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Monoclonal Antibodies
Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor for High Cholesterol
Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be on a stable dose of any statin therapy defined as: no changes to dose or type of statin therapy for at least 2 months prior to Screening and participant anticipates no changes to statin therapy throughout the study until the poststudy visit
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up periods 1 and 2: predose and 0.5, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168 and 240 hours postdose (each period = 15 days
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Study Summary
This trial will compare the effect of a single dose of a drug in people with varying degrees of kidney impairment to healthy controls.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with high cholesterol who are on a stable statin therapy and have varying degrees of kidney problems, from moderate to severe or end-stage renal disease. They should be generally healthy otherwise, but can have chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes if they're stable. People with gastrointestinal issues affecting drug absorption, recent cancer history, renal artery stenosis, past significant allergies or reactions to drugs cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests MK-0616, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor designed to lower cholesterol levels. It aims to understand how the drug behaves in the bloodstream after a single dose in people with different levels of kidney health compared to healthy individuals also on statins. There's no hypothesis; it's about observing differences in drug processing.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects for MK-0616 aren't listed here, PCSK9 inhibitors may commonly cause symptoms like cold-like signs (runny nose or sore throat), injection site reactions if injectable (not applicable here as MK-0616 is oral), flu symptoms, back pain and nausea.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ periods 1 and 2: predose and 0.5, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168 and 240 hours postdose (each period = 15 days
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~periods 1 and 2: predose and 0.5, 1.5, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168 and 240 hours postdose (each period = 15 days
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Panel A, B and D: Apparent Clearance (CL/F) of MK-0616: Period 1
Panel A, B, and D: Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of MK-0616: Period 1
Panel C: AUC0-inf of MK-0616: Periods 1 and 2
+11 moreSecondary outcome measures
Amount of MK-0616 Excreted (AEd) in Dialysate
Amount of MK-0616 Excreted in Urine from 0 to 24 hours (AE0-24)
Dialysate Clearance (CLd) of MK-0616
+6 moreSide effects data
From 2022 Phase 2 trial • 381 Patients • NCT052611267%
Dyspepsia
5%
Arthralgia
4%
Fatigue
1%
Nausea
1%
Cholecystitis
1%
Deep vein thrombosis
1%
Diarrhoea
1%
COVID-19
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
MK-0616 12 mg
MK-0616 18 mg
MK-0616 30 mg
Placebo
MK-0616 6 mg
Trial Design
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Panel D: HealthyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Period 1 Day 1: Participants receive MK-0616 20 mg tablet single dose orally (Period 1 = 15 days)
Group II: Panel C: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on Hemodialysis (HD)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Period 1 Day 1: Participants receive MK-0616 20 mg tablet single dose orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2 Day 1: Participants receive MK-0616 20 mg tablet single dose orally (Period 2 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1 and Period 2.
Group III: Panel B: Severe RIExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Period 1 Day 1: Participants receive MK-0616 20 mg tablet single dose orally (Period 1 = 15 days)
Group IV: Panel A: Moderate Renal Impairment (RI)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Period 1 Day 1: Participants receive MK-0616 20 mg tablet single dose orally (Period 1 = 15 days)
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
MK-0616
2023
Completed Phase 2
~440
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Logistics
Participation is compensated
You will be compensated for participating in this trial.
Who is running the clinical trial?
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCLead Sponsor
3,907 Previous Clinical Trials
5,065,985 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying High Cholesterol
14,729 Patients Enrolled for High Cholesterol
Medical DirectorStudy DirectorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2,789 Previous Clinical Trials
8,067,219 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying High Cholesterol
14,550 Patients Enrolled for High Cholesterol
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks per day.Your kidney function has been changing a lot based on past test results.You have taken a specific type of medication for high cholesterol within the past year.If you take medications for ongoing health issues or kidney problems, you need to have been on a consistent dose for at least 1 month (2 months for statins) before starting the study. You also need to be able to pause taking these medications for 4 hours before and after the study intervention.You need to be in good health except for having kidney problems and high cholesterol, unless these conditions are stable and you have other ongoing health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, or anxiety.Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 40.You have had a kidney transplant in the last 5 years and are taking medication for it.You have a history of stomach or intestine problems that could affect how your body absorbs food and medicine, or you have had stomach surgery like gastric bypass.You have had cancer in the past.You have a history or current condition of narrowing in the arteries leading to the kidneys.You drink more than 6 servings of caffeinated drinks every day.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Panel C: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on Hemodialysis (HD)
- Group 2: Panel D: Healthy
- Group 3: Panel B: Severe RI
- Group 4: Panel A: Moderate Renal Impairment (RI)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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