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MK8245

Phase 1

Type 2 Diabetes | Small molecule | Metabolic |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 17, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment14

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK8245 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00790556A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of MK8245 (8245-004)(COMPLETED)Type 2 Diabetes
COMPLETED14 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of MK8245 (8245-004)(COMPLETED)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Experiencing Clinical and Laboratory Adverse Events (CAEs and LAEs)
56 days

An LAE is defined as any unfavorable \& unintended change in the chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of study product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. A CAE is defined similarly but also includes changes in structure or function of the body. Serious AEs are those occuring that result in one or more of the pre-specified outcome(s) that meet the criteria of seriousness, including death, life-threatening, significant disability, or hospitalization, etc. Drug-relatedness was determined by the investigator based on clinical judgement.

Mean Change From Baseline in Hepatic Glucose Production (HGP) at Day 14
Day 14 of each 14-day Treatment Period

Changes in HGP were determined during a euglycemic clamp procedure. HGP was evaluated as milligrams per kilogram of glucose produced per minute.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALMK8245
2PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo Comparator

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK8245DRUGMK8245 50 mg capsules twice daily for 13 days. On Day 14, only the morning dose of study medication will be taken. There will be a 14 day washout period. Patients will then crossover to MK8245 placebo capsules twice daily for 13 days. On Day 14, only the morning dose of study drug will be taken.
Comparator: PlaceboDRUGMK8245 placebo capsules twice daily for 13 days. On Day 14, only the morning dose of study medication will be taken. There will be a 14 day washout period. Patients will then crossover to MK8245 50 mg capsules twice daily for 13 days. On Day 14, only the morning dose of study drug will be taken.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject has a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes and is being treated with diet and exercise alone or a single oral anti-hyperglycemic agent * Subject is willing to follow the weight-maintaining diet and exercise program or equivalent beginning 4 weeks before receiving study drug, t...

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Frequently asked questions about MK8245

What is MK-8245 used for?

MK-8245 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes MK-8245?

MK-8245 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this investigational drug.

What phase is MK-8245 in?

MK-8245 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not received regulatory approval. Clinical trials are ongoing to assess its safety, tolerability, and pharmacological effects in patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

What clinical trials is MK-8245 in?

MK-8245 has been studied in two completed Phase 1 clinical trials: NCT00790556 and NCT00972322. These trials evaluated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of the drug in participants with Type 2 Diabetes.

Is MK-8245 the same as MK8245?

MK-8245 and MK8245 refer to the same investigational drug. The naming convention may vary in different contexts, but both names denote the same compound being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. for Type 2 Diabetes.