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MK-4716

Phase 1

Malignant Neoplasm | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 3, 2026

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment250

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-4716 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT07247110A Clinical Study of MK-4716 in People With Certain Solid Tumors (MK-4716-001)Malignant Neoplasm
RECRUITING250 Analytics
PHASE1RECRUITING
A Clinical Study of MK-4716 in People With Certain Solid Tumors (MK-4716-001)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Who Experience One or More Dose-Limiting Toxicities (DLT)
Up to approximately 28 days

A DLT is defined as the occurrence of protocol-specified toxicities, unless clearly related to disease progression or intercurrent illness.

Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to approximately 4 years

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. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a study intervention.

Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Intervention Due to an AE
Up to approximately 4 years

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. An AE can therefore be any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease (new or exacerbated) temporally associated with the use of a study intervention.

Secondary Endpoints

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC) of MK-4716
At designated timepoints (up to approximately 58 days)
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MK-4716
At designated timepoints (up to approximately 58 days)
Trough Plasma Concentration (Ctrough) of MK-4716
At designated timepoints (up to approximately 19 months)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MK-4716 Dose EscalationEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-4716 at varying dose levels and schedules.
MK-4716 + PembrolizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4716 + Pembrolizumab
MK-4716 + CetuximabEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-4716 + Cetuximab

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-4716DRUGOral administration
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALIntravenous administration
CetuximabBIOLOGICALIntravenous administration
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites21

Inclusion Criteria: * Subset of arm MK-4716 Dose Escalation and subset of arm MK-4716 + Cetuximab: Has a confirmed diagnosis of locally advanced unresectable or metastatic solid tumor * Subset of arm MK-4716 Dose Escalation and subset of arm MK-4716 + Cetuximab: Must demonstrate presence of Kirsten...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaCanadaChileIsraelSouth KoreaSpain
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Frequently asked questions about MK-4716

What is MK-4716 used for?

MK-4716 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of malignant neoplasms, which are cancerous tumors. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development, meaning it is being studied in humans for the first time to evaluate its safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in people with certain solid tumors.

Who makes MK-4716?

MK-4716 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. Merck is conducting the clinical development program for this investigational oncology drug.

What phase is MK-4716 in?

MK-4716 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities and is still being studied in clinical trials. The ongoing Phase 1 trial is currently recruiting participants to evaluate the drug in people with certain solid tumors.

What clinical trials is MK-4716 in?

MK-4716 is being studied in one active clinical trial, identified as NCT07247110, titled "A Clinical Study of MK-4716 in People With Certain Solid Tumors (MK-4716-001)." This Phase 1 trial is recruiting 250 participants across the United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, Israel, South Korea, and Spain.

Is MK-4716 being studied in a controlled trial?

Yes, MK-4716 is being studied in a controlled clinical trial, meaning there is a control group for comparison. However, the trial is not randomized and is not double-blinded, and it does not use biomarker selection for participants. The study is open to adults aged 18 years and older of all sexes.