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Merimepodib

Phase 2

Hepatitis C | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated|Last Updated: Dec 21, 2007

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindUNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment315

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Clinical trial landscape

Merimepodib · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT00088504Merimepodib (MMPD) in Triple Combination for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis CHepatitis C
COMPLETED315 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Merimepodib (MMPD) in Triple Combination for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MerimepodibDRUG -
PEG-Interferon-alpha 2a (Pegasys®)DRUG -
Ribavirin (Copegus®)DRUG -
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites67

Inclusion Criteria: The following is a summary of the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the Merimepodib Triple Combination (METRO) trial. There are also additional criteria, which will be reviewed with you by the staff at the clinical study site, to make sure you are eligible for the study. Some...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Merimepodib

What is Merimepodib used for?

Merimepodib is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of Hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) and has completed a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with chronic Hepatitis C.

Who makes Merimepodib?

Merimepodib is being developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol VRTX. The company conducted a Phase 2 clinical trial of the drug for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C.

What phase is Merimepodib in?

Merimepodib is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C, but it is not approved and remains an investigational drug. The completed trial enrolled 315 participants and was randomized and double-blind.

What clinical trials is Merimepodib in?

Merimepodib has one completed clinical trial, registered as NCT00088504, titled "Merimepodib (MMPD) in Triple Combination for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C." This Phase 2 study enrolled 315 participants in the United States and evaluated the drug in patients with Hepatitis C.

How does Merimepodib work?

Merimepodib is a small molecule that inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), an enzyme involved in the synthesis of guanine nucleotides. By blocking this enzyme, the drug reduces the availability of nucleotides needed for viral RNA replication, thereby inhibiting the replication of the Hepatitis C virus.