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MK0777

Phase 2

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

MK0777 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 4 across 1 sponsor since Oct 2007

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment419

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

MK0777 clinical trials

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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Competitive Landscape -Anxiety Disorders 40 trials (matched to "Anxiety Disorder")

Frequently asked questions about MK0777

What is MK0777 used for?

MK0777 is an investigational small molecule developed by Merck & Company, Inc. for the treatment of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It has been studied in adult outpatients aged 18 years and older. MK0777 remains in clinical development and is not approved for any indication.

Who makes MK0777?

MK0777 is developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. Merck sponsored the Phase 2 clinical program evaluating MK0777 in generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety disorders. The compound is an investigational asset within Merck's psychiatry therapeutic area.

What phase is MK0777 in?

MK0777 is in Phase 2 clinical development. All four of its listed trials are Phase 2 studies, and all have completed. The program enrolled a total of 321 participants across these trials. MK0777 is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for generalized anxiety disorder or any other indication.

What clinical trials is MK0777 in?

MK0777 has been evaluated in four completed Phase 2 trials: NCT00703833, NCT00546624, NCT00543920, and NCT00539578. These studies enrolled 51, 38, 60, and 270 participants respectively, and all were conducted in adults aged 18 years and older with generalized anxiety disorder or anxiety disorders.

How does MK0777 work?

MK0777 is a small molecule being studied for anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder. It was evaluated in randomized, double-blind Phase 2 trials, including a study comparing MK0777 gel extrusion module (GEM) at 1.5 mg twice daily to 4.5 mg twice daily versus lorazepam in generalized anxiety disorder.

How many patients were studied with MK0777?

A total of 321 participants were enrolled across the completed Phase 2 trials of MK0777. The largest study, NCT00539578, enrolled 270 patients with generalized anxiety disorder. The other trials enrolled 51, 60, and 38 participants. All studies required participants to be at least 18 years of age.