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Cesol

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: Aug 13, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment36

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Clinical trial landscape

Cesol · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT04314037Bioequivalence Study of Coated Cesol Tablet Formulation Versus BiltricideHealthy
COMPLETED36 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Bioequivalence Study of Coated Cesol Tablet Formulation Versus Biltricide
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ)
Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

Cmax was obtained directly from the concentration versus time curve.

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Racemic-Praziquantel (Rac-PZQ)
Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and 12 hours post-dose in each treatment period

Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve from time zero to the last sampling time t at which the concentration was at or above the lower limit of quantification (LLQ). AUC0-t was calculated according to the mixed log-linear trapezoidal rule.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Treatment Related TEAEs
Baseline up to Day 27
Number of Participants With Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) by Severity According to Qualitative Toxicity Scale
Baseline up to Day 27
Number of Participants With Clinically Relevant Changes From Baseline in Laboratory Parameters
Baseline up to Day 27
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Sequence 1 (T1-R1-T2-R2)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive first dose of Cesol on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first dose of Biltricide on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second dose of Cesol on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second dose of Biltricide on Day 22 in treatment period 4. A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
Sequence 2 (R1-T1-R2-T2)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive first dose of Biltricide on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by first dose of Cesol on Day 8 in treatment period 2 followed by second dose of Biltricide on Day 15 in treatment period 3 followed by second dose of Cesol on Day 22 in treatment period 4. A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Cesol (Test)DRUGParticipant will receive coated cesol tablet in sequence 1 (Day 1 and Day 15) and in sequence 2 (Day 8 and Day 22). A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
Biltricide (Reference)DRUGParticipant will receive biltricide tablet in Sequence 1 (Day 8 and Day 22) and in sequence 2 (Day 1 and Day 15). A washout period of 7 days will be maintained between 4 treatment periods.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and cardiac monitoring * Nonsmoker (=0 cigarettes, pipes, cigars or others) since at least 3 months * Have a body weight within 55.0 to ...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about Cesol

What is Cesol?

Cesol is a small molecule drug being developed by Merck KGaA. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development, with one completed trial involving healthy volunteers. The drug is being studied for use in healthy individuals, and its therapeutic area is classified as Other.

What is Cesol used for?

Cesol is being studied for use in healthy individuals, as part of a bioequivalence study. The completed Phase 1 trial evaluated a coated tablet formulation of Cesol compared to Biltricide. The drug's therapeutic area is classified as Other, and it is not yet approved for any specific disease indication.

Who makes Cesol?

Cesol is developed by Merck KGaA, a pharmaceutical company. The company's stock ticker is MKGAF. Merck KGaA is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's bioequivalence and pharmacokinetic properties in healthy volunteers.

What phase is Cesol in?

Cesol is in Phase 1 clinical development. The drug has completed one Phase 1 trial, which involved 36 healthy male volunteers in Germany. The trial was a bioequivalence study comparing a coated tablet formulation of Cesol to Biltricide. Cesol is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is Cesol in?

Cesol has one completed clinical trial, NCT04314037, a Phase 1 bioequivalence study of coated Cesol tablet formulation versus Biltricide. The trial enrolled 36 healthy male volunteers aged 18 years and older in Germany. It was a controlled, randomized study, though not double-blind.

Is Cesol the same as Biltricide?

Cesol is not the same as Biltricide. In the completed clinical trial NCT04314037, Cesol was compared to Biltricide to assess bioequivalence. The study evaluated whether the coated tablet formulation of Cesol produces similar drug levels in the body as Biltricide.