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MRG-201

Phase 2

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Aug 18, 2021

MRG-201 development status

Highest phase Phase 2 (NCT03601052)
Phase scored for CASIPhase 1
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Jul 2001

MRG-201 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Remlarsen

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment68

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

MRG-201 clinical trials

MRG-201 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT03601052Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Remlarsen (MRG-201) Following Intradermal Injection in Subjects With a History of KeloidsKeloid
COMPLETED14 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Remlarsen (MRG-201) Following Intradermal Injection in Subjects With a History of Keloids
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Subjects With Confirmed Keloid Formation at Treated vs. Untreated Lesions at 24 Weeks
24 weeks (± 7 days) from first dose

The percentage of subjects with confirmed keloid formation at treated versus untreated lesions at 24 weeks (± 7 days) after first dose, analyzed using the modified Vancouver Scar Scale which reports a cumulative score based on subscores for vascularity, pliability and height.

Safety and tolerability of MRG-201 based on vital signs, physical examination, clinical laboratory tests, ECG, and incidence and severity of adverse events
Up to 43 days

Secondary Endpoints

Area under the plasma concentration vs. time curve (AUC) of MRG-201 following single and repeat doses
Up to 17 days
Peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of MRG-201 following single and repeat doses
Up to 17 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Remlarsen - IntradermalEXPERIMENTALSix doses remlarsen (5.3 mg) over a period of 2 weeks at the site of one excisional skin wound and six doses Placebo over the same period at the site of a second excisional skin wound. Each subject will serve as their own simultaneous control.
Placebo - IntradermalPLACEBO_COMPARATORSix doses remlarsen (5.3 mg) over a period of 2 weeks at the site of one excisional skin wound and six doses Placebo over the same period at the site of a second excisional skin wound. Each subject will serve as their own simultaneous control.
MRG-201EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
RemlarsenDRUGIntradermal injection at site of one excisional wound
PlaceboDRUGIntradermal injection at site of second excisional wound
MRG-201DRUGIntradermal injection of single ascending doses and multiple ascending doses in healthy volunteers.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites4

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Must provide written informed consent. * Females must not be pregnant, or lactating, and have negative pregnancy tests. * Study candidates should be likely to form keloids in the upper back/shoulder area after punch biopsy based on a history of a high frequency of keloid f...

Countries:United StatesCanada
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Frequently asked questions about MRG-201

What is MRG-201?

MRG-201 is an investigational small molecule therapeutic being developed by CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ticker: CASI). It has been studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy volunteers. The specific disease indications for which MRG-201 is being developed have not been publicly disclosed.

Who is developing MRG-201?

MRG-201 is being developed by CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol CASI. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program for this investigational small molecule asset.

What phase is MRG-201 in?

MRG-201 is in Phase 1 clinical development. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed. The program remains investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication.

What clinical trials is MRG-201 in?

MRG-201 has been evaluated in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT02603224, titled Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic Study of MRG-201 in Healthy Volunteers. The trial enrolled 54 male participants aged 18 years and older in Canada and was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.