A Study of the Comparative Bioavailability of Two Second-Generation Investigational Pediatric Oral Granule Formulations of MK-1439 Compared to the Adult Formulatio

Phase 1

• Conditions: HIV-1 Infection; MedDRA version: 19.0Level: PTClassification code 10020161Term: HIV infectionSystem Organ Class: 10021881 - Infections and infestations; Therapeutic area: Diseases [C] - Virus Diseases [C02]

• Registration Number: EUCTR2016-004656-30-Outside-EU/EEA
• Lead Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-11-16
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2016

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: A
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

1) Healthy, non-smoking, male and female subjects, from 18 to 55 years of age.
2) BMI =19.0 and =30.0 kg/m2.
3) No clinically significant findings in vital signs measurements.
4) No clinically significant findings in a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG).
5) No clinically significant abnormal laboratory values.
6) Have no significant diseases.
7) Willing to use an acceptable, effective method of contraception.
8) Subjects provide written informed consent/assent for the trial, including for Future Biomedical Research.
9) Have no clinically significant findings from a physical examination.
10) Must be able to consume pudding and applesauce and be able to consume a serving of each, without chewing, in 10 minutes or less at screening.

Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 24
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

1) Known history or presence of clinically significant neurologic, hematologic, endocrine, oncologic, pulmonary, immunologic, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, psychiatric, or cardiovascular disease or any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or impact the validity of the study results.
2) Known or suspected carcinoma.
3) Known history or presence of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to MK-1439 or any other drug substances with similar activity.
4) 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.
5) Mentally or legally incapacitated, has significant emotional problems at the time of screening or expected during the conduct of the study or has a history of a clinically significant psychiatric disorder over the last 5 years. Subjects who have had situational depression may be enrolled in the study at the discretion of the investigator.
6) Subjects with permanent or removable mouth piercing or non-removable mouth piercings, dentures, braces, dental appliances, or any other alteration to the mouth that may compromise drug delivery.
7) History of any surgery on the oral cavity or throat in the past year.
8) Known history or presence of galactose or fructose intolerance, sucraseisomaltase insufficiency, Lapp lactase insufficiency, galactosemia, or glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.
9) Presence of hepatic or renal dysfunction.
10) Estimated creatinine clearance of =80 mL/min based on the Cockcroft- Gault equation.
11) History of malabsorption within the last year.
12) Presence of a medical condition requiring regular medication (prescription and/or over-the-counter) with systemic absorption.
13) History of drug or alcohol addiction requiring treatment.
14) Positive test result for HIV, Hepatitis B surface antigen, or Hepatitis C antibody.
15) Positive test result for urine drugs of abuse (cannabinoids, opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, tricyclic antidepressants, barbiturates, methadone, and benzodiazepines) or urine cotinine.
16) Difficulty fasting or consuming standard meals.
17) Does not tolerate venipuncture.
18) Use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products within 6 months prior to drug administration.
19) Females who:
• Have discontinued or changed the use of implanted, intrauterine, intravaginal, or injected hormonal contraceptives within 6 months prior to dosing;
• Have discontinued or changed the use of oral or patch hormonal contraceptives within 1 month prior to drug administration;
• Are pregnant (serum hCG consistent with pregnancy); or
• Are lactating.
20) Donation or loss of whole blood (including clinical trials):
• =50 mL and <500 mL within 30 days prior to drug administration;
• =500 mL within 56 days prior to drug administration.
21) Participated in a clinical trial that involved administration of an investigational medicinal product within 30 days prior to drug administration, or recently participated in a clinical investigation that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize subject safety or the integrity of the study results.
22) On a special diet within 30 days prior to drug administration (e.g., liquid, protein, raw food diet).
23) Have had a tattoo or body piercing within 30 days prior to drug administration.
24) Use of any enzyme-modifyi

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
• Study Design: Not specified