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Breast Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 16, 2018

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment43

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

ZA · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00399802A Study to Examine the Effects of an Experimental Drug on Women With Breast Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD)(0822-016)(COMPLETED)Breast Cancer
COMPLETED43 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Examine the Effects of an Experimental Drug on Women With Breast Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease (MBD)(0822-016)(COMPLETED)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage Change From Baseline in Urinary N-telopeptide of Type I Collagen (u-NTx) at Week 4
Baseline and Week 4

u-NTx is a biochemical index of bone resorption. Participants provided urine specimens on Day 1 (baseline) and at Week 4 for measurement of u-NTx.

Number of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to 6 weeks

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a study drug, whether or not it is considered related to the study drug.

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Treatment Due to an AE
Up to 4 weeks

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with the use of a study drug, whether or not it is considered related to the study drug.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage Change From Baseline in Urinary Deoxypyridinoline (u-DPD) at Week 4
Baseline and Week 4
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Single IV infusion of ZA 4 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive a single IV infusion of ZA 4 mg at the start of treatment and a once-daily odanacatib matching placebo tablet for 4 weeks.
Odanacatib 5 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a once-daily odanacatib 5 mg tablet for 4 weeks and a single IV infusion of ZA matching placebo at the start of treatment.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ZADRUGSingle ZA 4 mg IV infusion at the start of treatment
OdanacatibDRUGOnce-daily odanacatib 5 mg tablet for 4 weeks
Odanacatib matching placeboDRUGOnce-daily odanacatib matching placebo for 4 weeks
ZA matching placeboDRUGSingle IV infusion of ZA matching placebo given at the start of treatment
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Patient has histologically or cytologically-confirmed breast cancer * Patient has documented skeletal metastases Exclusion Criteria: * Patient is undergoing current oral bisphosphonate therapy, or has a history of oral bisphosphonate use within 6 months of entry into study

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Competitive Landscape -Breast Cancer 402 trials

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Frequently asked questions about ZA

What is ZA used for in breast cancer?

ZA is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of breast cancer, specifically in women with breast cancer and metastatic bone disease. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes ZA?

ZA is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with breast cancer and metastatic bone disease.

What phase is ZA in?

ZA is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, which was a randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study. The drug remains investigational and has not been approved for any use.

What clinical trials is ZA in?

ZA has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT00399802. This trial examined the effects of ZA in women with breast cancer and metastatic bone disease, enrolling 43 participants. The study was randomized, double-blind, and active-controlled.

Is ZA FDA approved?

No, ZA is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 2 clinical development for breast cancer with metastatic bone disease. The completed Phase 2 trial, NCT00399802, has finished, but the drug has not yet received regulatory approval.