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Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Multiple Ascending Doses of KQ-791 in Diabetes Mellitus

Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Multiple Ascending Oral Doses of KQ-791 in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02445911
Enrollment
81
Registered
2015-05-15
Start date
2015-06-30
Completion date
2016-02-29
Last updated
2019-11-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Brief summary

This study will consist of multiple ascending oral doses in up to 3 groups, for 29 days.

Interventions

DRUGKQ-791

Capsules administered orally

DRUGPlacebo

Capsules administered orally

Sponsors

Kaneq Bioscience Limited
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Have a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) * Be an adult between the ages of 18 (19 for Lincoln site) and 70 years * Female participants must be of non-childbearing potential, and must be either 1) postmenopausal with amenorrhea for at least 1 year prior to the first dose and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) serum levels consistent with postmenopausal status, or 2) have undergone one of the following sterilization procedures at least 6 months prior to the first dose: * hysteroscopic sterilization * bilateral tubal ligation or bilateral salpingectomy * hysterectomy * bilateral oophorectomy * Non-vasectomized males must agree to use a condom with spermicide or abstain from sexual intercourse during the study until 100 days beyond the last dose of study drug. (No restrictions are required for a vasectomized male provided his vasectomy has been performed 4 months or more prior to first dosing. A male who has been vasectomized less than 4 months prior to first dosing must follow the same restrictions as a non-vasectomized male) * Males must agree to not donate sperm during the study and for 100 days following the last dose * Have an HbA1c value between 7.0-10.0% * Be on a stable treatment regimen of metformin, with or without diet/exercise, for at least 8 weeks * Weigh 60 kilograms (kg) or more at screening and have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to (≥) 25.0 and less than or equal to (≤) 40.0 kilograms/meters squared (kg/m2) * Have laboratory test results within the normal range for T2DM population, or with abnormalities deemed clinically insignificant. Urine protein levels must be within normal limits * Absence of active diabetic retinopathy (Stage 2 or greater by the International Clinical Disease Severity Scale for Diabetic Retinopathy) * Are willing to comply with specific dietary restrictions (that is, \[i\] able to fast overnight for at least 8-12 hours on several days and \[ii\] able to consume the standard meals provided during specified confinement days) * Have given written consent to allow collection of samples for Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) analysis and for possible biomarkers/safety analysis * Have given written informed consent approved by the institutional review board (IRB) governing the site

Exclusion criteria

* Are currently enrolled in a clinical trial involving an investigational product or off-label use of a drug or device, or are concurrently enrolled in any other type of medical research judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study * Participated (defined as the last dose of study drug) within 30 days prior to dosing in a clinical trial involving an investigational product or non-approved use of a drug with a short half-life or within 5 half-lives of an investigational product with a half-life longer than 6 days * \- Have a (QTcF) greater than (\>) 450 milliseconds (msec), or clinical significant hypokalemia, a family history of long QT syndrome or any abnormality in the 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) * Abnormal blood pressure (sitting) defined as diastolic blood pressure \> 95 or less than (\<) 50 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) and/or systolic blood pressure \> 160 or \< 90 mmHg * Have a history or presence of cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, or neurological disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs * Show evidence of regular use of known drugs of abuse and/or positive findings on urinary drug screening * Evidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or positive results at screening for the respective antibodies for HIV, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibodies (HCV) * Have anemia that would interfere with the trial or have donated ≥500 mL of blood within 56 days before the first dose or have donated plasma within 7 days before the first dose or provided any blood donation within last 30 days * Have an average weekly alcohol intake that exceeds 14 units per week (males) and 7 units per week (females) \[1 unit = 12 ounces (oz) or 360 mL of beer, 5 oz or 150 mL of wine, or 1.5 oz or 45 mL of distilled spirits\] or are unwilling to stop alcohol consumption 48 hours prior to the first dosing and throughout the study * Consume more than 10 cigarettes per day or the equivalent or are unable or unwilling to adhere to restricted smoking policies * Have had \>1 episode of documented severe hypoglycemia within last 6 months or are currently diagnosed as having hypoglycemia unawareness * Have any of the following clinical laboratory test results: * estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 (impaired renal function) * alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels \> 1.5 times (x) the upper limit of normal (ULN) * triglycerides (TG) \> 500 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dL) * Have used insulin or other glycemic control medications, except metformin, for diabetic control within 3 months * Intend to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (except aspirin) and drugs known to prolong QT interval, herbal products, or vitamin supplements that change glucose levels. The following medications are allowed for participants: * drugs for treatment of hypertension or lipid disorders (except bile acid resins, niacin or fish oils), platelet inhibitors, and on stable dose for 12 weeks prior to first dose * thyroid replacement therapy, proton pump inhibitors, antidepressants, antihistamines, regularly taken over-the-counter (OTC) and anti-emetics that do not cause a corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation, provided such drugs are not specifically excluded * hormonal replacement therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Difference in the Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and PlaceboBaseline to Day 29Data table is change from baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose. Statistical Analysis includes results for difference in Change from baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo.
Number of Participants With One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse EventsBaseline to Day 29

