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Healthy SubjectsPhase 1NCT04793295

Study to Investigate Drug-Drug Interaction Between MT-7117 and Test Drugs in Healthy Subjects

A Phase 1 study testing MT-7117 in people with Healthy Subjects, run by Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. at 2 sites 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

Study is to investigate drug levels in the blood after taking single or multiple doses of the study drug, MT-7117, in healthy adults when taken together with another drug. This study will also look at the safety and the body's ability to tolerate MT-7117 Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Subjects
What is being tested?
MT-7117
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
112 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
23 Mar 2021to 4 Feb 2022
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects will be eligible for inclusion in the study if they meet all of the following criteria:

  1. Able and willing to provide written informed consent to participate in this study after reading the participant information sheet and Informed Consent Form (ICF) and having the opportunity to discuss the study with the Investigator or designee.
  2. Male and female subjects, self-reporting as white, 18-55 years of age, inclusive, at the time of signing the ICF.
  3. Subjects must weigh at least 50 kg (110 pounds) and have a body mass index 18-30 kg/m2, inclusive, at Screening and on Day -1.
  4. Female subjects must not be lactating, and women of childbearing potential must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening and a negative urine pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to receiving the first dose of IMP or IMP Test Products.
  5. Female subjects of childbearing potential and male subjects with a partner of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 effective methods of contraception (in female subjects, one method must be highly effective). Full details of contraception in Section 4.6.5.
  6. In the Investigator's opinion, the subject must be able to understand the nature of the study and any risks involved in participation and be willing to cooperate and comply with the protocol restrictions and requirements.

Exclusion Criteria: Any subject meeting any of the following criteria will not qualify for enrolment in the study:

  1. Presence or history of any hepatobiliary disease at Screening, determined clinically significant by the Investigator after discussion with the Sponsor's Responsible Physician. Current, or history of, clinically significant (in the opinion of the Investigator AND Sponsor's Responsible Physician) neurological conditions, endocrine, thyroid, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, or cardiovascular disease, or history (within the last 2 years) of any clinically significant psychiatric/psychotic illness disorder (including anxiety, depression, and reactive depression).
  2. Clinically relevant abnormal medical history, physical findings, or laboratory values at Screening or Day-1 that could interfere with the objectives of the study or the safety of the subjects, in the opinion of the Investigator.
  3. A history of gastrointestinal surgery known to affect the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of the IMP or IMP Test Products such as bariatric surgery or removal of part of the bowel. A history of appendicectomy and hernia repair/herniorrhaphy/hernioplasty is permitted for inclusion in the study.
  4. Family history of long or short QT syndrome, hypokalemia, syncope, or Torsades de Pointes.
  5. Clinically significant 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities, including subjects with corrected QC interval (QTc) using Fridericia's formula >450 ms (male) and >470 ms (female), at Screening or Day -1. A repeat assessment is allowed at each visit. If the repeat measurement is in range, the subject may be included.
  6. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 1.5 the upper limit of normal (ULN) reference range, or bilirubin ≥ 1.5 ULN at screening or Day-1. A repeat assessment is allowed at each visit. If the repeat measurement is in range, the subject may be included.
  7. Systolic blood pressure outside the range of 90-145 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure outside the range of 50-95 mmHg, or pulse rate outside the range of 50-100 bpm, taken in the supine position at Screening or Day -1. A repeat assessment is allowed at each visit. If the repeat measurement is in range, the subject may be included.
  8. Receipt of any prescribed of nonprescribed systemic or topical medication within 30 days (or, if relevant, 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drugs unless, in the opinion of the Investigator and Sponsor, the medication will not interfere with the study procedures or compromise subject safety.
  9. Occasional use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) for mild analgesia is permitted.
  10. Vitamins and herbal supplements are not permitted 14 days prior to dosing
  11. Presence or history of severe adverse reaction or allergy to food or any drug or excipient or other allergy that is of clinical significance to the study drugs.
  12. Previous receipt of MT-7117.
  13. First-degree relative with a history of familial melanoma.
  14. Previous use of afamelanotide or melanotan.
  15. Female subjects planning to donate eggs (during the study and for 3 months after the last visit).
  16. Positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B core antibody, hepatitis C antibody, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 1 or HIV 2 antibodies at Screening.
  17. Presence or history of drug abuse (as defined by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria), or a positive urine test for drugs of abuse at Screening or Day -1.
  18. Presence or history (in the last 2 years) of alcohol abuse or excessive alcohol consumption, defined as subjects who regularly, or on average, drink more than 21 units (168 g) for males or 14 units (112 g) for females, of alcohol per week (1 unit is equivalent to 8 g of alcohol).
  19. Use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products (snuff, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes, or nicotine replacement products) within 3 months prior to dosing, or a positive urine cotinine test at Screening or Day -1.
  20. Consumption of food or drink containing oranges, grapefruit, liquorice, or cranberry within the 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug.
  21. Subjects who are not willing to abstain from consumption of caffeine and methylxanthine (e.g., coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, or chocolates) in the 48 hours before Day -1 until completion of the post-treatment assessments and in the 48 hours before the Follow-up/End of Study Visit.
  22. Donation of 1 or more units of blood (450 mL) in the 3 months prior to Screening, plasma in the 7 days prior to Screening, platelets in the 6 weeks prior to Screening, or the intention to donate blood within 3 months after the last scheduled visit.
  23. Heavy physical training, labor, or excessive exercise (e.g., long-distance running, weightlifting, or any physical activity to which the subject is not accustomed) from 3 days before the administration of study drugs.
  24. Participation in more than 3 clinical studies* involving administration of an IMP in the previous year, or any study* involving administration of an IMP within 8 weeks (or, if relevant, 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) prior to the first dose of study drug. *Disregarding any study Follow-up Periods.
  25. Subjects with the presence of a skin lesion suspicious for dysplastic nevus or a history of histologically proven dysplastic nevus.
  26. Subjects who have any active malignancy (including melanoma) or history of significant malignancy (including melanoma).
  27. Subjects who have had Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the 3 months prior to Screening; or suspected active COVID-19 infection, a positive COVID-19 test, contact with an individual with known COVID-19, or travel to an area with a high risk of COVID-19 infection within 14 days of Screening.
  28. Subjects that test positive for COVID-19 at Screening (Parts 3 and 4) or Day -1 (Parts 1-4).
  29. Subjects who have received a COVID-19 vaccination within 14 days of Day 1. COVID-19 vaccination is not permitted during the study. Subjects may not take part in the study if they have started but not completed a COVID-19 vaccination course at the time of Screening or Day -1.
  30. Subjects who have a history of major surgery within 3 months of Day 1.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

