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RM-493

Phase 1

Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Last Updated: Apr 20, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment15

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

RM-493 · 2 trials · 4 indications

Phase 1 2
NCT01867437Effects of RM-493 on Energy Expenditure in Obese IndividualsObesity
COMPLETED15 Analytics
NCT02431442Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of RM-493 Administered to Healthy, Obese, Non-diabetic VolunteersOverweight
COMPLETED57 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Effects of RM-493 on Energy Expenditure in Obese Individuals
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of RM-493 Administered to Healthy, Obese, Non-diabetic Volunteers
OverweightUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Resting energy expenditure measured in a room calorimeter during continuous subcutaneous infusion of RM-493 or placebo in obese healthy subjects
day 4 and day 7
Number of adverse events.
Day 1 through Day 14 or Day 28 (depending on Cohort)

Secondary Endpoints

Total energy expenditure measured in a room calorimeter during continuous subcutaneous infusion of RM-493 or placebo in obese healthy subjects
day 4 and day 7
Pharmacokinetics (PK) Profile
Day 1 through Day 14 or Day 28 (depending on Cohort)
Assessment of weight loss based on weight measurements
Day 1 through Day 14 or Day 28 (depending on Cohort)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
RM-493ACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 1 mg/24 hrs via subcutaneous infusion for 3 days
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble blind placebo will be administered via subcutaneous infusion for 3 days
Cohort 1: RM-493 SC Infusion 14 DaysACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble-blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 0.01 mg/kg/24 hours via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 14 days (1 panel, all male subjects)
Cohort 2: RM-493 SC Infusion 28 DaysACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble-blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 0.01 mg/kg/24 hours via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel)
Cohort 3: RM-493 SC Infusion 28 DaysACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble-blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 0.01 mg/kg/24 hours via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel)
Cohort 4: RM-493 SC Infusion 28 DaysACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble-blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 0.015 mg/kg/24 hours via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel)
Cohort 5: RM-493 SC Injection 14 daysACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble-blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 0.0075 mg/kg every 12 hours via a subcutaneous injection for 14 days (1 panel)
Cohort 6: RM-493 SC Infusion 28 DaysACTIVE_COMPARATORDouble-blind RM-493 will be administered at a dose of 0.01 mg/kg/24 hours via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel, heterozygous MC4R subjects)
Cohort 1: Placebo SC Infusion 14 DaysPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Placebo will be administered via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 14 days (1 panel, all male subject)
Cohort 2: Placebo SC Infusion 28 DaysPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Placebo will be via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 14 days (1 panel)
Cohort 3: Placebo SC Infusion 28 DaysPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Placebo will be administered via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel)
Cohort 4: Placebo SC Infusion 28 DaysPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Placebo will be administered via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel)
Cohort 5: Placebo SC Injection 14 daysPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Placebo will be administered via a subcutaneous injection every 12 hours for 14 days (1 panel)
Cohort 6: Placebo SC Infusion 28 DaysPLACEBO_COMPARATORDouble-blind Placebo will be administered via subcutaneous continuous infusion for 28 days (1 panel, heterozygous MC4R subjects)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PlaceboDRUGSterile solution (vehicle) for subcutaneous infusion
RM-493DRUGSterile solution (2mg/ml) for subcutaneous infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 50 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Male and female subjects aged 18 to 50 years at screening who meet the following inclusion and exclusion criteria will be eligible for enrollment: * Able to provide written informed consent prior to any study procedures, and be willing and able to comply with study procedures...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about RM-493

What is RM-493 used for?

RM-493 is an investigational small molecule being developed for obesity and overweight. It is being studied in individuals who are obese, morbidly obese, or overweight. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development and is not yet approved by the FDA.

Who makes RM-493?

RM-493 is being developed by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker RYTM. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and effects in obese and overweight populations.

What phase is RM-493 in?

RM-493 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has completed two Phase 1 trials, and no active trials are currently listed. The drug remains investigational and has not received FDA approval for any indication.

What clinical trials is RM-493 in?

RM-493 has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT01867437 examined its effects on energy expenditure in obese individuals, enrolling 15 participants. NCT02431442 evaluated safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in healthy, obese, non-diabetic volunteers, enrolling 57 participants.

Is RM-493 the same as setmelanotide?

No, RM-493 is not the same as setmelanotide. RM-493 is a distinct investigational small molecule developed by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals for obesity and overweight. It is in Phase 1 clinical trials and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.