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SCH 497079

Phase 2

Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 10, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment401

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

SCH 497079 · 2 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT00642993Efficacy and Safety Trial to Evaluate the Effect of SCH 497079 on Weight in Obese and Overweight Participants (Study P05483)(COMPLETED)Obesity
COMPLETED401 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety Trial to Evaluate the Effect of SCH 497079 on Weight in Obese and Overweight Participants (Study P05483)(COMPLETED)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Mean Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 12
Baseline and Week 12

Participant's body weight was measured in kilograms. For participants who discontinued during the study, last observation carried forward (LOCF) approach was applied to the analysis. any dropout before Week 12 was included in the analysis if the participant had a valid baseline and at least one post-baseline value.

Pharmacodynamic: Change From Baseline in Mean 24-hour Plasma Glucose (AUC/Duration) at Week 4 (Part 1 - United States)
Pre-dose (-30 minutes), pre-standard breakfast (0 hour), 0.5, .75, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5, 4.75, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 24 hours after the beginning of the standardized breakfast on Day -1 and Day 28

Change from baseline in 24-hour plasma glucose on the last day of treatment. On the day of the glucose collections (and the day prior to), standardized meals breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack) were provided and consumed over 15 minutes. AUC/duration is presented as mg/dL and was calculated by dividing AUC (mg/dL\*hr) by the duration in hours. Model-based least squares mean: ANOVA extracting the effects due to treatment, sequence, period and participant.

Pharmacodynamic: Change From Baseline in 24-hour Plasma Glucose (AUC/Duration) at Week 4 (Part 2 - India)
Pre-dose (-30 mnutes), pre-standard breakfast (0 hour), 0.5, .75, 1, 2, 3, 4, 4.5, 4.75, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9.5, 9.75, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 24 hours after the beginning of the standardized breakfast on Day -1 and Day 28

Change from baseline in 24-hour plasma glucose on the last day of treatment. On the day of the glucose collections (and the day prior to), standardized meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack) were provided and consumed over 15 minutes. AUC/duration is presented as mg/dL and was calculated by dividing AUC (mg/dL\*hr) by the duration in hours. Model-based least squares mean: ANOVA extracting the effects due to treatment, sequence, period and participant.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Demonstrating a Weight Loss ≥5% at Week 12
Baseline and Week 12
Percentage of Participants Demonstrating a Weight Loss ≥10% at Week 12
Baseline and Week 12
Mean Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference at Week 12
Baseline and Week 12
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
SCH 497079EXPERIMENTALSCH 497079, administered orally, once daily
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo capsules, administered orally, once daily
Treatment sequence 1: SCH 497079 → Placebo → MetforminEXPERIMENTALParticipants received SCH 497079 daily for 4 weeks followed by placebo daily for 4 weeks followed by metformin daily for 4 weeks.
Treatment sequence 2: Placebo → Metformin → SCH 497079EXPERIMENTALParticipants received placebo daily for 4 weeks followed by metformin daily for 4 weeks followed by SCH 497079 daily for 4 weeks.
Treatment sequence 3: Metformin → SCH 497079 → PlaceboEXPERIMENTALParticipants received metformin daily for 4 weeks followed by SCH 497079 daily for 4 weeks followed by placebo daily for 4 weeks.
Treatment sequence 4: SCH 497079 → Metformin → PlaceboEXPERIMENTALParticipants received SCH 497079 daily for 4 weeks followed by metformin daily for 4 weeks followed by placebo daily for 4 weeks.
Treatment sequence 5: Placebo → SCH 49709 → MetforminEXPERIMENTALParticipants received placebo daily for 4 weeks followed by SCH 497079 daily for 4 weeks followed by metformin daily for 4 weeks.
Treatment sequence 6: Metformin → Placebo → SCH 497079EXPERIMENTALParticipants received metformin daily for 4 weeks followed by placebo daily for 4 weeks followed by SCH 497079 daily for 4 weeks.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SCH 497079DRUG100 mg capsule administered orally
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo capsules matching SCH 497079 administered orally
MetforminDRUGMetformin extended release 750 mg, 2 tablets administered orally, once daily for 4 weeks (1500 mg total daily dose)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * \>= 18 years of age, of either sex, and of any race. * Obese or overweight participants. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who have a history of major eating disorders, gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, active serious cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurologic, infectiou...

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Frequently asked questions about SCH 497079

What is SCH 497079 used for?

SCH 497079 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is in Phase 2 clinical development for these metabolic conditions. The drug is not approved and remains under investigation.

Who makes SCH 497079?

SCH 497079 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in metabolic indications.

What phase is SCH 497079 in?

SCH 497079 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 2 trial in obesity and overweight participants, as well as a Phase 1 trial in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The drug is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is SCH 497079 in?

SCH 497079 has completed two clinical trials. NCT00642993 was a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 401 participants evaluating weight in obese and overweight individuals. NCT00673465 was a Phase 1 study of 17 participants examining metabolic parameters in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Is SCH 497079 the same as P05483?

SCH 497079 is also referred to as P05483 in some clinical trial records. The Phase 2 study NCT00642993 is titled Study P05483, indicating that P05483 is an alternative identifier for the drug in that trial context.