Title

Trial of AD036 in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Phase 2, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Dose-Finding Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Three Dose Levels of AD036 in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Phase

    Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Study Participants

    140
This is a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, repeat-dose, parallel arm, outpatient and inpatient phase 2 clinical study to examine the efficacy and safety of three dose levels of AD036 versus placebo in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, repeat-dose, parallel arm, outpatient and inpatient, multicenter, dose-finding study of the combination of atomoxetine and oxybutynin in adults with OSA documented by polysomnography (PSG).

Approximately 140 subjects were to be randomized 1:1:1:1 to receive 1 of 3 different fixed-dose combinations of oxybutynin and atomoxetine or matching placebo.

For all subjects, the study consisted of:

A screening and baseline period in which subjects' eligibility was determined
An initial 2-night, at-home blinded baseline period in which all subjects received placebo

A 3-night, run-in period in which subjects received:

Low-dose combination for subjects randomized to one of the 3 study treatment arms
Placebo for subjects randomized to the placebo treatment arm
A 7-night treatment period in which subjects received the treatment to which they were randomized, i.e., 1 of the 3 different fixed-dose combinations of drugs, or placebo
An end of study visit
Study Started
Mar 07
2019
Primary Completion
Oct 23
2019
Study Completion
Oct 23
2019
Results Posted
Jan 17
2023
Last Update
Jan 17
2023

Drug AD036 Dose 1

AD036 Dose 1 oral capsule administered before sleep

  • Other names: 25/5

Drug AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 2 oral capsule administered before sleep

  • Other names: 75/1.5

Drug AD036 Dose 3

AD036 Dose 3 oral capsule administered before sleep

  • Other names: 75/5

Drug Placebo

Placebo oral capsule administered before sleep

2-Night at Home Placebo Comparator

An initial 2-night, at-home blinded baseline period in which all subjects received placebo

3-Night Run In Experimental

AD036 Dose 1 (Low Dose: 25/5) or Placebo

7-Night Experimental

A 7-night treatment period in which subjects received the treatment to which they were randomized, i.e., 1 of the 3 different fixed-dose combinations of drugs, or placebo

End of Study No Intervention

End of Study Visit

Criteria

Male participants between 25 to 65 years of age or female participants between 25 to 70 years of age.

Key Inclusion Criteria:

AHI ≥ 20 based on screening polysomnography
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) score ≥ 4 for participants not using CPAP
Previous surgical treatment for OSA is allowed if ≥ 1 year prior to enrollment

Key Exclusion Criteria:

Clinically significant craniofacial malformation.
Clinically significant cardiac disease (e.g., rhythm disturbances, coronary artery disease or cardiac failure) or hypertension requiring more than 2 medications for control.
Clinically significant neurological disorder, including epilepsy/convulsions.
Positive screen for drugs of abuse or substance use disorder as defined in DSM-V within 24 months prior to Screening Visit.
A significant illness or infection requiring medical treatment in the past 30 days.
Women who are pregnant or nursing.
History of using oral or nasal devices for the treatment of OSA may enroll as long as the devices are not used during participation in the study.
History of using devices to affect participant sleeping position for the treatment of OSA, e.g. to discourage supine sleeping position, may enroll as long as the devices are not used during participation in the study.
Treatment with strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors, strong cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) inhibitors, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within 14 days of the start of treatment, or concomitant with treatment.
Use of another investigational agent within 90 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to dosing.
ESS total score > 18.
Central apnea index > 5/hour on baseline PSG.
Periodic limb movement arousal index >15/hour on baseline PSG.
Hepatic transaminases >3X the upper limit of normal (ULN), total bilirubin >2X ULN (unless confirmed Gilbert syndrome), serum creatinine >2X ULN.
<6 hours typical sleep duration.
Night- or shift-work sleep schedule.
Employment as a commercial driver or operator of heavy or hazardous equipment.

Summary

Placebo

AD036 Dose 1

AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 3

All Events

Event Type Organ System Event Term Placebo AD036 Dose 1 AD036 Dose 2 AD036 Dose 3

Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI)

Number of participants with ≥50% reduction in apnea hypopnea index (AHI). AHI is the average number of apneas and hypopneas a person experiences each hour during sleep, to register as an event an apnea or hypopnea must last at least 10 seconds or longer. To measure this, doctors divide the total number of apneic and hypopneic events by the total number of hours the person was asleep.

Placebo

No (subjects that did not have a 50% reduction in AHI)

Yes (subjects that had a 50% reduction in AHI)

AD036 Dose 1

No (subjects that did not have a 50% reduction in AHI)

Yes (subjects that had a 50% reduction in AHI)

AD036 Dose 2

No (subjects that did not have a 50% reduction in AHI)

Yes (subjects that had a 50% reduction in AHI)

AD036 Dose 3

No (subjects that did not have a 50% reduction in AHI)

Yes (subjects that had a 50% reduction in AHI)

Total

140
Participants

BMI (kg/m^2)

32.745
kg/m^2 (Median)
Full Range: 20.64 to 40.3

Age, Categorical

Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)

Race (NIH/OMB)

Sex: Female, Male

Placebo Run-In Period (2 Nights)

Placebo

AD036 Dose 1

AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 3

Low Dose Run-In (3 Nights)

Placebo

AD036 Dose 1

AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 3

Treatment Period (7 Nights)

Placebo

AD036 Dose 1

AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 3

Follow-Up (14 Days)

Placebo

AD036 Dose 1

AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 3

Drop/Withdrawal Reasons

Placebo

AD036 Dose 2

AD036 Dose 3