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Essential Thrombocythemia | Small molecule | Hematology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026

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RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment713
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Clinical trial landscape

Bomedemstat · 11 trials · 16 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 3Phase 1 5
NCT06456346Bomedemstat vs Hydroxyurea for Essential Thrombocythemia (MK-3543-007)Essential Thrombocythemia
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING300 Analytics
NCT06351631A Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Bomedemstat (MK-3543-017)Thrombocythemia, Essential
RECRUITING400 Analytics
NCT06079879A Study of Bomedemstat (IMG-7289/MK-3543) Compared to Best Available Therapy (BAT) in Participants With Essential Thrombocythemia and an Inadequate Response or Intolerance of Hydroxyurea (MK-3543-006)Essential Thrombocythemia
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING340 Analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Bomedemstat vs Hydroxyurea for Essential Thrombocythemia (MK-3543-007)
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PHASE3RECRUITING
A Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Bomedemstat (MK-3543-017)
Thrombocythemia, EssentialUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Study of Bomedemstat (IMG-7289/MK-3543) Compared to Best Available Therapy (BAT) in Participants With Essential Thrombocythemia and an Inadequate Response or Intolerance of Hydroxyurea (MK-3543-006)
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Durable Clinicohematologic Response (DCHR) Rate
Up to Week 52

DCHR rate is the percentage of participants with DCHR, defined as a confirmed reduction of platelet count to ≤400 × 10\^9/L, absence of white blood cell (WBC) count elevation to \>10 × 10\^9/L locally assessed to be due to ET, starting by Week 24 and maintained for at least 24 weeks, and the absence of any thrombotic or major hemorrhagic events or disease progression to myelofibrosis (MF), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) by Week 52.

Percentage of participants with one or more adverse events (AEs)
Up to ~10 years

An AE is any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a patient during participation in an investigational study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This includes any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the patient from the time of first dose with bomedemstat under this protocol until completion of the study. The percentage of participants with AEs will be presented.

Percentage of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE
Up to ~10 years

An AE is any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a patient during participation in an investigational study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This includes any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the patient from the time of first dose with bomedemstat under this protocol until completion of the study. The percentage of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE will be presented.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to approximately 52 weeks

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. The number of participants with one or more AEs are reported.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Intervention Due to AEs
Up to approximately 52 weeks

An AE was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention. The number of participants who discontinued study intervention due to an AE are reported.

Percentage of Participants With Sustained 12-week Reduction of Hematocrit (Hct) to <45% Without Concomitant Phlebotomy by Week 36
Up to approximately 36 weeks

Hematocrit (Hct) was analyzed by taking blood samples from participants at designated time points during the study. Participants were considered responders if they achieved a sustained reduction of Hct to \<45% for 12 weeks (84 calendar days) by Week 36 AND there was no concomitant phlebotomy performed during the sustained reduction. Baseline data was defined as the data most recently collected prior to the first dose. A Clopper-Pearson (exact binomial) two-sided 95% confidence interval for the percentage of responders was presented. The percentage of participants who achieved a sustained 12-week reduction of Hct to \<45% without concomitant phlebotomy at Week 36 are reported.

Percentage of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to ~32 months

An AE is any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a participant during participation in an investigational study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This includes any clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs and lab values, untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose with bomedemstat under this protocol until completion of the study. The percentage of participants who experienced an AE is presented.

Percentage of Participants Who Discontinue Study Intervention Due to an AE
Up to ~32 months

An AE is any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a participant during participation in an investigational study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This includes any clinically significant abnormalities in vital signs and lab values, untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose with bomedemstat under this protocol until completion of the study. The percentage of participants who discontinued study intervention due to an AE is presented.

Mean Spleen Volume Reduction Based on Spleen Volume Measured by MRI in Participants With MF.
Baseline and Days 169, 339, 509, 679, 849 and 924

Mean Spleen volume reduction (mL) in participants with MF as measured by central laboratory imaging analysis of MRI (or CT where applicable) approximately every 48 weeks. Per protocol only participants with MF were analyzed for this outcome measure. The change in spleen volume from baseline is presented.

