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Glucophage

Phase 4FDA approved

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Merck KGaA|Trials Updated: Apr 14, 2023

Glucophage development status

FDA approval on record Oct 22, 1998
Approval holderEmd Serono Inc
ApplicationNDA020357
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT01510522)
Phase scored for MKGAFPhase 1
Registered trials 5 across 4 sponsors since Oct 2009

Glucophage target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Glucophage XR (Test drug), Test Glucophage® XR, Test Glucophage, Glucophage® XR Reference, Glucophage Reference

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment132

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Glucophage clinical trials

Glucophage · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 1 2
NCT05463094GXR RM China BE Study (Darmstadt - Jiangsu)Healthy
COMPLETED84 Analytics
NCT03583385Glucophage® Extended Release (XR) 750 Milligram (mg) Indonesia Bioequivalence (BE) StudyHealthy
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
GXR RM China BE Study (Darmstadt - Jiangsu)
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Glucophage® Extended Release (XR) 750 Milligram (mg) Indonesia Bioequivalence (BE) Study
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Last Sampling Time at Which the Concentration is at or Above the Lower Limit of Quantification (AUC0-t) of Metformin
Pre-dose up to 48 hours post-dose on Day 1 and Day 8
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Metformin
Pre-dose up to 48 hours post-dose on Day 1 and Day 8
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-t) of Metformin
Pre-dose, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, and 32 hours post-dose on Day 1

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from zero to the time of the last quantifiable concentration.

Secondary Endpoints

Pharmacokinetic Plasma Concentrations of Metformin
Pre-dose up to 48 hours post-dose on Day 1 and Day 8
Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
Baseline up to Day 10
Number of Participants with Abnormal Laboratory Variables, Vital Signs and 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Measurements and Physical Examination
Baseline up to Day 10
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
First Test GXR RM (Fasted), Then Reference GXR RM (Fasted)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single dose of Test Glucophage Extended Release Reduced Mass (GXR RM) tablet on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by a single dose of Reference GXR RM tablet on Day 8 in treatment period 2 under fasted condition. There will be separate washout period of 7 days between each treatment period.
First Reference GXR RM (Fasted), Then Test GXR RM (Fasted)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single dose of Reference GXR RM tablet on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by a single dose of Test GXR RM tablet on Day 8 in treatment period 2 under fasted condition. There will be separate washout period of 7 days between each treatment period.
First Test GXR RM (Fed), Then Reference GXR RM (Fed)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single dose of Test GXR RM tablet on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by a single dose of Reference GXR RM tablet on Day 8 in treatment period 2 under fed condition. There will be separate washout period of 7 days between each treatment period.
First Reference GXR RM (Fed), Then Test GXR RM (Fed)EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single dose of Reference GXR RM tablet on Day 1 in treatment period 1 followed by a single dose of Test GXR RM tablet on Day 8 in treatment period 2 under fed condition. There will be separate washout period of 7 days between each treatment period.
First Glucophage XR (Test), Then Glucophage XR (Comparator)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received single oral dose of 750 milligram (mg) Glucophage® XR tablet manufactured by PT Merck Tbk, Jakarta, Indonesia (Test Drug) in treatment period 1 followed by single oral dose of 750 mg Glucophage® XR tablet manufactured by Merck Santé, Semoy, France (Comparator Drug) in treatment period 2 under fasting conditions. The two periods were separated by a 7-day wash-out period.
First Glucophage XR (Comparator), Then Glucophage XR (Test)EXPERIMENTALParticipants received single oral dose of 750 milligram (mg) Glucophage® XR tablet manufactured by Merck Santé, Semoy, France (Comparator Drug) in treatment period 1 followed by single oral dose of 750 mg Glucophage® XR tablet manufactured by PT Merck Tbk, Jakarta, Indonesia (Test Drug) in treatment period 2 under fasting conditions. The two periods were separated by a 7-day wash-out period.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Test Glucophage® XRDRUGParticipants will receive single oral dose of Test GXR RM tablet under fasted or fed conditions.
Reference Glucophage® XRDRUGParticipants will receive single oral dose of Reference GXR RM tablet under fasted or fed conditions.
Glucophage XR (Test drug)DRUGParticipants received single oral dose of Glucophage® XR tablet manufactured by PT Merck Tbk, Jakarta, Indonesia (Test Drug) under fasted conditions.
Glucophage XR (Comparator drug)DRUGParticipants received single oral dose of Glucophage® XR tablet manufactured by Merck Santé, Semoy, France (Comparator Drug) under fasted conditions.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation, including medical history, ECG recording and physical examination judged by investigator. * Participants with a body weight within 50 to 90 kg (kilogram) and BMI (body mass index) within the range 19 to ...

Countries:GermanyIndonesia
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Frequently asked questions about Glucophage

What is Test Glucophage?

Test Glucophage is an investigational small molecule developed by Merck KGaA. It is in Phase 1 clinical development, with two completed Phase 1 trials in healthy volunteers. The specific therapeutic indication has not been disclosed.

Who makes Test Glucophage?

Test Glucophage is being developed by Merck KGaA, which trades under the ticker MKGAF. The company is responsible for the clinical development of the drug.

What phase is Test Glucophage in?

Test Glucophage is in Phase 1 clinical development. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, and there are currently no active trials. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA.

What clinical trials is Test Glucophage in?

Test Glucophage has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials: NCT05463094, a bioequivalence study in Germany with 84 healthy volunteers, and NCT03583385, a bioequivalence study in Indonesia with 48 healthy volunteers. Both trials are completed.

Is Test Glucophage the same as Glucophage?

Test Glucophage is also known as Glucophage XR (Test drug), Glucophage, Test Glucophage XR, Glucophage XR Reference, and Glucophage Reference. These alternative names refer to the same investigational drug developed by Merck KGaA.