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Glucagon

Phase 1

Healthy Participants | Monoclonal antibody | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 26, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment10

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Glucagon · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03965130The Effect of Glucagon on Rates of Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation in Man Assessed by PINTAHealthy Participants
COMPLETED10 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
The Effect of Glucagon on Rates of Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation in Man Assessed by PINTA
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Rates of Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation
5 hours

Rates of pyruvate carboxylase flux and citrate synthesis flux will be assessed using GC/MS and NMR analyses of plasma glucose 13C enrichments after the \[3-13C\]lactate infusion

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
GlucagonEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive glucagon during the PINTA study
ControlEXPERIMENTALThe same participants will not receive glucagon during the PINTA study

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
GlucagonBIOLOGICALPINTA study with glucagon
Control StudyOTHERThe same participants will not receive glucagon during the PINTA study
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range21 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Non smoking * Taking no medications except birth control Exclusion Criteria: * Any systemic or organ disease * Smoking * Taking any drug or medications other than birth control (women)

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Glucagon

What is Glucagon used for in healthy participants?

Glucagon is being studied in healthy participants to assess its effect on rates of hepatic mitochondrial oxidation in man, as evaluated by the PINTA method. The investigational monoclonal antibody is in Phase 1 clinical development by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK). One completed trial has been conducted in the United States.

What does Glucagon target?

Glucagon is a monoclonal antibody being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK). The specific molecular target of this investigational drug has not been disclosed in the available clinical trial information. It is being studied for its effects on hepatic mitochondrial oxidation in healthy participants.

Who makes Glucagon?

Glucagon is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this monoclonal antibody in healthy participants. The investigational drug is currently in Phase 1 development.

What phase is Glucagon in?

Glucagon is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational monoclonal antibody being studied by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK). The drug has not been approved by regulatory authorities and remains in clinical trials. One Phase 1 study has been completed.

What clinical trials is Glucagon in?

Glucagon has one completed clinical trial, NCT03965130, titled "The Effect of Glucagon on Rates of Hepatic Mitochondrial Oxidation in Man Assessed by PINTA." This Phase 1 study enrolled 10 healthy participants in the United States, with a minimum age of 21 years. The trial was controlled but not double-blinded.