Percentage of Participants With ET Who Achieve a Reduction of Platelet Counts to <= 400 K/uL (400 x 10^9/L) in the Absence of New Thromboembolic Events
Baseline and Days 29, 57, 85, 113, 141, 169, 198, 226, 254, 282, 310, 338, 367, 395, 423, 451, 479, 507, 536, 564, 592, 620, and 648

Blood samples were taken at designated time points to determine platelet count. Percentage of participants with ET who achieve a reduction of platelet counts to \<= 400 K/uL (400 x 10\^9/L) in the absence of new thromboembolic events is presented.

Number of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 30 months

An AE is any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a participant during the study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product related. This includes any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose with study treatment until completion of the study. The number of participants who experienced an AE is reported.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE
Up to approximately 28 months

An AE is any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a patient during participation in the study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This includes any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the patient from the time of first dose with study treatment until completion of the study. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE is reported.

Percentage of Participants With Platelet Count ≤400 k/μL at Day 169
Up to day 169

Blood samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints to determine platelet counts. The percentage of participants who achieved reduction in platelet count to ≤400k/μL in the absence of new thrombolytic events is reported.

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to Infinity (AUC0-Inf) of Bomedemstat in Participants with Mild Hepatic Impairment (HI)
Up to 216 hours

Blood samples collected to determine the AUC0-inf of bomedemstat.

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Bomedemstat in Participants with Mild HI
Up to 216 hours

Blood samples collected to determine the Cmax of bomedemstat.

AUC0-Inf of Bomedemstat in Participants with Moderate HI
Up to 216 hours

Blood samples collected to determine the AUC0-inf of bomedemstat.

Cmax of Bomedemstat in Participants with Moderate HI
Up to 216 hours

Blood samples collected to determine the Cmax of bomedemstat.

Area under the concentration versus time curve from 0 to infinity (AUC0-inf) of bomedemstat
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 168 hours postdose

AUC0-inf for bomedemstat in plasma will be determined

Incidence of Treatment-Emergent Toxicity
Up to 72 weeks

Toxicity is defined as including dose limiting toxicities (DLTs), serious adverse events (SAEs) and adverse events (AEs) in study participants. Toxicity will be assessed using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0, per physician discretion.

Recommended Phase 2 Dose (RP2D)
Up to 72 weeks

The RP2D of combination VenBom therapy will be determined as the maximum tolerated dose of study treatment as assessed by treating physician using the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.

Number of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
Up to Day 7 of the ITP

DLT was defined as any one of the following adverse events (AEs) that occured through Day 7 of the Initial Treatment Period (ITP) and was considered by the Investigator to be possibly, probably or definitely related to bomedemstat: * Thrombocytopenia leading to clinically significant sequelae (i.e., a clinically significant bleeding event or the need for prophylactic transfusions) * A clinically significant bleeding event in a participant with a platelet count \>50 x 10\^9/L (50 k/μL) * Any Grade 4 or 5 non-haematologic adverse event * Any Grade 3 non-haematologic adverse event with failure to recover to Grade 2 within 7 days of drug cessation, with the following exceptions: ≥ Grade 3 nausea, vomiting or diarrhea that responds to standard medical care; ≥ Grade 3 aesthenia lasting less than 14 days; any Grade 3 electrolyte abnormality unrelated to the underlying malignancy and persisting greater than 24 hours. The number of participants with a DLT were reported.

Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Events
Up to approximately 30 months

An AE was any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a participant, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This included any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose with bomedemstat until completion of the study. Serious AEs (SAEs) were any AE that resulted in death, life-threatening experience, required or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly, or important medical events. The number of participants with at least one treatment-emergent (TE) SAE was reported for each arm.

Number of Participants With Adverse Events
Up to approximately 30 months

An AE was any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a participant, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This included any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose with bomedemstat until completion of the study. The number of participants with at least one TE AE was reported for each arm.

