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Oxyntomodulin

Phase 1

Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 2, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment12

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Clinical trial landscape

Oxyntomodulin · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 1 2
NCT01373450Evaluation of the Glucoregulatory Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor (GLP-1 Receptor) Activation in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0000-222)Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
COMPLETED12 Analytics
NCT01055340A Study That Will Evaluate Ketogenesis and Glucose-Dependent Insulin Secretion Methodologies in Healthy Male Subjects (MK-0000-159)(COMPLETED)Obesity
COMPLETED12 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Evaluation of the Glucoregulatory Effects of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor (GLP-1 Receptor) Activation in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0000-222)
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PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study That Will Evaluate Ketogenesis and Glucose-Dependent Insulin Secretion Methodologies in Healthy Male Subjects (MK-0000-159)(COMPLETED)
ObesityUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Time-weighted Average of Glucose Measured by Area Under the Curve (AUC) After a Single Dose of Oxyntomodulin (OXM)
Baseline and during GGI at time points 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160 and 165 minutes

Participants received on Day (-1) an overnight intravenous (IV) infusion of insulin titrated to achieve baseline fasting plasma glucose on Day 1 of between 90 and 130 mg/dL. Participants also received on Day (-1) a single dose of liraglutide (Lg) or placebo for Lg, after which insulin infusion was discontinued. Following overnight fast, participants received on Day 1 OXM or placebo for OXM, accompanied by up to 160 minutes of graded glucose infusion (GGI). During GGI glucose (20% D/W) was gradually infused at rates of 2,4,6 and 10 mg/kg/min, with each rate lasting approximately 40 minutes. Glucose levels were measured from blood collected at baseline and during GGI at the following minutes: 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 160 and 165 in order to calculate the time-weighted average change from baseline in glucose AUC from 0-160 minutes.

Change From Baseline in Maximum Ambient Glucose Concentration (Gmax) After a Single Dose of OXM
Baseline and up to 160 minutes after start of GGI

Participants received on Day (-1) an overnight IV infusion of insulin titrated to achieve baseline fasting plasma glucose on Day 1 of between 90 and 130 mg/dL. Participants also received on Day (-1) a single dose of Lg or placebo for Lg, after which insulin infusion was discontinued. Following overnight fast, participants received on Day 1 OXM or placebo for OXM, accompanied by up to 160 minutes of GGI. During GGI glucose (20% D/W) was gradually infused at rates of 2,4,6 and 10 mg/kg/min, with each rate lasting approximately 40 minutes. Glucose levels were measured from blood collected at baseline and during GGI to determine the maximum ambient glucose concentration above baseline.

Change From Baseline in Beta Cell Sensitivity to Glucose (Φ) After a Single Dose of OXM
Baseline and up to160 minutes after start of GGI

Beta cell sensitivity measures the ability to mount an insulin secretory response relative to the level of ambient plasma glucose. Participants received on Day (-1) an overnight IV infusion of insulin titrated to achieve baseline fasting plasma glucose on Day 1 of between 90 and 130 mg/dL. Participants also received on Day (-1) a single dose of Lg or placebo for Lg, after which insulin infusion was discontinued. Following overnight fast, participants received on Day 1 a single dose of OXM or placebo for OXM, accompanied by up to 160 minutes of GGI. During GGI glucose (20% D/W) was gradually infused at rates of 2,4,6 and 10 mg/kg/min, with each rate lasting 40 minutes. Glucose (G), insulin and C-peptide levels were measured from blood collected at baseline and during GGI, with the decay in C-peptide concentration used to indirectly estimate the Insulin Secretion Rate (ISR). Beta Cell Sensitivity (Φ) was determined from the regression of the ISR on ambient plasma glucose (G).

Ambient plasma glucose concentration during the GGI
Last 160 minutes of OXM/placebo infusion
plasma βOHB + AcAc concentrations
First 300 minutes of OXM/placebo infusion

