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MK2637

Phase 1

Schizophrenia | Small molecule | Psychiatry |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 24, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment15

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK2637 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00934466Study of the Effect of Single Doses of MK2637 and Dextromethorphan on Cerebral Cortex Excitability (2637-008)Schizophrenia
COMPLETED15 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Study of the Effect of Single Doses of MK2637 and Dextromethorphan on Cerebral Cortex Excitability (2637-008)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Increase in Motor Evoked Potential (MEP) after dosing with dextromethorphan compared to placebo
5 Hours after initial dosing
Increase in amplitude in the gamma frequency band (24-60 Hz) of resting qEEG after dosing with dextromethorphan compared to placebo
4 Hours after initial dosing

Secondary Endpoints

Increase in amplitude in the theta frequency band (4-8 Hz) of resting qEEG after dosing with MK2637 compared to placebo
6.5 hours after initial dosing
Change in Motor Evoked Potential (MEP) after dosing with MK2637 as compared to placebo
5 hours after initial dosing
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALMK2637 120 mg
2EXPERIMENTALMK2637 50 mg
3PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo
4ACTIVE_COMPARATORDextromethorphan 220 mg
5ACTIVE_COMPARATORDextromethorphan 110 mg

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK2637DRUGSingle dose of 120 mg MK2637 capsules in one of five treatment periods.
Comparator: MK2637DRUGSingle dose of 50 mg MK2637 capsules in one of five treatment periods.
Comparator: PlaceboDRUGSingle dose of placebo only in one of five treatment periods.
Comparator: DextromethorphanDRUGSingle dose of 220 mg dextromethorphan capsules in one of five treatment periods.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 40 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is right-handed * Subject is in good health * Subject is a nonsmoker Exclusion Criteria: * Subject works a night shift * Subject has a history of any illness that might make participation in the study unsafe or confound the study results * Subject has a history of he...

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Frequently asked questions about MK2637

What is MK2637 used for?

MK2637 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of schizophrenia. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being evaluated for its effects on cerebral cortex excitability in the context of schizophrenia research.

Who makes MK2637?

MK2637 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 compound for schizophrenia.

What phase is MK2637 in?

MK2637 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies. The compound is still in early-stage clinical testing for schizophrenia.

What clinical trials is MK2637 in?

MK2637 has one completed Phase 1 clinical trial registered as NCT00934466. This study, titled "Study of the Effect of Single Doses of MK2637 and Dextromethorphan on Cerebral Cortex Excitability (2637-008)," enrolled 15 male participants aged 18 years and older. The trial was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is MK2637 the same as dextromethorphan?

No, MK2637 is not the same as dextromethorphan. The clinical trial NCT00934466 studied the effects of single doses of both MK2637 and dextromethorphan on cerebral cortex excitability, indicating they are separate compounds being evaluated in the same study.