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A Two-Part, Single-Dose Study of the Pharmacokinetics of MK-8931 in Subjects With Renal Insufficiency (MK-8931-009 [P08535])

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01537757
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

This study will assess the pharmacokinetics of MK-8931, a ß-secretase inhibitor, in participants with renal insufficiency. In Part 1 of the study, pharmacokinetics of MK-8931 in participants with severe renal disease and in healthy matched control participants will be studied. If data from Part 1 confirms that severe renal impairment does not alter the pharmacokinetics of MK-8931 to the extent requiring dosage adjustment, then no further study will be required and Part 2 will be optional. If the data does not support this conclusion, then Part 2 will be conducted to study the pharmacokinetics of MK-8931 in participants with moderate and mild renal impairment compared to healthy matched controls.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • Body Mass Index ≤39 kg/m^2
  • No clinically significant abnormality on electrocardiogram
  • Female participant must be postmenopausal or surgically sterilized
  • Non-vasectomized men must agree to use a condom with spermicide or abstain from sexual intercourse, during the trial and for 3 months after stopping the medication

Inclusion Criteria Specific to Renally Impaired Participants:

  • Clinical diagnosis of renal insufficiency based on Estimated Glomerular Filtration rate (eGFR): severely decreased eGFR, defined as <30 mL/min/1.73m^2 and participant is not on dialysis; moderately decreased eGFR, defined as ≥30 to <60 mL/min/1.73m^2; mildly decreased eGFR, defined as ≥60 to <80 mL/min/1.73m^2
  • Stable baseline health based on medical history, physical examination, vital signs, and laboratory tests

Inclusion Criterion Specific to Healthy Participants:

  • eGFR ≥80 mL/min/1.73m^2
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any surgical or medical condition which might significantly alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of any drug, including history or presence of inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal or rectal bleeding; presence of active ulcer; history of major gastrointestinal tract surgery such as gastrectomy, gastroenterostomy, or bowel resection; history of pancreatic injury or pancreatitis; history or presence of liver disease or liver injury; history of urinary obstruction or difficulty in voiding
  • History of any infectious disease within 4 weeks prior to drug administration
  • Positive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C antibodies (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • History of risk factors for Torsades de Pointes (e.g., heart failure/cardiomyopathy or family history of Long QT Syndrome)
  • Participant has had a kidney removed or has a functioning renal transplant
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse in the past 2 years
  • Blood donation or loss of significant volume of blood in the past 60 days prior to dosing
  • Previously received MK-8931
  • History of significant multiple and/or severe allergies (including latex allergy), or anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription drugs or food
  • History of malignancy occurring within the 5 years immediately before screening, except for a participant who has been adequately treated for basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer; or in situ cervical cancer; or

localized prostate carcinoma; or has undergone potentially curative therapy with no evidence of recurrence ≥1 year post-therapy

Exclusion Criteria Specific to Renally Impaired Participants:

  • Rapidly fluctuating renal function as determined by historical measurements
  • Suspected renal artery stenosis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Part 2, Panel F - Healthy Control Group to Match Panel EMK-8931-
Part 1, Panel B - Healthy Control Group to Match Panel AMK-8931-
Part 2, Panel E - Mild Renal Impairment GroupMK-8931-
Part 1, Panel A - Severe Renal Impairment GroupMK-8931-
Part 2, Panel C - Moderate Renal Impairment GroupMK-8931-
Part 2, Panel D - Healthy Control Group to Match Panel CMK-8931-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUC0-inf) of MK-8931Predose through 120 hours post single dose of MK-8931
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Renal clearance (CLr) of MK-8931Predose through 120 hours post single dose of MK-8931
Fraction of MK-8931 dose excreted in urine (fe)Predose through 120 hours post single dose of MK-8931
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