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Test: Follitropin alfa

Phase 1

Hypogonadism | Small molecule | Endocrine |Merck KGaA|Last Updated: Feb 24, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment55

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Clinical trial landscape

Test: Follitropin alfa · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT07097259A Study to Assess the Bioequivalence of Follitropin Alfa Solution in Pen and Follitropin Alfa Powder in Vial in Healthy Downregulated Male ParticipantsHypogonadism
COMPLETED55 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Bioequivalence of Follitropin Alfa Solution in Pen and Follitropin Alfa Powder in Vial in Healthy Downregulated Male Participants
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Baseline Adjusted Area Under the Serum Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Last Quantifiable Sampling Time After Administration (AUC0-t, adj) of Follitropin Alfa
Predose at -45, - 30, -15 minutes, and at 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, (Day 1), 24 and 36 hour (h) (Day 2), 48 h (Day 3), 72 h (Day 4), 96 h (Day 5), 120 h (Day 6), 168 h (Day 8) and 216h (Day 10) after Test/Reference administration
Baseline Adjusted Area Under the Serum Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC0-inf,adj) of Follitropin Alfa
Predose at -45, - 30, -15 minutes, and at 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, (Day 1), 24 and 36 hour (h) (Day 2), 48 h (Day 3), 72 h (Day 4), 96 h (Day 5), 120 h (Day 6), 168 h (Day 8) and 216h(Day 10) after Test/Reference administration
Baseline Adjusted Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax,adj) of Follitropin Alfa
Predose at -45, - 30, -15 minutes, and at 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 18, (Day 1), 24 and 36 hour (h) (Day 2), 48 h (Day 3), 72 h (Day 4), 96 h (Day 5), 120 h (Day 6), 168 h (Day 8) and 216h(Day 10) after Test/Reference administration

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Up to Day 37
Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) by Severity
Up to Day 37
Occurrence of Abnormalities (Grade >=3) in Laboratory Test Values
Up to Day 37
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Sequence 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive Test follitropin alfa in Period 1 followed by Reference follitropin alfa in Period 2.
Sequence 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive reference follitropin alfa in Period 1 followed by test follitropin alfa in Period 2.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Test: Follitropin alfaCOMBINATION_PRODUCTIt is a solution for injection in prefilled pen. Participants will receive follitropin alfa on Day 1 in Study Period 1 or Study Period 2. A washout period of at least 23 days will be maintained between period 1 and 2.
Reference: Follitropin alfaDRUGIt is a powder and diluent for solution for injection in multidose vial. Participants will receive follitropin alfa on Day 1 in Study Period 1 or Study Period 2. A washout period of 23 days will be maintained between period 1 and 2.
ZoladexDRUGIt is a auxiliary medicinal product. Participants will receive Zoladex injection on Day -11 in down regulation period, and on Day 17 prior to the start of Period 2.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 45 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Are overtly healthy, as determined by medical evaluation, including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and cardiac monitoring * Have a normal baseline testosterone level * Have a body weight of more than equal to 60 kilograms and Body Mass Index within th...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Test: Follitropin alfa

What is Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa used for?

Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa is used for hypogonadism and fertility. It is being developed by Merck KGaA and is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. The drug is a small molecule therapeutic being studied in healthy volunteers to assess bioequivalence and ethno-bridging effects.

Who makes Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa?

Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa is being developed by Merck KGaA, a company traded under the ticker MKGAF. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for hypogonadism and fertility indications.

What phase is Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa in?

Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, one with 55 participants and another with 24 participants.

What clinical trials is Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa in?

Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa has completed two Phase 1 trials. NCT07097259 assessed bioequivalence of follitropin alfa solution in pen versus powder in vial in healthy downregulated male participants with hypogonadism. NCT07269327 was an ethno-bridging study in healthy premenopausal Japanese or Caucasian participants for fertility.

Is Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa the same as Pergoveris?

Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa is associated with the product name Pergoveris. One of its clinical trials, NCT07269327, is titled 'An Ethno-bridging Study of Pergoveris in Healthy Premenopausal Participants of Japanese or Caucasian Origin,' indicating that Pergoveris is a brand name for this combination.