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MK-2206

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Locally Advanced Tumors | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 12, 2019

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Trial Design

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment104

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-2206 · 3 trials · 6 indications

Phase 1 3
NCT01021748A Combination Therapy Study of MK-2206 and AZD6244 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (MK-2206-010)Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
COMPLETED63 Analytics
NCT00848718A Phase I Study of MK-2206 in Combination With Standard Chemotherapy in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-2206-003)Locally Advanced, Metastatic Solid Tumors
COMPLETED77 Analytics
NCT00670488Dose Escalation Study With MK-2206 in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-2206-002)Locally Advanced Tumors
COMPLETED104 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Combination Therapy Study of MK-2206 and AZD6244 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (MK-2206-010)
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A Phase I Study of MK-2206 in Combination With Standard Chemotherapy in Participants With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-2206-003)
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Dose Escalation Study With MK-2206 in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-2206-002)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With a Dose-limiting Toxicity (DLT)
Cycle 1 (Up to 28 days)

Adverse events (AEs) were graded using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE), version 3.0. DLTs included: Grade 4 neutropenia lasting for ≥7 days; Grade 3 or Grade 4 neutropenia with fever \>38.5ºC and/or infection requiring antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment; Grade 4 thrombocytopenia (≤25.0 x 10\^9/L); Grade ≥3 non-hematologic toxicity with exceptions; Any drug-related AE, regardless of CTCAE Grade, leading to a dose modification of MK-2206 or AZD6244; Unresolved CTCAE Grade ≥3 drug-related toxicity requiring drug interruption for \>14 days; ≥ Grade 3 signs or symptoms of glucose intolerance and accompanied by ≥ Grade 2 hyperglycemia (glucose \>160 dL or 8.9 mmol/L); ≥ Grade 3 electrolyte abnormalities due to glucose intolerance and not attributable to another cause; Diagnosis of lactoacidosis or ketoacidosis; Persistent increases in corrected QT (QTc) interval (\>60 msec from baseline and/or \>500 msec); Clinically significant bradycardia.

Number of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 23 months

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening of a pre-existing condition which was temporally associated with the use of study drug was also an AE. The number of participants who experienced at least one AE is presented.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Treatment Due to an AE
Up to approximately 20 months

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of study drug, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening of a pre-existing condition which was temporally associated with the use of study drug was also an AE. The number of participants who discontinued study treatment due to an AE is presented.

Number of Participants Who Experienced a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) During Cycle 1
Cycle 1 (Up to 21 days)

A DLT was any of the following deemed drug related by investigator and graded using National Cancer Institute (NCI) Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 3.0 criteria: Grade (G)4 hematologic toxicity lasting ≥7 days; G4 thrombocytopenia; G3 or 4 febrile neutropenia and/or infection requiring treatment; G3, 4, 5 non-hematologic toxicity(with the exception of G3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, or hyperglycemia that as a result of inadequate compliance with supportive care measures; alopecia, inadequately treated hypersensitivity reactions G3 elevated transaminases of ≤1 week in duration); adverse experience (AE) leading to dose reduction; unresolved toxicity causing ≥3 week delay in treatment; ≥G3 hyperglycemia; persistent increases in QTc interval; clinically significant bradycardia; and missing MK-2206 doses due to toxicity. The number of participants who experienced a DLT is presented.

Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) of MK-2206 Administered Every Other Day (QOD) in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel
Cycle 1 (Up to 21 days)

Participants received MK-2206 (45 or 60 mg) administered PO on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7 in combination with carboplatin AUC 6 and paclitaxel 200 mg/m\^2 administered IV on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. The MTD was determined by the number of participants who experienced a dose limiting toxicity (DLT). DLT was defined using the NCI CTCAE version 3.0 criteria. See primary DLT outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD was defined as the dose level, at which the percentage of patients who experienced a DLT rate in Cycle 1 that was closest to 30%. A minimum of 13 participants were required to be enrolled per dose to calculate DLT. If the DLT threshold or enrollment quota per dose were not reached then the MTD could not be determined.

MTD of MK-2206 Administered Every Three Weeks (Q3W) in Combination With Carboplatin and Paclitaxel
Cycle 1 (up to 21 days)

Participants received MK-2206 (90, 135, or 200 mg) administered PO in combination with carboplatin AUC 6 and paclitaxel 200 mg/m\^2 administered IV on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. The MTD was determined by the number of participants who experienced a DLT. DLT was defined using the NCI CTCAE version 3.0 criteria. See primary DLT outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD was defined as the dose level, at which the percentage of patients who experienced a DLT rate in Cycle 1 that was closest to 30%. A minimum of 13 participants were required to be enrolled per dose to calculate DLT. If the DLT threshold or enrollment quota per dose were not reached then the MTD could not be determined.

