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ACE-031

Phase 1

Muscle Loss | Monoclonal antibody | Musculoskeletal |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 23, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

ACE-031 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 1 2
NCT00952887A Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of ACE-031 in Healthy Postmenopausal WomenMuscular Atrophy
COMPLETED70 Analytics
NCT00755638A Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of ACE-031 (ActRIIB-IgG1)in Healthy Postmenopausal VolunteersMuscle Loss
COMPLETED48 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of ACE-031 in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
Muscular AtrophyUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of ACE-031 (ActRIIB-IgG1)in Healthy Postmenopausal Volunteers
Muscle LossUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of multiple, escalating doses of ACE-031 in healthy postmenopausal women
6.5 months
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of single, escalating doses of ACE-031 in healthy postmenopausal volunteers
specified timepoints in the protocol

Secondary Endpoints

To estimate the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of multiple, escalating doses of ACE-031
6.5 months
To estimate the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of ACE-031
specified timepoints in the protocol
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ACE-031EXPERIMENTAL8 dosing groups
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
singleEXPERIMENTAL8 subjects (6 active and 2 placebo)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ACE-031BIOLOGICALEither 2 or 3 subcutaneous doses of ACE-031 over a period of one month, or 7 subcutaneous doses of ACE-031 over a period of 3 months.
PlaceboBIOLOGICALEither 2 or 3 subcutaneous doses of placebo over a period of one month, or 7 subcutaneous doses of placebo over a period of 3 months.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range45 Years to 75 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites2

Inclusion Criteria: * Postmenopausal * Body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 18.5 to \< 32. Exclusion Criteria: * History of malignancy, except excised or treated basal cell carcinoma, cervical carcinoma in-situ, or ≤ 2 squamous cell carcinomas * History of clinically significant cardiac, endocrinologic, he...

Countries:Canada
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Competitive Landscape -Muscle Disorders 4 trials (matched to "Muscle Loss")

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Frequently asked questions about ACE-031

What is ACE-031 used for?

ACE-031 is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied for muscle loss and muscular atrophy. It is in Phase 1 clinical development for these musculoskeletal conditions. The drug is not approved and remains under investigation.

Who makes ACE-031?

ACE-031 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and effects in healthy volunteers.

What phase is ACE-031 in?

ACE-031 is in Phase 1 clinical development. Two Phase 1 trials have been completed, both involving healthy postmenopausal women. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any use.

What clinical trials is ACE-031 in?

ACE-031 has completed two Phase 1 trials: NCT00755638 and NCT00952887. Both were conducted in Canada and enrolled healthy postmenopausal women aged 45 years and older to study the drug's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.

Is ACE-031 the same as ActRIIB-IgG1?

ACE-031 is also known as ActRIIB-IgG1, as reflected in the title of one of its clinical trials. Both names refer to the same investigational monoclonal antibody being developed for muscle loss and muscular atrophy.