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MK-1006 DFC

Phase 1

Type 2 Diabetes | Small molecule | Metabolic |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 5, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment12

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-1006 DFC · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00979459A Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Two Formulations of MK-1006 (MK-1006-010 AM1)(COMPLETED)Type 2 Diabetes
COMPLETED12 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Two Formulations of MK-1006 (MK-1006-010 AM1)(COMPLETED)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUC(0-infinity)) for MK-1006
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours post-dose

AUC (0-infinity) is the area under the curve for the plot showing plasma concentration against time from time zero to the time of the last quantifiable concentration for two formulations of MK-1006, FCT and DFC

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) for MK-1006
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours post-dose

Maximum plasma concentration for 2 formulations of MK-1006, FCT and DFC

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event
Through 30 days post-dose
Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Medication Due to an Adverse Event
up to 8 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MK-1006 80 mg DFCEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a single dose of four 20 mg dry filled capsules of MK-1006
MK-1006 80 mg FCTEXPERIMENTALParticipants received a single dose of two 40 mg film coated tablets of MK-1006

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-1006 DFCDRUGEach dry filled capsule contains 20 mg MK-1006
MK-1006 FCTDRUGEach film coated tablet contains 40 mg of MK-1006
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * is a male or a female of non-child bearing potential * has type 2 diabetes (T2D) and is either being treated with diet and exercise alone or with a single or combination oral anti-hyperglycemic agent(s) * has been a nonsmoker for at least 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * has a...

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Frequently asked questions about MK-1006 DFC

What is MK-1006 DFC used for?

MK-1006 DFC is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied in patients with Type 2 Diabetes to evaluate its pharmacokinetic profile.

Who makes MK-1006 DFC?

MK-1006 DFC is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and pharmacokinetics in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

What phase is MK-1006 DFC in?

MK-1006 DFC is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency. The Phase 1 trial has been completed, and the drug remains in early-stage clinical development for Type 2 Diabetes.

What clinical trials is MK-1006 DFC in?

MK-1006 DFC has one completed clinical trial, NCT00979459, titled 'A Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Two Formulations of MK-1006 (MK-1006-010 AM1)'. This Phase 1 study enrolled 12 participants with Type 2 Diabetes and was a controlled, randomized trial. The study is now completed.

Is MK-1006 DFC the same as MK-1006?

MK-1006 DFC is a formulation of MK-1006. The clinical trial NCT00979459 evaluated the pharmacokinetics of two formulations of MK-1006, one of which is designated as MK-1006 DFC. The drug is being developed by Merck & Company for Type 2 Diabetes.