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ACE-031

Phase 1

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

ACE-031 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 2 across 1 sponsor since Sep 2008

ACE-031 target and mechanism

ModalityMonoclonal antibody

Also known as ActRIIB-IgG1

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment118

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

ACE-031 clinical trials

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 9 trials (matched to "Muscle Loss")

No competing companies are currently tracked in active development for Muscle Disorders.
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Frequently asked questions about ACE-031

What is ACE-031 used for?

ACE-031 is an investigational monoclonal antibody being developed for muscle loss and muscular atrophy. It has been studied in healthy postmenopausal women to evaluate its safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not approved for any indication.

Who makes ACE-031?

ACE-031 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The drug is a monoclonal antibody in Phase 1 clinical development for musculoskeletal conditions such as muscle loss and muscular atrophy.

What phase is ACE-031 in?

ACE-031 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, both in healthy postmenopausal women, with no active trials currently ongoing.

What clinical trials is ACE-031 in?

ACE-031 has been studied in two completed Phase 1 clinical trials: NCT00755638 and NCT00952887. Both trials enrolled healthy postmenopausal women aged 45 years and older in Canada, with a total enrollment of 70 participants across the studies.

Is ACE-031 the same as ActRIIB-IgG1?

ACE-031 is also known as ActRIIB-IgG1, as referenced in the clinical trial titles. The drug is a monoclonal antibody being investigated for muscle loss and muscular atrophy in Phase 1 studies.