MK-0616 for Kidney Disease

Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach ( Site 0002), Hallandale Beach, FL
Kidney DiseaseMK-0616 - Drug
Eligibility
18 - 75
All Sexes

Study Summary

This trial is testing a drug in people with moderate kidney impairment to see how it affects the drug's pharmacokinetics compared to healthy people.

Eligible Conditions
  • Moderate Kidney Disease

Treatment Effectiveness

Phase-Based Effectiveness

1 of 3
Phase 1

Study Objectives

7 Primary · 6 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Pre-dose and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240, and 336 hours post dose

Hour 336
Maximum Percent Change in Free Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin 9 (PCSK9) from Baseline
Hour 336
AUC from Time 0 to Last Measurable Concentration (AUClast) of MK-0616
Apparent Clearance (CL/F) of MK-0616
Apparent Terminal Half-life (t1/2) of MK-0616
Apparent Volume of Distribution (Vz/F) of MK-0616
Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to Infinity (AUC0-Inf) of MK-0616
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MK-0616
Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of MK-0616
Hour 48
Amount Recovered in Urine from 0 to 24 hours (Ae0-24) of MK-0616
Fraction of Dose Recovered in Urine (Fe) of MK-0616
Renal Clearance (CLr) of MK-0616
Day 14
Number of Participants Experiencing an Adverse Event (AE)
Number of Participants Who Discontinue From the Study due to an AE

Trial Safety

Phase-Based Safety

1 of 3

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Panel B- Healthy Controls
1 of 2
Panel A- Moderate RI
1 of 2

Experimental Treatment

18 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: MK-0616 · No Placebo Group · Phase 1

Panel B- Healthy Controls
Drug
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: MK-0616 · Intervention Types: Drug
Panel A- Moderate RI
Drug
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: MK-0616 · Intervention Types: Drug
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
MK-0616
2022
Completed Phase 2
~400

Trial Logistics

Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: pre-dose and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240, and 336 hours post dose

Who is running the clinical trial?

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Lead Sponsor
2,286 Previous Clinical Trials
4,578,377 Total Patients Enrolled
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCLead Sponsor
3,737 Previous Clinical Trials
4,973,881 Total Patients Enrolled
Medical DirectorStudy DirectorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC
2,669 Previous Clinical Trials
7,959,113 Total Patients Enrolled

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 - 75 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
Your body mass index (BMI) falls between 18 and 40.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this experiment available to seniors aged 60 and over?

"The age range for successful applicants in this trial is 18 to 75 years old. There are 6 studies dedicated to minors and 158 specialized trials focusing on individuals over the age of 65." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

How many participants are taking part in this experiment?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov provides evidence that this experiment is presently recruiting trialists, with the initial post being issued on November 16th 2021 and recently modified on October 11th 2022. 18 volunteers are needed to be sourced from two separate locations." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

What are the anticipated results of this experiment?

"According to the information provided by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, who sponsor this study, they will be gauging Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of MK-0616 from pre-dose and post dose measurements within a 0 - 336 hour timeframe. Additionally, secondary objectives include evaluating Amount Recovered in Urine from 0 to 24 hours (Ae0-24), maximum percent change in free Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin 9 (PCSK9) compared with baseline following administration of a single dose of MK-0616, and counting the number of participants that discontinue due to an" - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Am I eligible to enroll in this clinical research endeavor?

"This clinical study is in need of 18 participants who are suffering from renal failure, with ages ranging between 18 and 75 years old. To be eligible for the trial, applicants must have passed medical history and physical examinations, possess vital signs within normal ranges, receive a passing score on laboratory safety tests including ECG's; BMI should fall between 18-40 kg/m^2; male candidates must either practice abstinence or use protective measures during intercourse throughout the course of treatment; female patients must be non-childbearing potential; moderate RI participants should present an eGFR ≥30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 at baseline that" - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Is enrolment in this research study still available for participants?

"According to information on clinicaltrials.gov, the medical trial is actively seeking participants and was first made public on November 16th 2021 with a subsequent update occurring October 11th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer

Has the FDA issued approval of MK-0616?

"As MK-0616 is in its early stages of development, the limited amount of clinical data available has resulted in a score of 1 to reflect its safety." - Anonymous Online Contributor

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.