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Liver Fibrosis | Unknown | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 25, 2015

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Trial Design

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Total Trials1
Total Enrollment10

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Clinical trial landscape

MRE · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT00896233Magnetic Resonance Elastography for Assessment of Liver Fibrosis (MK-0000-132)(COMPLETED)Liver Fibrosis
COMPLETED10 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Magnetic Resonance Elastography for Assessment of Liver Fibrosis (MK-0000-132)(COMPLETED)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Repeated Maximum Liver Elastic Stiffness (Kilopascal [kPa]) Measurements
14 days

Reader evaluated 4 sections of the liver at 4 different time points and the end result was a single region of interest (ROI) that could be measured in the registered elastograms at each of the time points. Stiffness measures obtained using the "Individual ROI" (average of the 4 individual ROI's selected by the reader, one for each slice of liver) and "Common ROI" (intersection (or area of common overlap) of the 4 individual ROI's) analysis methods were compared. The mean was the overall mean of the data and the standard deviation was the within participant standard deviation.

Repeated Mean Liver Elastic Stiffness (kPa) Measurements
14 days

Reader evaluated 4 sections of the liver at 4 different time points and the end result was a single ROI that could be measured in the registered elastograms at each of the time points. Stiffness measures obtained using the "Individual ROI" (average of the 4 individual ROI's selected by the reader, one for each slice of liver) and "Common ROI" (intersection (or area of common overlap) of the 4 individual ROI's) analysis methods were compared. The mean was the overall mean of the data and the standard deviation was the within participant standard deviation.

Percent Difference in Mean Liver Stiffness Between Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)- Positive Participants With Liver Fibrosis and Healthy Participants
14 days

Reader evaluated 4 sections of the liver at 4 different time points and the end result was a single region of interest (ROI) that could be measured in the registered elastograms at each of the time points. Stiffness measures obtained using the "Individual ROI" (average of the 4 individual ROI's selected by the reader, one for each slice of liver) and "Common ROI" (intersection (or area of common overlap) of the 4 individual ROI's) analysis methods were compared.

Percent Difference in Maximum Liver Stiffness Between HCV- Positive Participants With Liver Fibrosis and Healthy Participants
14 days

Reader evaluated 4 sections of the liver at 4 different time points and the end result was a single region of interest (ROI) that could be measured in the registered elastograms at each of the time points. Stiffness measures obtained using the "Individual ROI" (average of the 4 individual ROI's selected by the reader, one for each slice of liver) and "Common ROI" (intersection (or area of common overlap) of the 4 individual ROI's) analysis methods were compared.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeDIAGNOSTIC

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MREEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MREPROCEDUREPart 1: Participants will have a screening visit, followed \~1 month later by two imaging visits over \~14 days. Each imaging visit will consist of two liver MRE scans. Part 2: Participants will have a screening visit, followed \~1 month later by one imaging visit. The imaging visit will consist of two liver MRE scans.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female and at least 18 years of age * Generally good health * Willing to fast for 8 hours prior to each study visit Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Inclusion Criteria: * Positive serology for HCV and detectable HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) in blood within 12 weeks of screening...

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Frequently asked questions about MRE

What is MRE used for in liver fibrosis?

MRE is an investigational diagnostic approach being studied for liver fibrosis, including in patients with hepatitis C virus. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved. A completed trial assessed its use in 10 participants with liver fibrosis and hepatitis C.

Who makes MRE?

MRE is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this investigational approach for liver fibrosis.

What phase is MRE in?

MRE is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational approach and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed.

What clinical trials is MRE in?

MRE has one completed clinical trial, NCT00896233, titled "Magnetic Resonance Elastography for Assessment of Liver Fibrosis (MK-0000-132)." This Phase 1 study enrolled 10 participants with liver fibrosis and hepatitis C virus.

Is MRE approved by the FDA?

MRE is not approved by the FDA. It is an investigational approach in Phase 1 clinical development for liver fibrosis. The completed trial was an uncontrolled study, and no active trials are currently listed.