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Zepatier

Phase 4FDA approved 2016

Heart Failure | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Merck & Company, Inc.|Trials Updated: Nov 22, 2021

Zepatier development status

FDA approval Jan 28, 2016
Approval holderMsd Sub Merck
ApplicationNDA208261
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT03791814)
Phase scored for MRKPhase 1
Registered trials 3 across 3 sponsors since Oct 2018

Label indication ZEPATIER ® is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 or 4 infection in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older or weighing at least 30 kg. ZEPATIER is indicated for use with ribavirin in certain patient populations [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ] . FDA label

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

FDA Designations

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Zepatier clinical trials

Zepatier · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03146741Zepatier For Treatment Of Hepatitis C-Negative Patients Who Receive Heart Transplants From Hepatitis C-Positive Donors (HCV)Heart Failure
COMPLETED20 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Zepatier For Treatment Of Hepatitis C-Negative Patients Who Receive Heart Transplants From Hepatitis C-Positive Donors (HCV)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Post-treatment Sustained Virologic Response (SVR)
Baseline to 24 weeks

The primary analysis will be based on a calculation of SVR rates (number of subjects with SVR; negative HCV RNA after completing Zepatier therapy) / (number of subjects treated with Zepatier post-heart transplantation)

Number of Severe Adverse Events (SAE) Attributable to HCV Therapy Post-heart Transplant
Baseline to 52 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Zepatier (grazoprevir 100mg and elbasvir 50 mg)EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ZepatierDRUGZepatier (grazoprevir 100mg and elbasvir 50 mg once daily) is taken by mouth for 12 weeks unless a genetic variation is detected. In this case treatment with Zepatier will be extended to 16 weeks. Study subjects with treatment failure will be provided open-label Zepatier + sofosbuvir (sovaldi) 400mg + Ribavirin (generic), renally dosed based on creatinine clearance per the manufacturer guidelines.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III or IV CHF refractory to maximal medical therapy (ACE inhibitor, B-blocker, digoxin and diuretics, resynchronization therapy or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator when applicable) and/or conventional surgery. * Inoperable coronary...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Zepatier

What is Zepatier used for?

Zepatier is being studied for use in heart failure, specifically in hepatitis C-negative patients who receive heart transplants from hepatitis C-positive donors. It is an investigational small molecule developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (MRK) and is in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes Zepatier?

Zepatier is developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. Merck is responsible for the clinical development of the drug.

What phase is Zepatier in?

Zepatier is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has not been approved by the FDA for any indication and remains an investigational therapy.

What clinical trials is Zepatier in?

Zepatier has been studied in one clinical trial, NCT03146741, titled "Zepatier For Treatment Of Hepatitis C-Negative Patients Who Receive Heart Transplants From Hepatitis C-Positive Donors (HCV)." This Phase 1 trial enrolled 20 participants in the United States and is now completed.

Is Zepatier the same as other hepatitis C drugs?

Zepatier is the drug name used by Merck & Company, Inc. for its investigational small molecule. It is not known by any other alternative names in the context of this development program.