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Infusion of/kg Infliximab

Phase 2

Acute Pancreatitis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jul 6, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment240

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Infusion of/kg Infliximab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT03684278Randomised Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis With Infliximab: Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-centre Trial (RAPID-I)Acute Pancreatitis
RECRUITING240 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
Randomised Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis With Infliximab: Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-centre Trial (RAPID-I)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Difference in mean serum CRP measured on days 2, 4 and 14
Days 2, 4 (+/- 1 day), and 14 (+/- 2 days)

Difference in mean serum CRP measured on (summated as AUC) in the active arms (5 mg/kg or 10 mg/kg) versus the placebo arm. CRP assays will be undertaken on blood samples centrally to ensure standardised measurement, and when central measurements of CRP at specific time points are not available for any patient, CRP measures from that patient's specific recruiting centre will be sought.

Secondary Endpoints

Pain scores
First 14 Days
Opiate requirements
First 14 days
Nutritional deficit
First 14 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Infusion of 5 mg/kg InfliximabACTIVE_COMPARATORInfliximab (Remicade) to be administered as a one time intravenous infusion in 250 ml (500 ml if patient weighs over 100 kg) 0.9% sodium chloride solution over a period of 2 hours. Dosage calculated at 5 mg of Infliximab, per kg of patient body weight.
Infusion of 10 mg/kg InfliximabACTIVE_COMPARATORInfliximab (Remicade) to be administered as a one time intravenous infusion in 250 ml (500 ml if patient weighs over 100 kg) 0.9% sodium chloride solution over a period of 2 hours. Dosage calculated at 10 mg of Infliximab, per kg of patient body weight.
0.9% Sodium Chloride (Placebo)PLACEBO_COMPARATOR250 ml (500 ml if patient weighs over 100 kg) 0.9% Sodium Chloride to be administered as a one time intravenous infusion over a period of 2 hours.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Infusion of 5 mg/kg InfliximabDRUGInfliximab is a prescription drug with marketing authorisation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. In the RAPID-I trial infliximab will be used outside the manufacturer's indication for the treatment of AP, and it is classed as an investigational medicinal product (IMP).
Infusion of 10 mg/kg InfliximabDRUGInfliximab is a prescription drug with marketing authorisation for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. In the RAPID-I trial infliximab will be used outside the manufacturer's indication for the treatment of AP, and it is classed as an investigational medicinal product (IMP).
0.9% Sodium Chloride (Placebo)OTHER250 ml (500 ml if patient weighs over 100 kg) of 0.9% Sodium Chloride
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites14

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients attending Accident and Emergency (A\&E) at or admitted to recruiting hospitals via a GP with a new diagnosis of AP established by two of the following three criteria: (1) typical continuous upper abdominal pain; (2) amylase and/or lipase three or more times the ...

Countries:United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about Infusion of/kg Infliximab

What is Infusion of/kg Infliximab used for?

Infusion of/kg Infliximab is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of acute pancreatitis. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is administered as an infusion and is being evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

What does Infusion of/kg Infliximab target?

Infusion of/kg Infliximab is a small molecule that targets tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a key inflammatory cytokine involved in the systemic inflammatory response seen in acute pancreatitis. By inhibiting TNF-alpha, the drug aims to reduce pancreatic inflammation and associated organ damage during acute episodes.

Who makes Infusion of/kg Infliximab?

Infusion of/kg Infliximab is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with acute pancreatitis.

What phase is Infusion of/kg Infliximab in?

Infusion of/kg Infliximab is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not received FDA approval. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is recruiting participants to assess the treatment's effect on acute pancreatitis outcomes.

What clinical trials is Infusion of/kg Infliximab in?

Infusion of/kg Infliximab is being studied in a single Phase 2 trial with the identifier NCT03684278, titled "Randomised Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis With Infliximab: Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-centre Trial (RAPID-I)." This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is recruiting 240 participants in the United Kingdom.

Is Infusion of/kg Infliximab the same as Infusion of 5 mg/kg Infliximab?

Yes, Infusion of/kg Infliximab is also known as Infusion of 5 mg/kg Infliximab. The alternative name specifies the dose being evaluated in the clinical trial. Both names refer to the same investigational drug being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. for acute pancreatitis.