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MK0777

Phase 2

Anxiety Disorder | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 26, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment38

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK0777 · 4 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 4
NCT00546624GEM 1.5 mg b.i.d. to 4.5 mg b.i.d. Versus Lorazepam in GAD (0777-026)Anxiety Disorder
COMPLETED38 Analytics
NCT00539578Treatment of Patients With Anxiety Disorder (0777-022)Generalized Anxiety Disorder
COMPLETED270 Analytics
NCT00703833A Study of MK0777 Gel Extrusion Module (GEM) in the Treatment of Outpatients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (0777-019)Generalized Anxiety Disorder
COMPLETED51 Analytics
NCT00543920A Study of MK0777 in the Treatment of Outpatients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (0777-020)Anxiety Disorders
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
GEM 1.5 mg b.i.d. to 4.5 mg b.i.d. Versus Lorazepam in GAD (0777-026)
Anxiety DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Treatment of Patients With Anxiety Disorder (0777-022)
Generalized Anxiety DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of MK0777 Gel Extrusion Module (GEM) in the Treatment of Outpatients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (0777-019)
Generalized Anxiety DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of MK0777 in the Treatment of Outpatients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder (0777-020)
Anxiety DisordersUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Measure the reduction of anxiety
after 4 weeks and at end of study

Secondary Endpoints

Safety and efficacy
throughout study and at end of study
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALDrug
2PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK0777DRUG -
Comparator: placebo (unspecified)DRUGDuration of Treatment: 4 weeks
Placebo (unspecified)DRUGmatching placebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Have been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder * Women of childbearing potential must use a double-barrier methods of contraception and must have a negative blood pregnancy test at the beginning of the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of drug or alcohol abuse * Hav...

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Frequently asked questions about MK0777

What is MK0777 used for?

MK0777 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of anxiety disorders, specifically generalized anxiety disorder. It has been studied in Phase 2 clinical trials in adult outpatients with these conditions. The drug is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes MK0777?

MK0777 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company has sponsored multiple Phase 2 clinical trials evaluating the drug for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety disorders.

What phase is MK0777 in?

MK0777 is in Phase 2 clinical development. All completed trials for the drug are Phase 2 studies. It is an investigational agent and has not received FDA approval. The development program includes several completed trials in patients with generalized anxiety disorder.

What clinical trials is MK0777 in?

MK0777 has been studied in several completed Phase 2 trials, including NCT00539578, NCT00543920, NCT00546624, and NCT00703833. These trials evaluated the drug in patients with generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety disorders, with total enrollment across studies exceeding 300 participants.

Is MK0777 the same as GEM?

MK0777 is also referred to as GEM in some clinical trial contexts, specifically as a gel extrusion module formulation. Trial NCT00546624 and NCT00703833 reference GEM doses of 1.5 mg to 4.5 mg twice daily in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.