Number of Participants That Discontinued Study Treatment Due To AEs
Up to approximately 29 months

An AE was any undesirable physical, psychological or behavioral effect experienced by a participant, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not product-related. This included any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose with bomedemstat until completion of the study. The number of participants that discontinued study treatment with bomedemstat due to a TE AE was reported for each arm.

Phase 1/2a Portion: Observed Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Bomedemstat
Day 21: Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours (Day 22) after dosing.

Cmax was defined as the maximum observed concentration after administration obtained directly from the concentration time profile. Blood and plasma samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints to calculate Cmax in participants of the Phase 1/2a portion of the study. As pre-specified by the protocol and Pharmacokinetic Analysis Plan (PAP), Phase 2b participants were excluded from this analysis.

Phase 1/2a Portion: Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Bomedemstat
Day 21: Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours (Day 22) after dosing.

Tmax was defined as the time to maximum concentration after administration obtained by inspection. Blood and plasma samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints to calculate Tmax in participants of the Phase 1/2a portion of the study. As pre-specified by the protocol and Pharmacokinetic Analysis Plan (PAP), Phase 2b participants were excluded from this analysis.

Phase 1/2a Portion: Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of Bomedemstat From Time 0 to 24 Hours Post-dose (AUC0-24)
Day 21: Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours (Day 22) after dosing.

AUC0-24 was defined as the area under the concentration versus time curve calculated using the linear trapezoidal rule from the zero time-point to the 24-hour time-point concentration. Blood and plasma samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints to calculate AUC0-24 in participants of the Phase 1/2a portion of the study. As pre-specified by the protocol and Pharmacokinetic Analysis Plan (PAP), Phase 2b participants were excluded from this analysis.

Phase 1/2a Portion: Apparent Total Clearance (CL/F) of Bomedemstat After Oral Administration
Day 21: Pre-dose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours (Day 22) after dosing.

CL/F was defined as the apparent total clearance of drug after oral administration. Blood and plasma samples were collected at pre-specified timepoints to calculate CL/F in participants of the Phase 1/2a portion of the study. As pre-specified by the protocol and Pharmacokinetic Analysis Plan (PAP), Phase 2b participants were excluded from this analysis.

Percentage Change From Baseline in Spleen Volume
Baseline, ITP Day 84 (Study Day 84), ITP Day 168 (Study Day 168), ATP1 Day 84 (Study Day 253), and ATP1 Day 168 (Study Day 337)

Change in spleen volume was assessed based on calculated spleen volume (ml) measured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computerized tomography (CT) scan (where locally permitted) if the participant was not a candidate for MRI from Day 0. Percentage change from baseline in spleen volume was reported at Initial Treatment Period (ITP) Day 84, ITP Day 168, Additional Treatment Period 1 (ATP1) Day 84 (Study Day 253), and ATP1 Day 168 (Study Day 337).

Percentage Change From Baseline in Spleen Size
Baseline, ITP Day 84 (Study Day 84), ITP Day 168 (Study Day 168), ATP1 Day 84 (Study Day 253), ATP1 Day 168 (Study Day 337), ATP2 Day 84 (Study Day 422), ATP2 Day 168 (Study Day 506), and ATP3 Day 84 (Study Day 591)

Change in spleen size was assessed based on spleen palpation (in cm) at each visit. Percentage change from baseline in spleen size was reported at ITP Day 84, ITP Day 168, ATP1 Day 84 (Study Day 253), ATP1 Day 168 (Study Day 337), ATP2 Day 84 (Study Day 422), ATP2 Day 168 (Study Day 506), and ATP3 Day 84 (Study Day 591). As prespecified by the Statistical Analysis Plan, assessments for the Phase 1/2 groups were summarized using visit windowing after the Day 84 visit of the ITP to allow for comparison with the Phase 2b groups at ITP Day 168.

