Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Ertugliflozin (MK-8835/PF-04971729) in Participants With Hepatic Impairment and in Healthy Participants (MK-8835-014)
Primary Purpose
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatic Impairment
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Ertugliflozin 15 mg
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
ALL PARTICIPANTS:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18 to 40 kg/m^2; and a total body weight >50 kg (110 lbs)
- Male or female not of reproductive potential
- If a female of reproductive potential, agrees to remain abstinent from heterosexual activity or agree to use or have their partner use 2 methods of acceptable contraception to prevent pregnancy while the participant is receiving study medication and for 14 days after the last dose of study medication PARTICIPANTS WITH NORMAL HEPATIC FUNCTION
- Healthy with normal hepatic function PARTICIPANTS WITH HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
- Satisfy the criteria for Child-Pugh classification [moderate (Part 1): Child-Pugh Scores 7-9 points, mild (Part 2): Child-Pugh Scores 5-6 points] within 14 days before administration of study medication
- A diagnosis of hepatic impairment due to primary liver disease and not secondary to other diseases
- Stable hepatic impairment, defined as no clinically-significant change in disease status within the last 30 days
- On a stable dose of medication and/or treatment regimen used to manage hepatic disease for at least 4 weeks prior to study start
Exclusion Criteria:
ALL PARTICIPANTS
- A known hypersensitivity or intolerance to ertugliflozin or any other Sodium-Glucose co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (i.e., canagliflozin [Invokana], dapagliflozin [Farxiga], empagliflozin, or ipragliflozin)
- Febrile illness within 5 days prior to the first dose of study medication
- Any clinically significant malabsorption condition
- A positive urine drug screen for drugs of abuse or recreational drugs
- Abuse of alcohol or binge drinking and/or any other illicit drug use or dependence within 6 months of study start
- Treatment with an investigational drug within 30 days preceding the first dose of study medication
- Pregnant or breastfeeding females
- Use of herbal supplements within 28 days prior to the first dose of study medication
- Blood donation (excluding plasma donations) of approximately 1 pint (500 mL) or more within 56 days prior to dosing
- History of sensitivity to heparin or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia PARTICIPANTS WITH NORMAL HEPATIC FUNCTION
- Use of prescription drugs (hormonal methods of birth control are allowed), vitamins, and dietary supplements within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication
- Positive serology for Hepatitis B or C PARTICIPANTS WITH HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
- Hepatic carcinoma and hepatorenal syndrome or life expectancy less than 1 year
- Undergone portal-caval shunt surgery
- History of gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices or peptic ulcers less than 1 month prior to study entry
- Signs of significant hepatic encephalopathy
- Severe ascites and/or pleural effusion
- A transplanted kidney, heart or liver
- Received any of the following medications within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the study: other SGLT2 inhibitors (eg, dapagliflozin, canagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ipragliflozin); any potent drug-metabolizing enzyme-inducing drug, including rifampin, phenytoin, and carbamazepine; probenecid, valproic acid, gemfibrozil
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm Type
Experimental
Other
Experimental
Arm Label
Ertugliflozin 15 mg - Moderate Hepatic Impairment
Ertugliflozin 15 mg - Healthy Participants
Ertugliflozin 15 mg - Mild Hepatic Impairment
Arm Description
Participants receive a single 15 mg oral dose (tablet) of ertugliflozin
Participants receive a single 15 mg oral dose (tablet) of ertugliflozin
Participants receive a single 15 mg oral dose (tablet) of ertugliflozin
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) for Ertugliflozin
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero to time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast).
AUC From Hour 0 to Infinity (AUCinf) for Ertugliflozin
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero extrapolated to infinite time (AUCinf).
Secondary Outcome Measures
AUClast for Fraction of Ertugliflozin Unbound in Plasma (AUClast,u)
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero to time of the last quantifiable concentration (Clast) for unbound drug (ertugliflozin only).
AUCinf for Fraction of Ertugliflozin Unbound in Plasma (AUCinf,u)
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero extrapolated to infinite time for unbound drug (ertugliflozin only) (AUCinf, u).
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Ertugliflozin
Cmax is a measure of the maximum amount of drug in the plasma after the dose is given.
Cmax for Fraction of Ertugliflozin Unbound in Plasma (Cmax,u)
Maximum plasma concentration for unbound drug (ertugliflozin only).
Number of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event
An adverse event (AE) is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign including an abnormal laboratory finding, symptom or disease associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless of whether it is considered related to the medical treatment or procedure, that occurs during the course of the study.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT02115347
First Posted
April 14, 2014
Last Updated
August 17, 2018
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Collaborators
Pfizer
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02115347
Brief Title
Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Ertugliflozin (MK-8835/PF-04971729) in Participants With Hepatic Impairment and in Healthy Participants (MK-8835-014)
Official Title
A Phase 1, Non-randomized, Open-label, Single Dose Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety and Tolerability of Ertugliflozin (MK-8835/PF-04971729) in Subjects With Hepatic Impairment and the Healthy Subjects With Normal Hepatic Function
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
August 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 19, 2014 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 10, 2015 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 19, 2015 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Collaborators
Pfizer
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
Yes
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
This is a study to assess the pharmacokinetics and safety of ertugliflozin (MK-8835, PF-04971729) in participants with hepatic impairment versus healthy participants. In Part 1 of the study, participants with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 7-9) and matched healthy participants will be enrolled; depending on results in Part 1, Part 2 may be conducted and will enroll participants with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 5-6).
