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MK-8777

Phase 2

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 24, 2018

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment67
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT00610441Dose Finding Study in Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)(174007/P05805/MK-8777-003)PHASE2 COMPLETED 67Apr 1, 2008Mar 9, 2009Oct 24, 2018 -
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Change From Baseline in Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) Score
Baseline (BL) and Day 7, Day 14, Day 21

The AISRS is an 18-item clinician-rated instrument for assessing the 18 core symptoms of ADHD corresponding to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) diagnostic symptoms for adults. Based on the clinician's rating for each of the symptoms using a 4-point scale (0=None to 3=Severe), the AISRS total score is derived by summing the score assigned to each of the 18 symptoms. Scores can range from 0 to 54, with a higher score indicating a more severe ADHD symptoms. Baseline was defined as the score at the baseline visit prior to starting dosing for Period 1 and as the last score in the 2-week placebo wash-out period for Period 2. For the statistical analyses, the average score from Day 14 and Day 21 was used.

Secondary Endpoints
Percentage of Participants With at Least a 30% Reduction From Baseline in AISRS Score
Baseline and Day 21
Percentage of Participants With at Least a 50% Reduction From Baseline in AISRS Score
Baseline and Day 21
Percentage of Participants Who Experience At Least One Adverse Event (AE)
Up to 7 days after last dose of study drug (Up to 63 days)
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
MK-8777 FD→PBOEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive a fixed dose (FD) of MK-8777 100 mg twice each day (BID) for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 1). After a 2-week placebo washout period, participants receive a fixed dose of placebo (PBO) BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 2).
PBO→MK-8777 FDEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive a fixed dose of placebo BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 1). After a 2-week placebo washout period, participants receive a fixed dose of MK-8777 100 mg BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 2).
MK-8777 RD→PBOEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive rising doses (RD) of MK-8777 100-300 mg BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 1). After a 2-week placebo washout period, participants receive rising doses of placebo BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 2).
PBO→MK-8777 RDPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants receive rising doses of placebo BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 1). After a 2-week placebo washout period, participants receive rising doses of MK-8777 100-300 mg BID for 3 weeks (Treatment Period 2).
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
MK-8777DRUG -
PlaceboDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — 50 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * are between 18-50 years, inclusive; * are male; or female who are non-pregnant, non-lactating and using an acceptable method of birth control (intrauterine device, double-barrier method, hormonal contraceptives); or female of non-childbearing potential if they are a) surgicall...

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