of Study   A randomized, open-label, multiple dose, four-way cross-over pharmacodynamic equivalence study comparing orlistat 60 mg and 120 mg hard gelatin capsules [Orlistat (Laboratorios Liconsa S.A. vs alli® (Glaxo Group Limited) and Xenical® (Roche Registration Limited)] in healthy volunteers 
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
A137-11, Version No. 01 dated 29th July 2011  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Mr Hari Emmadi 
Designation  Clinical Project Management 
Affiliation  GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. 
Address  Clinical Pharmacology Unit-2 Vedant, Near YMCA Club, S. G. Highway

Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
380051
India 
Phone  079-61904626  
Fax  079-61904646  
Email  hari.emmadi@gvkbio.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Manjunath 
Designation  Investigator 
Affiliation  GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., 
Address  Clinical Pharmacology Unit-2 Vedant, Near YMCA Club, S. G. Highway

Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
380051
India 
Phone  079-61904603  
Fax  079-61904646  
Email  manjunath.adalegere@gvkbio.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Manjunath 
Designation  Investigator 
Affiliation  GVK Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., 
Address  Clinical Pharmacology Unit-2 Vedant, Near YMCA Club, S. G. Highway

Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
380051
India 
Phone  079-61904603  
Fax  079-61904646  
Email  manjunath.adalegere@gvkbio.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Laboratorios Liconsa SA Quintanapalla 2, (4th floor) 28050 Madrid, Spain Phone: + 34 91 771 15 00 Fax: : +3491 7668963 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Laboratorios Liconsa SA 
Address  Quintanapalla 2, (4th floor) 28050 Madrid, Spain Phone: + 34 91 771 15 00 Fax: : +3491 7668963 
Type of Sponsor  Pharmaceutical industry-Global 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
GVK Biosciences Pvt Ltd  CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY UNIT-2, VEDANT, NEAR YMCA CLUB, S. G. HIGHWAY, AHMEDABAD-380 051, INDIA 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 3  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Ravi Chodankar  Goa Scan Centre  C/0 - Chodankar Hospital, NH-17 Bipass, Porvorim, Panaji GOA
North Goa
GOA 
08322417778
08322417778
chodankarhospital@gmail.com 
Dr Bhalchandra Naik Desai  Kamat Criti Care & Research Center  Margao
South Goa
GOA 
08322711111
08322705555
kamatcriticare@gmail.com 
Dr Digambar Naik  Vrundavan Hospital Research Center  Panjim & Mapusa
North Goa
GOA 
08322250022
08322250305
research@vrundavanhospital.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 3  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
IBIOME IEC (Ahmedabad) Dr Chodankar  Approved 
IBIOME IEC (Ahmedabad) Dr Desai  Approved 
IBIOME IEC (Ahmedabad) Dr Naik  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Approved/Obtained 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  Healthy Volunteers on ORLISTAT 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  alli® 60 mg hard capsules  Manufacturer: Famar, 190 11 Avlona, Greece Marketing Authorisation Holder: Glaxo Group Limited, United Kingdom Dose in the study: Multiple dose of capsule containing orlistat 60mg (t.i.d.) for 9 consecutive days of one treatment period 
Intervention  Orlistat 120 mg hard gelatin capsules  Manufactured By: Laboratorios Liconsa S.A (Spain) Dose in the study: Multiple dose of capsule containing orlistat 60mg (t.i.d.) for 9 consecutive days of one treatment period 
Intervention  Orlistat 60 mg hard gelatin capsules  Manufactured By: Laboratorios Liconsa S.A (Spain) Dose in the study: Multiple dose of capsule containing orlistat 60mg (t.i.d.) for 9 consecutive days of one treatment period 
Comparator Agent  Xenical® 120 mg hard capsules  Manufactured By: Roche Pharma AG Marketing Authorisation Holder: Roche Registration Limited (United Kingdom) Dose in the study: Multiple dose of capsule containing orlistat 120mg (t.i.d.) for 9 consecutive days of one treatment period 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  55.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1. Healthy Caucasian subjects, males or females ≥18 to ≤55 years old on the ."
day of screening
2. If females: subjects who are willing to use tampon during menstruation
3. Informed Consent Form signed and dated prior to screening procedures.
4. BMI ≥25.00 to ≤30.00 kg/m2 (the minimum body weight for male subjects must be 70 kg, for female subjects - 60 kg)
5. Physical examination without any clinically relevant abnormality
6. No clinically relevant abnormal laboratory values (as per Annexure 2)
7. Subject who accepts the possible weight loss (approximately 10% change from the baseline)
8. Subjects who are willing to fast overnight each day and consume the repetitively provided standard meals during the whole study
9. Subject able and willing to understand and follow study related procedures 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1. Known allergy or hypersensitivity to orlistat or its derivatives and/or to any study product excipients
