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Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275

Phase 2

Melanoma | Small molecule | Oncology |Bayer AG|Last Updated: Dec 14, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment28

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Clinical trial landscape

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00185302Safety and Efficacy Study of a New Chemotherapy Agent to Treat Metastatic MelanomaMelanoma
COMPLETED28 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety and Efficacy Study of a New Chemotherapy Agent to Treat Metastatic Melanoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall tumor response rate (the proportion of subjects with the best tumor response of PR or CR within the first 6 cycles of treatment)
Baseline, 8, 16, 24, 32 weeks (cycle 6)

Secondary Endpoints

Time to tumor progression
Baseline, every 8 weeks until progression
Survival
At 6 months
Tumor response rate at each tumor assessment time point (CR/PR/SD/PD/not assessable)
At baseline and repeated every 2 cycles until tumor progression between Day 22 of even numbered cycles and Day 1 of subsequent odd numbered cycle and also at EOT and F-up visiit (90 days after the EOT and every 3 months until disease progression)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, 3 mgEXPERIMENTALSubjects received 3 mg MS-275 orally biweekly (Days 1 and 15 of a 4 week cycle) or until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, 7 mgEXPERIMENTALSubjects received 7 mg MS-275 orally weekly (Days 1, 8, and 15 of a 4 week cycle) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 (BAY 86-5274, ZK 244894)DRUGMS-275, 3 mg on Days 1 and 15 of a 4-week cycle
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult subjects with Stage III or IV non-resectable nonuveal (cutaneous or mucosal) metastatic melanoma who had received at least one but no more than two previous systemic therapies (immunotherapy and/or chemotherapy) for metastatic disease and who had not responded to or who ...

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Frequently asked questions about Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275

What is Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 used for?

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of melanoma, a form of skin cancer. It was evaluated in a Phase 2 trial in patients with metastatic melanoma. It is not an approved therapy and remains in clinical development.

Who is developing Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275?

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 is developed by Bayer AG, which trades on the OTC market under the ticker BAYRY. Bayer sponsored the clinical research evaluating this agent in metastatic melanoma.

What phase is Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 in?

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 is in Phase 2 development. One Phase 2 trial has been completed, and no trials are currently active. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 in?

Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 was studied in the completed Phase 2 trial NCT00185302, titled Safety and Efficacy Study of a New Chemotherapy Agent to Treat Metastatic Melanoma. The trial enrolled 28 patients aged 18 years and older and used a controlled, randomized design without double blinding.

Is Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 the same as BAY 86-5274 or ZK 244894?

Yes. Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor, MS-275 is also known as BAY 86-5274 and ZK 244894. These are alternative names for the same investigational small molecule developed by Bayer AG for melanoma.