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Finerenone PEG

Phase 1

Clinical Pharmacology | Small molecule | Other |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Feb 9, 2022

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment67

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Clinical trial landscape

Finerenone PEG · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01473108Study to Investigate the Natriuretic Effects, Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of BAY94-8862Clinical Pharmacology
COMPLETED67 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Study to Investigate the Natriuretic Effects, Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of BAY94-8862
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Log10 (10*urinary Na+/K+ ratio) (Parameter for natriuresis)
Up to 26 hours post-dose
AUC (Area under the concentration vs time curve from zero to infinity after single (first) dose for both BAY 94-8862 and eplerenone)
Up to 60 hours after administration
Cmax (Maximum observed drug concentration in measured matrix after single dose administration for both BAY 94-8862 and eplerenone)
Up to 60 hours after administration

Secondary Endpoints

Number of participants with adverse events
Up to 28 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Finerenone (20 mg solution)EXPERIMENTAL3-fold crossover of single dose 20 mg BAY 94-8862 solution, placebo and 50 mg eplerenone. The challenge drug fludrocortisone was given 2 h prior to administration of BAY 94-8862, eplerenone, and placebo.
Finerenone (10 mg solution)EXPERIMENTAL3-fold crossover of single dose 10 mg BAY 94-8862 solution, placebo and 50 mg eplerenone. The challenge drug fludrocortisone was given 2 h prior to administration of BAY 94-8862, eplerenone, and placebo.
Finerenone (5 mg solution)EXPERIMENTAL3-fold crossover of single dose 5 mg BAY 94-8862 solution, placebo and 50 mg eplerenone. The challenge drug fludrocortisone was given 2 h prior to administration of BAY 94-8862, eplerenone, and placebo.
Finerenone (20 mg as tablets)EXPERIMENTAL3-fold crossover of single dose 20 mg BAY 94-8862 as 2 x 10 mg tablet, placebo and 50 mg eplerenone. The challenge drug fludrocortisone was given 2 h prior to administration of BAY 94-8862, eplerenone, and placebo.
Finerenone (2.5 mg solution)EXPERIMENTAL3-fold crossover of single dose 2.5 mg BAY 94-8862 solution, placebo and 50 mg eplerenone. The challenge drug fludrocortisone was given 2 h prior to administration of BAY 94-8862, eplerenone, and placebo.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Finerenone (BAY 94-8862) PEG solutionDRUG2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution of BAY 94-8862
Finerenone (BAY 94-8862) immediate release tabletDRUG20 mg BAY 94-8862 administered as 2 x 10 mg IR tablets
Eplerenone (Inspra®)DRUGSingle oral dose of 50 mg eplerenone
PlaceboDRUGMatching placebo (solution/tablet) corresponding to BAY 94-8862 dose in respective dose step
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 46 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male white subjects * 18 to 46 years of age * Body mass index (BMI): 18 - 29.9 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically relevant findings in medical history or in the physical examination * Systolic blood pressure below 100 or above 140 mmHg * Diastolic blood pressure ...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about Finerenone PEG

What is Finerenone PEG?

Finerenone PEG is an investigational small molecule being developed by Bayer AG for clinical pharmacology studies. It is currently in Phase 1 development. The drug has been studied in a completed clinical trial involving 67 healthy male volunteers in Germany.

What is Finerenone PEG used for?

Finerenone PEG is being studied for clinical pharmacology purposes, specifically to investigate its natriuretic effects, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics. It is not approved for any specific disease indication and remains in early-stage clinical development.

Who makes Finerenone PEG?

Finerenone PEG is developed by Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical company traded on the OTC market under the ticker BAYRY. The company is conducting clinical research on this investigational small molecule.

What phase is Finerenone PEG in?

Finerenone PEG is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 1 trial, and there are no active trials currently listed. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Finerenone PEG in?

Finerenone PEG has one completed clinical trial, NCT01473108, titled 'Study to Investigate the Natriuretic Effects, Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of BAY94-8862'. This Phase 1 study enrolled 67 healthy male volunteers aged 18 years and older in Germany.

Is Finerenone PEG the same as BAY94-8862?

Yes, Finerenone PEG is also known as BAY94-8862. The clinical trial NCT01473108 refers to the drug as BAY94-8862, confirming that these names refer to the same investigational compound.