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MK-2828

Phase 1

Chronic Kidney Failure | Small molecule | Nephrology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 15, 2026

MK-2828 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 4 across 1 sponsor since Jul 2025

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment64

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

MK-2828 clinical trials

MK-2828 · 2 trials · 4 indications

Phase 1 2
NCT07348237A Clinical Trial of MK-2828 in People With Kidney Disease (MK-2828-006)Chronic Kidney Failure
COMPLETED18 Analytics
NCT07089784Multiple Dose Study of MK-2828 in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-2828-003)Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
COMPLETED46 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Clinical Trial of MK-2828 in People With Kidney Disease (MK-2828-006)
Chronic Kidney FailureUnlock trial analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Multiple Dose Study of MK-2828 in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-2828-003)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 Extrapolated to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-inf of MK-2828

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to the Time of the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUC0-last) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-last of MK-2828

Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Time 0 to 24 Hours Postdose (AUC0-24) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 24 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the AUC0-24 of MK-2828

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the Cmax of MK-2828

Time of the Maximum Observed Concentration (Tmax) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the Tmax of MK-2828

Concentration at 24 Hours Postdose (C24) of MK-2828 in Plasma
At designated time points up to 24 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the C24 of MK-2828

Apparent Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the t1/2 of MK-2828

Apparent Total Plasma Clearance (CL/F) of MK-2828
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the CL/F of MK-2828

Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Elimination Phase (Vz/F) of MK-2828 in Plasma
Pre dose and at designated time points up to 192 hours post dose

Blood samples will be collected to determine the Vz/F of MK-2828

Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 42 days

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention.

Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE
Up to approximately 28 days

An AE is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant, temporally associated with the use of study intervention, whether or not considered related to the study intervention.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 14 days
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Intervention Due to an AE
Up to approximately 2 days
Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Start to End of Dialysis (AUCD) of MK-2828
Prior to hemodialysis (HD) and at designated time points until day 6
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Severe Renal ImpairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants with severe renal impairment will receive a single dose of MK-2828 on Day 1
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on Hemodialysis (HD)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with ESRD will receive a single dose of MK-2828 on Day 1 in each of 2 periods, with a washout of at least 14 days between doses.
Healthy Mean Matched ControlEXPERIMENTALParticipants with normal renal function will receive a single dose of MK-2828 on Day 1
MK-2828EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive daily MK-2828 for 28 days.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants receive daily placebo for 28 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-2828DRUGOral administration
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo to match MK-2828 oral capsule, taken once per day for 28 days.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range24 Years to 85 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites3

The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Is in generally good health, with the exception of renal impairment participants. Participants with stable, chronic medical or psychiatric conditions may be included at the discretion of the investigator and the Sponsor. S...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMOct 16, 2026NCT07348237TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 16, 2026NCT07348237TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 16, 2026NCT07348237TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 16, 2026NCT07348237TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
HIGHSep 16, 2026NCT07348237Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHSep 16, 2026NCT07348237Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHSep 16, 2026NCT07348237Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHSep 16, 2026NCT07348237Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
LOWAug 14, 2026NCT07348237primaryCompletionDate: changed
LOWAug 14, 2026NCT07348237primaryCompletionDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about MK-2828

What is MK-2828?

MK-2828 is an investigational small molecule being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (ticker MRK) for chronic kidney failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is in Phase 1 clinical development in the nephrology therapeutic area. It has been studied in two completed Phase 1 trials, one in kidney disease and one in type 2 diabetes.

What is MK-2828 used for in chronic kidney failure and type 2 diabetes?

MK-2828 is being studied for chronic kidney failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its clinical program includes a Phase 1 trial in people with kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease and renal impairment, and a Phase 1 multiple dose study in participants with type 2 diabetes. It is investigational and not approved for any use.

Who makes MK-2828?

MK-2828 is developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. Merck is the sponsor of the Phase 1 clinical program for MK-2828, including the kidney disease study MK-2828-006 and the type 2 diabetes study MK-2828-003.

What phase is MK-2828 in?

MK-2828 is in Phase 1 clinical development. Both of its recorded trials are Phase 1 studies and both are completed. MK-2828 is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA for chronic kidney failure, type 2 diabetes, or any other indication.

What clinical trials is MK-2828 in?

MK-2828 has been evaluated in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT07348237, titled MK-2828-006, studied MK-2828 in people with kidney disease, including chronic kidney failure, end-stage renal disease, and renal impairment, enrolling 18 participants in the United States. NCT07089784, titled MK-2828-003, was a multiple dose study in participants with type 2 diabetes, enrolling 46 participants in the United States.

How many participants were enrolled in MK-2828 trials?

The MK-2828 clinical program enrolled 46 participants in its type 2 diabetes Phase 1 trial, NCT07089784, and 18 participants in its kidney disease Phase 1 trial, NCT07348237. Both studies were conducted in the United States, were controlled, and included participants aged 24 years and older.