Number of Participants Who Experienced a Serious Adverse Event (SAE)
Up to approximately 24 months

An SAE was defined as any adverse event, whether or not related to the study drug, that resulted in any of the following outcomes: * Death * Life-threatening experience * Required or prolonged inpatient hospitalization * Persistent or significant disability/incapacity * Congenital anomaly * Important medical events that, based upon appropriate medical judgment, may have jeopardized the participant and may have required medical or surgical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above. The number of participants who experienced an SAE is presented.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 18 months

An AE was defined as any undesirable physical, psychological, or behavioral effect experienced by a participant during participation in an investigational study, in conjunction with the use of the drug or biologic, whether or not related to the study drug. This included any untoward signs or symptoms experienced by the participant from the time of first dose until completion of the study. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE is presented.

Number of Participants Who Experienced a Dose-Limiting Toxicity (DLT)
Up to approximately 28 Days

DLTs were assessed using the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 4.03. A DLT was defined as any of the following events that occurs during the DLT evaluation period and is considered by the Investigator possibly, probably, or definitely related to bomedemstat: * A clinically significant bleeding event * Any Grade 4 or 5 non-haematologic adverse event * Any Grade 3 non-haematologic adverse event with failure to recover to Grade 1 within 7 days of drug cessation, with the following exceptions: ≥ Grade 3 nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea that responds to standard medical care and ≥ Grade 3 aesthenia lasting less than 14 days * Any Grade 3 electrolyte abnormality unrelated to the underlying malignancy and persisting greater than 24 hours. Per protocol, DLTs were measured during the first 28-day treatment period. The number of participants who experienced a DLT is presented.

Number of Participants Experiencing Any Grade 3 to 5 Adverse Events (AE) as Assessed by National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.03
Up to approximately 24 months

AEs were graded for severity on a scale of 1 to 5 using CTCAE criteria. Grade 1=mild; asymptomatic or mild symptoms; clinical or diagnostic observations only; or intervention not indicated. Grade 2=moderate, minimal, local, or noninvasive intervention indicated; or limiting age-appropriate instrumental activities of daily living. Grade 3=severe or medically significant but not immediately life-threatening; hospitalization or prolongation of hospitalization indicated; disabling; or limiting self-care. Grade 4=life-threatening consequences with urgent intervention indicated. Grade 5 =death related to AE. The number of participants who experienced any Grade 3 to 5 AE is reported.

Number of Participants Who Experienced a Medical Event of Interest (MEOI)
Up to approximately 24 months

Medical Events of Interest (MEOI) were adverse events that did not meet any criteria for a serious adverse event but were of particular interest in the context of the study. MEOIs included bleeding due to low platelets; electrocardiogram (ECG) QT corrected interval prolonged 481-500 milliseconds; and infection where, at a minimum, oral antibiotic, antifungal, or antiviral intervention is indicated. The number of participants with MEOIs is presented.

Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 1, 2, 3, and 24 hours postdose; Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

Cmax was defined as the maximum concentration of bomedemstat observed after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the CMax of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). Unbound plasma concentrations of bomedemstat were estimated by assuming that protein binding was 60.57%. For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the Cmax was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. The Cmax of bomedemstat in unbound plasma is presented.

Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 1, 2, 3, and 24 hours postdose; Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

Tmax was the time required to reach the maximum concentration of bomedemstat observed after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the TMax of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the Tmax was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The Tmax of bomedemstat in plasma is presented.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Time 0 to 24 Hours (AUC0-24hr) Postdose of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 1, 2, 3, and 24 hours postdose; Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

AUC0-24hr was defined as the total exposure of bomedemstat over 24 hours after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the AUC 0-24hr of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). Unbound plasma concentrations of bomedemstat were estimated by assuming that protein binding was 60.57%. For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the AUC 0-24hr was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The AUC 0-24hr of bomedemstat in unbound plasma is presented.

Elimination Half Life (t1/2) of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

t1/2 was the time required to divide the bomedemstat concentration by two after reaching pseudo-equilibrium after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the t1/2 of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the t1/2 was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The t1/2 of bomedemstat in plasma is presented.

