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A Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of a Single Oral Dose of Maribavir Administered in Healthy Japanese Participants Compared With Matched, Healthy, Non-Hispanic, Caucasian Participants and to Assess Dose-Proportionality of 3 Doses of Maribavir in Japanese Participants

A Phase 1 study testing Maribavir (400 mg), Maribavir (200 mg) and Maribavir (800 mg) in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Shire at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of maribavir administered as a single oral dose in healthy, adult participants of Japanese descent and matched, healthy, adult, non-Hispanic, Caucasian participants. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Volunteers
What is being tested?
Maribavir (400 mg), Maribavir (200 mg) and Maribavir (800 mg)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
7 Aug 2020to 12 Nov 2020
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 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • An understanding, ability, and willingness to fully comply with study procedures and restrictions.
  • Ability to voluntarily provide written informed consent/assent as applicable to participate in the study.
  • Healthy 18 to 55 years old participants of Japanese descent and non-Hispanic Caucasian origin.
  • Healthy participants of Japanese descent must have been born in Japan and must not have lived outside of Japan for greater than (>) 10 years; both parents and all 4 grandparents must be of Japanese origin. Healthy, non-Hispanic, Caucasian participants must have both parents and all 4 grandparents of non-Hispanic, Caucasian origin.
  • Male, or non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding female who agrees to comply with any applicable contraceptive requirements of the protocol or females of non-childbearing potential.
  • Hemoglobin for males greater than or equal to (>=) 135.0 gram per liter (g/L) and females >= 120.0 g/L at screening and on Day -1.
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 28.0 kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2) inclusive with a body weight > 45 kilograms (kg) (99 pounds [lbs]).
  • Ability to swallow a dose of investigational product (IP).

Who cannot join

  • History of any hematological, hepatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, or psychiatric disease, gall bladder removal, or current recurrent disease.
  • Current or relevant history of physical or psychiatric illness, any medical disorder that may require treatment or make the participant unlikely to fully complete the study, or any condition that presents undue risk from the IP or procedures.
  • Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to maribavir, closely-related compounds, or any of the stated ingredients.
  • Significant illness, as judged by the investigator, within 2 weeks of the first dose of IP.
  • Donation of blood or blood products (e.g. plasma or platelets) within 60 days prior to receiving the first dose of IP.
  • Have taken another IP within 30 days or five half-lives of that IP, whichever is greater, prior to the first dose of maribavir.
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  • Have been enrolled in a clinical study (including vaccine studies) within 30 days prior to the first dose of IP that, in the investigator's opinion, may impact this study.
  • Have had any substantial changes in eating habits within 30 days prior to the first dose of IP, as assessed by the investigator.
  • Confirmed systolic blood pressure > 139 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) or less than (<) 89 mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure > 89 mmHg or < 49 mmHg.
  • Twelve-lead ECG demonstrating QTc > 450 milliseconds (msec).
  • Known history of alcohol or other substance abuse, including synthetic cannabinoids within the last year.
  • Male participants who consume more than 21 units of alcohol per week or 3 units per day. Female participants who consume more than 14 units of alcohol per week or 2 units per day.
  • A positive urine test for drugs of abuse, alcohol, or cotinine at screening or on Day -1.
  • A positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAg), or hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody screen.
  • Use of tobacco in any form (e.g. smoking or chewing) or other nicotine-containing products in any form (e.g. gum, patch).
  • Routine consumption of more than 2 units of caffeine per day or participants who experience caffeine withdrawal headaches.
  • Current use of any prescription medication within 30 days of the first dose of IP. Current use of any over the counter medication within 14 days of the first dose of IP.
  • Ingestion of known cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A modulators within 7 days of Day 1, period 1
  • History of active or chronic oral/nasal cavity infections, gastroesophageal reflux, asthma treatment with albuterol, zinc supplementation.
  • Participants with dry mouth syndrome or burning mouth syndrome or menopausal women suffering from dysgeusia.
  • Participants who have acute gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms at screening or admission (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and heartburn).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • PPD Development, LP

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89113

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1, Open-label, Randomized, Cross-over Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of a Single Oral Dose of Maribavir Administered in Healthy Japanese Subjects Compared With Matched, Healthy, Non-Hispanic, Caucasian Subjects and to Assess Dose-Proportionality of 3 Doses of Maribavir in the Japanese Subjects

The purpose of this study is to compare the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of maribavir administered as a single oral dose in healthy, adult participants of Japanese descent and matched, healthy, adult, non-Hispanic, Caucasian participants. In addition, this study will assess the dose-proportionality of PK of maribavir in healthy, adult participants of Japanese descent.

Read the detailed description

The study will be conducted in two cohorts, Cohort A and Cohort B. Cohort A consists of 12 participants of Japanese Descent. Cohort B consists of 12 non-Hispanic, Caucasian participants.

