Lorazepam, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, and Haloperidol Gel in Healthy Volunteers

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Purpose RATIONALE: Lorazepam, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and haloperidol gel, when absorbed into the skin, may be an effective treatment for nausea and vomiting.PURPOSE: This clinical trial studies lorazepam, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and haloperidol gel in healthy volunteers.
ConditionFocus of Study: Absorption of the Three Components in the Topical ABH Gel in Healthy Volunteers, and Determine if There Are Any Adverse Effects.
InterventionDrug: lorazepam
Drug: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Drug: haloperidol
Other: questionnaire administration
Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
PhaseN/A
SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University
Responsible PartyVirginia Commonwealth University
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01204255
First ReceivedSeptember 15, 2010
Last UpdatedApril 26, 2013
Last verifiedApril 2013

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First Received DateSeptember 15, 2010
Last Updated DateApril 26, 2013
Start DateNovember 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateMay 2011
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresLorazepam, Diphenyhydramine, Haloperidol Absorption [Time Frame: 4 hours] [Designated as safety issue: No]Level of lorazepam absorption measured by the serum concentration of the drug
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresSide Effects [Time Frame: 3 months] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]

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Brief TitleLorazepam, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, and Haloperidol Gel in Healthy Volunteers
Official TitleAbsorption of "ABH Gel" (Ativan®, Lorazepam; Benadryl®, Diphenhydramine; and Haldol®, Haloperidol Gel) From the Skin of Normal Volunteers
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Lorazepam, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and haloperidol gel, when absorbed into
the skin, may be an effective treatment for nausea and vomiting.PURPOSE: This clinical trial
studies lorazepam, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and haloperidol gel in healthy volunteers.
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES:I. To study the absorption of the three components in the topical ABH gel in 10
healthy volunteers, and determine if there are any adverse effects. OUTLINE: Patients apply
lorazepam, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and haloperidol gel topically over 2 minutes.
After completion of study treatment, patients are followed up for 5 hours.
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhaseN/A
Study DesignEndpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
ConditionFocus of Study: Absorption of the Three Components in the Topical ABH Gel in Healthy Volunteers, and Determine if There Are Any Adverse Effects.
InterventionDrug: lorazepam
Given topically
Other Names:
AtivanDrug: diphenhydramine hydrochloride
Given topically
Other Names:
  • Benadryl
  • Bendylate
  • Eldadryl
  • SK-Diphenhydramine
Drug: haloperidol
Given topically
Other Names:
  • Haldol
  • McN-JR-1625
  • R-1625
Other: questionnaire administration
Ancillary studies
Other: laboratory biomarker analysis
Correlative studies
Study Arm (s)Experimental: Arm I
Patients apply lorazepam, diphenhydramine hydrochloride, and haloperidol gel topically over 2 minutes.

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment11
Estimated Completion DateMay 2011
Estimated Primary Completion DateApril 2011
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Completed a medical screening questionnaire

- English speaking

- No allergies to the drugs

- Able to complete the forms

- If a woman of childbearing age, agree to use contraception

Exclusion Criteria:

- History of substance abuse, psychiatric disorder, acquired brain injury, the
possibility of pregnancy (not using birth control, and of child bearing age)

- Use of any medication that would contraindicate benzodiazepine administration

- Pregnant or nursing
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersAccepts Healthy Volunteers
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01204255
Other Study ID NumbersMCC-13108
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByVirginia Commonwealth University
Study SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University
CollaboratorsNational Cancer Institute (NCI)
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Investigators Principal Investigator: Thomas Smith Virginia Commonwealth University
Verification DateApril 2013

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Virginia Commonwealth University/Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298