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MK-4082 Formulation 1

Phase 1

Healthy | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-4082 Formulation 1 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT07748351A Clinical Trial of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Healthy Overweight and Obese Participants (MK-4082-007)Healthy
NOT YET_RECRUITING48 Analytics
PHASE1NOT YET_RECRUITING
A Clinical Trial of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Healthy Overweight and Obese Participants (MK-4082-007)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 8 weeks

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. The number of participants who experience an AE will be reported.

Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE
Up to approximately 6 weeks

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. The number of participants who discontinue study treatment due to an AE will be reported.

Secondary Endpoints

Area Under the Curve from Time 0 to 24 hours (AUC0-24) of MK-4082
At designated timepoints (up to 24 hours postdose)
Plasma Concentration at 24 Hours (C24) of MK-4082
At designated timepoints up to 24 hours postdose
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelCROSSOVER
PurposeBASIC_SCIENCE

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Panel A Sequence 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 formulation 1 (F1) and MK-4082 formulation 2 (F2) in a fixed sequence over the first 4 weeks, with only one formulation administered on any given day. In week 5, participants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F2 for 7 days followed by daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 for 7 days.
Panel A Sequence 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 and MK-4082 F2 in a fixed sequence over the first 4 weeks, with only one formulation administered on any given day. In week 5, participants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 for 7 days followed by daily oral doses of MK-4082 F2 for 7 days.
Panel B Sequence 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 and MK-4082 formulation 4 (F4) in a fixed sequence over the first 4 weeks, with only one formulation administered on any given day. In week 5, participants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F4 for 7 days followed by daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 for 7 days.
Panel B Sequence 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 and MK-4082 F4 in a fixed sequence over the first 4 weeks, with only one formulation administered on any given day. In week 5, participants will be administered daily oral doses of MK-4082 F1 for 7 days followed by daily oral doses of MK-4082 F4 for 7 days.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-4082 Formulation 1 (F1)DRUGOral Tablet
MK-4082 Formulation 2 (F2)DRUGOral Tablet
MK-4082 Formulation 4 (F4)DRUGOral Tablet
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 60 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Is in good health * Has a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40 kg/m\^2, inclusive and weighs at least 60 kg Exclusion Criteria: The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the follow...

Countries:United States
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about MK-4082 Formulation 1

What is MK-4082 Formulation 1 used for?

MK-4082 Formulation 1 is an investigational small molecule being studied in healthy overweight and obese participants. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is not approved by the FDA. The drug is being evaluated in a clinical trial to assess multiple formulations of MK-4082.

Who makes MK-4082 Formulation 1?

MK-4082 Formulation 1 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting a Phase 1 clinical trial to evaluate this investigational small molecule in healthy participants.

What phase is MK-4082 Formulation 1 in?

MK-4082 Formulation 1 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by the FDA. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is designed to study multiple formulations of MK-4082 in healthy overweight and obese participants.

What clinical trials is MK-4082 Formulation 1 in?

MK-4082 Formulation 1 is being studied in clinical trial NCT07748351, titled 'A Clinical Trial of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Healthy Overweight and Obese Participants (MK-4082-007)'. This Phase 1 trial is not yet recruiting and plans to enroll 48 participants in the United States.

Is MK-4082 Formulation 1 the same as MK-4082?

MK-4082 Formulation 1 is one of multiple formulations of the investigational drug MK-4082 being studied in clinical trials. The Phase 1 trial NCT07748351 is designed to evaluate these different formulations in healthy overweight and obese participants.