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A Study of MK-8527 in Human Immunodeficiency Type 1 Virus (HIV-1) Infected Participants (MK-8527-002)

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS Virus
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03615183
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the anti-retroviral activity of MK-8527 in HIV-1 infected, ART-naïve participants. The primary hypothesis is that MK-8527 has superior anti-retroviral activity compared to placebo, as measured by change from baseline in plasma HIV-1 ribonucleic acid (RNA) at 168 hours postdose.

Detailed Description

Up to five panels (Panels A-E) of 6 participants each will be enrolled in a sequential manner. In each panel, participants will receive a single dose of MK-8527 up to 50 mg. Historical data from previous single does studies will be used for placebo (control) comparisons.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Panel A: 10 mg MK-8527MK-8527Single oral dose of 10 mg MK-8527 capsule after an 8-hour fast
Panel B: 3 mg MK-8527MK-8527Single oral dose of 3 mg MK-8527 capsule after an 8-hour fast
Panel C: 1 mg MK-8527MK-8527Single oral dose of 1 mg MK-8527 capsule after an 8-hour fast. Dose level determined by results of previous panels.
Panel D: ≤50 mg MK-8527MK-8527Single oral dose of ≤50 mg MK-8527 capsule after an 8-hour fast. Dose level determined by results of previous panels.
Panel E: ≤50 mg MK-8527MK-8527Single oral dose of ≤50 mg MK-8527 capsule after an 8-hour fast. Dose level determined by results of previous panels.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Plasma HIV-1 RNABaseline and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken to determine HIV-1 RNA levels at Predose (baseline) and 168 hours postdose. Data were fitted with a longitudinal data analysis (LDA) model containing fixed effects for treatment, time and treatment by time interaction, and a random effect for participant.The change from baseline in plasma HIV-1 RNA in participants administered MK-8527 was calculated and results were compared with historical placebo data.

Percentage of Participants Who Were Discontinued From the Study Due to an AEUp to 28 days

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment. An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with use of a medicinal product, regardless of whether or not it is considered related to the medicinal product. The percentage of participants that were discontinued from the study due to an AE will be summarized.

Percentage of Participants Who Report 1 or More Adverse Events (AEs)Up to 28 days

An AE is defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a participant which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the treatment. An AE is any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporally associated with use of a medicinal product, regardless of whether or not it is considered related to the medicinal product. The percentage of participants that reported at least 1 AE will be summarized.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of MK-8527-TP in PBMCPredose and 4, 12, 24, 96, 120, 144, 168, 240, 336, 504, 672 hours or 28 days postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to approximately 28 days postdose to determine the Cmax of MK-8527-TP in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Time to Cmax (Tmax) of MK-8527-TP in PBMCPredose and 4, 12, 24, 96, 120, 144, 168, 240, 336, 504, 672 hours or 28 days postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to approximately 28 days postdose to determine the Tmax of MK-8527-TP in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Concentration at 168 Hours (C168) of MK-8527-TP in PBMC168 hours postdose for each panel

Blood samples were taken at 168 hours postdose to determine the C168 of MK-8527-TP in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Hour 0 to Last (AUC0-last) of MK-8527-TP in PBMCPredose and 4, 12, 24, 96, 120, 144, 168, 240, 336, 504, 672 hours or 28 days postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to approximately 28 days postdose to determine the AUC0-last of MK-8527-TP in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Hour 0 to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of MK-8527-TP in PBMCPredose and 4, 12, 24, 96, 120, 144, 168, 240, 336, 504, 672 hours or 28 days postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to approximately 28 days postdose to determine the AUC0-Inf of MK-8527-TP in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Hour 0 to 168 Hours (AUC0-168) of MK-8527-TP in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC)Predose and 4, 12, 24, 96, 120, 144, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the AUC0-168 of MK-8527-triphosphate (MK-8527-TP) in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% confidence intervals (CI) for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Time to Cmax (Tmax) of MK-8527 in PlasmaPredose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the Tmax of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Apparent Terminal Half Life (t1/2) of MK-8527-TP in PBMCPredose and 4, 12, 24, 96, 120, 144, 168, 240, 336, 504, 672 hours or 28 days postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to approximately 28 days postdose to determine the t1/2 of MK-8527-TP in PBMCs. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Hour 0 to 168 Hours (AUC0-168) of MK-8527 in PlasmaPredose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the AUC0-168 of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Hour 0 to Last (AUC0-last) of MK-8527 in PlasmaPredose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the AUC0-last of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve From Hour 0 to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of MK-8527 in PlasmaPredose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the AUC0-inf of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of MK-8527 in PlasmaPredose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the Cmax of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Concentration at 168 Hours (C168) of MK-8527 in Plasma168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at 168 hours postdose to determine the C168 of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Apparent Terminal Half Life (t1/2) of MK-8527 in PlasmaPredose and 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 168 hours postdose

Blood samples were taken at Predose, up to 168 hours postdose to determine the t1/2 of MK-8527 in plasma. Values were natural log transformed and analyzed based on a linear model containing a fixed effect for dose level. The 95% CI for the means were constructed on the natural log scale and referenced the t-distribution.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Matei Bals Infectious Diseases Institute ( Site 0001)

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Bucharest, Romania

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