Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Commonly Used Drugs in Lactating Women and Breastfed Infants
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03511118 |
Recruitment Status :
Recruiting
First Posted : April 27, 2018
Last Update Posted : July 25, 2022
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
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Lactating Women on Select DOI Breastfed Infants of Mothers on Select DOI | Other: Tranexamic acid (TXA) Other: labetalol Other: metformin Other: nifedipine Other: clindamycin Other: oxycodone Other: azithromycin Other: escitalopram Other: sertraline Other: ondansetron Other: Ciprofloxacin Other: Doxycycline Other: Levofloxacin Other: Methylphenidate Other: Sumatriptan Other: Citalopram Other: Cyclobenzaprine Other: Furosemide Other: Gabapentin Other: Hydrochlorothiazide Other: Hydroxyurea Other: Rosuvastatin Other: Topiramate Other: Trazodone Other: Valganciclovir Other: Venlafaxine Other: Verapamil Other: Remdesivir Other: Anakinra Other: Tocilizumab Other: Fluvoxamine |
Study Type : | Observational |
Estimated Enrollment : | 1600 participants |
Observational Model: | Other |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Commonly Used Drugs in Lactating Women and Breastfed Infants |
Actual Study Start Date : | October 4, 2018 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | September 23, 2024 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | September 23, 2024 |

Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
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Tranexamic acid (TXA)
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Tranexamic acid (TXA)
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
labetalol
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: labetalol
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
metformin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: metformin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
nifedipine
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: nifedipine
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
clindamycin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: clindamycin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
oxycodone
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: oxycodone
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
azithromycin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: azithromycin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
escitalopram
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: escitalopram
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
sertraline
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: sertraline
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
ondansetron
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: ondansetron
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Ciprofloxacin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Ciprofloxacin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Doxycycline
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Doxycycline
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Levofloxacin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Levofloxacin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Methylphenidate
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Methylphenidate
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Sumatriptan
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Sumatriptan
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Citalopram
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Citalopram
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Cyclobenzaprine
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Cyclobenzaprine
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Furosemide
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Furosemide
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Gabapentin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Gabapentin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Hydrochlorothiazide
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Hydrochlorothiazide
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Hydroxyurea
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Hydroxyurea
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Rosuvastatin
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Rosuvastatin
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Topiramate
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Topiramate
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Trazodone
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Trazodone
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Valganciclovir
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Valganciclovir
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Venlafaxine
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Venlafaxine
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Verapamil
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Verapamil
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Remdesivir
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Remdesivir
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Anakinra
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Anakinra
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Tocilizumab
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Tocilizumab
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
Fluvoxamine
No intervention, observational study and PK collections The study objectives are to characterize the PK and safety profile of DOIs that are commonly administered to lactating women. The primary focus of this analysis will be to determine drug concentrations in breastmilk and to estimate the relative infant dose. |
Other: Fluvoxamine
Understudied drugs will be administered in accordance with local SOC as prescribed by the lactating woman's healthcare provider. |
- Pharmacokinetics of commonly used drugs in the blood and breastmilk of lactating women and in the blood of breastfed infants [ Time Frame: Until the infant becomes 180 days of age. ]Characterize the pharmacokinetics and safety profile of understudied drugs administered per standard of care to lactating women and thus their breastfed infants as prescribed by their healthcare provider.
- Safety profile of commonly used drugs in infants exposed to drugs in breastmilk [ Time Frame: Up to 27 months ]see Cohort 1-31 for listing of drugs
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Ages Eligible for Study: | Child, Adult, Older Adult |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Lactating women who are receiving at least one DOI per SOC who are ≤180 days postpartum, and their infants (≤180 days of age) who receive maternal breastmilk.
- Informed consent/HIPAA obtained, according to local IRB/REB/IEC guidelines, prior to any study-related procedures. Lactating women who are not legal adults and their breastfed infants may be enrolled if they assent to participate in the study and consent is obtained from their legal guardian according to local IRB/REB/IEC guidelines.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any concomitant condition which, in the opinion of the physicians providing patient care or the principal investigator conducting the study, would preclude a subject's participation in the study.
- Known pregnancy during PK sampling.

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT03511118
Contact: Emily Forgey | 919-660-8720 | emily.forgey@duke.edu | |
Contact: Cheryl Alderman | 919-966-8349 | cheryl.alderman@duke.edu |

Principal Investigator: | Kanecia Zimmerman, MD | Duke University |
Responsible Party: | Kanecia Obie Zimmerman, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Duke University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT03511118 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
Pro00088919 HHSN275201000003I/27500051 ( Other Grant/Funding Number: NICHD ) |
First Posted: | April 27, 2018 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | July 25, 2022 |
Last Verified: | July 2022 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | No |
Metformin Topiramate Azithromycin Doxycycline Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin Clindamycin Valganciclovir Remdesivir Hydroxyurea Interleukin 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein Verapamil Hydrochlorothiazide Labetalol Nifedipine |
Furosemide Sumatriptan Oxycodone Gabapentin Ondansetron Fluvoxamine Trazodone Cyclobenzaprine Methylphenidate Citalopram Sertraline Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Tranexamic Acid Rosuvastatin Calcium Escitalopram |