Trial Outcomes & Findings for MK0518 in the Treatment of HIV-Infected Patients Switched From a Protease Inhibitor Regimen (0518-032)(TERMINATED) (NCT NCT00443703)

NCT ID: NCT00443703

Last Updated: 2017-03-21

Results Overview

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

352 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 24

Results posted on

2017-03-21

Participant Flow

Phase III; First Patient In: 20-Jun-2007; Last Patient Last Visit for Week 24 (primary endpoint): 31-Oct-2008 47 Sites (US, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and Australia).

HIV-seropositive patients who were ≥18 years old, had documented HIV RNA \<50 copies/mL for at least 3 months, had been on a KALETRA™-based regimen for at least 3 months without a change in background antiretroviral therapy, and had no documentation of HIV RNA \>50 copies/mL for at least 3 months.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Overall Study
STARTED
177
175
Overall Study
Treated
174
174
Overall Study
COMPLETED
149
157
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
28
18

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Overall Study
Never Treated
3
1
Overall Study
Adverse Event
7
3
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
3
1
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
0
4
Overall Study
Physician Decision
4
2
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
1
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
9
6
Overall Study
Progressive Disease
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

MK0518 in the Treatment of HIV-Infected Patients Switched From a Protease Inhibitor Regimen (0518-032)(TERMINATED)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Total
n=348 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
44.4 years
n=5 Participants
43.6 years
n=7 Participants
44.0 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
45 Participants
n=7 Participants
73 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
146 Participants
n=5 Participants
129 Participants
n=7 Participants
275 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
23 Participants
n=7 Participants
48 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
149 Participants
n=5 Participants
151 Participants
n=7 Participants
300 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
52 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
146 Participants
n=5 Participants
141 Participants
n=7 Participants
287 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) Cell Count
477.6 cells/mm3
n=5 Participants
508.2 cells/mm3
n=7 Participants
492.9 cells/mm3
n=5 Participants
Fasting (non-random) serum High Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (HDL-C)
48.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.4 • n=5 Participants
47.1 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.0 • n=7 Participants
47.9 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.2 • n=5 Participants
Fasting (non-random) serum Low Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C)
115.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 40.3 • n=5 Participants
104.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.9 • n=7 Participants
110.0 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 38.5 • n=5 Participants
Fasting (non-random) serum cholesterol
215.3 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 48.2 • n=5 Participants
203.9 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 52.3 • n=7 Participants
209.6 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 50.6 • n=5 Participants
Fasting (non-random) serum triglyceride
189.5 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 134.0 • n=5 Participants
162.0 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 112.6 • n=7 Participants
175.0 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 126.5 • n=5 Participants
Non-HDL-C
165.5 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 48.5 • n=5 Participants
156.8 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 53.0 • n=7 Participants
161.1 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 50.9 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 24

Population: Full analysis set; two patients were excluded from the analysis because they did not have an HIV RNA test performed at Week 24 but had a test result of HIV RNA \<50 copies/mL at Week 12 and Week 36.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=172 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Plasma Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) RiboNucleic Acid (RNA) <50 Copies/mL at Week 24
139 Participants
152 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

An adverse experience is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR'S (Merck \& Co., Inc.) product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Clinical Adverse Experiences (CAEs) Through 24 Weeks
With CAEs
109 Participants
106 Participants
Number of Patients With Clinical Adverse Experiences (CAEs) Through 24 Weeks
Without CAEs
65 Participants
68 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=142 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=146 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Cholesterol at Week 12
-12.83 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 12.19
0.70 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 14.69

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=140 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=145 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) at Week 12
-15.17 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 15.80
2.31 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 19.37

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=134 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=135 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) at Week 12
-2.43 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 22.63
2.05 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 29.87

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=140 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=145 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) at Week 12
-0.86 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 18.71
0.78 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 25.38

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Standard Deviation (Robust): calculated as interquartile range (IQR)/1.075, where IQR=3rd quartile-1st quartile.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=142 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=146 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Median Percent Change From Baseline in Serum Triglyceride at Week 12
-41.50 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 35.37
3.56 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 59.36

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=146 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=149 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Cholesterol at Week 24
-13.81 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 12.02
2.70 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 17.69

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=143 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=148 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) at Week 24
-15.03 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 16.52
5.53 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 21.96

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=139 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=143 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) at Week 24
-1.12 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 23.66
8.54 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 27.44

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=143 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=148 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Mean Percent Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) at Week 24
-4.42 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 17.80
-1.70 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 20.24

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and Week 24

Population: Patients who had both baseline and at least one post-baseline measurement were included in the analysis

Standard Deviation (Robust): calculated as interquartile range (IQR)/1.075, where IQR=3rd quartile-1st quartile.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=146 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=149 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Median Percent Change From Baseline in Serum Triglyceride at Week 24
-44.53 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 31.43
6.14 Percent Change
Standard Deviation 57.80

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Serious CAEs are any AEs occurring at any dose that; results in death; or is life threatening; or results in a persistent or significant disability/incapacity; or results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or is a cancer; or is an overdose

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Serious CAEs Through 24 Weeks
With Serious CAEs
15 participants
10 participants
Number of Patients With Serious CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Without Serious CAEs
159 participants
164 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Patients with drug-related (as assessed by an investigator who is a qualified physician, according to his/her best clinical judgement) CAEs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Drug-related CAEs Through 24 Weeks
With drug-related CAEs
24 participants
19 participants
Number of Patients With Drug-related CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Without drug-related CAEs
150 participants
155 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Serious CAEs are any AEs occurring at any dose that; results in death; or is life threatening; or results in a persistent or significant disability/incapacity; or results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or is a cancer; or is an overdose. Drug-related are as assessed by an investigator who is a qualified physician, according to his/her best clinical judgement

