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Megestrol/mL

Phase 2

HIV Infections | Small molecule | Oncology |BrainsWay Ltd.|Last Updated: Oct 5, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedACTIVE_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment63

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Clinical trial landscape

Megestrol/mL · 1 trial · 5 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00637572Evaluate Weight Gain Using 2 Different Formulations of Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension for AIDS-related Weight LossHIV Infections
COMPLETED63 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Evaluate Weight Gain Using 2 Different Formulations of Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension for AIDS-related Weight Loss
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in Body Weight
Baseline (Day 1) to Week 12

Weight gain in adult HIV positive subjects who have weight loss with AIDS related wasting within the first 12 weeks of treatment

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Lean Mass
Baseline (Day 1) to Week 12
Change From Baseline in Impedance
Baseline (Day 1) to Week 12
Change From Baseline in Body Fat Mass
Baseline (Day 1) to Week 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Megestrol acetate oral suspension nanocrystal dispersionEXPERIMENTALMegestrol acetate oral suspension nanocrystal dispersion formulation 115 mg/mL
Megestrol acetate oral suspension micronized formulationACTIVE_COMPARATORMegestrol acetate oral suspension micronized formulation 60 mg/mL

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Megestrol acetate oral suspension nanocrystal dispersion 115 mg/mLDRUGMegestrol acetate oral suspension nanocrystal dispersion 115 mg/mL administered as 575 mg once per day (5 mL dose)
Megestrol acetate oral suspension 40 mg/mLDRUGMegestrol acetate oral suspension 40 mg/mL administered as 800 mg once per day (20 mL dose)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites12

Inclusion Criteria: * Capable of and willing to provide informed consent * Evidence of HIV infection (either HIV-seropositive, CD4+ T-cell count of ≤350/mm3 or other clinically accepted indicator) * An unintentional weight loss resulting in a weight 10% less than the lower limit of Ideal Body Weigh...

Countries:United StatesIndiaSouth Africa
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Frequently asked questions about Megestrol/mL

What is Megestrol used for?

Megestrol is a small molecule being studied for pharmacokinetics, specifically to evaluate the effect of food on its absorption. It is in Phase 1 clinical development for this purpose. The drug is being developed by BrainsWay Ltd. and is in the gastrointestinal therapeutic area.

What does Megestrol target?

Megestrol does not have a specified molecular target or target class. It is a small molecule being studied for its pharmacokinetic properties, particularly how food affects its absorption. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes Megestrol?

Megestrol is being developed by BrainsWay Ltd., a company traded under the ticker BWAY. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development for pharmacokinetic studies. BrainsWay Ltd. is conducting research on this small molecule in the gastrointestinal therapeutic area.

What phase is Megestrol in?

Megestrol is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, not yet approved, and is being studied for pharmacokinetics. The drug has completed one Phase 1 trial, which evaluated the effect of food on its absorption.

What clinical trials is Megestrol in?

Megestrol has one completed clinical trial, NCT00638079, titled 'Evaluating the Effect of Food on Absorption of Megace ES'. This Phase 1 study enrolled 24 healthy male volunteers in Canada and was active-controlled. The trial focused on pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, and absorption.

Is Megestrol the same as Megace ES?

Megestrol is the drug being studied, and the clinical trial NCT00638079 evaluates 'Megace ES', which is a formulation of megestrol. The trial assesses the effect of food on the absorption of this formulation. Megestrol is in Phase 1 development for pharmacokinetics.