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GW501516

Phase 2

Dyslipidaemias | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |GSK plc|Last Updated: May 30, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment424

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

GW501516 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00158899GW501516 In Subjects Who Have Low Level Of High-Density Lipoprotein CholesterolDyslipidaemias
COMPLETED424 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
GW501516 In Subjects Who Have Low Level Of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

The change from baseline in fasting plasma HDLc concentration at the end of 12 weeks of double-blind treatment.
12 Weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Changes from baseline at the end of 12 weeks of double-blind treatment of total cholesterol and other lipid parameters. Population pharmacokinetic parameters including oral clearance and apparent volume of distribution of GW501516.
12 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GW501516 oral tabletsDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites64

Inclusion criteria: * Have a fasting plasma HDLc concentration \<=45mg/dL (\<=1.16mmol/L), plasma LDLc levels that do not require treatment according to the National Cholesterol Education Program/Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP/ATPÂ III) guidelines. * Have a fasting plasma TG concentration =500mg/d...

Countries:BelgiumDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyLithuaniaNetherlandsNorwayPortugalSweden
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Frequently asked questions about GW501516

What is GW501516 used for?

GW501516 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of dyslipidaemias, conditions involving abnormal levels of lipids in the blood. It was evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial in subjects who had low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The drug is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes GW501516?

GW501516 is being developed by GSK plc, a biopharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. The company sponsored a Phase 2 clinical trial of the drug in patients with dyslipidaemia.

What phase is GW501516 in?

GW501516 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, which enrolled 424 participants. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any use.

What clinical trials is GW501516 in?

GW501516 has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT00158899. The trial was titled 'GW501516 In Subjects Who Have Low Level Of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol' and enrolled 424 participants with dyslipidaemia across multiple European countries.

Was the GW501516 trial randomized and blinded?

The Phase 2 clinical trial of GW501516 was randomized and double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the investigators knew which treatment was being administered. The trial did not use a control group and was not biomarker-selected.

Is GW501516 the same as any other drug?

GW501516 is also known by its chemical name and is sometimes referred to as a PPAR delta agonist. However, no alternative brand names have been established for this investigational compound.