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MK-0616A

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Jun 9, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment60

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-0616A · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT07300280A Clinical Trial of Enlicitide and Rosuvastatin in Healthy Adults (MK-0616-039)Healthy
RECRUITING60 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
A Clinical Trial of Enlicitide and Rosuvastatin in Healthy Adults (MK-0616-039)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to Infinity (AUC0-Inf) of Enlicitide
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 168 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-inf of enlicitide in plasma

AUC0-Inf of Rosuvastatin
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 168 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-inf of rosuvastatin in plasma

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve from Time 0 to Last (AUC0-Last) of Enlicitde
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 168 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-last of enlicitide in plasma

AUC0-Last of Rosuvastatin
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 168 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-last of rosuvastatin in plasma

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Enlicitide
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 168 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the cmax of enlicitide in plasma

Cmax of Rosuvastatin
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 168 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the cmax of rosuvastatin in plasma

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 9 weeks
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE
Up to approximately 8 days after first dose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Enlicitide + Rosuvastatin Part 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants in Part 1 will receive a single dose of enlicitide tablet coadministered with a single dose of rosuvastatin tablet
MK-0616A Part 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants in Part 1 will receive a single dose of MK-0616A
Enlicitide + Rosuvastatin Part 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants in Part 2 will receive a single dose of enlicitide tablet coadministered with a single dose of rosuvastatin tablet
MK-0616A Part 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants in Part 2 will receive a single dose of MK-0616A formulation B

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-0616ADRUGEnlicitide/rosuvastatin fixed dose combination (FDC) or enlicitide/rosuvastatin FDC formulation B oral tablets
EnlicitideDRUGOral tablet
RosuvastatinDRUGOral tablet
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Is medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history * Is a non-smoker who has not used nicotine- and tobacco-containing products for at least 3 months prior to study entry Exclusion Criteria: * Is unable t...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about MK-0616A

What is MK-0616A used for?

MK-0616A is an investigational small molecule being studied in healthy adults. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development, with an ongoing trial evaluating its effects in healthy volunteers. The drug is not approved and remains under investigation.

Who makes MK-0616A?

MK-0616A is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial of the drug in healthy adults in the United States.

What phase is MK-0616A in?

MK-0616A is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved. A Phase 1 trial is currently recruiting participants to study the drug in healthy adults.

What clinical trials is MK-0616A in?

MK-0616A is being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial with the identifier NCT07300280. The trial, titled "A Clinical Trial of Enlicitide and Rosuvastatin in Healthy Adults (MK-0616-039)," is recruiting 60 healthy participants in the United States.

Is MK-0616A the same as enlicitide?

MK-0616A is associated with the drug enlicitide, as indicated by the clinical trial title. The trial NCT07300280 evaluates enlicitide and rosuvastatin in healthy adults, and MK-0616A is the compound identifier used in the study.