Apparent Total Body Clearance (CL/F) of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

CL/F was the volume of plasma from which bomedemstat was eliminated per unit of time after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the CL/F of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the CL/F was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The CL/F of bomedemstat in plasma is presented.

Volume of Distribution (Vz/F) of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

Vz/F was the volume of distribution of bomedemstat during the terminal phase after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the Vz/F of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the Vz/F was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The Vz/F of bomedemstat in plasma is presented.

Terminal Elimination Rate Constant (Kel) of Bomedemstat Alone or Administered With Tretinoin
Cycle 1 Day 7: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hours postdose

kel was the rate at which bomedemstat was removed from the body by excretion or metabolism after administration of bomedemstat alone or administered with tretinoin. Plasma samples were collected at multiple time points to estimate the kel of bomedemstat using non-compartmental methods of analysis following oral dosing of participants in Cycle 1 (Cycle 1 = 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest for a total of 14 days). kel was obtained from the slope of the line, fitted by linear least squares regression, through the terminal points of the log (base e) concentration-time profiles. For the pharmacokinetic analysis, plasma concentrations below the assay limit of quantitation (LOQ) that occurred from predose to the first concentration ≥LOQ were treated as 0 and those that occured thereafter were treated as missing. The LOQ of the assay was 1 ng/mL. Per protocol, the kel was determined for participants in Cohort 1. The kel of bomedemstat in plasma is presented.

Event-free Survival (EFS) For High-risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Participants
Up to approximately 24 months

EFS was defined as the time from the first dose of study treatment to the date of a documented EFS event of resistance, relapse, progression, or death due to any cause as assessed by the investigator. Participants without documented events were censored at the date of the last disease assessment. The EFS, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method, is presented.

Event-free Survival (EFS) For High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Participants
Up to approximately 24 months

EFS was defined as the time from the first dose of study treatment to the date of a documented EFS event of resistance, relapse, progression, or death due to any cause as assessed by the investigator. Participants without documented events were censored at the date of the last disease assessment. The EFS, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method, is presented.

Overall Survival (OS) For High-risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Participants
Up to approximately 24 months

OS was defined as the time from the first dose of study treatment until death due to any cause. Participants without documented death at the time of the analysis were censored at the date of the last follow-up. The OS, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method, is presented.

Overall Survival (OS) For High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Participants
Up to approximately 24 months

OS was defined as the time from the first dose of study treatment until death due to any cause. Participants without documented death at the time of the analysis were censored at the date of the last follow-up. The OS, calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method, is presented.

Objective Response Rate (ORR) For High-risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Participants Determined Using the Revised/Modified International Working Group (IWG) Response Criteria (Cheson et al., 2003) and Assessed by the Investigator
Up to approximately 24 months

ORR was the percentage of participants with a response of complete remission (CR), CR with incomplete recovery (Cri), morphologic leukaemia-free state (MLFS), partial remission (PR), cytogenetic CR (CRc), molecular CR (CRm), or stable disease (SD): * CR: \<5% bone marrow (BM) blasts or blasts with Auer rods; no extramedullary disease (EMD); absolute neutrophil count ≥1000/μL; platelets ≥100,000/μL; independent of transfusion * Cri: CR with residual neutropenia (\<1,000/μL) or thrombocytopenia (\<100,000/μL); no EMD; does not require transfusion independence (TI) * MLFS: \<5% blasts in BM with marrow spicules; no EMD; does not require TI * PR: ≥ 50% decrease in BM blasts to a range of 5%-25%; Neutrophils ≥ 1,000/μL; Platelets ≥ 100,000/μL; independent of transfusion. ≤ 5% blasts is PR if Auer rods present * CRc: CR+reversion to a normal karyotype if initially abnormal * CRm: CR+no evidence of residual disease by molecular testing * SD: No evidence of CR, PR, progression, new dysplastic changes

