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MK3207

Phase 2

Migraine | Small molecule | Neurology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 2, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment676

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Clinical trial landscape

MK3207 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT00712725MK3207 for Treatment of Acute Migraines (3207-005)Migraine
COMPLETED676 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
MK3207 for Treatment of Acute Migraines (3207-005)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Pain Freedom (PF)
2 hours postdose

Reduction of a Grade 2 or 3 severity migraine at baseline to Grade 0 at 2 hours postdose. Rating of Headache Severity (Scale from Grade 0 to 3): * Grade 0: No pain * Grade 1: Mild pain * Grade 2: Moderate pain * Grade 3: Severe pain

Safety in migraine patients
12 Weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Pain Relief (PR)
2 hours postdose
Absence of Photophobia
2 hours postdose
Absence of Phonophobia
2 hours postdose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALMK3207- 2.5 mg
2EXPERIMENTALMK3207- 5 mg
3EXPERIMENTALMK3207- 10 mg
4EXPERIMENTALMK3207- 20 mg
5EXPERIMENTALMK3207- 50 mg
6EXPERIMENTALMK3207- 100 mg
7PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK3207- 2.5 mgDRUGArm 1: MK3207 2.5 mg taken after migraine onset.
MK3207- 5 mgDRUGArm 2: MK3207 5 mg taken after migraine onset.
MK3207- 10 mgDRUGArm 3: MK3207 10 mg taken after migraine onset.
MK3207- 20 mgDRUGArm 4: MK3207 20 mg taken after migraine onset.
MK3207- 50 mgDRUGArm 5: MK3207 50 mg taken after migraine onset.
MK3207- 100 mgDRUGArm 6: MK3207 100 mg taken after migraine onset.
Comparator: placebo (unspecified)DRUGPlacebo taken after migraine onset.
MK3207DRUGM3207 (20 mg); patients will be administered a single dose of 100 mg of MK3207 (i.e., 5 x20-mg tablets).
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and Women from 18 to 65 years of age * 1+ year history of migraine that typically last from 4 to 72 hours if untreated * Had from 2 to 8 moderate or severe migraine attacks per month in the last 2 months * Not pregnant or planning to become pregnant in next 6 months Exclu...

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Frequently asked questions about MK3207

What is MK3207 used for?

MK3207 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of migraine and migraine disorders. It has been studied in clinical trials for acute migraine treatment. The drug is not approved and remains in clinical development.

What does MK3207 target?

MK3207 is a small molecule designed to act on targets relevant to migraine. It has been evaluated in clinical trials for its effects on migraine symptoms. The specific molecular target is not disclosed in the available information.

Who makes MK3207?

MK3207 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The drug is currently in clinical development for migraine.

What phase is MK3207 in?

MK3207 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of acute migraines, along with a Phase 1 study. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is MK3207 in?

MK3207 has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT00548353 was a Phase 1 study of gastric delay in migraine patients with 22 participants. NCT00712725 was a Phase 2 trial for acute migraine treatment with 676 participants, which was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is MK3207 the same as other migraine drugs?

MK3207 is a distinct investigational compound developed by Merck. It is not known to be the same as any other marketed migraine medication. Its development history includes trials specifically designed to assess its efficacy and safety in migraine patients.