MTD of MK-2206 Administered QOD in Combination With Docetaxel
Cycle 1 (up to 21 days)

Participants received MK-2206 45 mg administered PO on Days 1, 3, 5, and 7 in combination with Docetaxel 75 mg/m\^2 administered IV on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. Participants also received an oral corticosteroid PO daily. The MTD was determined by the number of participants who experienced a DLT. DLT was defined using the NCI CTCAE version 3.0 criteria. See primary DLT outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD was defined as the dose level, at which the percentage of patients who experienced a DLT rate in Cycle 1 that was closest to 30%. A minimum of 13 participants were required to be enrolled per dose to calculate DLT. If the DLT threshold or enrollment quota per dose were not reached then the MTD could not be determined.

MTD of MK-2206 Administered Q3W in Combination With Docetaxel
Cycle 1 (up to 21 days)

Participants received MK-2206 (90, 135, or 200 mg) administered PO on Day 1 in combination with Docetaxel 60 mg/m\^2 administered IV on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. Participants also received an oral corticosteroid PO daily. The MTD was determined by the number of participants who experienced a DLT. DLT was defined using the NCI CTCAE version 3.0 criteria. See primary DLT outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD was defined as the dose level, at which the percentage of patients who experienced a DLT rate in Cycle 1 that was closest to 30%. A minimum of 13 participants were required to be enrolled per dose to calculate DLT. If the DLT threshold or enrollment quota per dose were not reached then the MTD could not be determined.

MTD of MK-2206 Administered QOD in Combination With Erlotinib
Cycle 1 (up to 21 days)

Participants received MK-2206 45 mg administered PO every other day (Days 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 and 21) in combination with Erlotinib (100 or 150 mg) administered PO once every day of each 21-day cycle. The MTD was determined by the number of participants who experienced a DLT. DLT was defined using the NCI CTCAE version 3.0 criteria. See primary DLT outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD was defined as the dose level, at which the percentage of patients who experienced a DLT rate in Cycle 1 that was closest to 30%. A minimum of 13 participants were required to be enrolled per dose to calculate DLT. If the DLT threshold or enrollment quota per dose were not reached then the MTD could not be determined.

MTD of MK-2206 Administered Once Every Week (QW) in Combination With Erlotinib
Cycle 1 (up to 21 days)

Participants received MK-2206 135 mg administered PO on Days 1, 8 and 15 in combination with Erlotinib (100 or 150 mg) administered PO once every day of each 21-day cycle. The MTD was determined by the number of participants who experienced a DLT. DLT was defined using the NCI CTCAE version 3.0 criteria. See primary DLT outcome measure for the DLT definition. The MTD was defined as the dose level, at which the percentage of patients who experienced a DLT rate in Cycle 1 that was closest to 30%. A minimum of 13 participants were required to be enrolled per dose to calculate DLT. If the DLT threshold or enrollment quota per dose were not reached then the MTD could not be determined.

Maximum Plasma Concentration of MK-2206 (Cmax)
At designated time points on Cycle 1 Day 1 (Up to 96 hours)

Blood samples are to be collected at specified time points according to arm and schedule: QOD schedule for MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48 hours(h) postdose); Q3W schedule MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96h postdose); QOD schedule for the MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose); and QW schedule for MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycles 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96h postdose) for the determination of MK-2206 Cmax after Dose 1. The Cmax of MK-2206 after Dose 1 will be presented.

Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration of MK-2206 (Tmax)
At designated time points on Cycle 1 Day 1 (Up to 96 hours)

Blood samples are to be collected at specified time points according to arm and schedule: QOD schedule for MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48 hours(h) postdose); Q3W schedule MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96h postdose); QOD schedule for the MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose); and QW schedule for MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycles 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96h postdose) for the determination of MK-2206 Tmax after Dose 1. The Tmax of MK-2206 after Dose 1 will be presented.

Minimum Plasma Concentration of MK-2206 (Ctrough)
At designated time points on Cycle 1 Day 1 (Up to 48 hours)

Blood samples are to be collected at specified time points according to arm and schedule: QOD schedule for MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48 hours(h) postdose); Q3W schedule MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose); QOD schedule for the MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose); and QW schedule for MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycles 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose) for the determination of MK-2206 Ctrough after Dose 1. The Ctrough after Dose 1 is presented and is the 48-hour postdose concentration.

