A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MK-3102 in ≥18 and <45 Year-Old Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Inadequate Glycemic Control (MK-3102-028 AM1)

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Purpose This study will examine the safety and efficacy of once-weekly MK-3102 in participants 18 to <45 years of age with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and inadequate glycemic control. The study hypothesis is that treatment with MK-3102 compared with placebo provides greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in participants after 24 weeks.
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus
InterventionDrug: MK-3102
Drug: Placebo to MK-3102
Drug: Metformin
PhasePhase 3
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Responsible PartyMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01814748
First ReceivedMarch 18, 2013
Last UpdatedApril 1, 2014
Last verifiedApril 2014

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateMarch 18, 2013
Last Updated DateApril 1, 2014
Start DateMay 2013
Estimated Primary Completion DateMarch 2016
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • Change from Baseline in A1C at Week 24 [Time Frame: Baseline and Week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Percentage of Participants Who Experienced at Least One Adverse Event [Time Frame: Up to Week 27] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
  • Percentage of Participants Who Discontinued from the Study Due to an Adverse Event [Time Frame: Up to Week 24] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Change from Baseline in 2-hour Post-Meal Glucose (PMG) at Week 24 [Time Frame: Baseline and Week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Change in Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) at Week 24 [Time Frame: Baseline and Week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Number of Participants Attaining A1C Glycemic Goals of <7.0% and <6.5% at Week 24 [Time Frame: Week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Time to Participant Rescue with Open-label Metformin for Participants Exceeding Pre-specified Glycemic Thresholds [Time Frame: Up to Week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleA Study of the Safety and Efficacy of MK-3102 in ≥18 and <45 Year-Old Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Inadequate Glycemic Control (MK-3102-028 AM1)
Official TitleA Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of MK-3102 in ≥18 and <45 Year-Old Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Inadequate Glycemic Control
Brief Summary
This study will examine the safety and efficacy of once-weekly MK-3102 in

participants 18 to <45 years of age with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and inadequate glycemic
control. The study hypothesis is that treatment with MK-3102 compared with placebo provides
greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c (A1C) in participants after 24 weeks.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus
InterventionDrug: MK-3102
MK-3102 25 mg capsule administered orally once weekly
Drug: Placebo to MK-3102
Matching placebo to MK-3102 25 mg capsule administered orally once weekly
Drug: Metformin
Participants exceeding pre-specified glycemic thresholds during the double-blind treatment period will receive rescue therapy with open-label metformin.
Other Names:
  • Fortamet®
  • Glucophage®
  • Glucophage® XR
  • Glumetza®
  • Riomet®
  • Metgluco®
  • Glycoran®
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: MK-3102 25 mg
    MK-3102 25 mg, once weekly, for 24 weeks
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo
    Placebo to MK-3102, once weekly, for 24 weeks

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusRecruiting
Estimated Enrollment200
Estimated Completion DateMarch 2016
Estimated Primary Completion DateMarch 2016
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Has type 2 diabetes mellitus

- Currently not on an antihyperglycemic agent (AHA) for at least the past 12 weeks and
has not been treated with MK-3102 at any time prior to study participation

- Participant is one of the following:

1. Male

2. Female who is not of reproductive potential

3. Female of reproductive potential who agrees to remain abstinent from
heterosexual activity or use (or have her partner use) 2 acceptable methods of
contraception to prevent pregnancy during the study and for 21 days after the
last dose of study drug

Exclusion Criteria:

- History of type 1 diabetes mellitus or a history of ketoacidosis

- History of hypersensitivity to dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor

- Currently participating in or has participated in a clinical trial in the past 12
weeks

- Is on a weight loss program and not in the maintenance phase; has been on a weight
loss medication in the past 6 months; or has undergone bariatric surgery within 12
months prior to study participation

- Has undergone a surgical procedure within 4 weeks of study participation or has
planned major surgery during the study

- Is on or likely to require treatment for ≥14 consecutive days or repeated courses of
pharmacologic doses of corticosteroids

- Is currently being treated for hyperthyroidism or is on thyroid replacement therapy
and has not been on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks

- Is expecting to undergo hormonal therapy in preparation to donate eggs during the
study, including 21 days following the last dose of study drug

- History of active liver disease (other than non-alcoholic hepatic steatosis)
including chronic active hepatitis B or C, primary biliary cirrhosis, or symptomatic
gallbladder disease

- Has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

- Has had new or worsening coronary heart disease or congestive heart failure within
the past 3 months, or has any of the following disorders within the past 3 months:

1. Acute coronary syndrome

2. Coronary artery intervention

3. Stroke or transient ischemic neurological disorder

- Has poorly controlled hypertension

- History of malignancy ≤5 years prior to study participation, except for basal cell or
squamous cell skin cancer or in situ cervical cancer

- Has a hematological disorder (such as aplastic anemia, myeloproliferative or
myelodysplastic syndromes, thrombocytopenia)

- Has a positive urine pregnancy test

- Pregnant or breastfeeding, or is expecting to conceive during the study, including 21
days following the last dose of study drug

- User of recreational or illicit drugs or has had a recent history of drug abuse.
Routinely consumes >2 alcoholic drinks per day or >14 alcoholic drinks per week, or
engages in binge drinking.

- Has donated blood products or has had a phlebotomy (>300 mL) within 8 weeks of study
participation, or intends to donate blood products during the study or has received,
or is anticipated to receive, blood products within 12 weeks of study participation
or during the study

- Has a clinically significant electrocardiogram abnormality
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsContact: Toll Free Number
1-888-577-8839
Location CountriesUnited States, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, South Africa, Ukraine

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01814748
Other Study ID Numbers3102-028
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeYes
Information Provided ByMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Study SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Not Provided
Verification DateApril 2014

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Call for Information (Investigational Site 0008)
Boca Raton, Florida, United States, 33432
Recruiting
Call for Information (Investigational Site 0014)
Hialeah, Florida, United States, 33012
Recruiting
Call for Information (Investigational Site 0003)
Manning, Florida, United States, 29102
Recruiting
Call for Information (Investigational Site 0007)
Dearborn, Michigan, United States, 48124
Recruiting
Call for Information (Investigational Site 0016)
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, 27405
Recruiting
Call for Information (Investigational Site 0010)
Houston, Texas, United States, 77055
Recruiting
Call for Information (Investigational Site 0011)
Houston, Texas, United States, 77043
Recruiting
Merck Sharp & Dohme Romania SRL
Bucharest, Romania
Contact: Eran Gefen | 38 (044) 393 74 80
Recruiting
Merck Sharp & Dohme IDEA, Inc.
Moscow, Russian Federation
Contact: Maria Koroleva | 7 0959410000
Recruiting
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Belgrade, Serbia
Contact: Eran Gefen | 38 (044) 393 74 80
Recruiting
MSD (Pty) LTD South Africa
Midrand, South Africa
Contact: Khanyi Mzolo | 27 11 655 3140
Recruiting
MSD Ukraine LLC
Kiev, Ukraine
Contact: Eran Gefen | 38 (044) 393 74 80
Recruiting