Secondary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Insulinotrophic Effect (ISR/G) at the Highest Glucose Infusion Rate After Two Periods of Placebo Treatment
Baseline and 160 minutes after start of GGI at each placebo treatment period
Change From Baseline in Gmax After Single Doses of 0.6 mg Lg, or 1.2 mg Lg, Compared With Single Doses of Placebo or OXM
Baseline and up to 160 minutes after start of GGI
Change From Baseline in Insulinotrophic Effect (ISR/G) After Single Doses of 0.6 mg Lg, or 1.2 mg Lg, Compared With Single Doses of Placebo or OXM
Baseline and up to 160 minutes after start of GGI
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
OXM → Lg-0.6 → Pbo → Lg-1.2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received Oxyntomodulin 3.0 pmol/kg/min in the first, Liraglutide 0.6 mg in the second, Placebo in the third, and Liraglutide 1.2 mg in the fourth period
Lg-0.6 → Pbo → OXM → PboEXPERIMENTALParticipants received Liraglutide 0.6 mg in the first, Placebo in the second, Oxyntomodulin 3.0 pmol/kg/min in the third, and Placebo in the fourth period
Pbo → OXM → Lg-0.6 → PboEXPERIMENTALParticipants received Placebo in the first, Oxyntomodulin 3.0 pmol/kg/min in the second, Liraglutide 0.6 mg in the third, and Placebo in the fourth period
Lg-0.6 → OXM → Pbo → Lg-1.2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received Liraglutide 0.6 mg in the first, Oxyntomodulin 3.0 pmol/kg/min in the second, Placebo in the third and Liraglutide 1.2 mg in the fourth period
OXM → Pbo → Lg-0.6 → PboEXPERIMENTALParticipants received Oxyntomodulin 3.0 pmol/kg/min in the first; Placebo in the second, Liraglutide 0.6 mg in the third, and Placebo in the fourth period
Pbo → Lg-0.6 → OXM → Lg-1.2EXPERIMENTALParticipants received Placebo in the first, Liraglutide 0.6 mg in the second, Oxyntomodulin 3.0 pmol/kg/min in the third, and Liraglutide 1.2 mg in the fourth period
Treatment sequence 1EXPERIMENTALOXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min - OXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min - Placebo
Treatment sequence 2EXPERIMENTALOXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min - Placebo - OXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min
Treatment sequence 3EXPERIMENTALPlacebo - OXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min - OXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min
Treatment sequence 4EXPERIMENTALOXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min - Placebo - OXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min
Treatment sequence 5EXPERIMENTALPlacebo - OXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min - OXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min
Treatment sequence 6EXPERIMENTALOXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min - OXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min - Placebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
OxyntomodulinDRUG3.0 pmol/kg/min as an intravenous (IV) infusion in the morning of the day of graded glucose infusion (GGI) (Day 1)
Liraglutide 0.6 mgDRUGSingle subcutaneous dose in the evening of the day before the GGI (Day-1)
Liraglutide 1.2 mgDRUGSingle subcutaneous dose in the evening of the day before the GGI (Day-1)
Placebo for OxyntomodulinDRUGIV infusion in the morning of the day of GGI (Day 1)
Placebo for LiraglutideDRUGSingle subcutaneous dose in the evening of the day before the GGI (Day-1)
Oxyntomodulin (OXM)DRUGSingle infusion of OXM 3.0 pmol/kg/min by IV
Comparator: Oxyntomodulin (OXM)DRUGSingle infusion of OXM 0.6 pmol/kg/min by IV
Comparator: Placebo [ hemaccel-containing saline]DRUGSingle Placebo infusion of hemaccel-containing saline by IV
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 64 Years
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Have a body mass index (BMI) of ≤38.0 kg/m\^2 * Have a clinical diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus * Have a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) at screening ≤9.0%; fasting plasma glucose should not exceed 300 mg/dL (16.8 mmol/L) * Judged to be in good health Exclusion Criteria: *...

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Frequently asked questions about Oxyntomodulin

What is Oxyntomodulin used for?

Oxyntomodulin is an investigational small molecule being developed for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is in Phase 1 clinical development by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK). The drug has been studied in early-stage trials, but it is not approved and remains in clinical investigation.

Who makes Oxyntomodulin?

Oxyntomodulin is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting Phase 1 clinical trials to evaluate the drug for metabolic conditions including obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

What phase is Oxyntomodulin in?

Oxyntomodulin is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Clinical trials for the drug have been completed, with no active trials currently listed.

What clinical trials is Oxyntomodulin in?

Oxyntomodulin has been studied in two completed Phase 1 clinical trials. NCT01055340 evaluated ketogenesis and glucose-dependent insulin secretion in healthy male subjects with obesity. NCT01373450 assessed glucoregulatory effects of GLP-1 receptor activation in male participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Is Oxyntomodulin the same as GLP-1 receptor agonists?

Oxyntomodulin is not the same as GLP-1 receptor agonists, though one of its clinical trials evaluated the effects of GLP-1 receptor activation. Oxyntomodulin is a distinct investigational small molecule being studied for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.