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Serious Drug-related CAEs Through 24 Weeks
With Serious drug-related CAEs
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Patients With Serious Drug-related CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Without Serious drug-related CAEs
174 participants
174 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients That Died by 24 Week Last Patient Last Visit
Died
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Patients That Died by 24 Week Last Patient Last Visit
Did Not Die
174 participants
174 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients That Discontinued Due to CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Discontinued with CAEs
4 participants
4 participants
Number of Patients That Discontinued Due to CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Did not Discontinue with CAEs
170 participants
170 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients That Discontinued Due to Drug Related CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Discontinued with drug related CAEs
2 participants
3 participants
Number of Patients That Discontinued Due to Drug Related CAEs Through 24 Weeks
Did Not Discontinue with drug related CAEs
172 participants
171 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

A laboratory adverse experience (LAE) is defined as any unfavorable and unintended change in the chemistry of the body temporally associated with the use of the SPONSOR'S (Merck \& Co., Inc.) product, whether or not considered related to the use of the product

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Laboratory Adverse Experiences (LAEs) Through 24 Weeks
With LAEs
11 participants
7 participants
Number of Patients With Laboratory Adverse Experiences (LAEs) Through 24 Weeks
Without LAEs
163 participants
167 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Patients with drug-related (as assessed by an investigator who is a qualified physician, according to his/her best clinical judgement) LAEs

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Drug-related Laboratory Adverse Experiences (LAEs) Through 24 Weeks
With LAEs
6 participants
2 participants
Number of Patients With Drug-related Laboratory Adverse Experiences (LAEs) Through 24 Weeks
Without LAEs
168 participants
172 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Serious LAEs are any LAEs occurring at any dose that; results in death; or is life threatening; or results in a persistent or significant disability/incapacity; or results in or prolongs an existing inpatient hospitalization; or is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or is a cancer; or is an overdose

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients With Serious LAEs Through 24 Weeks
With LAEs
0 participants
0 participants
Number of Patients With Serious LAEs Through 24 Weeks
Without LAEs
174 participants
174 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients That Discontinued Due to LAEs Through 24 Weeks
Discontinued with LAEs
2 participants
1 participants
Number of Patients That Discontinued Due to LAEs Through 24 Weeks
Did Not Discontinue with LAEs
172 participants
173 participants

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 24 Week last patient last visit

Population: All patients who took study medication were included in the analysis

Number of patients that discontinued with drug-related (as assessed by an investigator who is a qualified physician, according to his or her clinical judgement) LAEs.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 Participants
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Number of Patients That Discontinued With Drug Related LAEs Through 24 Weeks
Discontinued with Drug Related LAEs
2 participants
1 participants
Number of Patients That Discontinued With Drug Related LAEs Through 24 Weeks
Did Not Discontinue with Drug Related LAEs
172 participants
173 participants

Adverse Events

MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 15 serious events
Other events: 76 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.

Serious events: 10 serious events
Other events: 77 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 participants at risk
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 participants at risk
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Cardiac disorders
Angina pectoris
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Endocrine disorders
Basedow's disease
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Eye disorders
Ulcerative keratitis
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain lower
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Abdominal abscess
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Cellulitis
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia staphylococcal
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Pulmonary tuberculosis
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Pyelonephritis acute
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Accidental overdose
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Ankle fracture
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Foreign body trauma
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Limb injury
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Bladder cancer
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Squamous cell carcinoma
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Nervous system disorders
Cerebrospinal fistula
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Nervous system disorders
Lumbar radiculopathy
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
Acute stress disorder
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
Bipolar I disorder
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Renal and urinary disorders
Renal impairment
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Epididymitis
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Vascular disorders
Vasodilatation
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
MK0518 400 mg b.i.d.
n=174 participants at risk
MK0518 400 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to KALETRA™ , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg b.i.d.
n=174 participants at risk
KALETRA™ 400/100 mg, which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food, and placebo to MK0518 , which can be taken by mouth (PO) twice a day (b.i.d.), approximately 12 hours (10 to 14 hours) apart without regard to food
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.7%
3/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
5.2%
9/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
10.3%
18/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
4.6%
8/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
1.1%
2/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
General disorders
Asthenia
1.1%
2/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
General disorders
Fatigue
4.0%
7/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
4.0%
7/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
General disorders
Influenza like illness
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.7%
3/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Bronchitis
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
4.0%
7/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.1%
2/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Influenza
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis
6.9%
12/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Pharyngitis
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Sinusitis
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Syphilis
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.7%
3/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Infections and infestations
Upper respiratory tract infection
4.0%
7/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.7%
3/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Back pain
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.7%
3/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Myalgia
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity
1.1%
2/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.00%
0/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.7%
10/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
5.2%
9/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
1.1%
2/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
4.6%
8/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
3.4%
6/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Rash
1.7%
3/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
2.9%
5/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
Vascular disorders
Hypertension
2.3%
4/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.
0.57%
1/174 • Adverse experiences that occurred after randomization and through Week 24 last patient last visit (31-Oct-2008) were collected.
The list of Other Adverse Events has an incidence cut off of 2%, includes clinical as well laboratory Adverse Events, and does not include Serious Adverse Events.

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