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M6495

Phase 1

Osteoarthritis, Knee | Small molecule | Musculoskeletal |Merck KGaA|Trials Updated: Jan 23, 2020

M6495 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Jul 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment32

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

M6495 clinical trials

M6495 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03583346Multiple Ascending Doses (MAD) of Anti-A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase With Thrombospondin Motifs-5 (Anti-ADAMTS-5) Nanobody in Participants With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)Osteoarthritis, Knee
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PHASE1COMPLETED
Multiple Ascending Doses (MAD) of Anti-A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase With Thrombospondin Motifs-5 (Anti-ADAMTS-5) Nanobody in Participants With Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Occurrences of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Treatment-related AEs and Serious AEs (SAEs)
Day 1 up to Day 106
Number of Participants With Clinically Significant Change From Baseline in Vital Signs, Laboratory Parameters and 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings
Day 1 up to Day 106

Number of participants with clinically significant change from baseline will be reported.

Occurrences of Injection Site Reactions
Day 1 up to Day 43

Secondary Endpoints

Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax) of M6495
Day 1 up to Day 106
Dose Normalized Maximum Serum Concentration (Cmax/Dose) of M6495
Day 1 up to Day 106
Accumulation Ratio for Cmax (Racc [Cmax]) of M6495
Day 1, 15 and 29
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
M6495EXPERIMENTAL -
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
M6495DRUGParticipants will receive escalated dose of M6495 bi-weekly on Day 1, 15 and 29 in cohort 1 to 3 and weekly on Day 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and 36 in cohort 4.
PlaceboDRUGParticipants will receive placebo matched to M6495 bi-weekly on Day 1, 15 and 29 in cohort 1 to 3 and weekly on Day 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and 36 in cohort 4.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range40 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Kellgren Lawrence (KL) radiological Grade of 2 to 4 in the target knee * Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain subscore of greater than or equal to (\>=) 40 out of 100 in the target knee at screening * Primary or post-traumatic femorotibia...

Countries:Denmark
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Competitive Landscape -Osteoarthritis 143 trials (matched to "Osteoarthritis, Knee")

Frequently asked questions about M6495

What is M6495?

M6495 is an investigational small molecule being developed by Merck KGaA for knee osteoarthritis. It was studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial in participants with knee osteoarthritis. M6495 has not been approved and remains in clinical development.

What is M6495 used for in knee osteoarthritis?

M6495 is being developed for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, a musculoskeletal condition. It was evaluated in a Phase 1 multiple ascending dose study in participants with knee osteoarthritis. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any use.

Who makes M6495?

M6495 is developed by Merck KGaA, which trades under the ticker MKGAF. The company sponsored the Phase 1 clinical trial of M6495 in knee osteoarthritis.

What phase is M6495 in?

M6495 is in Phase 1 clinical development. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are ongoing. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency.

What clinical trials is M6495 in?

M6495 was studied in one Phase 1 trial, NCT03583346, titled a multiple ascending dose study of an anti-ADAMTS-5 nanobody in participants with knee osteoarthritis. The trial enrolled 32 participants in Denmark, was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, and is now completed.

How does M6495 work?

M6495 is described as an anti-ADAMTS-5 nanobody. ADAMTS-5 is a molecular target associated with cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis. The Phase 1 trial evaluated multiple ascending doses of M6495 in participants with knee osteoarthritis.