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A Study to Assess Pharmacokinetics of Preladenant in Participants With Chronic Hepatic Impairment (P06513)

A Phase 1 interventional study of Preladenant in Chronic Hepatic Impairment, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. Completed. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-09-24.

Sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
42
Allocation
Non-randomized
Ages
18 Years to 70 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the pharmacokinetics (PK) of preladenant after administration of a single 5 mg oral dose of preladenant in participants with hepatic impairment and healthy volunteers. Part 1 of this study compares healthy volunteers with participants with mild hepatic impairment. Part 2 compares healthy volunteers with participants with moderate hepatic impairment. Healthy volunteers in each part of this study are to be matched with participants with hepatic impairment by race, age, gender, and body mass index (BMI). The primary hypotheses are that in participants with mild or moderate HI, the area under the concentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated to time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUC0-t) of preladenant is similar to that observed in matched healthy volunteers, so that the mean ratio of hepatic impaired/healthy is contained within the interval [0.50, 2.00].

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Conditions studied

  • Chronic Hepatic Impairment

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In context

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 70 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Eligibility criteria

Key Inclusion Criteria for Healthy Participants Groups:

  • Must be healthy with normal hepatic function and be free of any clinically significant disease or condition that requires a physician's care and/or would interfere with study evaluations or procedures.

Key Inclusion Criteria for Hepatic Impaired Groups:

  • Must have mild or moderate hepatic impairment.
  • Must have a diagnosis of chronic liver disease for >6 months.
  • Clinical laboratory tests, physical examination, and electrocardiographs must be clinically acceptable to the investigator and sponsor.
  • Must be free, other than chronic liver disease, of significant medical conditions unrelated to their hepatic disorder except for conditions that in the opinion of the investigator may not interfere with the study evaluations, procedures or participation.

Key Exclusion Criteria

  • Must not be on any prohibited medications for entry into the trial.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
42 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1

    Participants with mild chronic liver disease enrolled in Part 1 received one 5-mg preladenant tablet, orally, on Day 1.

    Drug: Preladenant

  • Active comparator
    Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1

    Healthy volunteers with normal hepatic function matched to participants with mild chronic liver disease by race, age, BMI, and gender, enrolled in Part 1 received one 5-mg preladenant tablet, orally, on Day 1.

    Drug: Preladenant

  • Experimental
    Moderate HI Part 2

    Participants with moderate chronic liver disease enrolled in Part 2 received one 5-mg preladenant tablet, orally, on Day 1.

    Drug: Preladenant

  • Active comparator
    Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2

    Healthy volunteers with normal hepatic function matched to participants with moderate chronic liver disease by race, age, BMI, and gender, enrolled in Part 2 received one 5-mg preladenant tablet, orally, on Day 1.

    Drug: Preladenant

Interventions

  • DrugPreladenant

    After at least an 8 hours overnight fast, one 5-mg preladenant tablet, is administered orally, on Day 1.

    Also known as: SCH 420814, MK-3814, Adenosine 2a Antagonist

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 Extrapolated to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC 0-t) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of preladenant.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

  2. Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of preladenant.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

Secondary outcomes

  1. AUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of SCH 434748.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

  2. Cmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of SCH 434748.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

  3. AUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of SCH 446637.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

  4. Cmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of SCH 446637.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

  5. AUC 0-t of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of preladenant calculated using free drug concentration.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

  6. Cmax of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant

    For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of preladenant calculated using free drug concentration.

    Time frame: Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose

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Results

Posted Apr 6, 2016

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
Started121299
Completed121299
Not completed0000

