Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study on Oral and Intranasal Forms of Oxycodone in Healthy Volunteers Using Pharmacokinetic Modeling (NCT NCT07223450)

NCT ID: NCT07223450

Last Updated: 2026-05-06

Results Overview

Area under the curve from 0 time to the last measurable concentration (of intranasal and oral oxycodone), calculated from individual plasma PK concentrations.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

up to 24 hours

Results posted on

2026-05-06

Participant Flow

From June 2025 to October 2025, participants were recruited from the Clinical Research Unit database of the Hospital Mar Research Institute.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Group A: Intranasal - Oral
Intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2.
Group B: Oral-Intranasal
Oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2.
Overall Study
STARTED
4
4
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4
4
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Overall Study Population
n=8 Participants
Healthy adult participants enrolled in this randomized crossover study evaluating oral and intranasal administration of oxycodone.
Age, Customized
34.8 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.8 • n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=8 Participants
Body Mass Index
25.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6 • n=8 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 24 hours

Area under the curve from 0 time to the last measurable concentration (of intranasal and oral oxycodone), calculated from individual plasma PK concentrations.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group: Oral
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Group Intranasal
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
AUC(0-24h)
7373.6 ng·min/mL
Standard Deviation 1954.6
7195.7 ng·min/mL
Standard Deviation 1824.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples were taken pre-dose and up to 24 hours after start of each Dose

Time of maximum observed concentration (of intranasal and oral oxycodone), calculated from individual plasma PK concentrations.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group: Oral
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Group Intranasal
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Tmax
40 min
Interval 10.0 to 180.0
50 min
Interval 30.0 to 60.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Blood samples were taken pre-dose and up to 24 hours after start of each Dose

The mean maximum observed concentration (of intranasal and oral oxycodone), calculated from individual plasma PK concentrations

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group: Oral
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Group Intranasal
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Cmax
24.0 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 5.9
26.6 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 6.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 24 hours

AE was performed including number and percentage.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group: Oral
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Group Intranasal
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Adverse Effects (AE)
1 Participants
1 Participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: up to 24 hours

To assess the effects of oxycodone on pupil size; only results at 24 hours will be reported.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group: Oral
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Group Intranasal
n=8 Participants
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Pupil Diameter
3.5 mm
Standard Deviation 0.9
3.2 mm
Standard Deviation 0.6

Adverse Events

Group: Oral

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Group: Intranasal

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Group: Oral
n=8 participants at risk
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Group: Intranasal
n=8 participants at risk
Participants were randomized to one of two treatment sequences: * Sequence A: oral oxycodone in Period 1 followed by intranasal oxycodone in Period 2. * Sequence B: intranasal oxycodone in Period 1 followed by oral oxycodone in Period 2. Results are presented by treatment received.
Nervous system disorders
Vertigo
12.5%
1/8 • From Day 1 to End of Study, up to 24 hours.
0.00%
0/8 • From Day 1 to End of Study, up to 24 hours.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
12.5%
1/8 • From Day 1 to End of Study, up to 24 hours.
0.00%
0/8 • From Day 1 to End of Study, up to 24 hours.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.00%
0/8 • From Day 1 to End of Study, up to 24 hours.
12.5%
1/8 • From Day 1 to End of Study, up to 24 hours.

Additional Information

Ana Mª Aldea Perona

Hospital del Mar Research Institute

Phone: (+34) 93 316 04 90

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place