NCT00533676

Brief Summary

To determine the most effective daily dose of MK0524A when compared with placebo after the 8-week treatment period for Niacin Induce Flushing (NIF).

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
165

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2004

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2004

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2006

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 19, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 21, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

February 17, 2017

Status Verified

February 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

September 19, 2007

Last Update Submit

February 16, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • To determine the most effective daily dose and measurements to assess acute and chronic (long-lasting) Niacin Induce Flushing (NIF).

    8 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • To assess the the time points of Niacin Induce Flushing (NIF) across the 8-week treatment period.

    8 weeks

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients must be male or female between 18 to 70 years
  • Qualified women must be sterile (through surgery) and/or post-menopausal, and/or agree to use birth control

You may not qualify if:

  • You are a woman who is having hot flashes, receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and/or other therapies for hot flashes
  • You are currently using Niacin/or Niacin containing products with a daily dose over 50 mg/day
  • You are sensitive to niacin
  • You have a history gout
  • You drink more than 2 glasses of alcohol per day and you are not willing to stop
  • You don't have access to a telephone

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (2)

  • Norquist JM, Watson DJ, Yu Q, Paolini JF, McQuarrie K, Santanello NC. Validation of a questionnaire to assess niacin-induced cutaneous flushing. Curr Med Res Opin. 2007 Jul;23(7):1549-60. doi: 10.1185/030079907x199637.

    PMID: 17559750BACKGROUND
  • Paolini JF, Mitchel YB, Reyes R, Thompson-Bell S, Yu Q, Lai E, Watson DJ, Norquist JM, Sisk CM, Bays HE. Measuring flushing symptoms with extended-release niacin using the flushing symptom questionnaire: results from a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial. Int J Clin Pract. 2008 Jun;62(6):896-904. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2008.01739.x. Epub 2008 Apr 10.

    PMID: 18410350BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Flushing

Interventions

Duration of Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Patient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Study Officials

  • Medical Monitor

    Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 19, 2007

First Posted

September 21, 2007

Study Start

August 1, 2004

Primary Completion

December 1, 2006

Study Completion

December 1, 2006

Last Updated

February 17, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-02