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Mesalamine

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited|Last Updated: Jun 3, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment18

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Mesalamine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT02125292Taste Assessment Study of SHP429 in Healthy Adult SubjectsHealthy
COMPLETED18 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Taste Assessment Study of SHP429 in Healthy Adult Subjects
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Positive Responses to Palatability Assessment of The Taste of Mesalamine
Immediately post-dose

A taste assessment was completed immediately after investigational product was administered to assess the subject's taste/liking of the formulation. The assessment consisted of a 5-point rating scale. Participants were asked to choose one of the following responses to the statement "The taste was acceptable": strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, or strongly disagree. The number of participants who chose either of the top two responses (strongly agree, agree) is reported.

Number of Participants Who Detected an Aftertaste of Mesalamine
5 minutes post-dose

An aftertaste assessment was completed 5 minutes after administration of investigational product to assess whether the participants detected an aftertaste. The participants answered "Yes" or "No" to the following question: "Was there an aftertaste?" The number of participants who answered "Yes" is reported.

Number of Participants With Positive Responses to Palatability Assessment of The Aftertaste of Mesalamine
5 minutes post-dose

An aftertaste assessment was completed 5 minutes after administration of investigational product to assess the subject's rating of aftertaste and means of administration. The assessment consisted of a 5-point rating scale. The participants were asked to choose one of the following responses to the statement "The aftertaste (if present) was acceptable": strongly agree, agree, neutral, disagree, or strongly disagree. The number of participants who chose either of the top two responses (strongly agree, agree) is reported.

Number of Participants Willing to Take Mesalamine Via Treatment Method on a Regular Basis
Immediately post-dose

The participants were asked to answer "Yes" or "No" to the following question: "Would you be willing to take medicine this way on a regular basis if necessary?" The number of participants who answered "Yes" is reported.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event
4 days
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Important Laboratory Results
1 day
Number of Participants With Potentially Clinically Important Vital Signs
1 day
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Mesalamine (Vanilla Yogurt)EXPERIMENTALOne 500mg capsule contents sprinkled onto 1 tablespoon of low-fat vanilla yogurt
Mesalamine (Applesauce)EXPERIMENTALOne 500mg capsule contents sprinkled onto 1 tablespoon of applesauce
Mesalamine (Dosing Cup)EXPERIMENTALOne 500mg capsule contents emptied into a dosing cup and taken with water

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MesalamineDRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * normal, healthy, adult male and female volunteers, without evidence of active or chronic disease

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Mesalamine

What is Mesalamine used for?

Mesalamine is a small molecule being studied in healthy volunteers. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development, with one completed trial assessing its taste profile. The drug is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TAK).

Who makes Mesalamine?

Mesalamine is being developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which trades under the ticker TAK. The company is conducting clinical research on this small molecule drug, which is currently in Phase 1 development.

What phase is Mesalamine in?

Mesalamine is in Phase 1 clinical development. It has one completed trial, NCT02125292, which was a taste assessment study in healthy adult subjects. The drug is investigational and has not been approved for any indication.

What clinical trials is Mesalamine in?

Mesalamine has one clinical trial, NCT02125292, titled 'Taste Assessment Study of SHP429 in Healthy Adult Subjects.' This Phase 1 study was completed in the United States and enrolled 18 healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older.

Is Mesalamine FDA approved?

Mesalamine is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 1 clinical development. The only completed trial was a taste assessment study in healthy subjects, and the drug has not progressed to later-stage trials or regulatory approval.