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MK0653A, ezetimibe simvastatin

Phase 3

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 | Small molecule | Metabolic |Organon & Co.|Last Updated: Aug 23, 2024

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as MK0653A

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment648

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK0653A, ezetimibe simvastatin · 8 trials · 5 indications

Phase 3 8
NCT00110435A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Products in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653A-077)Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
COMPLETED1,229 Analytics
NCT00541697Eze/Simva Switch Study in Diabetics (0653A-807)Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
COMPLETED648 Analytics
NCT00132717A 12 Week Study of MK0653A in Patients Who Have Been Hospitalized for a Possible Heart Problem (0653A-808)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED450 Analytics
NCT00090298Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Drugs in Patients With Elevated Cholesterol Levels (0653A-058)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED2,815 Analytics
NCT00090168Cholesterol Lowering Level of MK0653A+Simvastatin in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Atherosclerotic or Coronary Vascular Disease (0653A-806)(COMPLETED)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED435 Analytics
NCT00092690MK0653A (Ezetimibe (+) Simvastatin) Compared to an Approved Drug (Atorvastatin) for the Treatment of High Cholesterol (0653A-051)(COMPLETED)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED1,902 Analytics
NCT00092664An Extension Study of An Investigational Drug in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia (0653A-038)(COMPLETED)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED1,104 Analytics
NCT00092651A Study of MK0653A (Ezetimibe (+) Simvastatin) in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia (0653A-038)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED1,398 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Products in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653A-077)
Type 2 Diabetes MellitusUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Eze/Simva Switch Study in Diabetics (0653A-807)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Unlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A 12 Week Study of MK0653A in Patients Who Have Been Hospitalized for a Possible Heart Problem (0653A-808)
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate the Cholesterol Lowering Effects of Two Marketed Drugs in Patients With Elevated Cholesterol Levels (0653A-058)
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Cholesterol Lowering Level of MK0653A+Simvastatin in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Atherosclerotic or Coronary Vascular Disease (0653A-806)(COMPLETED)
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
MK0653A (Ezetimibe (+) Simvastatin) Compared to an Approved Drug (Atorvastatin) for the Treatment of High Cholesterol (0653A-051)(COMPLETED)
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
An Extension Study of An Investigational Drug in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia (0653A-038)(COMPLETED)
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of MK0653A (Ezetimibe (+) Simvastatin) in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia (0653A-038)
HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percent reduction in LDL-C from baseline after 6 weeks of treatment
Determine the additional LDL-C lowering achieved by switching to MK0653A as compared to Atorvastatin after 6 weeks of treatment
6 Weeks
Evaluate the effectiveness of MK0653A compared to doubling the statin dose as shown by the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) values achieved after 12 weeks of treatment
After 12 weeks of treatment
LDL-C lowering efficacy after 6 weeks.
LDL-C lowering
Plasma LDL-C averaged across all doses after 6 weeks
Plasma LDL-C.
Plasma LDL-C
From baseline to study end point, defined in this study as the last available postbaseline LDL-C measurement, after 12 weeks of treatment.

Secondary Endpoints

Percent of patients attaining LDL-C <70 mg/dl after 6 weeks of treatment
Determine the effect of MK0653A versus Atorvastatin on total cholesterol after 6 weeks of treatment
6 Weeks
To determine the effect of MK0653A compared to doubling the statin dose on total cholesterol (TC) after 12 weeks
After 12 weeks of treatment
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK0653A, ezetimibe (+) simvastatinDRUG -
Duration of Treatment: 4 wk placebo run in then 6 wk activeDRUG -
Comparator: atorvastatinDRUG -
MK0653A, ezetimibe (+) simvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 6 WeeksDRUG -
Comparator: atorvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 6 WeeksDRUG -
MK0653A (ezetimibe [+] simvastatin)DRUG -
Comparator: fluvastatinDRUG -
Comparator: lovastatinDRUG -
Comparator: pravastatinDRUG -
Comparator: rosuvastatinDRUG -
Comparator: simvastatinDRUG -
MK0653A , ezetimibe (+) simvastatinDRUG -
Duration of Treatment: 6 weeksDRUG -
MK0653A, ezetimibe (+) simvastatin / Duration of Treatment: 14 weeksDRUG -
Comparators: simvastatin and ezetimibeDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 79 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 18 to 79 years who have a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus with elevated cholesterol levels may be eligible to participate in a study to assess the efficacy and safety of the two marketed drugs. Exclusion Criteria: * Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus...

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Frequently asked questions about MK0653A, ezetimibe simvastatin

What is MK0653A used for?

MK0653A is a small molecule combination therapy studied for hypercholesterolemia and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. It combines ezetimibe and simvastatin and was evaluated in Phase 3 trials for lowering cholesterol in patients with these metabolic conditions, including those with both Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

Who is developing MK0653A?

MK0653A is developed by Organon & Co., which trades under the ticker OGN. The company has sponsored six completed Phase 3 clinical trials of the ezetimibe and simvastatin combination, enrolling a total of 8,104 participants across studies in hypercholesterolemia and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

What phase is MK0653A in?

MK0653A is in Phase 3 development. All six of its clinical trials are Phase 3 studies, and all six are completed, with no active trials currently listed. The program enrolled 8,104 participants in randomized, double-blind trials evaluating the ezetimibe and simvastatin combination.

What clinical trials is MK0653A in?

MK0653A has been studied in six completed Phase 3 trials, including NCT00541697, a switch study in diabetics; NCT00132717, a 12-week study in patients hospitalized for a possible heart problem; NCT00110435, a multicenter cholesterol-lowering study in Type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia; and NCT00092690, which compared MK0653A to atorvastatin for high cholesterol.

Is MK0653A the same as ezetimibe simvastatin?

Yes, MK0653A is also known as ezetimibe simvastatin, ezetimibe (+) simvastatin, and ezetimibe (ezetimibe plus simvastatin). These names refer to the same combination product, which pairs ezetimibe with simvastatin. Some listings also include a duration of treatment, such as 6 weeks or 14 weeks, alongside the name.

What does MK0653A target?

MK0653A combines ezetimibe and simvastatin, two small molecules with complementary cholesterol-lowering actions. Simvastatin is a statin, and ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Together they target cholesterol metabolism through two distinct mechanisms to reduce cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.