CompletedPhase 1

Study of M5049 in CLE and SLE Participants

Bulgaria, Germany, Moldova25 participantsStarted 2020-12-16

Plain-language summary

This study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics (PK) of orally administered M5049 in participants with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with a Cutaneous lupus erythematosus disease area and activity index (CLASI-A) greater than or equal to \[\>= \] 6 and/or at least one active SLE clinical manifestation according to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI-2K) * Active cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) (subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus and/or discoid lupus erythematosus) with a CLASI-A \>= 6 * Other protocol defined inclusion criteria could apply Exclusion Criteria: * Autoimmune or rheumatic disease other than SLE or CLE * Dermatological diseases other than cutaneous manifestations of SLE or CLE * Uncontrolled medical conditions including significant cardiovascular events, active lupus nephritis, and active neurological disorder * Ongoing or active clinically significant viral, bacterial or fungal infection * History of uncontrolled seizures or other neurological disorder * History of or positive for human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis C virus, or hepatitis B virus * History of malignancy * Other protocol defined exclusion criteria could apply

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Part A: Cohort 1 and 2: Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs and Adverse Event of Special Interest (AESI), TEAEs Leading to Permanent Treatment Discontinuation and Treatment-Related TEAEs

Timeframe: Up to Day 102

Part A: Cohort 3 and 4; Part B: Cohort 5: Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs), Serious TEAEs and Adverse Event of Special Interest (AESI), TEAEs Leading to Permanent Treatment Discontinuation and Treatment-Related TEAEs

Timeframe: Up to Day 186

Part A: Cohort 1 and 2: Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Based on Severity

Timeframe: Up to Day 102

Part A: Cohort 3 and 4; Part B: Cohort 5: Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Based on Severity

Timeframe: Up to Day 186

Part A: Cohort 1 and 2: Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes from Baseline in Laboratory Parameters, Vital Signs, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings

Timeframe: Up to Day 102

Part A: Cohort 3 and 4; Part B: Cohort 5: Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes from Baseline in Laboratory Parameters, Vital Signs, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04647708

SponsorMerck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-19

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Timeframe: Up to Day 102

Timeframe: Up to Day 186

Part A: Cohort 1 and 2: Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Based on Severity

Timeframe: Up to Day 102

Part A: Cohort 3 and 4; Part B: Cohort 5: Number of Participants with Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) Based on Severity

Timeframe: Up to Day 186

Part A: Cohort 1 and 2: Number of Participants with Clinically Significant Changes from Baseline in Laboratory Parameters, Vital Signs, Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (ECG) Findings

Timeframe: Up to Day 102