For Japanese participants there will be three treatment periods. In Treatment Period 1, they will receive maribavir as a single 400 mg oral dose. In Treatment Periods 2 and 3, all Japanese participants will receive maribavir as a single oral dose of either 200 mg or 800 mg, depending upon randomization assignment. For the non-Hispanic, Caucasian group there will be only one treatment period and they will receive maribavir as a single 400 mg oral dose.

Being tested
Maribavir (400 mg), Maribavir (200 mg), Maribavir (800 mg)

What participants receive

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

  • Maribavir (400 mg)Drug

    Also called SHP620, TAK-620

    Non-Hispanic, Caucasian group and Japanese descent group participants will receive 400 mg maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 1.

  • Maribavir (200 mg)Drug

    Also called SHP620, TAK-620

    Japanese descent group participants will receive 200 mg maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 2 or 3.

  • Maribavir (800 mg)Drug

    Also called SHP620, TAK-620

    Japanese descent group participants will receive 800 mg maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 2 or 3.

Study groups in NCT04497883
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cohort A: Non-Hispanic, CaucasianExperimentalNon-Hispanic, Caucasian group participants will receive 400 milligram (mg) maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 1.
Receives: Drug: Maribavir (400 mg)
Cohort B: Japanese DescentExperimentalJapanese descent group participants will receive 400 mg maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 1 followed by 200 mg or 800 mg maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 2 followed by 800 mg or 200 mg maribavir tablets orally once on Day 1 during treatment period 3 in cross-over fashion. A washout period of 72 hours will be maintained between treatment period 1, 2, and 3.
Receives: Drug: Maribavir (400 mg); Drug: Maribavir (200 mg); Drug: Maribavir (800 mg)

What is being measured

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

  1. Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Maribavir

    Cmax of maribavir in plasma were reported.

    Measured: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose

  2. Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From the Time of Dosing to the Last Measurable Concentration (AUClast) of Maribavir

    AUClast of maribavir in plasma were reported.

    Measured: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose

  3. Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to Infinity (AUC0-infinity) of Maribavir

    AUC(0-infinity) of maribavir in plasma were reported.

    Measured: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Dose Proportionality of Cmax of Maribavir in Japanese Descent Participants

    Dose proportionality was assessed using the power model including log-transformed Cmax dependent variable and the log-transformed dose as a fixed effect. Natural log (ln) and 90% confidence interval for the slope are presented.

    Measured: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose

  2. Dose Proportionality of AUClast of Maribavir in Japanese Descent Participants

    Dose proportionality was assessed using the power model including log-transformed AUClast dependent variable and the log-transformed dose as a fixed effect. ln and 90% confidence interval for the slope are presented.

    Measured: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose

  3. Dose Proportionality of AUC0-infinity of Maribavir in Japanese Descent Participants

    Dose proportionality was assessed using the power model including log-transformed AUC0-inifinity dependent variable and the log-transformed dose as a fixed effect. ln and 90% confidence interval for the slope are presented.

    Measured: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose

  4. Number of Participants With Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) and Serious TEAEs

    An AE was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical investigation participant administered a pharmaceutical product and that does not necessarily had a causal relationship with this investigational product (IP) or medicinal product. An SAE was any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose met one, more of the following criteria: results in death, life-threatening, requires inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent, significant disability/incapacity, a congenital abnormality/birth defect, an important medical event. A TEAE was any event emerging or manifesting at or after the initiation of treatment with an IP or medicinal product or any existing event that worsens in either intensity or frequency following exposure to the IP or medicinal product. Number of Participants with TEAEs and serious TEAEs were reported in both non-Hispanic, Caucasian and Japanese descent participants.

    Measured: From start of study drug administration to follow-up (up to Day 23)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Aug 2020
  2. Study start7 Aug 2020
  3. Primary completion12 Nov 2020
  4. Study completion12 Nov 2020

Resources

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
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04497883
Sponsor's protocol ID
TAK-620-1020
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
7 Jul 2020
Last updated
11 Sep 2025
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: De-identified individual participant data from this particular study will not be shared as the data are subject to contractual (or consent) provisions that prohibit transfer to third parties.

Publications

  • Shin E, Bhat AG, Ramanathan M. Large Language Models for Clinical Trial Protocol Assessments. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Feb;119(2):393-402. doi: 10.1002/cpt.70096. Epub 2025 Oct 21.

    PubMed 41121745

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Maribavir (400 mg), Maribavir (200 mg) and Maribavir (800 mg) in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Shire at 1 site in United States.

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 8 inclusion and 21 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 11 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

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 8 Feb 2022). 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?

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Maribavir (time frame: Day 1 of each treatment period: Pre-dose, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours post-dose). The study lists 3 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 NCT04497883, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 11 Sep 2025.

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