2. Any known significant current or past acute or chronic disease or condition of the: circulatory system, respiratory system, hematopoietic system, alimentary tract, urinary tract, endocrine system, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, an allergic disease (excluding allergic rhinitis), genetic disorder or psychiatric disorder that could influence the present general health condition, at the Investigators discretion
3. Current disease of the alimentary tract, liver or kidneys that may influence
absorption, distribution and/or elimination of the studied drugs, as assessed by the Investigator and documented in the medical history
4. Current disease of gall bladder and/or cholelithiasis
5. The malabsorption syndrome in medical history
6. Pancreatitis and/or nephrolithiasis in medical history
7. Constipation and/or diarrhea within 1 week before the screening
8. Participation in other clinical trials, where at least one dose of study drug was administered, within 30 days preceding the screening
9. Blood loss or donation exceeding 300 mL within 4 weeks preceding the screening
10. Bradycardia 50 bpm at screening and on day O
11. Tachycardia 100bpm at screening and on day O
12. Blood pressure: systolic 140mmHg or 90mmHg, diastolic 60 mmHg or 90 mmHg at screening and on day O.
13. Body temperature: 36,0°C or 37,5°C on the day of screening and on Day O
14. Abnormal clinical laboratory results assessed by Investigator as clinically relevant (CR)
15. Positive results of HbsAg and/or anti-HCV and/or anti-HIV tests
16. Positive result of stool culture test against Salmonellal Shigella
17. Positive result of the stool ova, cysts & parasites (OCP) test
18. Clinically relevant abnormalities in ECG recording on the day of screening
19. Clinically relevant abnormalities in abdominal USG at screening
20. Current or ex-smoker or tobacco user who has stopped smoking less than six (6) months before screening
21. Pregnant, breast-feeding females
22. History of drug and/or alcohol dependence
23. Subjects who adhere to a special diet (e.g. vegetarian, protein, raw food, etc.) within 30 days preceding day 1 in run out period
24. of the Administration of drugs which may have an influence subjects condition or study results within 4 weeks preceding the first study drug administration. Only the drugs in dose assessed by the Investigator as safe and not having an impact on the study results are allowed within this time (e.g. paracetamol,
vitamins)
25. Ingestion of laxatives and/or fat-blocking nutritional supplements within 14 days preceding day 1 in run-in period
26. Positive drug screen or alcohol breath test on day 0
27. Alcohol consumption within 96 hours preceding day 1 in run-in period
28. Consumption of beverages containing caffeine or other methylxanthines (tea, coffee, cola, chocolate, cocoa, energy drinks) in excessive amount (Le. more than 1 liter daily)
29. Any reason the subject is considered by the investigator to be an unsuitable candidate to participate in the study
 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Pharmacy-controlled Randomization 
Blinding/Masking   Open Label 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The final results will be expressed as:
excreted fat (g) per each 24 h sample
ingested fat (g) per each 24 h collection

PD Parameters
FFE24, F (Relative bioavailability), Daily ingested fat, Daily excreted fat, E0 (baseline), ED50, Emax 
24hour 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Data will be presented in individual listings and summary tables, and evaluated descriptively or by descriptive statistics
(mean, SO, median, range) where appropriate.

Adverse event analysis for subjects who complete at
least one treatment period will be done. AEs causality, intensity and severity will be compared for each test and reference drug in listings and tables (comparison between the drugs of the same
strength) 
Screening and at End of the study 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= ""
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   12/12/2011 
Date of Study Completion (India) Date Missing 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Date Missing 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="6"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Completed 
Publication Details   None Yet 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Brief Summary  

To investigate the pharmacodynamic equivalence of orlistat, using fat excreted in feces, from a new formulation of orlistat: Orlistat 60 mg hard gelatin capsules and Orlistat 120 mg hard gelatin capsules (Laboratorios Liconsa S.A, Spain) with the reference formulation alli® 60 mg hard capsules and Xenical® 120 mg hard capsules following multiple dose administration (three times a day) of each test and reference product to healthy subjects.

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of the formulations specified above

 
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