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MK0364

Phase 3

Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Merck & Company, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jun 7, 2016

MK0364 development status

Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT00384605)
Phase scored for MRKPhase 2
Registered trials 7 across 1 sponsor since Apr 2005

MK0364 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as taranabant

Success Probability

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials3
Total Enrollment1,300

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

MK0364 clinical trials

MK0364 · 3 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 3
NCT00131430An Eighteen Month Efficacy and Safety Study in Obese Patients (0364-020)(COMPLETED)Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
COMPLETED500 Analytics
NCT00109135A Study to Investigate a Research Drug as an Aid for Smoking Cessation in Chronic Cigarette Smokers (0364-007)Smoking
COMPLETED300 Analytics
NCT00109148An Investigational Drug Study in Obese (Considerably Overweight) Patients (0364-006)Obesity
COMPLETED500 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
An Eighteen Month Efficacy and Safety Study in Obese Patients (0364-020)(COMPLETED)
Obesity and Obesity-related Medical ConditionsUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Investigate a Research Drug as an Aid for Smoking Cessation in Chronic Cigarette Smokers (0364-007)
SmokingUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
An Investigational Drug Study in Obese (Considerably Overweight) Patients (0364-006)
ObesityUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

After 24 weeks, body weight, safety, and tolerability
After 24 weeks
Quitting smoking after 8 weeks of treatment by measuring lab values and expired breath CO levels
after 8 weeks of treatment

Secondary Endpoints

After 80 weeks, body weight
After 80 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
taranabantDRUG -
MK0364DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Obese patients with a body mass index between 30kg/m2 and 43 kg/m2, inclusive (BMI between 27 kg/m2 and 43kg/m2, inclusive for those with obesity-related comorbidities including hypertension, dyslipidemia and sleep apnea). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with serious or unsta...

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Frequently asked questions about MK0364

What is MK0364 used for?

MK0364 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of obesity. It is intended for patients who are considerably overweight. The drug is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes MK0364?

MK0364 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 trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in obese patients.

What phase is MK0364 in?

MK0364 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval. The drug is being studied for its potential use in treating obesity, and its development is ongoing.

What clinical trials is MK0364 in?

MK0364 has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT00109148. This trial, titled "An Investigational Drug Study in Obese (Considerably Overweight) Patients (0364-006)," enrolled 500 participants aged 18 years and older with obesity.

Is MK0364 a randomized double-blind study drug?

Yes, the clinical trial for MK0364 was randomized and double-blind, meaning participants were randomly assigned to treatment groups and neither the participants nor the researchers knew which treatment was given. The trial was uncontrolled, meaning there was no placebo or active comparator group.