Hepatitis C, ChronicPhase 1NCT02666352

A Study of the Pharmacokinetics of Uprifosbuvir (MK-3682) and Ruzasvir (MK-8408) in Participants With Moderate and Severe Hepatic Insufficiency (MK-3682-029)

A Phase 1 study testing Uprifosbuvir and Ruzasvir in people with Hepatitis C, Chronic, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Trial summary

This is a non-randomized, open-label, single-dose study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of uprifosbuvir (MK-3682), the M5 and M6 metabolites of uprifosbuvir, and ruzasvir (MK-8408), in participants with moderate hepatic insufficiency (HI), participants with severe HI, and age-matched healthy control participants. Read more about this study

Who is it for?: Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for: Hepatitis C, Chronic
What is being tested?: Uprifosbuvir and Ruzasvir
Type of treatment: Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?: No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people: 24 participants
Where: No sites listed yet
Study dates: 22 Jan 2016to 16 Jan 2017
Phase: Phase 1
Are there results?: Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

Ages 18 to 80 years
All sexes
Healthy volunteers accepted
Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

HI Participants Only:
Has a diagnosis of chronic (>6 months), stable (no acute episodes of illness within the previous 2 months due to deterioration in hepatic function) HI features of cirrhosis;
Part 1 only: Participant's score on the Child-Pugh scale ranges from 7 to 9 (moderate HI) at study start.
Part 2 only: Participant's score on the Child-Pugh scale ranges from 10 to 15 (severe HI) at study start.
All Participants:
Body mass index (BMI) ≥19 and ≤ 40 kg/m^2;

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Continuous non-smokers or moderate smokers (of fewer than 20 cigarettes/day or the equivalent). Participants must agree to consume no more than 10 cigarettes or equivalent/day from the time of screening and throughout the period of sample collection;
Health is judged to be stable based on medical history (except for the hepatic impairment condition), physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECGs), and laboratory safety tests;
For female participants of childbearing potential: either sexually inactive for 14 days prior to study start and throughout study or be using an acceptable birth control method;
Female participants who are sexually inactive, but become sexually active during the course of the study must agree to use a double physical barrier method (e.g., condom and diaphragm) and a chemical barrier (e.g., spermicide) from the time of the start of sexual activity through completion of the study;
Vasectomized or non-vasectomized male participants must agree to use a condom with spermicide or abstain from sexual intercourse from dosing until 90 days after dosing;
Male participants must agree not to donate sperm from dosing until 90 days after dosing;
Able to swallow multiple tablets and capsules.

Who cannot join

HI Participants Only:
Presence of moderate or severe renal insufficiency (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≤50 mL/min/1.73 m^2 calculated according to the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] study equation);
Presence of drug abuse within the past 6 months prior to dosing.
Healthy Participants Only:
Presence of moderate or severe renal insufficiency (eGFR ≤60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 calculated according to the MDRD study equation);
History or presence of alcoholism or drug abuse within the past 2 years prior to dosing;

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All Participants:
Is mentally or legally incapacitated or has significant emotional problems at the time of study start or expected during the study;
History or presence of clinically significant medical or psychiatric condition or disease;
History or presence of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to the study drugs or related compounds;
Female participants who are pregnant or lactating;
Positive results at study start for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis C virus (HCV);
Unable to refrain from or anticipates the use of any medication or substance (including prescription or over-the-counter, vitamin supplements, natural or herbal supplements) for the prohibited time period;
Has taken amiodarone at any time in their life;
Donation of blood >500 mL or had significant blood loss within 56 days prior to the dose of study drugs;
Plasma donation within 7 days prior to the dose of study drugs;
Dosed in another clinical trial within 28 days prior to dosing of study drugs;

About this study

Official title: A Two-Part, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of MK-3682 and MK-8408 When Coadministered to Subjects With Moderate and Severe Hepatic Insufficiency

Conditions: Hepatitis C, Chronic
Being tested: Uprifosbuvir, Ruzasvir
Medical subject headings: Hepatitis C, Chronic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

UprifosbuvirDrug
Also called MK-3682
A single dose of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given as three 150-mg tablets) taken by mouth.
RuzasvirDrug
Also called MK-8408
A single dose of ruzasvir 60 mg (given as six 10-mg capsules) taken by mouth.

