Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study to Evaluate Methodologies for Measuring Swelling of the Leg and Ankle (MK-0000-106)(COMPLETED) (NCT NCT00789321)

NCT ID: NCT00789321

Last Updated: 2015-08-11

Results Overview

Segmental biomimpedance was measured using a multifrequency analyzer (ImpediMed SFB7). The device was used to measure impedance (measured in Ohms) of a small current traveling between leads placed at the ankle and knee. Least Squares Mean Difference from Baseline in impedance is the primary endpoint.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

47 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 2 weeks

Results posted on

2015-08-11

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited across 3 Phase I clinical research units in the US. Participants participated from July 2008 to March 2009.

Participants taking anti-hypertensive medications at screening were required to washout of this therapy before randomization and remain off the therapy during the study. Participants were eligible if systolic blood pressure (BP) was ≥120 to \<180 mm Hg and diastolic BP was ≥80 to \<110 mm Hg at screening (or after 2-4 weeks of washout, if applicable)

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Amlodipine 10 Milligrams
Participants who were randomized to treatment with amlodipine 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks
Placebo
Participants who were randomized to treatment with placebo once daily for 6 weeks
Overall Study
STARTED
24
23
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
22
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Amlodipine 10 Milligrams
Participants who were randomized to treatment with amlodipine 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks
Placebo
Participants who were randomized to treatment with placebo once daily for 6 weeks
Overall Study
Adverse Event
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

A Study to Evaluate Methodologies for Measuring Swelling of the Leg and Ankle (MK-0000-106)(COMPLETED)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Amlodipine 10 Milligrams
n=24 Participants
Participants who were randomized to treatment with amlodipine 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks
Placebo
n=23 Participants
Participants who were randomized to treatment with placebo once daily for 6 weeks
Total
n=47 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
58.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6 • n=5 Participants
59.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.2 • n=7 Participants
59.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.9 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
11 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Body Mass Index
28.2 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9 • n=5 Participants
29.0 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=7 Participants
28.6 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks

Population: All patients treated with segmental bioimpedance measurements at baseline and 2 weeks - one patient in the placebo group was not included (dropped out of study due to viral infection prior to Week 2).

Segmental biomimpedance was measured using a multifrequency analyzer (ImpediMed SFB7). The device was used to measure impedance (measured in Ohms) of a small current traveling between leads placed at the ankle and knee. Least Squares Mean Difference from Baseline in impedance is the primary endpoint.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Amlodipine 10 Milligrams
n=24 Participants
Participants who were randomized to treatment with amlodipine 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks
Placebo
n=22 Participants
Participants who were randomized to treatment with placebo once daily for 6 weeks
Change From Baseline in Segmental Bioimpedance Measurements at 10 Kilohertz (KHz) at Week 2
-7.9 Ohms
Standard Deviation 20.7
3.8 Ohms
Standard Deviation 17.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 2 weeks

Population: All patients treated with water displacement measurements at baseline and 2 weeks - one patient in the placebo group was not included (dropped out of study due to viral infection prior to Week 2) - two patients in the amlodipine group were excluded due to technical/procedural errors.

Least Squares Mean Difference from Baseline

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Amlodipine 10 Milligrams
n=22 Participants
Participants who were randomized to treatment with amlodipine 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks
Placebo
n=22 Participants
Participants who were randomized to treatment with placebo once daily for 6 weeks
Change From Baseline in Foot Volume by Water Displacement (Weight of Water Displaced) at Week 2
44.8 Grams
Standard Deviation 64.8
5.8 Grams
Standard Deviation 53.2

Adverse Events

Amlodipine 10 Milligrams

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 17 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 16 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Amlodipine 10 Milligrams
n=24 participants at risk
Participants who were randomized to treatment with amlodipine 10 mg once daily for 6 weeks
Placebo
n=23 participants at risk
Participants who were randomized to treatment with placebo once daily for 6 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Eye disorders
Myodesopsia
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dry Mouth
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
4.2%
1/24
4.3%
1/23
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/24
4.3%
1/23
General disorders
Feeling Hot
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
General disorders
Inflammation
0.00%
0/24
4.3%
1/23
General disorders
Oedema Peripheral
50.0%
12/24
39.1%
9/23
General disorders
Pyrexia
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Infections and infestations
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Infections and infestations
Viral Infection
0.00%
0/24
4.3%
1/23
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Accidental Overdose
12.5%
3/24
8.7%
2/23
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Arthropod Bite
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Muscle Spasms
4.2%
1/24
4.3%
1/23
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain In Extremity
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Nervous system disorders
Headache
0.00%
0/24
4.3%
1/23
Nervous system disorders
Tension Headache
4.2%
1/24
8.7%
2/23
Psychiatric disorders
Euphoric Mood
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Renal and urinary disorders
Polyuria
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Rhinitis Allergic
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Hyperhidrosis
4.2%
1/24
0.00%
0/23

Additional Information

Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Development

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Phone: 1-800-672-6372

Results disclosure agreements

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