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Apparent Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29
Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUCtau)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29
Change From Baseline in the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI)Baseline to Day 29QUICKI = 1/(log FPG + log FPI) where FPG = fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL); FPI = fasting plasma insulin (estimated based on fasting serum insulin; (μIU/mL)). Lower numbers reflect greater insulin resistance.
Change From Baseline in the Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI)Baseline to Day 29Insulin sensitivity index (ISI) composite using Matsuda's whole body insulin sensitivity, ISI \[composite\] = 10000/√\[(FPG x FPI)x(Mean Glucose 0-120min in MMTT x Mean Insulin 0-120 min in MMTT)\] where MMTT is a mixed meal tolerance test, Hour 0=just prior dosing. Lower values indicate greater insulin resistance.
Change From Baseline in Beta Cell FunctionBaseline to Day 29Evaluated as beta index = (Insulin Area Under the Effect Curve (AUEC) in MMTT/Glucose AUEC in MMTT)
Change From Baseline in Disposition IndexBaseline to Day 29Disposition Index evaluated as beta index x ISI \[composite\]. Lower values of the disposition index suggests loss of function of beta cells.
Change From Baseline in the Hepatic Insulin Resistance IndexBaseline to Day 29Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index will be evaluated as Glucose AUEC from zero to 30 minutes (AUEC0-30min) in MMTT x Insulin AUEC0-30 min in MMTT
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Cmax_ss)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29
Change From Baseline in Postprandial GlucoseBaseline to Day 29
Change From Baseline in HbA1cBaseline to Day 29
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to 24-hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose
Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose
Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration (Tmax)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose
Accumulation Index (AI)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29Based on AUC (RacAUC), where RacAUC is the ratio of AUC during a dosing interval following the last dose over the loading dose (first dose)
Change From Baseline in 7-point Average Blood GlucoseBaseline to Day 29The 7-points measured were just prior to each meal and 90 minutes after the start of the meal and approximately bedtime.
Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Tmax_ss)Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
KQ-791 Dose 1
Single loading dose of 100 mg on day 1, followed by single 50 mg doses on days 8, 15, 22, 29 KQ-791: Capsules administered orally
20
KQ-791 Dose 2
Single loading dose of 250 mg on day 1, followed by a daily dose of 25 mg for 28 days KQ-791: Capsules administered orally
20
KQ-791 Dose 3
Single loading dose of 1500 mg on day 1, followed by a daily dose of 150 mg for 28 days KQ-791: Capsules administered orally
21
Placebo
Multiple ascending doses matching KQ-791 dose Placebo: Capsules administered orally
20
Total81

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicKQ-791 Dose 1KQ-791 Dose 2KQ-791 Dose 3PlaceboTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
3 Participants6 Participants1 Participants4 Participants14 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
17 Participants14 Participants20 Participants16 Participants67 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
17 Participants19 Participants17 Participants16 Participants69 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants1 Participants4 Participants4 Participants12 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants2 Participants2 Participants5 Participants12 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
17 Participants18 Participants19 Participants15 Participants69 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
20 participants20 participants21 participants20 participants81 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants10 Participants10 Participants10 Participants42 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants10 Participants11 Participants10 Participants39 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
EG003
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
12 / 2012 / 2011 / 2114 / 20
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 200 / 200 / 211 / 20

Outcome results

Primary

Difference in the Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo

Data table is change from baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose. Statistical Analysis includes results for difference in Change from baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo.