Best Overall Response (BOR) For High-risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Participants Determined Using the Revised/Modified International Working Group (IWG) Response Criteria (Cheson et al., 2003) and Assessed by the Investigator
Up to approximately 24 months

BOR was the percentage of participants with a best overall response of CR, Cri, MLFS, PR, CRc, CRm, or SD: * CR: \<5% bone marrow (BM) blasts or blasts with Auer rods; no extramedullary disease (EMD); absolute neutrophil count ≥1000/μL; platelets ≥100,000/μL; independent of transfusion * Cri: CR with residual neutropenia (\<1,000/μL) or thrombocytopenia (\<100,000/μL); no EMD; does not require transfusion independence (TI) * MLFS: \<5% blasts in BM with marrow spicules; no EMD; does not require TI * PR: ≥ 50% decrease in BM blasts to a range of 5%-25%; Neutrophils ≥ 1,000/μL; Platelets ≥ 100,000/μL; independent of transfusion. ≤ 5% blasts is PR if Auer rods present * CRc: CR+reversion to a normal karyotype if initially abnormal * CRm: CR+no evidence of residual disease by molecular testing * SD: No evidence of CR, PR, progression, new dysplastic changes

Objective Response Rate (ORR) For High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Participants Determined Using the Revised/Modified International Working Group (IWG) Response Criteria (Cheson et al., 2006) and Assessed by the Investigator
Up to approximately 24 months

ORR was the percentage of participants with a response of complete remission (CR), partial remission (PR), marrow CR (CRm), cytogenetic response (CyR), or stable disease (SD) lasting for ≥4 weeks: * CR: ≤5% myeloblasts in the bone marrow (BM) with normal maturation of all cell lines; persistent dysplasia will be noted; Hgb ≥11 g/dL, Platelets ≥100 X 10\^9/L, Neutrophils ≥1.0 X 10\^9/L, and 0% Blasts in the peripheral blood * PR: All CR criteria if abnormal before treatment except: BM blasts decreased by ≥50% over pretreatment but still \>5%. Cellularity and morphology not relevant * CRm: ≤ 5% myeloblasts in BM and decrease by ≥50% over pretreatment. Hematological improvement responses in the peripheral blood will be noted in addition to bone marrow CR. * CyR: Complete=Disappearance of the chromosomal abnormality without appearance of new ones. Partial= ≥50% reduction of the chromosomal abnormality * SD: Failure to achieve at least PR, but no evidence of progression for \>8 weeks

Best Overall Response (BOR) Assessed by the Revised/Modified International Working Group (IWG) Response Criteria (Cheson et al., 2006): High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Participants
Up to approximately 24 months

BOR was the percentage of participants with a best overall response of CR, PR, CRm, CyR, or SD lasting for ≥4 weeks: * CR: ≤5% myeloblasts in the bone marrow (BM) with normal maturation of all cell lines; persistent dysplasia will be noted; Hgb ≥11 g/dL, Platelets ≥100 X 10\^9/L, Neutrophils ≥1.0 X 10\^9/L, and 0% Blasts in the peripheral blood * PR: All CR criteria if abnormal before treatment except: BM blasts decreased by ≥50% over pretreatment but still \>5%. Cellularity and morphology not relevant * CRm: ≤ 5% myeloblasts in BM and decrease by ≥50% over pretreatment. Hematological improvement responses in the peripheral blood will be noted in addition to bone marrow CR. * CyR: Complete=Disappearance of the chromosomal abnormality without appearance of new ones. Partial= ≥50% reduction of the chromosomal abnormality * SD: Failure to achieve at least PR, but no evidence of progression for \>8 weeks

