NCT01593735

Brief Summary

This is a multiple dose study of the safety and efficacy of MK-2748 to be done in 2 Parts. Part I will enroll genotype 1 (GT1) hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected participants and Part II will enroll genotype 3 (GT3) HCV-infected participants. Both Parts may run concurrently or may be staggered.

Trial Health

100
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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2012

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2012

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 4, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 8, 2012

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

January 22, 2015

Status Verified

January 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

9 months

First QC Date

May 4, 2012

Last Update Submit

January 21, 2015

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Change from baseline in HCV RNA viral load (log 10 copies/mL) in GT1 HCV-infected participants

    Predose on Day 1 through Day 56

  • Change from baseline in HCV RNA viral load (log 10 copies/mL) in GT3 HCV-infected participants

    Predose on Day 1 through Day 56

  • Number of participants experiencing clinical or laboratory adverse events (AEs)

    From first dose up to 21 days

  • Number of participants discontinued from study treatment due to AEs

    From Day 1 through Day 7

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Area under the plasma concentration curve from Hour 0 to Hour 24 (AUC0-24hr) for MK-2748

    Day 1 and Day 7, predose through 24 hours post-dose

  • Plasma concentration of MK-2748 (C24) on Day 7 of dosing

    24 hours post-dose on Day 7

Study Arms (10)

Panel A: GT1, low dose

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with genotype 1 (GT1) Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) will receive low dose MK-2748 daily for 7 days.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel B: GT1, lower dose

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT1 HCV will receive lower dose MK-2748 daily for 7 days.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel C: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT1 HCV will be dosed with MK-2748 daily for 7 days based on the safety, pharmacokinetic, and/or pharmacodynamic data from Panels A (low dose) and B (lower dose).

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel G: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B+C

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT1 HCV will be dosed with MK-2748 daily for 7 days based on the safety, pharmacokinetic, and/or pharmacodynamic data from Panels A (low dose), B (lower dose), and C.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel H: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B+C+G

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT1 HCV will be dosed with MK-2748 daily for 7 days based on the safety, pharmacokinetic, and/or pharmacodynamic data from Panels A (low dose), B (lower dose), C, and G.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel D: GT3, low dose (Omitted)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with genotype 3 (GT3) HCV were to receive low dose MK-2748 daily for 7 days. Panel D was omitted from the study design and participants were not enrolled in this panel.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel E: GT3, high dose

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with genotype 3 (GT3) HCV will receive high dose MK-2748 daily for 7 days.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel F: GT3, dose based on Panel E

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT3 HCV will be dosed with MK-2748 daily for 7 days based on the safety, pharmacokinetic, and/or pharmacodynamic data from Panel E (high dose).

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel I: GT3, dose based on Panels E+F

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT3 HCV will be dosed with MK-2748 daily for 7 days based on the safety, pharmacokinetic, and/or pharmacodynamic data from Panels E (high dose) and F.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Panel J: GT3, dose based on Panels E+F+I

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants with GT3 HCV will be dosed with MK-2748 daily for 7 days based on the safety, pharmacokinetic, and/or pharmacodynamic data from Panels E (high dose), F, and I.

Drug: MK-2748Drug: Placebo

Interventions

MK-2748 tablets, orally, once daily for 7 days, dose level dependent on Panel assignment

Panel A: GT1, low dosePanel B: GT1, lower dosePanel C: GT1, dose based on Panels A+BPanel D: GT3, low dose (Omitted)Panel E: GT3, high dosePanel F: GT3, dose based on Panel EPanel G: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B+CPanel H: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B+C+GPanel I: GT3, dose based on Panels E+FPanel J: GT3, dose based on Panels E+F+I

Placebo tablets, orally, once daily for 7 days

Panel A: GT1, low dosePanel B: GT1, lower dosePanel C: GT1, dose based on Panels A+BPanel D: GT3, low dose (Omitted)Panel E: GT3, high dosePanel F: GT3, dose based on Panel EPanel G: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B+CPanel H: GT1, dose based on Panels A+B+C+GPanel I: GT3, dose based on Panels E+FPanel J: GT3, dose based on Panels E+F+I

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Clinical diagnosis of chronic HCV infection (GT1 or GT3) for at least 6 months and detectable HCV-RNA in peripheral blood
  • Body mass index (BMI) of 18 to 37 kg/m\^2
  • No clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • Stable health
  • Willing to use appropriate contraception throughout the study and for 90 days after last dose of study drug

You may not qualify if:

  • Participant is pregnant or breastfeeding, or expecting to conceive or father children within the projected duration of the study
  • History of stroke, chronic seizures, or major neurological disorder
  • History of clinically significant endocrine, gastrointestinal (excepting HCV infection), cardiovascular, hematological, hepatic, immunological, renal, respiratory, or genitourinary abnormalities or diseases
  • History of neoplastic disease (exceptions of adequately treated non-melanomatous skin carcinoma or carcinoma in situ of the cervix, or other malignancies which have been successfully treated ≥10 years prior and unlikely to recur
  • Positive Hepatitis B surface antigen
  • Documented human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  • Consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol, defined as greater than 2 glasses of alcoholic beverages (1 glass is approximately equivalent to: beer \[284 mL/10 ounces\],wine \[125 mL/4 ounces\], or distilled spirits \[25 mL/1 ounce\]) per day
  • Consumption of excessive amounts, defined as greater than 6 servings (1 serving is approximately equivalent to 120 mg of caffeine) or coffee, tea, cola, or other caffeinated beverages per day
  • Major surgery, donated or lost 1 unit of blood (approximately 500 mL) within 4 weeks prior to study enrollment
  • History of significant multiple and/or severe allergies (including latex allergy), or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription drugs or food
  • Current regular user (including "recreational use") of any illicit drugs or history of drug (including alcohol) abuse within approximately 2 months prior to enrollment
  • Evidence or history of chronic hepatitis not caused by HCV including but not limited to non-HCV viral hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), drug induced hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis
  • Previous treatment with other HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitors
  • Previous exposure to interferon-alpha and/or ribavirin within 3 months prior to study enrollment
  • Clinical or laboratory evidence of advanced or decompensated liver disease; evidence of bridging fibrosis or higher grade fibrosis (Metavir score ≥3)
  • +1 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hepatitis C

Interventions

MK-2748

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Blood-Borne InfectionsCommunicable DiseasesInfectionsHepatitis, Viral, HumanVirus DiseasesFlaviviridae InfectionsRNA Virus InfectionsHepatitisLiver DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 4, 2012

First Posted

May 8, 2012

Study Start

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion

February 1, 2013

Study Completion

February 1, 2013

Last Updated

January 22, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-01