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AS902330

Phase 1

Knee Osteoarthritis | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: Aug 5, 2014

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment265

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

AS902330 · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT01033994A Multicenter Study of rhFGF 18 in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Not Requiring SurgeryKnee Osteoarthritis
COMPLETED192 Analytics
NCT00911469Study of AS902330 (rhFGF-18) Administered Intra-articularly in Patients With Knee Primary Osteoarthritis Who Are Candidates for Total Knee ReplacementKnee Osteoarthritis
COMPLETED73 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Multicenter Study of rhFGF 18 in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis Not Requiring Surgery
Knee OsteoarthritisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Study of AS902330 (rhFGF-18) Administered Intra-articularly in Patients With Knee Primary Osteoarthritis Who Are Candidates for Total Knee Replacement
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in cartilage thickness in the medial femoro-tibial compartment of the target knee joint, assessed by MRI
6 and 12 months after first injection
Nature, incidence and severity of local and systemic treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
MAD Cohorts: 1 year + 1 month; SAD Cohorts: 4 Weeks
Proportion of subjects experiencing AIRs defined as increase of pain by 30mm on a 100mm visual analogue scale (VAS) associated with a self-reported synovial fluid effusion within 3 days following i.a. injection
MAD Cohorts: Week 1, 2, 3, 13 14 and 15 (injections weeks); SAD Cohorts: Week 1
Laboratory assessments, including blood chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and ECG
MAD Cohorts: Week 0, 4, 13, 17, 52; SAD Cohorts: Weeks 0 & 4
Nature, incidence and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
Up to 24 weeks post treatment
Proportion of subjects with predefined local AEs (acute inflammatory reactions defined as increase of pain by 30 mm - on a 100 mm VAS - associated with a self-reported synovial fluid effusion within 3 days following i.a. injection)
Up to 24 weeks post treatment
Local tolerability in the target knee
Up to 24 weeks post treatment
Laboratory safety parameters (including blood chemistry, haematology, and urinalysis) and ECG
Up to 24 weeks post treatment

Secondary Endpoints

Change in cartilage thickness in the medial femoro-tibial compartment of the target knee joint, assessed by MRI
52 Weeks
Change in total cartilage volume and thickness in the other compartments of the target knee joint, assessed by MRI
52 Weeks
Change over time of structural as well as compositional parameters of the knee joint (e.g. cartilage and bone), evaluated by MRI
52 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
AS902330EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
1EXPERIMENTAL -
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AS902330BIOLOGICAL10, 30 or 100 µg intra-articular injection per subject in the Single Ascending Dose (SAD) cohorts and 10, 30 or 100 µg intra-articular injection per week for three weeks per subject in the Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) cohorts.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo or, 3, 10, 30, 100 or 300 µg intra-articular injection per subject in SAD cohorts and placebo or, 10, 30, 100, 300 µg or highest tolerated dose of AS902330 intra-articular injection per week for three weeks per subject in MAD cohorts.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites28

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female \>= 40 years of age; females must be postmenopausal or surgically sterile 2. Established diagnosis of primary femoro-tibial OA of the target knee by standard American College of Rheumatology Criteria for at least six months (clinical AND radiological criteria) ...

Countries:BulgariaCanadaCroatiaFinlandGermanyPolandSerbiaSouth AfricaSwedenDenmarkUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about AS902330

What is AS902330 used for?

AS902330 is an investigational small molecule being developed for knee osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. It is administered intra-articularly, meaning directly into the knee joint. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes AS902330?

AS902330 is being developed by Merck KGaA, a German multinational pharmaceutical company. The company's stock is traded over-the-counter under the ticker MKGAF. Merck KGaA is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this investigational drug for knee osteoarthritis.

What phase is AS902330 in?

AS902330 is in Phase 1 clinical development. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, involving a total of 265 participants with knee osteoarthritis. The drug remains investigational and has not received regulatory approval for any indication.

What clinical trials is AS902330 in?

AS902330 has completed two Phase 1 clinical trials. The first, NCT00911469, enrolled 73 patients with knee osteoarthritis who were candidates for total knee replacement. The second, NCT01033994, enrolled 192 patients with knee osteoarthritis not requiring surgery. Both trials were randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is AS902330 the same as rhFGF-18?

Yes, AS902330 is also known as rhFGF-18, which stands for recombinant human fibroblast growth factor 18. Both names refer to the same investigational drug being developed by Merck KGaA for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.