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: Pharmacodynamic (PD) population incudes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Difference in the Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo-3.28 mg/dL milligrams per decilitersStandard Deviation 22.99
KQ-791 Dose 2Difference in the Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo-3.93 mg/dL milligrams per decilitersStandard Deviation 30.63
KQ-791 Dose 3Difference in the Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo0.67 mg/dL milligrams per decilitersStandard Deviation 30.82
PlaceboDifference in the Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood Glucose Between KQ-791 and Placebo3.17 mg/dL milligrams per decilitersStandard Deviation 23.17
95% CI: [-23.75, 10.18]
95% CI: [-19.65, 13.72]
95% CI: [-21.97, 11.88]
Primary

Number of Participants With One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: PD population includes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
KQ-791 Dose 1Number of Participants With One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events12 participants
KQ-791 Dose 2Number of Participants With One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events12 participants
KQ-791 Dose 3Number of Participants With One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events11 participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With One or More Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events14 participants
Secondary

Accumulation Index (AI)

Based on AUC (RacAUC), where RacAUC is the ratio of AUC during a dosing interval following the last dose over the loading dose (first dose)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute AI.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Accumulation Index (AI)1.97 1/hStandard Deviation 0.537
KQ-791 Dose 2Accumulation Index (AI)9.37 1/hStandard Deviation 4.934
KQ-791 Dose 3Accumulation Index (AI)12.01 1/hStandard Deviation 6.507
Secondary

Apparent Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute t1/2.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Apparent Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2)201.095 hoursStandard Deviation 79.378
KQ-791 Dose 2Apparent Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2)184.386 hoursStandard Deviation 36.385
KQ-791 Dose 3Apparent Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2)178.018 hoursStandard Deviation 28.389
Secondary

Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to 24-hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute AUC0-24.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to 24-hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24)14372.2 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 2882.69
KQ-791 Dose 2Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to 24-hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24)29011.2 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 6030.57
KQ-791 Dose 3Area Under the Plasma Concentration-Time Curve From Time Zero to 24-hours Post-Dose (AUC0-24)140990.4 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 47460.96
Secondary

Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUCtau)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute AUCtau.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUCtau)76863.5 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 34469.47
KQ-791 Dose 2Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUCtau)25754.9 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 13130
KQ-791 Dose 3Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve (AUCtau)150681.0 ng*hr/mLStandard Deviation 55372.3
Secondary

Change From Baseline in 7-point Average Blood Glucose

The 7-points measured were just prior to each meal and 90 minutes after the start of the meal and approximately bedtime.

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: PD population includes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in 7-point Average Blood Glucose-5.04 mg/dLStandard Deviation 20.76
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in 7-point Average Blood Glucose0.35 mg/dLStandard Deviation 35.74
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in 7-point Average Blood Glucose-2.61 mg/dLStandard Deviation 38.66
PlaceboChange From Baseline in 7-point Average Blood Glucose4.44 mg/dLStandard Deviation 27.91
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Beta Cell Function

Evaluated as beta index = (Insulin Area Under the Effect Curve (AUEC) in MMTT/Glucose AUEC in MMTT)

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: PD population includes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in Beta Cell Function0.00098 (hr*μIU/mL(hr*mg/dL))Standard Deviation 0.0866
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in Beta Cell Function0.012 (hr*μIU/mL(hr*mg/dL))Standard Deviation 0.0585
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in Beta Cell Function0.0535 (hr*μIU/mL(hr*mg/dL))Standard Deviation 0.1099
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Beta Cell Function0.0027 (hr*μIU/mL(hr*mg/dL))Standard Deviation 0.0491
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Disposition Index

Disposition Index evaluated as beta index x ISI \[composite\]. Lower values of the disposition index suggests loss of function of beta cells.