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hepatic Impairment
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Enrollment
16 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Ertugliflozin 15 mg - Moderate Hepatic Impairment
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants receive a single 15 mg oral dose (tablet) of ertugliflozin
Arm Title
Ertugliflozin 15 mg - Healthy Participants
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
Participants receive a single 15 mg oral dose (tablet) of ertugliflozin
Arm Title
Ertugliflozin 15 mg - Mild Hepatic Impairment
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Participants receive a single 15 mg oral dose (tablet) of ertugliflozin
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Ertugliflozin 15 mg
Intervention Description
Tablet
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time 0 to Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) for Ertugliflozin
Description
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero to time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast).
Time Frame
Hour 0 (predose), and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours
Title
AUC From Hour 0 to Infinity (AUCinf) for Ertugliflozin
Description
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero extrapolated to infinite time (AUCinf).
Time Frame
Hour 0 (predose), and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
AUClast for Fraction of Ertugliflozin Unbound in Plasma (AUClast,u)
Description
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero to time of the last quantifiable concentration (Clast) for unbound drug (ertugliflozin only).
Time Frame
Hour 0 (predose), and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours
Title
AUCinf for Fraction of Ertugliflozin Unbound in Plasma (AUCinf,u)
Description
Area under the plasma concentration-time profile from time zero extrapolated to infinite time for unbound drug (ertugliflozin only) (AUCinf, u).
Time Frame
Hour 0 (predose), and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours
Title
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Ertugliflozin
Description
Cmax is a measure of the maximum amount of drug in the plasma after the dose is given.
Time Frame
Hour 0 (predose), and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours
Title
Cmax for Fraction of Ertugliflozin Unbound in Plasma (Cmax,u)
Description
Maximum plasma concentration for unbound drug (ertugliflozin only).
Time Frame
Hour 0 (predose), and at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours
Title
Number of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event
Description
An adverse event (AE) is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign including an abnormal laboratory finding, symptom or disease associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless of whether it is considered related to the medical treatment or procedure, that occurs during the course of the study.
Time Frame
Up to 19 days
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
75 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
ALL PARTICIPANTS:
Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18 to 40 kg/m^2; and a total body weight >50 kg (110 lbs)
Male or female not of reproductive potential
If a female of reproductive potential, agrees to remain abstinent from heterosexual activity or agree to use or have their partner use 2 methods of acceptable contraception to prevent pregnancy while the participant is receiving study medication and for 14 days after the last dose of study medication PARTICIPANTS WITH NORMAL HEPATIC FUNCTION
Healthy with normal hepatic function PARTICIPANTS WITH HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
Satisfy the criteria for Child-Pugh classification [moderate (Part 1): Child-Pugh Scores 7-9 points, mild (Part 2): Child-Pugh Scores 5-6 points] within 14 days before administration of study medication
A diagnosis of hepatic impairment due to primary liver disease and not secondary to other diseases
Stable hepatic impairment, defined as no clinically-significant change in disease status within the last 30 days
On a stable dose of medication and/or treatment regimen used to manage hepatic disease for at least 4 weeks prior to study start
Exclusion Criteria:
ALL PARTICIPANTS
A known hypersensitivity or intolerance to ertugliflozin or any other Sodium-Glucose co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (i.e., canagliflozin [Invokana], dapagliflozin [Farxiga], empagliflozin, or ipragliflozin)
Febrile illness within 5 days prior to the first dose of study medication
Any clinically significant malabsorption condition
A positive urine drug screen for drugs of abuse or recreational drugs
Abuse of alcohol or binge drinking and/or any other illicit drug use or dependence within 6 months of study start
Treatment with an investigational drug within 30 days preceding the first dose of study medication
Pregnant or breastfeeding females
Use of herbal supplements within 28 days prior to the first dose of study medication
Blood donation (excluding plasma donations) of approximately 1 pint (500 mL) or more within 56 days prior to dosing
History of sensitivity to heparin or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia PARTICIPANTS WITH NORMAL HEPATIC FUNCTION
Use of prescription drugs (hormonal methods of birth control are allowed), vitamins, and dietary supplements within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication
Positive serology for Hepatitis B or C PARTICIPANTS WITH HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
Hepatic carcinoma and hepatorenal syndrome or life expectancy less than 1 year
Undergone portal-caval shunt surgery
History of gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices or peptic ulcers less than 1 month prior to study entry
Signs of significant hepatic encephalopathy
Severe ascites and/or pleural effusion
A transplanted kidney, heart or liver
Received any of the following medications within 7 days prior to the first dose of study medication or during the study: other SGLT2 inhibitors (eg, dapagliflozin, canagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ipragliflozin); any potent drug-metabolizing enzyme-inducing drug, including rifampin, phenytoin, and carbamazepine; probenecid, valproic acid, gemfibrozil
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Medical Director
Organizational Affiliation
Merck/Pfizer
Official's Role
Study Director
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
33813736
Citation
Marshall JC, Liang Y, Sahasrabudhe V, Tensfeldt T, Fediuk DJ, Zhou S, Krishna R, Dawra VK, Wood LS, Sweeney K. Meta-Analysis of Noncompartmental Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Ertugliflozin to Evaluate Dose Proportionality and UGT1A9 Polymorphism Effect on Exposure. J Clin Pharmacol. 2021 Sep;61(9):1220-1231. doi: 10.1002/jcph.1866. Epub 2021 Jun 19.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
30224193
Citation
Sahasrabudhe V, Terra SG, Hickman A, Saur D, Raje S, Shi H, Matschke K, Zhou S, Cutler DL. Pharmacokinetics of Single-dose Ertugliflozin in Patients With Hepatic Impairment. Clin Ther. 2018 Oct;40(10):1701-1710. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2018.06.015. Epub 2018 Sep 14.
Results Reference
derived
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