Outcome measures

PrimaryArea Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 Extrapolated to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC 0-t) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of preladenant.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · hr*ng/mL
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 Extrapolated to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC 0-t) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant
hr*ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 Extrapolated to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC 0-t) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant97.864 (33.181 to 304.594)91.014 (27.457 to 171.810)300.667 (81.081 to 571.197)115.715 (16.816 to 352.507)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.075 · 90% CI 0.695 to 1.662
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 2.598 · 90% CI 1.334 to 5.060
PrimaryMaximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of preladenant.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · ng/mL
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant
ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Preladenant After a Single Dose of Preladenant39.380 (15.900 to 61.500)30.171 (5.890 to 73.200)56.997 (8.950 to 109.00)39.735 (4.130 to 113.00)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.305 · 90% CI 0.840 to 2.027
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 1.434 · 90% CI 0.643 to 3.198
SecondaryAUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of SCH 434748.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · hr*ng/mL
AUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant
hr*ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
AUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant28.505 (17.858 to 60.434)15.395 (0.156 to 45.462)60.486 (17.213 to 96.253)25.288 (6.399 to 149.982)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.852 · 90% CI 0.810 to 4.234
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 2.392 · 90% CI 1.306 to 4.382
SecondaryCmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of SCH 434748.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · ng/mL
Cmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant
ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
Cmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 434748 After a Single Dose of Preladenant10.503 (5.280 to 20.400)6.784 (0.624 to 21.400)13.983 (4.530 to 52.700)9.936 (2.970 to 54.500)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.548 · 90% CI 0.918 to 2.610
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 1.407 · 90% CI 0.720 to 2.750
SecondaryAUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of SCH 446637.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · hr*ng/mL
AUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant
hr*ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
AUC 0-t of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant38.262 (18.636 to 87.772)24.612 (0.149 to 84.837)170.215 (55.366 to 491.013)35.421 (10.783 to 70.257)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.555 · 90% CI 0.617 to 3.917
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 4.806 · 90% CI 2.770 to 8.335
SecondaryCmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of SCH 446637.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · ng/mL
Cmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant
ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
Cmax of Preladenant Metabolite SCH 446637 After a Single Dose of Preladenant12.691 (6.470 to 29.100)10.004 (0.595 to 24.000)21.761 (9.840 to 45.600)10.993 (4.910 to 21.400)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.269 · 90% CI 0.703 to 2.288
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 1.980 · 90% CI 1.316 to 2.977
SecondaryAUC 0-t of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the AUC 0-t of preladenant calculated using free drug concentration.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · hr*ng/mL
AUC 0-t of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant
hr*ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
AUC 0-t of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant1.605 (0.547 to 6.396)1.211 (0.261 to 3.295)6.792 (1.133 to 15.708)1.681 (0.202 to 6.757)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.326 · 90% CI 0.749 to 2.348
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 4.041 · 90% CI 1.460 to 11.187
SecondaryCmax of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant

For healthy and HI participants blood samples were collected at pre-dose (0 hour) and at 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 16, 24, 30, 36, and 48 hours postdose. Blood samples were also collected for HI participants only at 60 and 72 hours postdose in order to determine the Cmax of preladenant calculated using free drug concentration.

Time frame:
Pre-dose up to 72 hours postdose
Reported as:
Least squares mean · ng/mL
Cmax of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant
ng/mLMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
Cmax of Preladenant Calculated Using Free Drug Concentration After a Single Dose of Preladenant0.646 (0.223 to 1.412)0.401 (0.130 to 1.129)1.288 (0.255 to 2.787)0.577 (0.050 to 2.184)
Statistical analysis
  • Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1 vs Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1 · Lsm ratio: 1.609 · 90% CI 1.007 to 2.572
  • Moderate HI Part 2 vs Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2 · Lsm ratio: 2.231 · 90% CI 0.844 to 5.896

Adverse events

Collected over Up to 7 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1—0/12 (0%)2/12 (16.7%)
Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1—0/12 (0%)0/12 (0%)
Moderate HI Part 2—0/9 (0%)1/9 (11.1%)
Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2—0/9 (0%)1/9 (11.1%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventMild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2
ToothacheGastrointestinal disorders0/120/120/91/9
DyskinesiaNervous system disorders0/120/121/90/9
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders1/120/120/90/9
HeadacheNervous system disorders1/120/120/90/9

Baseline characteristics

Randomized participants

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2Total
Mean55.3 ± 6.552.3 ± 7.152.2 ± 4.850.1 ± 3.352.7 ± 5.9
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Mild Hepatic Impaired (HI) Part 1Healthy to Match Mild HI Part 1Moderate HI Part 2Healthy to Match Moderate HI Part 2Total
Female00448
Male12125534
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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — https://www.merck.com/clinical-trials/pdf/ProcedureAccessClinicalTrialData.pdf

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01465412
Lead sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 4, 2011
Start date
Nov 10, 2011
Primary completion
Jun 14, 2012
Completion
Jun 14, 2012
Results posted
Apr 6, 2016
Last update
Sep 24, 2018

Study contacts

Medical Director
study director · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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