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MK-0472

Phase 1

Metastatic Solid Tumors | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Trials Updated: Aug 7, 2026

MK-0472 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since May 2023

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Trial Design

CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment95

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

MK-0472 clinical trials

MK-0472 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT05853367Study of MK-0472 in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-0472-001)Metastatic Solid Tumors
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING95 Analytics
PHASE1ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Study of MK-0472 in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-0472-001)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experience a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) as Assessed Using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 5.0
At the end of Cycle 1 (each cycle is 21 days)

DLT will be defined as any drug-related AE observed during the DLT evaluation period (e.g. Cycle 1) that results in a change to a given dose or a delay in initiating the next cycle.

Number of Participants Who Experience One or More Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to approximately 60 months

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, disease, or worsening of preexisting condition temporally associated with study treatment and irrespective of causality to study treatment. The number of participants who experience one or more AE's will be reported.

Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 60 months

An AE is defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign, symptom, disease, or worsening of preexisting condition temporally associated with study treatment and irrespective of causality to study treatment. The number of participants who discontinue study treatment due to an AE will be reported.

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MK-0472EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-0472 via oral capsule according to one of the protocol-specified dosing regimens until disease progression or withdrawal/discontinuation.
MK-0472 + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-0472 via oral capsule according to one of the protocol-specified dosing regimens until disease progression or withdrawal/discontinuation, plus pembrolizumab 200 mg via intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle for up to 35 cycles (up to approximately 2 years).
MK-0472 + MK-1084EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-0472 via oral capsule according to one of the protocol-specified dosing regimens, plus MK-1084 via oral capsule until disease progression or withdrawal/discontinuation.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-0472DRUGOral Administration
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALIV infusion
MK-1084DRUGOral Administration
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites25

Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has histologically or cytologically confirmed solid tumor by pathology report that is advanced/metastatic * Participants who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive are eligible if they have re...

Countries:United StatesCanadaChileIsraelPolandSpainSwitzerland
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Competitive Landscape -Other Solid Tumors 10 trials (matched to "Metastatic Solid Tumors")

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Frequently asked questions about MK-0472

What is MK-0472 used for?

MK-0472 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of advanced and metastatic solid tumors. It is being evaluated in adult patients with these tumor types in an early-stage clinical trial. It is not approved for any indication and remains in clinical development.

Who is developing MK-0472?

MK-0472 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MRK. The company is the sponsor of the clinical program evaluating the drug in advanced and metastatic solid tumors.

What phase is MK-0472 in?

MK-0472 is in Phase 1 clinical development. The single ongoing study is a Phase 1 trial in participants with advanced and metastatic solid tumors. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency.

What clinical trial is MK-0472 in?

MK-0472 is being studied in the trial NCT05853367, titled Study of MK-0472 in Participants With Advanced/Metastatic Solid Tumors (MK-0472-001). The Phase 1 trial has an enrollment of 95 participants and is currently active but not recruiting. It is being conducted in the United States, Canada, Chile, Israel, Poland, Spain, and Switzerland.

Is MK-0472 biomarker selected?

Yes, the MK-0472 Phase 1 trial NCT05853367 is biomarker selected, meaning participants are enrolled based on specific biomarker criteria. The study enrolls adults 18 years and older with advanced or metastatic solid tumors and does not include healthy volunteers.