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MK0974 (Telcagepant) for Migraine Prophylaxis in Patients With Episodic Migraine (0974-049)
This study has been terminated.
(The study was terminated based on a recommendation of the DSMB following the identification of two patients with significant elevations in serum transaminases)
Sponsor:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00797667
First received: November 24, 2008
Last updated: May 26, 2017
Last verified: May 2017
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Purpose
A study to assess the safety and efficacy of MK0974 for preventing migraines in patients with episodic migraine.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Migraine | Drug: Telcagepant 140 mg Drug: Telcagepant 280 mg Drug: 140 mg telcagepant placebo Drug: 280 mg telcagepant placebo | Phase 2 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | A Phase IIa, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Safety and Efficacy of MK0974 for Migraine Prophylaxis in Patients With Episodic Migraine |
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Further study details as provided by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change From Baseline in Mean Monthly Headache Days [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 12 ]Participants entered information about the number of migraine headaches, symptoms, headache pain duration and severity, use of medication, and side effects into a diary each evening just before going to bed. This information was used to determine the mean monthly headache days; a headache day was defined as any day in which a qualified headache (>=30 minute duration or requiring acute treatment) started, ended, or recurred. Headache pain persisting for more than 1 calendar day after initial onset was considered an occurrence of multiple distinct headache days. Mean monthly rate was adjusted to 28 days.
- Change From Baseline in Mean Monthly Migraine Days [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 12 ]Participants entered information about the number of migraine headaches, symptoms, headache pain duration and severity, use of medication, and side effects into a diary each evening just before going to bed. This information was used to determine the mean monthly migraine days; a migraine day was defined as any day in which a qualified headache( i.e., aura, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, or vomiting) started, ended, or recurred. Migraine pain persisting for more than 1 calendar day after initial onset was considered an occurrence of multiple distinct migraine days. Mean monthly rate was adjusted to 28 days.
- Percentage of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event [ Time Frame: up to 14 days after last dose of study drug (up to 12 weeks) ]Participants were assessed throughout the study for adverse events and recorded adverse events in a daily dairy. An adverse event was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an adverse event.
- Percentage of Participants Who Had Study Drug Discontinued During the Study Due to an Adverse Event [ Time Frame: up to 12 weeks ]Participants were assessed throughout the study for adverse events and recorded adverse events in a daily dairy. An adverse event was defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product. Any worsening (i.e., any clinically significant adverse change in frequency and/or intensity) of a preexisting condition which was temporally associated with the use of the product, was also an adverse event. The percentage of participants who discontinued study was summarized.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Percentage of Participants With at Least a 50% Reduction in Mean Monthly Headache Days [ Time Frame: Week 12 ]Participants entered information about the number of migraine headaches, symptoms, headache pain duration and severity, use of medication, and side effects into a diary each evening just before going to bed. This information was used to determine the mean monthly headache days; a headache day was defined as any day in which a qualified headache (>=30 minute duration or requiring acute treatment) started, ended, or recurred. Headache pain persisting for more than 1 calendar day after initial onset was considered an occurrence of multiple distinct headache days. Mean monthly rate was adjusted to 28 days. The percentage of participants who had at least a 50% reduction in mean monthly headache days during the 12 weeks treatment period was summarized
- Change From Baseline in the Mean Monthly Migraine Attacks [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 12 ]Participants entered information about the number of migraine headaches, symptoms, headache pain duration and severity, use of medication, and side effects into a diary each evening just before going to bed. This information was used to determine the mean monthly migraine days; a migraine day was defined as any day in which a qualified headache was accompanied with associated symptoms.( i.e., aura, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea, or vomiting) started, ended, or recurred. A migraine attack was defined as any migraine headache that occurs within 2 consecutive calendar days. Pain persisting for more than 2 days after its initial onset was considered a new, distinct migraine attack. The number of migraine attacks that occurred per month was calculated. Mean monthly rate was adjusted to 28 days.
- Change From Baseline in the Mean Number of Days Per Month Requiring Rescue Medication [ Time Frame: Baseline and Week 12 ]Participants completed a diary each evening just before going to bed. Information recorded included: date of assessment, administration of study medication, medication to treat breakthrough migraines and other headaches, associated symptoms, duration of headache pain, headache severity, and side effects. Participants use of medication to treat a breakthrough migraine/headache was considered rescue medication. The number of days per month requiring rescue medication was calculated.
| Enrollment: | 660 |
| Actual Study Start Date: | November 12, 2008 |
| Study Completion Date: | May 20, 2009 |
| Primary Completion Date: | May 20, 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Telcagepant 140 mg
Participants receive one telcagepant 140 mg tablet and one 280 mg telcagepant placebo, orally, twice daily for 12 weeks
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Drug: Telcagepant 140 mg
Other Name: MK-0974
Drug: 280 mg telcagepant placebo
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Experimental: Telcagepant 280 mg
Participants receive one telcagepant 280 mg tablet and one 140 mg telcagepant placebo, orally, twice daily for 12 weeks
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Drug: Telcagepant 280 mg
Other Name: MK-0974
Drug: 140 mg telcagepant placebo
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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Participants receive one 140 mg telcagepant placebo and one 280 mg telcagepant placebo, orally, twice daily for 12 weeks
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Drug: 140 mg telcagepant placebo Drug: 280 mg telcagepant placebo |
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient is 18 years of age or older
- Patient has had a history of migraine with or without aura
- Patient is able to complete study questionnaire(s) and paper diary
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient is pregnant or breast-feeding, or is a female expecting to conceive within the projected duration of the study
- Patient has basilar or hemiplegic migraine headache, hepatitis or psychiatric conditions
- Patient was older than 50 years of age at migraine onset
- History of gastric or small intestinal surgery or has a disease that causes malabsorption
- Patient has heart attack, unstable angina, coronary artery bypass surgery or other revascularization procedure, stroke, or transient ischemic attack 3 months before starting the study
- Currently participating or has participated in a study with an investigational compound or device within 30 days of starting the study
- Currently participating in a study with MK-0974 or MK-3207
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00797667
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00797667
Sponsors and Collaborators
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Investigators
| Study Director: | Medical Monitor | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. |
More Information
Publications:
Study Data/Documents: CSR Synopsis
| Responsible Party: | Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00797667 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
0974-049 2008_591 |
| Study First Received: | November 24, 2008 |
| Results First Received: | August 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated: | May 26, 2017 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Migraine Disorders Headache Disorders, Primary Headache Disorders |
Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 22, 2017