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MK-4250

Phase 1

HIV-1 Infection | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 30, 2019

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment24

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-4250 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03351699Single-Dose Study of MK-4250 Monotherapy in Anti-Retroviral Therapy-Naive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 Infected Participants (MK-4250-002)HIV-1 Infection
COMPLETED24 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Single-Dose Study of MK-4250 Monotherapy in Anti-Retroviral Therapy-Naive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 Infected Participants (MK-4250-002)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Plasma HIV-1 RNA Copies Per mL at 168 Hours
Baseline and Day 7

Plasma HIV-1 RNA was measured at Baseline and 168 hours after dosing. The log10 plasma HIV-RNA copies/mL measurements from participants in each panel were pooled and analyzed based on a longitudinal data analysis model. The change from Baseline in plasma HIV-1 RNA in participants administered MK-4250 was compared with historical placebo data.

Percentage of Participants Experiencing ≥1 Adverse Events (AE)
Up to Day 14

The percentage of participants experiencing ≥1 AE was calculated. An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease (new or worsening) temporally associated with the use of study therapy, regardless of whether or not a causal relationship with the study therapy could be determined.

Percentage of Participants Who Discontinued Study Due to an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to Day 14

The percentage of participants who discontinued from the study due to an adverse event was calculated. An AE was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease (new or worsening) temporally associated with the use of study therapy, regardless of whether or not a causal relationship with the study therapy could be determined.

Secondary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From 0 to Last Measurable Concentration (AUC0-last) for MK-4250
Predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 120, 168, 192, and 240 hours after administration of MK-4250. For Panel B only, the first three participants additionally had a 72-hour postdose time, and no 240-hour postdose time.
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From 0 to Infinity (AUC0-inf) for MK-4250
Predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 120, 168, 192, and 240 hours after administration of MK-4250. For Panel B only, the first three participants additionally had a 72-hour postdose time, and no 240-hour postdose time.
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From 0 to 168 Hours (AUC0-168) for MK-4250
Predose and 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 120, and 168 hours after administration of MK-4250. For Panel B only, the first three participants additionally had a 72-hour postdose time.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Panel A: MK-4250 150 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4250 150 mg tablet by mouth on Day 1 after an 8-hour fast.
Panel B: MK-4250 600 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4250 600 mg tablet by mouth on Day 1 after an 8-hour fast. The decision to enroll Panel B and the dose selected (i.e., ≤600 mg) will be made based on evaluation of pharmacokinetics and 7-day safety and viral load data from Panel A.
Panel D: MK-4250 900 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4250 900 mg tablet by mouth on Day 1 after an 8-hour fast. The decision to enroll Panel D will be made upon completion of Panels A and B and evaluation of safety and viral load data from those panels.
Panel E: MK-4250 ≤900 mg with a Low-fat MealEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4250 ≤900 mg tablet by mouth on Day 1 with a low-fat meal. The decision to enroll Panel E will be made upon completion of Panel D and evaluation of safety and viral load data from that panel.
Panel F: MK-4250 ≤900 mg with a Moderate-fat MealEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4250 ≤900 mg tablet by mouth on Day 1 with a moderate-fat meal. The decision to enroll Panel F will be made upon completion of Panel D and evaluation of safety and viral load data from that panel. The decision to enroll Panel F will be made based on evaluation of PK and safety data from other studies with MK-4250.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-4250DRUGMK-4250 tablets for oral administration
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or non-pregnant and non-breast feeding female * If female with reproductive potential: must demonstrate a serum β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β -hCG) level consistent with the nongravid state and agree to use a highly effective method of birth control until 30 days afte...

Countries:Germany
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Frequently asked questions about MK-4250

What is MK-4250 used for in HIV-1 Infection?

MK-4250 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of HIV-1 Infection. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A completed Phase 1 trial evaluated MK-4250 as a monotherapy in antiretroviral therapy-naive participants with HIV-1 infection.

Who makes MK-4250?

MK-4250 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this investigational small molecule for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

What phase is MK-4250 in?

MK-4250 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed for this asset.

What clinical trials is MK-4250 in?

MK-4250 has one completed clinical trial, NCT03351699, titled "Single-Dose Study of MK-4250 Monotherapy in Anti-Retroviral Therapy-Naive, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 Infected Participants (MK-4250-002)." This Phase 1 study enrolled 24 participants in Germany and was a controlled trial.

Is MK-4250 the same as any other drug?

No alternative names for MK-4250 have been disclosed. The drug is identified solely by its development code MK-4250 in clinical trial registrations and company communications.