Trial Purpose

This is a study evaluating the safety and efficacy of bomedemstat (MK-3543) compared with the best available therapy (BAT) in participants with essential thrombocythemia (ET) who have an inadequate response to or are intolerant of hydroxyurea.

The primary study hypothesis is that bomedemstat is superior to the best available therapy with respect to durable clinicohematologic response (DCHR).

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CLINICALTRIALS.GOV IDENTIFIER

NCT06079879

EU CT Number

2023-504865-21

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Eligibility

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Conditions

Essential Thrombocythemia

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Age Range

18+

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Sex

All

About the trial

All patients who enroll in the trial will receive the investigational medication or a best available treatment while on the study.

50% will receive bomedemstat

50% will receive the best available treatment (anagrelide, busulfan, interferon, or ruxolitinib). The trial doctor will tell you which drug you will get if you are put in Group 2.

*A computer will decide which group you are put in. You have an equal chance of being placed in either group.

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Trial Phase 3

In Phase 3 trials, researchers try to find out if a treatment works in a large number of people, usually about 1,000 to 5,000 participants who have the health condition the treatment is intended to treat. In vaccine trials, the participants may be healthy or have diseases or conditions. Phase 3 trials may happen in a doctor’s office, a clinic, or a hospital.

Trial start Icon Trial start and end dates
  • Trial start date December 31, 2023
  • Estimated primary completion date August 18, 2026
  • Estimated trial completion date August 18, 2028

Trial locations

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CLINICALTRIALS.GOV IDENTIFIER

NCT06079879

EU CT Number

2023-504865-21

When you talk with your doctor or clinical trial team member, please have the trial identifier number available.

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  • The investigational treatment that is being studied
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