Study groups in NCT02666352
Study group	Role	What they receive
Moderate HI Participants	Experimental	On Day 1, participants with moderate HI will receive a single oral dose of 450 mg uprifosbuvir (3 x 150 mg tablets) and 60 mg ruzasvir (6 x 10 mg capsules) following an overnight fast. Receives: Drug: Uprifosbuvir; Drug: Ruzasvir
Severe HI Participants	Experimental	On Day 1, participants with severe HI will receive a single oral dose of 450 mg uprifosbuvir (3 x 150 mg tablets) and 60 mg ruzasvir (6 x 10 mg capsules) following an overnight fast. Receives: Drug: Uprifosbuvir; Drug: Ruzasvir
Healthy Participants	Experimental	On Day 1, participants with normal hepatic function will receive a single oral dose of 450 mg uprifosbuvir (3 x 150 mg tablets) and 60 mg ruzasvir (6 x 10 mg capsules) following an overnight fast. Receives: Drug: Uprifosbuvir; Drug: Ruzasvir

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Time of the Last Quantifiable Sample (AUC0-last) of Uprifosbuvir
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of Uprifosbuvir
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Area Under the Plasma Drug Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to 24 Hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24hr) of Uprifosbuvir
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Uprifosbuvir
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Plasma Drug Concentration at 24 Hours (C24hr) of Uprifosbuvir
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: 24 hours post-dose
Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of Uprifosbuvir
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent Terminal Half-Life (t1/2) of Uprifosbuvir
t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent Total Clearance From Plasma After Oral Administration (CL/F) of Uprifosbuvir
CL/F is a measure of the apparent rate at which drug is removed from the body via renal, hepatic, and other clearance pathways after oral administration. The CL/F of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase After Extravascular Administration (Vz/F) of Uprifosbuvir
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. The Vz/F of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
Cmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
C24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: 24 hours post-dose
Lag Time (Tlag) for Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Tlag is a measure of the time delay between drug administration and the onset of absorption, where onset of absorption is defined as "the time point prior to the first observed/measured non-zero plasma concentration". The Tlag of the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm (in this study Tlag was only calculated for the M5 uprifosbuvir metabolite).
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Tmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent t1/2 of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
Cmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
C24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: 24 hours post-dose
Tmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent t1/2 of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last of Ruzasvir
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf of Ruzasvir
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr of Ruzasvir
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Ruzasvir
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
C24hr of Ruzasvir
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: 24 hours post-dose
Tmax of Ruzasvir
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent t1/2 of Ruzasvir
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
CL/F of Ruzasvir
CL/F is a measure of the apparent rate at which drug is removed from the body via renal, hepatic, and other clearance pathways after oral administration. The CL/F of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Vz/F of Ruzasvir
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. The Vz/F of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Measured: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

22 Jan 201616 Jan 2017

First posted28 Jan 2016 (estimated)
Study start22 Jan 2016
Primary completion16 Jan 2017
Study completion16 Jan 2017

Resources

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
Other trials for Hepatitis C, ChronicStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
More trials run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCThe sponsor's other registered studies.
What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design

Study type: Interventional
Phase: Phase 1
Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Non-randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: None (open label)
Enrolment: 24 participants (actual)

IDs, dates and publications

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02666352
Sponsor's protocol ID: 3682-029
Status last verified: Jan 2018
First submitted: 25 Jan 2016
Last updated: 17 Sep 2018
Results posted: Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
Data monitoring committee: No

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Study at a glance

From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Sep 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.

Official title: A Two-Part, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of MK-3682 and MK-8408 When Coadministered to Subjects With Moderate and Severe Hepatic Insufficiency
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02666352
Acronym / sponsor ID: 3682-029
Conditions: Hepatitis C, Chronic
Phase: Phase 1
Study type: Interventional
Recruitment status: Completed
Enrolment: 24 participants (actual)
Lead sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
Study start: 22 Jan 2016 (actual)
Primary completion: 16 Jan 2017 (actual)
Study completion: 16 Jan 2017 (actual)
First posted: 28 Jan 2016 (estimated)
Results: Posted 17 Sep 2018

Clinical summary

The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.

