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MK-3328

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Alzheimer's Disease | Small molecule | Neurology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 3, 2015

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment19

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MK-3328 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00954538Safety, Radiation Dosimetry, Biokinetics, and Effectiveness of [18F]MK3328 (MK-3328-001)Alzheimer's Disease
COMPLETED19 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Safety, Radiation Dosimetry, Biokinetics, and Effectiveness of [18F]MK3328 (MK-3328-001)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to 14 days after last dose

An AE is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function or chemistry of the body temporally associated with study drug administration, whether or not considered related to the study drug.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Due to an AE
Up to 14 days after last dose

An AE is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function or chemistry of the body temporally associated with study drug administration, whether or not considered related to the study drug.

Effective Dose of [18F]MK-3328
Up to approximately 6 hours post dose

Using PET whole body images acquired after dosing, regions of interest (ROIs) were drawn in all organs showing visible \[18F\]MK-3328 accumulation. Time activity curves (TACs) showing total \[18F\]MK-3328 retention as a function of time were determined for each organ. Residence times were calculated from the area under each organ TAC. Radiation exposure of the body and critical organs was calculated from the \[18F\]MK-3328 residence times using OLINDA (Organ Level Internal Dose Assessment) software. For each organ, the equivalent dose, which is the absorbed radiation dose weighted for the degree of the biological effect of different types of radiation, was calculated. The total radiation exposure to the body is expressed as the effective dose, which is the sum of the equivalent doses in each organ multiplied by a weighting factor for the type of tissue exposed. Effective dose is the primary surrogate for radiation risk. The unit of effective dose is the Sievert (Sv).

Organ Effective Dose of [18F]MK-3328
Up to approximately 6 hours post dose

Using PET whole body images acquired after dosing, ROIs were drawn in all organs showing visible \[18F\]MK-3328 accumulation. TACs showing total \[18F\]MK-3328 retention as a function of time were determined for each organ. Residence times were calculated from the area under each organ TAC. Radiation exposure of the body and critical organs was calculated from the \[18F\]MK-3328 residence times using OLINDA software. For each organ, the equivalent dose, which is the absorbed radiation dose weighted for the degree of the biological effect of different types of radiation, was calculated. The organ effective dose is the equivalent dose in each organ multiplied by a weighting factor for the type of tissue exposed. The unit of organ effective dose is Sv.

Mean Brain Cortical [18F]MK-3328 Standard Uptake Value Ratio (SUVR) in AD Participants and HE Participants
60-90 minutes post dose

Using PET brain images acquired after dosing, regions of interest (ROIs) were drawn in identified brain areas. The ROIs were projected onto all frames of the dynamic PET scans in order to generate \[18F\]MK-3328 tissue TACs. SUVR is calculated as the ratio of the average \[18F\]MK-3328 uptake over 60-90 minutes post dose in the target brain region and the cerebellum. Cortical SUVR is reported, which is a mean SUVR derived from SUVR from multiple brain regions (frontal cortex, parietal cortex, anterior cingulate gyrus, posterior cingulate gyrus, temporal cortex, lateral temporal cortex and occipital cortices).

Least Squares (LS) Mean [18F]MK-3328 SUVR in Brain Posterior Cingulate Gyrus in AD Participants and HE Participants
60-90 minutes after second dose

Using PET brain images acquired after the second dose of \[18F\]MK-3328, regions of interest (ROIs) were drawn in identified brain areas. The ROIs were projected onto all frames of the dynamic PET scans in order to generate \[18F\]MK-3328 tissue TACs. Posterior cingulate gyrus SUVR was calculated as the ratio of the average \[18F\]MK-3328 uptake over 60-90 minutes post dose in the target brain region and the cerebellum.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part I, Healthy ParticipantsEXPERIMENTALHealthy participants will receive a single intravenous (IV) dose of \~150 megabecquerel (MBq) \[18F\]MK-3328 in Part I of the study
Part II, HE and AD ParticipantsEXPERIMENTALHE and AD participants will receive a single IV dose of \~150 megabecquerel (MBq) \[18F\]MK-3328 in Part II of the study
Part III, HE and AD ParticipantsEXPERIMENTALHE and AD participants will receive two separate IV doses of \~150 megabecquerel (MBq) \[18F\]MK-3328 in Part III of the study

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
[18F]MK-3328DRUGIV dose of \~150 megabecquerel (MBq) \[18F\]MK-3328
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range50 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: Part I: * Participant is male or female of non-reproductive potential between 50 and 65 years old. * Participant is less than 6'5" tall * Participant is in good health * Participant has been a non-smoker for at least 10 years Parts II and III: * Male or female of non-reproduc...

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Frequently asked questions about MK-3328

What is MK-3328 used for?

MK-3328 is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in Alzheimer's Disease. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development. The drug is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (ticker: MRK).

What does MK-3328 target?

The molecular target of MK-3328 has not been disclosed in available clinical trial information. The drug is a small molecule being investigated for Alzheimer's Disease, but its specific mechanism of action is not publicly detailed.

Who makes MK-3328?

MK-3328 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this investigational small molecule for Alzheimer's Disease.

What phase is MK-3328 in?

MK-3328 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The single Phase 1 trial for MK-3328 has been completed.

What clinical trials is MK-3328 in?

MK-3328 has one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT00954538, titled "Safety, Radiation Dosimetry, Biokinetics, and Effectiveness of [18F]MK3328 (MK-3328-001)." This trial enrolled 19 participants and included healthy volunteers aged 50 years and older.

Is MK-3328 the same as [18F]MK3328?

Yes, MK-3328 is the same compound as [18F]MK3328. The clinical trial NCT00954538 refers to the drug as [18F]MK3328, indicating it is a fluorinated form of MK-3328 used for imaging or diagnostic purposes in the study.