United States2 sites
  • Advanced Pharma CR, LLC

    Miami, Florida, 33147

  • Worldwide Clinical Trials

    San Antonio, Texas, 78217

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: A Phase I, Open-Label, Four-Part, Single-Sequence Study to Investigate Drug-Drug Interaction Between MT-7117 and Test Drugs in Healthy Subjects

Study is to investigate drug levels in the blood after taking single or multiple doses of the study drug, MT-7117, in healthy adults when taken together with another drug. This study will also look at the safety and the body's ability to tolerate MT-7117

Being tested
MT-7117

What participants receive

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

  • MT-7117Drug

    Also called Dersimelagon

    MT-7117

Study groups in NCT04793295
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
MT-7117 Drug-drug interaction with test drug 1 and test drug 2ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MT-7117
MT-7117 Drug-drug interaction with test drug 3 and test drug 4ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MT-7117
MT-7117 Drug-drug interaction with test drug 5 and test drug 6ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MT-7117
MT-7117 Drug-drug interaction with test drug 7ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: MT-7117

What is being measured

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

  1. Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax)

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  2. Area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) from time zero to infinity (AUC0-∞)

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  3. AUC from time zero to the last measurable concentration (AUC0-last)

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Time to reach maximum plasma concentration (tmax)

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  2. t1/2

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  3. Apparent oral clearance

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  4. Apparent volume of distribution during the terminal phase after oral administration

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3) and MT-7117 in the absence and presence of test drug 7 (Part 4)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  5. Cmax

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products metabolites in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  6. tmax

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products metabolites in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  7. t1/2

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products metabolites in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  8. AUC0-last

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products metabolites in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  9. AUC0-∞

    PK parameters of IMP Test Products metabolites in the absence and presence of MT-7117 (Parts 1, 2, and 3)

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  10. MT-7117 concentrations in plasma

    Measured: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13

  11. Safety and tolerability as measured by incidence of adverse events

    Measured: Part 1 Day -1 to Day 25, Part 2 Day -1 to Day 21, Part 3 Day -1 to Day 23, Part 4 Day -1 to Day 19

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Mar 2021
  2. Study start23 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion4 Feb 2022
  4. Study completion4 Feb 2022

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
Other
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
Open Label
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
112 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04793295
Sponsor's protocol ID
MT-7117-Z-102
Status last verified
May 2023
First submitted
10 Mar 2021
Last updated
15 May 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Ogasawara A, Ide R, Inoue S, Tsuda M, Teng R. Assessment of Potential Drug-Drug Interactions for Novel Oral Melanocortin-1 Receptor Agonist Dersimelagon. Pharmacol Res Perspect. 2025 Feb;13(1):e70069. doi: 10.1002/prp2.70069.

    PubMed 39887900

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing MT-7117 in people with Healthy Subjects, run by Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. at 2 sites 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?

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 15 May 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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) (time frame: Part 1 Day 1 to Day 19, Part 2 Day 1 to Day 15, Part 3 Day 1 to Day 17, Part 4 Day 1 to Day 13). 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 NCT04793295, 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 15 May 2023.

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