Design and Optimization of 3D-Printed Gastroretentive Floating Devices by Central Composite Design.

This study aimed to optimize the size of capsule-shaped 3D-printed devices (CPD) using an experimental design by the response surface methodology to provide a gastroretentive drug delivery system (GRDDS) with optimal floating time. The CPD was fabricated using a fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer. The central composite design was employed for the optimization of the devices. The morphology of the CPD was observed using a digital microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The in vitro floating time and drug release were evaluated using a USP dissolution apparatus II. Appropriate total floating time (TFT) of the devices (more than 3 h) was obtained with the device's body, cap, and bottom thickness of 1.2, 1.8, and 2.9 mm, respectively. The release kinetics of the drug from the devices fitted well with zero-order kinetics. In conclusion, the optimization of CPD for GRDDS using the experimental design provided the devices with desirable floating time and ideal drug release characteristics.

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Thapakorn Charoenying, Prasopchai Patrojanasophon, Tanasait Ngawhirunpat, Theerasak Rojanarata, Prasert Akkaramongkolporn, Praneet Opanasopit. Design and Optimization of 3D-Printed Gastroretentive Floating Devices by Central Composite Design. AAPS PharmSciTech. 2021 Jun 30;22(5):197

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PMID: 34191172

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