Area Under the MK-2206 Concentration Versus Time Curve From Time Zero to 48 Hours Postdose (AUC 0-48h)
At designated time points on Cycle 1 Day 1 (Up to 48 hours)

Blood samples are to be collected at specified time points according to arm and schedule: QOD schedule for MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48 hours(h) postdose); Q3W schedule MK-2206+carboplatin+paclitaxel and MK-2206+docetaxel (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose); QOD schedule for the MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycle 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose); and QW schedule for MK-2206+erlotinib (Cycles 1 Day 1: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48h postdose) for the determination of MK-2206 AUC0-48h after Dose 1. The AUC0-48h after Dose 1 is presented.

Number of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLTs)
Day 1 to Day 28 (Cycle 1)

DLT was any drug-related AE, regardless of grade, leading to a dose modification of MK-2206. Dose-limiting hematologic and nonhematologic toxicities were defined differently and were based on events occurring during the first cycle of study drug administration. Hematologic DLT defined as any Grade (Gr) 4 or greater hematologic toxicity except neutropenia described as follows: Neutropenia that was Gr 4 lasting for ≥7 days, or Gr 3/Gr 4 with fever \>38.5°C and/or infection requiring antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment considered DLT. Gr 4 thrombocytopenia (≤25.0 x 10\^9/L) was also considered DLT. Non-hematologic DLTs were defined as any Gr 3, 4, or 5 nonhematologic toxicity, with the specific exceptions of: Gr 3 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration occurring with inadequate supportive care and lasting \<48 hours; alopecia; inadequately treated hypersensitivity reactions; and Gr 3 elevated transaminases of ≤1 week in duration. A participant could have more than one DLT.

Number of Participants With One or More Adverse Events (AE)
Up to 269 days

An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a pre-existing condition which was temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR's product, was also an AE. The number of participants that experienced one or more AEs was reported for each dose level group.

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve of MK-2206 From Time 0 to 48 Hours (AUC0-48hr) in Participants Receiving Multiple QOD Dosing
Days 1 and 27: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 24, and 48 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. AUC 0-48hr was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 (Day 27) and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QOD (30, 60, 75, and 90 mg QOD).

Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QOD Dosing
Days 1 and 27: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 24, and 48 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. Cmax was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 (Day 27) and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QOD (30, 60, 75, and 90 mg QOD).

Concentration of MK-2206 After 48 Hours (C48hr) in Participants Receiving Multiple QOD Dosing
Days 1 and 27: predose and 48 hours after MK-2206 dosing.

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. C48hr was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 (Day 27) and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QOD (30, 60, 75, and 90 mg QOD).

Time to Maximum Concentration (Tmax) of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QOD Dosing
Days 1 and 27: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 24, and 48 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. Tmax was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QOD (30, 60, 75, and 90 mg QOD).

Apparent Terminal Half-life (t½) of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QOD Dosing
Day 27: predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 24, and 48 hours after MK-2206 dosing.

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses on Day 27 of the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. t½ (Harmonic mean ± pseudo SD) was calculated and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QOD (30, 60, 75, and 90 mg QOD).

AUC0-168hr in Participants Receiving Multiple QW Dosing
Days 1 and 22: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96 hours, and 168 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. AUC 0-168 was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QW (90, 135, 200, 300, 250, and 150 mg QW).

Cmax of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QW Dosing
Days 1 and 22: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96 hours, and 168 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. Cmax was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QW (90, 135, 200, 300, 250, and 150 mg QW).

C48hr of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QW Dosing
Days 1 and 22: predose and 48 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. C48hr was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QW (90, 135, 200, 300, 250, and 150 mg QW).

Tmax of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QW Dosing
Days 1 and 22: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96 hours, and 168 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. Tmax was calculated for Day 1 and the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QW (90, 135, 200, 300, 250, and 150 mg QW).

t½ of MK-2206 in Participants Receiving Multiple QW Dosing
Day 22: predose and 2, 4, 6, 10, 24, 48, 96 hours, and 168 hours after MK-2206 dosing

Blood samples were collected for PK analyses during the first cycle of therapy. Samples were centrifuged, plasma was withdrawn and plasma concentrations were analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy. t½ (Harmonic mean ± pseudo SD) was calculated for the last day of treatment in Cycle 1 and reported for all dose levels receiving MK-2206 orally QW (90, 135, 200, 300, 250, and 150 mg QW).

