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MK-0616

Phase 1

Hypercholesterolemia | Small molecule | Metabolic |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 19, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment24

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-0616 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT06592339A Study of MK-0616 in Healthy Adult Participants (MK-0616-009)Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED24 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of MK-0616 in Healthy Adult Participants (MK-0616-009)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to Infinity (AUC0-Inf) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 168 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-inf of MK-0616.

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to 24 hours (AUC0-24hr) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 24 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-24 of MK-0616.

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to Last (AUC0-Last) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 168 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-last of MK-0616.

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 168 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the Cmax of MK-0616.

Maximum Plasma Concentration (C24) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 24 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the C24 of MK-0616.

Apparent Terminal Half-life (t1/2) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 168 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the apparent t1/2 of MK-0616.

Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of MK-0616
Predose and at designated timepoints up to 168 hours postdose

Blood samples will be collected at pre-specified timepoints to determine the Tmax of MK-0616.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 2 months
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Due to an AE
Up to approximately 2 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Sequence 1: MK-0616 Reference capsule→MK-0616 Formulation 1 (F1)→MK-0616 Formulation 2 (F2)EXPERIMENTALPeriod 1: Participants receive MK-0616 reference capsule single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2: Participants receive MK-0616 F1 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 2 = 15 days). Period 3: Participants receive MK-0616 F2 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 3 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1, Period 2 and Period 3.
Sequence 2: MK-0616 Reference capsule→MK-0616 F2→MK-0616 F1EXPERIMENTALPeriod 1: Participants receive MK-0616 reference capsule single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2: Participants receive MK-0616 F2 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 2 = 15 days). Period 3: Participants receive MK-0616 F1 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 3 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1, Period 2 and Period 3.
Sequence 3: MK-0616 F1→MK-0616 Reference capsule→MK-0616 F2EXPERIMENTALPeriod 1: Participants receive MK-0616 F1 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2: Participants receive MK-0616 reference capsule single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 2 = 15 days). Period 3: Participants receive MK-0616 F2 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 3 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1, Period 2 and Period 3.
Sequence 4: MK-0616 F1→MK-0616 F2→MK-0616 Reference capsuleEXPERIMENTALPeriod 1: Participants receive MK-0616 F1 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2: Participants receive MK-0616 F2 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 2 = 15 days). Period 3: Participants receive MK-0616 reference capsule single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 3 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1, Period 2 and Period 3.
Sequence 5: MK-0616 F2→MK-0616 Reference capsule →MK-0616 F1EXPERIMENTALPeriod 1: Participants receive MK-0616 F2 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2: Participants receive MK-0616 reference capsule single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 2 = 15 days). Period 3: Participants receive MK-0616 F1 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 3 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1, Period 2 and Period 3.
Sequence 6: MK-0616 F2→MK-0616 F1→MK-0616 Reference capsuleEXPERIMENTALPeriod 1: Participants receive MK-0616 F2 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 1 = 15 days). Period 2: Participants receive MK-0616 F1 single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 2 = 15 days). Period 3: Participants receive MK-0616 reference capsule single dose on Day 1 orally (Period 3 = 15 days). A washout period of 14 days will separate Period 1, Period 2 and Period 3.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-0616DRUGoral administration
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 50 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: The key inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Is in good health before randomization * Has a body mass index (BMI) ≥18 and ≤32 kg/m\^2, inclusive Exclusion Criteria: The key exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has a...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about MK-0616

What is MK-0616 used for?

MK-0616 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, a condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes MK-0616?

MK-0616 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for hypercholesterolemia.

What phase is MK-0616 in?

MK-0616 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulatory agency. The drug is being studied for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

What clinical trials is MK-0616 in?

MK-0616 has one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, identified as NCT06592339, titled "A Study of MK-0616 in Healthy Adult Participants (MK-0616-009)". The trial enrolled 24 participants in the United States and was a controlled, randomized study.

Is MK-0616 the same as any other drug?

MK-0616 is the primary name for this investigational drug. No alternative names have been reported for this compound in the available clinical trial information.