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tildrakizumab

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Psoriasis | Monoclonal antibody | Dermatology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Feb 5, 2019

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment355

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

tildrakizumab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT01225731A Study to Determine the Optimal Dose of Tildrakizumab (SCH 900222/MK-3222) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis (P05495) (MK-3222-003)Psoriasis
COMPLETED355 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Determine the Optimal Dose of Tildrakizumab (SCH 900222/MK-3222) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis (P05495) (MK-3222-003)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI)75 Response at Week 16
Week 16

The PASI score measures the severity and extent of psoriasis. Using a scale of 0=none to 4= very severe, each body region (head, trunk, arms, and legs) is rated for redness, thickness, and scaling of the largest psoriatic area in that region producing a Lesion Score. The percentage of the area affected by disease is then estimated, ranging from 0 = no lesions to 6 = 90-100% of the region is covered providing an Area Score. Then, the Lesion Score and Area Score for each region are multiplied, producing 4 subtotals. The 4 region subtotals are multiplied by a standardized percentage of body surface area for that region (head = 0.1, trunk = 0.3, arms=0.2, and legs = 0.4); these four region calculations are added to provide the final PASI score, ranging from 0 = no disease to 72 = maximal disease). PASI 75 response was defined as \>=75% improvement in PASI score when compared to the baseline score.

Number of Participants Experiencing Adverse Events
Up to 72 weeks

An adverse event is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body whether or not considered related to the study treatment.

Number of Particpants Discontinuing Study Treatment Due to Adverse Events
Up to 52 weeks

An adverse event is any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body whether or not considered related to the study treatment. Participants may be discontinued from study drug due to adverse events, but remain on the study.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants With a PASI 75 Response at Week 12
Week 12
Percentage of Participants With Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) of "Cleared" or "Minimal" at Week 16
Week 16
Percentage of Participants With PASI 90 Response at Week 16
Week 16
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part 1: Tildrakizumab 5 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 5 mg, subcutaneously (SC) at Weeks 0 and 4
Part 1: Tildrakizumab 25 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 25 mg, SC, at Weeks 0 and 4
Part 1: Tildrakizumab 100 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 100 mg, SC, at Weeks 0 and 4
Part 1: Tildrakizumab 200 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 200 mg, SC, at Weeks 0 and 4
Part 1: PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants receive placebo, SC, at Weeks 0 and 4
Part 2: Tildrakizumab 5 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 5 mg, SC, every 12 weeks for up to 36 weeks
Part 2: Tildrakizumab 25 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 25 mg, SC, every 12 weeks for up to 36 weeks
Part 2: Tildrakizumab 100 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 100 mg, SC, every 12 weeks for up to 36 weeks
Part 2: Tildrakizumab 200 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive tildrakizumab 200 mg, SC, every 12 weeks for up to 36 weeks
Part 3: Tildrakizumab 5 mg Follow-upNO_INTERVENTIONParticipants are followed for up to 20 weeks after the last dose of study drug.
Part 3: Tildrakizumab 25 mg Follow-upNO_INTERVENTIONParticipants are followed for up to 20 weeks after the last dose of study drug.
Part 3: Tildrakizumab 100 mg Follow-upNO_INTERVENTIONParticipants are followed for up to 20 weeks after the last dose of study drug.
Part 3: Tildrakizumab 200 mg Follow-upNO_INTERVENTIONParticipants are followed for up to 20 weeks after the last dose of study drug.
Part 3: Placebo Follow-upNO_INTERVENTIONParticipants are followed for up to 20 weeks after the last dose of study drug.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
tildrakizumabBIOLOGICALSC administration of tildrakizumab at assigned dose
PlaceboDRUGSC administration of Placebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult participants (≥18 years of age) with a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis (defined by ≥10% body surface area \[BSA\] involvement, "moderate" or greater score on the Physician's Global Assessment \[PGA\] scale, and PASI score ≥12 at Baseline) * Parti...

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Frequently asked questions about tildrakizumab

What is tildrakizumab used for?

Tildrakizumab is a monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and is considered investigational, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities for this use.

What does tildrakizumab target?

Tildrakizumab is a monoclonal antibody, but its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in the available information. The drug is being studied for its potential to treat moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis, a condition involving inflammation and skin cell overproduction.

Who makes tildrakizumab?

Tildrakizumab is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which is publicly traded under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis.

What phase is tildrakizumab in?

Tildrakizumab is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, and there are no active trials listed at this time. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or other regulatory agencies.

What clinical trials is tildrakizumab in?

Tildrakizumab has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT01225731. This trial, titled 'A Study to Determine the Optimal Dose of Tildrakizumab (SCH 900222/MK-3222) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis (P05495) (MK-3222-003)', enrolled 355 participants and was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Is tildrakizumab the same as SCH 900222 or MK-3222?

Yes, tildrakizumab is also known as SCH 900222 and MK-3222. These alternative names appear in the clinical trial title for the Phase 2 study, which refers to tildrakizumab as SCH 900222/MK-3222. This helps identify the drug across different stages of its development.