Study design

Primary purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Non-randomised
Intervention model: Parallel groups
Masking: None (open label)
Number of arms: 3

Arm	Type	Receives
Moderate HI Participants	Experimental	Drug: Uprifosbuvir, Drug: RuzasvirOn Day 1, participants with moderate HI will receive a single oral dose of 450 mg uprifosbuvir (3 x 150 mg tablets) and 60 mg ruzasvir (6 x 10 mg capsules) following an overnight fast.
Severe HI Participants	Experimental	Drug: Uprifosbuvir, Drug: RuzasvirOn Day 1, participants with severe HI will receive a single oral dose of 450 mg uprifosbuvir (3 x 150 mg tablets) and 60 mg ruzasvir (6 x 10 mg capsules) following an overnight fast.
Healthy Participants	Experimental	Drug: Uprifosbuvir, Drug: RuzasvirOn Day 1, participants with normal hepatic function will receive a single oral dose of 450 mg uprifosbuvir (3 x 150 mg tablets) and 60 mg ruzasvir (6 x 10 mg capsules) following an overnight fast.

Who may qualify

Ages: 18 to 80 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Accepted
Age groups: Adult, Older adult

Key inclusion criteria (13 listed)

Has a diagnosis of chronic (>6 months), stable (no acute episodes of illness within the previous 2 months due to deterioration in hepatic function) HI features of cirrhosis;
Part 1 only: Participant's score on the Child-Pugh scale ranges from 7 to 9 (moderate HI) at study start.
Part 2 only: Participant's score on the Child-Pugh scale ranges from 10 to 15 (severe HI) at study start.
Body mass index (BMI) ≥19 and ≤ 40 kg/m^2;
Continuous non-smokers or moderate smokers (of fewer than 20 cigarettes/day or the equivalent). Participants must agree to consume no more than 10 cigarettes or equivalent/day from the time of screening and throughout the period of sample collection;

Key exclusion criteria (17 listed)

Presence of moderate or severe renal insufficiency (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] ≤50 mL/min/1.73 m^2 calculated according to the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease [MDRD] study equation);
Presence of drug abuse within the past 6 months prior to dosing.
Presence of moderate or severe renal insufficiency (eGFR ≤60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 calculated according to the MDRD study equation);
History or presence of alcoholism or drug abuse within the past 2 years prior to dosing;
Is mentally or legally incapacitated or has significant emotional problems at the time of study start or expected during the study;

Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Interventions

Intervention	Type	Arms
UprifosbuvirAlso: MK-3682A single dose of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given as three 150-mg tablets) taken by mouth.	Drug	Healthy Participants, Moderate HI Participants, Severe HI Participants
RuzasvirAlso: MK-8408A single dose of ruzasvir 60 mg (given as six 10-mg capsules) taken by mouth.	Drug	Healthy Participants, Moderate HI Participants, Severe HI Participants

Primary outcome

Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Time of the Last Quantifiable Sample (AUC0-last) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Area Under the Plasma Drug Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to 24 Hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24hr) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Plasma Drug Concentration at 24 Hours (C24hr) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: 24 hours post-dose
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Time to Reach Cmax (Tmax) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Apparent Terminal Half-Life (t1/2) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Apparent Total Clearance From Plasma After Oral Administration (CL/F) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
CL/F is a measure of the apparent rate at which drug is removed from the body via renal, hepatic, and other clearance pathways after oral administration. The CL/F of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase After Extravascular Administration (Vz/F) of Uprifosbuvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. The Vz/F of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-last of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-inf of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Cmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
C24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: 24 hours post-dose
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Lag Time (Tlag) for Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Tlag is a measure of the time delay between drug administration and the onset of absorption, where onset of absorption is defined as "the time point prior to the first observed/measured non-zero plasma concentration". The Tlag of the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm (in this study Tlag was only calculated for the M5 uprifosbuvir metabolite).
Tmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Apparent t1/2 of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M5
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for the M5 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-last of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-inf of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Cmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
C24hr of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: 24 hours post-dose
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Tmax of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Apparent t1/2 of Uprifosbuvir Metabolite M6
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for the M6 metabolite of uprifosbuvir 450 mg (given in combination with ruzasvir 60 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-last of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-last is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to the last quantifiable sample. The AUC0-last for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-inf of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
AUC0-inf is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to infinity. The AUC0-inf for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
AUC0-24hr of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose
AUC0-24hr is a measure of the mean plasma drug concentration from time of dosing to 24 hours post-dose. The AUC0-24hr for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Cmax is the maximum observed plasma drug concentration after dosing. The Cmax for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
C24hr of Ruzasvir
Time frame: 24 hours post-dose
C24hr is a measure of plasma drug concentration 24 hours after dosing. The C24hr of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Tmax of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Tmax is the time required to reach maximum plasma drug concentration (i.e., Cmax). The Tmax of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Apparent t1/2 of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Apparent t1/2 is a measure of how long it takes to clear 50% of drug after reaching Cmax. The t1/2 for ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
CL/F of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
CL/F is a measure of the apparent rate at which drug is removed from the body via renal, hepatic, and other clearance pathways after oral administration. The CL/F of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.
Vz/F of Ruzasvir
Time frame: Pre-dose (0) and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose
Vz/F is the apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after non-intravenous administration. The Vz/F of ruzasvir 60 mg (given in combination with uprifosbuvir 450 mg) was calculated for each arm.

