Carbamazepine for Drug Interaction Study in Healthy Adults
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to understand how carbamazepine affects the body's processing of another drug, PF-07220060, in healthy adults. It consists of two parts: first, researchers will observe how the body handles PF-07220060 alone, and then how it is processed after several days of carbamazepine use. Healthy adults with a body mass index (BMI) between 17.5 and 30.5 and weighing more than 110 pounds may be suitable candidates. As a Phase 1 trial, this research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
Yes, you will need to stop taking any prescription or nonprescription drugs, dietary, and herbal supplements at least 7 days or 5 half-lives before the trial starts. Also, you cannot use medications that strongly affect certain liver enzymes up to 56 days before the trial.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's treatments are likely to be safe?
Research has shown that carbamazepine is often used to treat seizures and other conditions. It is usually well-tolerated but may cause side effects like dizziness or nausea and can alter the effects of other drugs in the body.
PF-07220060 is a newer drug under study to assess its safety and effects. Previous studies found it can cause common side effects, such as a low white blood cell count, diarrhea, and nausea, though serious side effects have been rare.
The current study is in its early stages, with safety being closely monitored. In these initial trials, researchers focus on understanding possible side effects and how the body processes the drug. This helps determine the treatment's safety for further research.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Researchers are excited about these treatments because they explore how PF-07220060 interacts with carbamazepine, a common antiepileptic drug. Unlike the standard of care, which focuses on managing symptoms, this trial aims to understand drug interactions that could optimize future treatments. PF-07220060 is unique in its potential to influence metabolic pathways differently when combined with carbamazepine, offering insights into more personalized medication strategies. This could lead to improved effectiveness and safety profiles for patients requiring multiple medications.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective?
Research has shown that carbamazepine, a drug that affects the processing of other drugs in the body, can reduce PF-07220060 levels by 63.5%. This trial will examine how the body processes PF-07220060 both when taken alone and after multiple doses of carbamazepine. Previous studies have found PF-07220060 to be safe and effective when combined with other treatments for certain cancers, such as HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. However, its safety and effectiveness when used alone remain under investigation. This trial aims to better understand the interaction between these two drugs.12567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Pfizer CT.gov Call Center
Principal Investigator
Pfizer
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults who want to help understand how the body processes a medicine called PF-07220060, both alone and when taken with another drug called Carbamazepine. Specific eligibility details are not provided, but typically participants must meet certain health standards.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Period 1
Single dose of PF-07220060 administered with food to understand pharmacokinetics and safety
Period 2
Single dose of PF-07220060 administered after multiple doses of carbamazepine to understand pharmacokinetics and safety
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Carbamazepine
- PF-07220060
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Pfizer
Lead Sponsor
Albert Bourla
Pfizer
Chief Executive Officer since 2019
PhD in Biotechnology of Reproduction, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Patrizia Cavazzoni
Pfizer
Chief Medical Officer
MD from McGill University