Differences in the objective function values of the population-based models of CBD and THC when implementing bodyweight, age, and body composition factors as covariates on the pharmacokinetic parameters of the model (e.g., clearance)
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
The objective function value (minus two times the log-likelihood) describes the prediction accuracy (goodness-of-fit) of a population pharmacokinetic model. A drop in the objective function value of 6.63 in a model with one (1) added covariate implemented on any specific parameter compared to a base model corresponds to a significant improvement in model fit with a p-value of 0.01 in a chi-squared test. Population-based pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modelling is an analysis method performed on pharmacokinetic data, i.e. plasma concentrations over time, coupled to pharmacodynamic data. Relevant pharmacokinetic and -dynamic parameters are estimated simultaneously by fitting the data to the model. The model structure is found through the analysis and determines which pharmacokinetic and -dynamic parameters are estimated. As a minimum, the clearance and distribution volume of the central compartment are estimated
Difference in subjective appetite between Sativex® and placebo
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Using combined subjective appetite scores measured using 100-mm Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), with 0.0 as the minimum value and 10.0 as the maximum value. The following will be used to calculate a combined appetite score: \[desire to eat + hunger + prospective food consumption + (10.0 - fullness) + (10.0 - satiety)\], with higher scores indicating better appetite.
Differences in the appetite hormones, total ghrelin and glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) between Sativex® and placebo
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
The appetite hormones (total ghrelin, GLP-1) is measured from blood samples
Change in the intraocular pressure of the eye between Sativex® and placebo
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Measured by Icare ic100 tanometer
Safety parameter (CNS effects) for Sativex®
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Measured using 100-mm Visual Analogue Scales (VAS), with 0.0 as the minimum value and 10.0 as the maximum value. Higher scores indicate a larger effect.
Safety parameter (cognition) for Sativex®
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Measured using Hopkins Verbal Learning Test-Revised for a total score of the following sub-tests: 'Total recall', 'Delayed recall', 'Retention' and 'Recognition'. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Safety parameter (balance disorders) for Sativex®
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Bergs Balance Test is used to measure balance disorders. Balance disorders are defined as a summerated score of ≤45.
Safety parameter (blood pressure) for Sativex®
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Blood pressure is measured in millimeter of mercury (mmHg) using automatic standardized equipment.
Safety parameter (heart rate) for Sativex®
Time frame: Trial days 1 and 2.
Heart rate is measured in beats per minute (bpm) using automatic standardized equipment.
Correlation coefficient between clearance of gentamicin and clearance determined as mGFR or eGFR
Time frame: Trial day 3.
Pharmacokinetic modeling
Change in plasma creatinine µmol/L between baseline and 22 hours after administration of gentamicin
Time frame: Trial day 3
Changes in kidney biomarkeres before and after administration of gentamicin
Change in plasma cystatin C mg/L between baseline and 22 hours after administration of gentamicin
Time frame: Trial day 3
Changes in kidney biomarkers before and after administration of gentamicin
Change in plasma NGAL ng/mL between baseline and 22 hours after administration of gentamicin
Time frame: Trial day 3
Changes in kidney biomarkers before and after administration of gentamicin
Change in plasma KIM-1 pg/mL between baseline and 22 hours after administration of gentamicin
Time frame: Trial day 3
Changes in kidney biomarkers before and after administration of gentamicin