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MKC253

Phase 1

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 | Small molecule | Metabolic |MannKind Corporation|Trials Updated: Jun 14, 2012

MKC253 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as MKC253 Inhalation Powder

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment46

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

MKC253 clinical trials

MKC253 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 1 2
NCT00642538A Study Designed to Determine the Safety and Pharmacological Response ofMKC253 Inhalation Powder in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
COMPLETED20 Analytics
NCT00475371A First in Human, Single Dose, Safety and Tolerability Study of MKC253 Inhalation Powder in Healthy Adult MalesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
COMPLETED26 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study Designed to Determine the Safety and Pharmacological Response ofMKC253 Inhalation Powder in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Unlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A First in Human, Single Dose, Safety and Tolerability Study of MKC253 Inhalation Powder in Healthy Adult Males
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

AUC 0-240 min post-prandial serum glucose
240 minutes
Determine the safety and tolerability of ascending doses of MKC253 Inhalation Powder
2 weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Incidence of pulmonary and other AEs
2 weeks
Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of plasma GLP-1
2 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTAL1.5 mg dose of GLP-1 as MKC253 Inhalation Powder
2EXPERIMENTAL1.5 mg dose of GLP-1 as MKC253 Inhalation Powder
3EXPERIMENTAL1.5 mg dose of GLP-1 as MKC253 Inhalation Powder
4PLACEBO_COMPARATORTIP (placebo comparison)
5ACTIVE_COMPARATOR10 ug subcutaneous control

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MKC253 Inhalation PowderDRUGInhalation Powder, prandial
Technosphere Inhalation PowderDRUGInhalation Powder, prandial
subcutaneous injectionDRUG10µg Exenatide, prandial
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Non-smoking males and females between 18 and 70 years of age * Body Mass Index (BMI) of \< 32 kg/m2 * Diabetes managed on a stable regimen of diet and exercise within the preceding 8 weeks and/or metformin and/or a sulfonylurea or meglitinide or alpha glucosidase inhibitors, w...

Countries:Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions about MKC253

What is MKC253?

MKC253 is an investigational inhaled small molecule developed by MannKind Corporation for type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is also known as MKC253 Inhalation Powder and was studied in Phase 1 clinical trials. It is not an approved therapy and remains in clinical development.

What is MKC253 used for in type 2 diabetes?

MKC253 was studied for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its trials evaluated safety and pharmacological response in adults with type 2 diabetes and in healthy adult males. It has not been approved for any indication and is not available as a commercial treatment.

Who makes MKC253?

MKC253 is developed by MannKind Corporation, which trades under the ticker MNKD. MannKind is the sponsor of the clinical program for MKC253 Inhalation Powder.

What phase is MKC253 in?

MKC253 is in Phase 1 clinical development. Both of its recorded trials are Phase 1 studies, and both have been completed. There are no active trials for MKC253 at this time, and it is not FDA approved.

What clinical trials is MKC253 in?

MKC253 has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials: NCT00642538, which assessed safety and pharmacological response in adults with type 2 diabetes in the Netherlands, and NCT00475371, a first-in-human single-dose safety and tolerability study in healthy adult males. Together they enrolled 46 participants.

Is MKC253 the same as MKC253 Inhalation Powder?

Yes, MKC253 and MKC253 Inhalation Powder refer to the same investigational product from MannKind Corporation. The full name reflects its inhaled route of administration, while MKC253 is the shorthand used in trial records and company communications.