Results and safety

Results posted to the registry on 17 Sep 2018, as reported by the sponsor. Figures are copied from the record, not re-analysed. Full results on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Participant flow

Group	Started	Completed
Moderate HI Participants	8	8
Severe HI Participants	8	8
Healthy Participants	8	8

Primary outcome: Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Time of the Last Quantifiable Sample (AUC0-last) of Uprifosbuvir

Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose. Geometric least squares mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: µM*hr

Measure	Moderate HI Participants n = 8	Severe HI Participants n = 8	Healthy Participants n = 8
Value	5.34 (3.55 to 8.05)	8.02 (5.32 to 12.1)	3.74 (2.48 to 5.63)

Moderate HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 1.43 (90% CI 0.89 to 2.31)
Severe HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 2.15 (90% CI 1.33 to 3.47)

Population analysed: All participants are included in the analysis.

Primary outcome: Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of Uprifosbuvir

Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose. Geometric least squares mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: µM*hr

Measure	Moderate HI Participants n = 8	Severe HI Participants n = 8	Healthy Participants n = 8
Value	5.39 (3.57 to 8.12)	8.09 (5.37 to 12.2)	3.76 (2.50 to 5.68)

Moderate HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 1.43 (90% CI 0.88 to 2.31)
Severe HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 2.15 (90% CI 1.33 to 3.48)

Population analysed: All participants are included in the analysis.

Primary outcome: Area Under the Plasma Drug Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to 24 Hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24hr) of Uprifosbuvir

Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24 hours post-dose. Geometric least squares mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: µM*hr

Measure	Moderate HI Participants n = 8	Severe HI Participants n = 8	Healthy Participants n = 8
Value	5.35 (3.55 to 8.05)	8.02 (5.33 to 12.1)	3.74 (2.48 to 5.63)

Moderate HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 1.43 (90% CI 0.89 to 2.31)
Severe HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 2.15 (90% CI 1.33 to 3.47)

Population analysed: All participants are included in the analysis.

Primary outcome: Maximum Plasma Drug Concentration (Cmax) of Uprifosbuvir

Time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose. Geometric least squares mean (95% Confidence Interval). Unit: nM

Measure	Moderate HI Participants n = 8	Severe HI Participants n = 8	Healthy Participants n = 8
Value	1560 (1030 to 2360)	2130 (1410 to 3240)	1180 (778 to 1790)

Moderate HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 1.32 (90% CI 0.81 to 2.15)
Severe HI Participants vs Healthy Participants: Geometric least-squares mean ratio: 1.81 (90% CI 1.11 to 2.94)

Population analysed: All participants are included in the analysis.

Adverse events

Time frame: Up to 14 days. Other adverse events reported at 0% frequency or more

Group	Serious adverse events	Other adverse events	Deaths
Moderate HI Participants	0 of 8 (0%)	1 of 8 (12.5%)	0 of 8
Severe HI Participants	0 of 8 (0%)	3 of 8 (37.5%)	0 of 8
Healthy Participants	0 of 8 (0%)	0 of 8 (0%)	0 of 8

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Research links

Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Sep 2018.
Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.

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Referral and contact

AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.

Medical Director study director

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Uprifosbuvir and Ruzasvir in people with Hepatitis C, Chronic, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 13 inclusion and 17 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Sep 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Sep 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Area Under the Drug Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Start of Dosing to Time of the Last Quantifiable Sample (AUC0-last) of Uprifosbuvir (time frame: Pre-dose (0), and 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours post-dose). The study lists 33 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02666352.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Sep 2018.