Secondary Endpoints
Change From Baseline in Myelofibrosis Symptom Assessment Form version 4.0 (MFSAF v4.0) Individual Fatigue Symptom Item Score
Baseline and pre-specified timepoints up to Week 52
Change From Baseline in Patient-reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Fatigue SF-7a Total Fatigue Score
Baseline and pre-specified timepoints up to Week 52
Change From Baseline in MFSAF v4.0 Total Symptom Score
Baseline and Week 52
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
BomedemstatEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive active bomedemstat and hydroxyurea placebo daily for up to approximately 52 weeks. Dosage will be adjusted either up or down within specified time parameters for each participant to the dose that provides sufficient exposure to safely inhibit thrombopoiesis to decrease platelet counts to the target range. Participants who complete treatment at Week 52 will be eligible to continue treatment in the extended treatment phase. Unblinding will occur and placebo discontinued once all participants have completed at least 52 weeks of therapy or otherwise discontinued.
HydroxyureaACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive active hydroxyurea and bomedemstat placebo daily for up to 52 weeks. Dosage will be adjusted either up or down within specified time parameters for each participant to the dose that provides sufficient exposure to safely inhibit thrombopoiesis to decrease platelet counts to the target range. Participants who complete treatment at Week 52 will be eligible to continue treatment in the extended treatment phase. Unblinding will occur and placebo discontinued once all participants have completed at least 52 weeks of therapy or otherwise discontinued.
Best Available TherapyACTIVE_COMPARATOREach participant will receive either anagrelide, busulfan, interferon alfa/pegylated interferon alfa 2a/pegylated interferon alfa 2b, or ruxolitinib as determined by investigator. All participants will be treated per respective approved product labels for up to 52 weeks. Participants receiving BAT for 52 weeks who stop responding to BAT are eligible to switch to bomedemstat and receive this for up to 156 weeks at the investigators discretion.
Mild Hepatic ImpairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants with mild hepatic impairment will receive a single oral 25 mg dose of bomedemstat on Day 1.
Moderate Hepatic ImpairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants with mild hepatic impairment will receive a single oral 25 mg dose of bomedemstat on Day 1.
Healthy Matched ControlEXPERIMENTALHealthy participants will receive a single oral 25 mg dose of bomedemstat on Day 1.
Bomedemstat + CarbamazepineEXPERIMENTALA single dose of bomedemstat will be administered On Day 1 of Period 1. There will be a washout of 7 days between bomedemstat dosing in Period 1 and the first carbamazepine (CBZ) dose in Period 2. In Period 2, CBZ will be administered twice daily (BID) for 17 consecutive days, with a single dose of bomedemstat coadministered with the morning dose on Day 14.
Part 1: VenBom Dose Escalation/De-Escalation CohortEXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group will receive Venetoclax and Bomedemstat (VenBom) in a dose escalation/de-escalation design to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD). Participants will receive VenBom for 21 days on (Days 1-21) and seven days off (Days 22-28) during a 28-day cycle for three months. Doses will be administered as follows: * Dose Level -2: 0.375 mg/kg daily (d) Bomedemstat and 200 mg/d Venetoclax; * Dose Level -1: 0.75 mg/kg/d Bomedemstat and 200 mg/d Venetoclax; * Dose Level 1 (Starting): 1.5 mg/kg/d Bomedemstat and 200 mg/d Venetoclax; * Dose Level 2: 3 mg/kg/d Bomedemstat and 200 mg/d Venetoclax; * Dose Level 3: 3 mg/kg/d Bomedemstat and 400 mg/d Venetoclax. Participants will receive three cycles of VenBom, but may continue to receive treatment as long as receiving clinical benefit or until disease progression. Participants starting at dose levels -2, -1, or 1 receive 100 mg Venetoclax on Cycle 1 Day 1.
Part 2: VenBom Expansion CohortEXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group will receive VenBom therapy at the most appropriate dose determined in Part 1. Participants will continue to receive treatment as long as receiving clinical benefit or until disease progression.
Ph 1/2a PMF: Bomedemstat 0.25 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 1/2a portion of the study, PMF participants received 0.25 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally every day (qd) for 85 days during the Initial Treatment Period (ITP). Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 85 days during an Additional Treatment Period (ATP) as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 1/2a PPV-MF: Bomedemstat 0.25 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 1/2a portion of the study, PPV-MF participants received 0.25 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 85 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 85 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 1/2a PET-MF: Bomedemstat 0.25 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 1/2a portion of the study, PET-MF participants received 0.25 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 85 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 85 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 2b PMF: Bomedemstat 0.5 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 2b portion of