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Begacestat

Phase 1

Healthy Subjects | Small molecule | Other |Pfizer, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 4, 2011

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment47

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Begacestat · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT00959881Study Evaluating The Coadministration of Begacestat And DonepezilHealthy Subjects
COMPLETED47 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Study Evaluating The Coadministration of Begacestat And Donepezil
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Pharmacodynamic interaction of multiple doses of begacestat and donepezil coadministered to healthy subjects as assessed by 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
5 months

Secondary Endpoints

Pharmacokinetic parameters including Cmax, AUC, and t 1/2
5 months
Safety and tolerability as assessed by results of 12-lead ECGs, cardiac telemetry, laboratory tests, vital signs, physical examinations and reported adverse events.
5 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Donepezil plus placeboEXPERIMENTAL -
Donepezil plus begacestatEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Donepezil plus placeboDRUG5- and 10-mg tablets, single dose
DonepezilDRUG5- and 10-mg tablets, single dose
BegacestatDRUG6 x 50-mg capsules, single dose
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 50 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Men and women of non-childbearing potential * Non smoker or smoker of \<10 cigarettes per day and able to refrain from smoking during study * 18-50 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Any significant cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocr...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Begacestat

What is Begacestat used for?

Begacestat is an investigational small molecule being studied in healthy subjects. It was evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial to assess the effects of coadministering Begacestat with donepezil. The drug is not approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes Begacestat?

Begacestat is being developed by Pfizer, Inc., a company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PFE. The company conducted a Phase 1 clinical trial of the drug in healthy volunteers.

What phase is Begacestat in?

Begacestat is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 1 trial, which was a randomized, double-blind, controlled study in healthy subjects. The drug is investigational and has not been approved.

What clinical trials is Begacestat in?

Begacestat has one completed clinical trial, registered as NCT00959881. This Phase 1 study evaluated the coadministration of Begacestat and donepezil in healthy subjects in the United States. The trial enrolled 47 participants.

Is Begacestat the same as donepezil?

No, Begacestat is not the same as donepezil. Begacestat is an investigational small molecule being studied by Pfizer. Donepezil is a separate drug used in the clinical trial to assess the effects of coadministering it with Begacestat.