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Ecallantide

Phase 2

Bloodloss | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 11, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment519

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Ecallantide · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 2
NCT00888940Outcomes and Safety Trial Investigating Ecallantide's Effect on Reducing Surgical Blood Loss Volume in Subjects at High Risk of Bleeding Exposed to Cardio-pulmonary Bypass During Cardiac SurgeryBloodloss
COMPLETED243 Analytics
NCT00816023A Dose-ranging Safety and Efficacy Study of Ecallantide to Reduce Surgical Blood Loss VolumeBloodloss
COMPLETED276 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Outcomes and Safety Trial Investigating Ecallantide's Effect on Reducing Surgical Blood Loss Volume in Subjects at High Risk of Bleeding Exposed to Cardio-pulmonary Bypass During Cardiac Surgery
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PHASE2COMPLETED
A Dose-ranging Safety and Efficacy Study of Ecallantide to Reduce Surgical Blood Loss Volume
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Cumulative Volume of Packed Red Blood Cells Transfused
12 hours after the end of surgery
Cumulative Volume of Packed Red Blood Cells Transfused at 12 Hours Post Surgery
Start of surgery up to 12 hours after the end of surgery

Secondary Endpoints

Treatment-emergent Adverse Events.
Over the duration of the study.
Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
Over the duration of the study.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ecallantideEXPERIMENTAL -
Cyklokapron(R)ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Ecallantide Low DoseEXPERIMENTALtarget steady state concentration of 0.15 mg/L
Ecallantide Medium DoseEXPERIMENTALtarget steady state concentration of 0.75 mg/L
Ecallantide High DoseEXPERIMENTALtarget steady state concentration of 2.25 mg/L
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORplacebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
EcallantideDRUG2.25 mg/L pump prime, 0.13 mg/kg loading dose, 2.25 mg/L constant infusion
Cyklokapron(R)DRUG1000-mg loading dose followed by a continuous infusion of 400 mg/hr with an additional 500 mg added to the pump prime
placeboDRUGsolution for IV infusion over the duration of the surgical\>\> procedure
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites34

Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent (by study subject) prior to any study-related procedure not part of normal medical care; * Male or female between the ages of 18 and 85 years old, inclusive; and * Planned cardiac surgery using cardio-pulmonary bypass, for one of the following procedur...

Countries:United StatesGermanyPolandCanada
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Frequently asked questions about Ecallantide

What is Ecallantide used for?

Ecallantide is an investigational small molecule being developed to reduce surgical blood loss. It is being studied in patients undergoing surgical procedures, including those at high risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved.

Who makes Ecallantide?

Ecallantide is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in reducing surgical blood loss.

What phase is Ecallantide in?

Ecallantide is in Phase 2 clinical development. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, both investigating the drug's effect on reducing surgical blood loss volume. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is Ecallantide in?

Ecallantide has been studied in two completed Phase 2 trials. NCT00816023 was a dose-ranging study with 276 participants to reduce surgical blood loss. NCT00888940 enrolled 243 subjects at high risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Both trials were randomized, double-blind, and active-controlled.

How does Ecallantide work?

Ecallantide is a small molecule that targets the plasma protein kallikrein, an enzyme involved in the coagulation and inflammation pathways. By inhibiting kallikrein, the drug aims to reduce excessive bleeding during surgical procedures, thereby decreasing blood loss volume.