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With a Tumor Response According to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors Version 1.1 (RECIST 1.1)
Baseline and after every 8 weeks of treatment until documentation of objective response or disease progression (Up to 2 years)
Number of Participants Who Had a Tumor Response of Complete Response (CR) or Partial Response (PR)
Up to approximately 4 months (6 cycles)
Phosphorylated Protein Kinase B (pAkt) Level on Cycle 1 Day 15 (C1D15) After Treatment With MK-2206 at the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)
Baseline, Cycle 1 Day 15
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MK-2206 45 mg QOD + AZD6244 75 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 45 mg oral tablets once every other day (QOD) PLUS AZD6244 75 mg oral capsules once daily (QD) starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 45 mg QOD + AZD6244 75 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 45 mg oral tablets QOD PLUS AZD6244 75 mg oral capsules twice daily (BID) starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 90 mg QW + AZD6244 50 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 90 mg oral tablets once weekly (QW) PLUS AZD6244 50 mg oral capsules BID starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 90 mg QW + AZD6244 75 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 90 mg oral tablets QW PLUS AZD6244 75 mg oral capsules QD starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 90 mg QW + AZD6244 75 mg BIDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 90 mg oral tablets QW PLUS AZD6244 75 mg oral capsules BID starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 90 mg QW + AZD6244 100 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 90 mg oral tablets QW PLUS AZD6244 100 mg oral capsules QD starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 90 mg QW + AZD6244 150 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 90 mg oral tablets QW PLUS AZD6244 150 mg oral capsules QD starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 100 mg QW + AZD6244 100 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 100 mg oral tablets QW PLUS AZD6244 100 mg oral capsules QD starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 135 mg QW + AZD6244 100 mg QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-2206 135 mg oral tablets QW PLUS AZD6244 100 mg oral capsules QD starting on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.
MK-2206 + carboplatin + paclitaxelEXPERIMENTALMK-2206 combined with carboplatin and paclitaxel
MK-2206 + docetaxelEXPERIMENTALMK-2206 combined with docetaxel plus pretreatment with a corticosteroid
MK-2206 + erlotinibEXPERIMENTALMK-2206 combined with erlotinib
MK-2206 30 mg QODEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 30 mg oral MK-2206 every other day (QOD) in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 60 mg QODEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 60 mg oral MK-2206 QOD in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 75 mg QODEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 75 mg oral MK-2206 QOD in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 90 mg QODEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 90 mg oral MK-2206 QOD in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 90 mg QWEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 90 mg oral MK-2206 every week (QW) in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 135 mg QWEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 135 mg oral MK-2206 QW in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 200 mg QWEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 200 mg oral MK-2206 QW in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 300 mg QWEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 300 mg oral MK-2206 QW in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 250 mg QWEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 250 mg oral MK-2206 QW in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.
MK-2206 150 mg QWEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive 150 mg oral MK-2206 QW in repeating 4-week treatment cycles.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-2206DRUGOral tablets
AZD6244DRUGOral capsules
docetaxelDRUGAdministered as an IV infusion on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle
erlotinibDRUGAdministered daily (QD) PO in each 21-day cycle
carboplatinDRUGAdministered as an intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle
paclitaxelDRUGAdministered as an intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of every 21-day cycle
corticosteroidDRUGAdministered PO twice a day (BID) on Days 1-3 of each 21-day cycle
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Participant has confirmed metastatic or locally advanced solid tumor that has failed to respond to standard therapy, progressed despite standard therapy, or therapies known to provide clinical benefit, or for whom efficacious standard therapy or any other therapy known to prov...

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Frequently asked questions about MK-2206

What is MK-2206 used for?

MK-2206 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including cancers and neoplasms. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA.

What does MK-2206 target?

MK-2206 is an investigational small molecule being developed for oncology. Its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in available information, so its mechanism of action is not described here.

Who makes MK-2206?

MK-2206 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK.

What phase is MK-2206 in?

MK-2206 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA for any use.

What clinical trials is MK-2206 in?

MK-2206 has been studied in three completed Phase 1 trials: NCT00670488, a dose escalation study in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors; NCT00848718, a study combining MK-2206 with standard chemotherapy; and NCT01021748, a combination therapy study with AZD6244.

Is MK-2206 the same as AZD6244?

No, MK-2206 is not the same as AZD6244. MK-2206 is an investigational drug developed by Merck, while AZD6244 is a separate investigational agent. They were studied together in a combination therapy trial (NCT01021748) for advanced solid tumors.