the study, PMF participants received 0.5 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 169 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 169 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 2b PPV-MF: Bomedemstat 0.5 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 2b portion of the study, PPV-MF participants received 0.5 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 169 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 169 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 2b PET-MF: Bomedemstat 0.5 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 2b portion of the study, PET-MF participants received 0.5 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 169 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 169 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 2b PMF: Bomedemstat 0.6 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 2b portion of the study, PMF participants received 0.6 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 169 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 169 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 2b PPV-MF: Bomedemstat 0.6 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 2b portion of the study, PPV-MF participants received 0.6 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 169 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 169 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Ph 2b PET-MF: Bomedemstat 0.6 mg/kg/dEXPERIMENTALIn the Phase 2b portion of the study, PET-MF participants received 0.6 mg/kg/d bomedemstat orally qd for 169 days during the ITP. Qualifying participants could continue to receive treatment for an additional 169 days during an ATP as determined by the investigator. The ATP could repeat indefinitely in participants that continued to derive clinical benefit.
Cohort 1a: bomedemstat 0.75 mg/kg/dayEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 0.75 mg/kg/day orally in 14-day cycles consisting of 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 4 cycles (14-day cycles) for up to a total of up 56 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 1b: bomedemstat 1.5 mg/kg/dayEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 1.5 mg/kg/day orally in 14-day cycles consisting of 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 4 cycles (14-day cycles) for up to a total of up 56 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 1c: bomedemstat 3 mg/kg/dayEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 3 mg/kg/day orally in 14-day cycles consisting of 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 4 cycles (14-day cycles) for up to a total of up 56 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 1d: bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day orallyEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day orally in 14-day cycles consisting of 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 4 cycles (14-day cycles) for up to a total of up 56 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 1x3: bomedemstat 3 mg/kg/day orally plus tretinoin 45 mg/m^2 /day3EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 3 mg/kg/day orally plus tretinoin 45 mg/m\^2/day orally in 14-day cycles consisting of 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 4 cycles (14-day cycles) for up to a total of up 56 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 1x6: bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day plus tretinoin 45 mg/m^2/dayEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day orally plus tretinoin 45 mg/m\^2/day orally in 14-day cycles consisting of 7 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 4 cycles (14-day cycles) for up to a total of up 56 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 3x: bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day plus tretinoin 45 mg/m^2/dayEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day orally plus tretinoin 45 mg/m\^2/day orally in 21-day cycles consisting of 14 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive up to 2 cycles (21-day cycles) for up to a total of up 42 days (28 days on treatment).
Cohort 4x: bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day plus tretinoin 45 mg/m^2/dayEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive bomedemstat 6 mg/kg/day orally for 21 days plus tretinoin 45 mg/m\^2/day orally in 28-day cycles consisting of 21 days of treatment and 7 days of rest. Participants will receive at least 1 cycle (28-day cycles) and will receive subsequent cycles at the discretion of the investigator.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
BomedemstatDRUGOral capsule
HydroxyureaDRUGOral capsule
Bomedemstat placeboDRUGOral capsule placebo
Hydroxyurea placeboDRUGOral capsule placebo
AnagrelideDRUGOral Capsule
BusulfanDRUGOral Tablet
Interferon alfa/pegylated interferon alfa 2a/pegylated interferon alfa 2bDRUGSubcutaneous Solution
RuxolitinibDRUGOral Tablet
carbamazepineDRUGOral extended-release capsule
VenetoclaxDRUGVenetoclax will be administered orally once daily via tablet.
tretinoinDRUGoral administration
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites171

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) based on World Health Organization Criteria for myeloproliferative neoplasms, and an indication for cytoreductive therapy regardless of age or risk status * Has a centrally assessed bone marrow fibrosis score of Grade 0 or Grade 1, a...

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