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: Includes all subjects who receive at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable data for disposition index.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in Disposition Index0.022 IndexStandard Deviation 0.128
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in Disposition Index0.023 IndexStandard Deviation 0.147
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in Disposition Index0.084 IndexStandard Deviation 0.185
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Disposition Index0.008 IndexStandard Deviation 0.085
Secondary

Change From Baseline in HbA1c

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: Includes all subjects who receive at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable HbA1c data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in HbA1c-0.185 Percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.3265
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in HbA1c0.025 Percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.4303
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in HbA1c-0.315 Percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.5174
PlaceboChange From Baseline in HbA1c-0.0333 Percentage of glycosylated hemoglobinStandard Deviation 0.3343
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: PD population includes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose-72.23 hr*mg/dLStandard Deviation 281.62
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose-0.086 hr*mg/dLStandard Deviation 484.712
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose-35.60 hr*mg/dLStandard Deviation 524.57
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Postprandial Glucose58.61 hr*mg/dLStandard Deviation 381.88
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index

Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index will be evaluated as Glucose AUEC from zero to 30 minutes (AUEC0-30min) in MMTT x Insulin AUEC0-30 min in MMTT

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: PD population includes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in the Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index99.51 (hr*mg/dL)*(hr*μUI/mL)Standard Deviation 495.81
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in the Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index255.53 (hr*mg/dL)*(hr*μUI/mL)Standard Deviation 484.27
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in the Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index93.17 (hr*mg/dL)*(hr*μUI/mL)Standard Deviation 462.25
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Hepatic Insulin Resistance Index56.90 (hr*mg/dL)*(hr*μUI/mL)Standard Deviation 482.72
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI)

Insulin sensitivity index (ISI) composite using Matsuda's whole body insulin sensitivity, ISI \[composite\] = 10000/√\[(FPG x FPI)x(Mean Glucose 0-120min in MMTT x Mean Insulin 0-120 min in MMTT)\] where MMTT is a mixed meal tolerance test, Hour 0=just prior dosing. Lower values indicate greater insulin resistance.

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: Includes all subjects who receive at least one dose of study drug and have evaluable ISI data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in the Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI).0043 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.7345
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in the Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI)-.0585 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.586
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in the Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI)0.145 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.697
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Insulin Sensitivity Index (ISI)-0.112 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.669
Secondary

Change From Baseline in the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI)

QUICKI = 1/(log FPG + log FPI) where FPG = fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL); FPI = fasting plasma insulin (estimated based on fasting serum insulin; (μIU/mL)). Lower numbers reflect greater insulin resistance.

Time frame: Baseline to Day 29

Population: PD population includes all 81 participants

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Change From Baseline in the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI).0043 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.012
KQ-791 Dose 2Change From Baseline in the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI).003 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.013
KQ-791 Dose 3Change From Baseline in the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI).005 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.0125
PlaceboChange From Baseline in the Quantitative Insulin Sensitivity Check Index (QUICKI)-.0012 units on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.0116
Secondary

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Cmax_ss)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute Cmax\_ss.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Cmax_ss)657.82 ng/mLStandard Deviation 238.542
KQ-791 Dose 2Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Cmax_ss)1164.65 ng/mLStandard Deviation 568.489
KQ-791 Dose 3Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Cmax_ss)7221.37 ng/mLStandard Deviation 2672.18
Secondary

Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute Cmax.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)747.56 ng/mLStandard Deviation 163.768
KQ-791 Dose 2Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)1484.74 ng/mLStandard Deviation 341.712
KQ-791 Dose 3Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)7204.70 ng/mLStandard Deviation 2517.201
Secondary

Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Tmax_ss)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose; Day 3, 8, 15, 22, 29, and up to 24 hours post-dose on Day 29

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute Tmax\_ss.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Tmax_ss)5.10 hoursStandard Deviation 5
KQ-791 Dose 2Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Tmax_ss)5.43 hoursStandard Deviation 5.69
KQ-791 Dose 3Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration at Steady-state (Tmax_ss)3.83 hoursStandard Deviation 3.4
Secondary

Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration (Tmax)

Time frame: Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose

Population: Includes all randomized subjects who received at least 1 dose of KQ-791and had sufficient evaluable PK data to compute Tmax.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
KQ-791 Dose 1Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration (Tmax)4.60 hoursStandard Deviation 3.251
KQ-791 Dose 2Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration (Tmax)5.05 hoursStandard Deviation 3.395
KQ-791 Dose 3Time of the Maximum Measured Plasma Concentration (Tmax)9.42 hoursStandard Deviation 8.663

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026