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MK-7162

Phase 1

Solid Neoplasms | Small molecule | Oncology |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 15, 2021

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Trial Design

CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment33

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-7162 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03364049Study of MK-7162 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Adult Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (MK-7162-002)Solid Neoplasms
COMPLETED33 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
Study of MK-7162 in Combination With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Adult Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors (MK-7162-002)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Number of Participants Experiencing Dose-limiting Toxicities (DLTs) as Assessed Using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0 by the Investigator
Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 (Up to 6 weeks)

The following events, if considered drug related by the investigator, are considered a DLT: Grade 4 nonhematologic toxicity; Grade 4 hematologic toxicity lasting ≥7 days, except thrombocytopenia; Grade 4 thrombocytopenia of any duration; Grade 3 thrombocytopenia associated with bleeding; Nonhematologic Adverse Events (AE) ≥Grade 3 with exceptions; Grade 3 or Grade 4 non-hematologic laboratory values if requires medical intervention, leads to hospitalization, persists for \>1 week, or results in a Drug-induced Liver Injury with exceptions; Grade 3 of 4 febrile neutropenia; Treatment-related toxicities that lead to discontinuation of study treatment during Cycles 1 or 2; Prolonged delay (\>2 weeks) in initiating Cycles 2 or 3 due to treatment-related toxicity; Missing \>25% of MK-7162 doses as a result of treatment-related AE during Cycles 1 or 2; Grade 5 toxicity.

Number of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event (AE)
Up to Approximately 27 Months

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

Number of Participants Who Discontinued Study Drug Due to an AE
Up to Approximately 26 Months

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) From 0-8 Hours of MK-7261 Alone and in Combination With Pembrolizumab
Pre-dose and at 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours post-dose on Cycle 1, Days 1 & 15; and Cycle 3, Day 1
Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin) of MK-7162
Pre-dose and at 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours post-dose on Cycle 1, Day 14
Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MK-7162 When Administered Alone and in Combination With Pembrolizumab
Pre-dose and at 1, 2, 4, and 8 hours post-dose on Cycle 1, Days 1 and 15 and Cycle 3, Day 1
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MK-7162 25 mg +Pembrolizumab (Pembro)EXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-7162 25 mg via oral tablets once daily (QD) throughout the 3-week cycle. Cycles 2 through 36: Participants receive MK-7162 25 mg orally QD PLUS pembrolizumab 200 mg via intravenous (IV) infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle (every 3 weeks \[Q3W\]).
MK-7162 50 mg + PembroEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-7162 50 mg via oral tablets QD throughout the 3-week cycle. Cycles 2 through 36: Participants receive MK-71625 50 mg orally QD PLUS pembrolizumab 200 mg via IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle Q3W
MK-7162 100 mg + PembroEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-7162 100 mg via oral tablets QD throughout the 3-week cycle. Cycles 2 through 36: Participants receive MK-7162 100 mg orally QD PLUS pembrolizumab 200 mg via IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle Q3W
MK-7162 200 mg + PembroEXPERIMENTALParticipants receive MK-7162 200 mg via oral tablets QD throughout the 3-week cycle. Cycles 2 through 36: Participants receive MK-7162 200 mg orally QD PLUS pembrolizumab 200 mg via IV infusion on Day 1 of each 3-week cycle Q3W

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK-7162DRUGoral tablets
PembrolizumabBIOLOGICALIV infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites6

Inclusion Criteria: * Has a histologically- or cytologically-confirmed advanced/metastatic solid tumor by pathology report and have received, or been intolerant to, or been ineligible for all treatment known to confer clinical benefit. Participants with solid tumors of any type are eligible for enr...

Countries:United StatesCanadaIsraelSouth Korea
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Frequently asked questions about MK-7162

What is MK-7162 used for?

MK-7162 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of advanced solid tumors, specifically solid neoplasms. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development as a potential oncology therapy.

Who makes MK-7162?

MK-7162 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical research on this investigational oncology drug.

What phase is MK-7162 in?

MK-7162 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being evaluated for safety and tolerability in patients with advanced solid tumors.

What clinical trials is MK-7162 in?

MK-7162 has been studied in one completed Phase 1 clinical trial, identified as NCT03364049. This trial evaluated MK-7162 in combination with pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in adult participants with advanced solid tumors, enrolling 33 participants across the United States, Canada, Israel, and South Korea.

How is MK-7162 administered in clinical trials?

In the completed Phase 1 clinical trial NCT03364049, MK-7162 was studied in combination with pembrolizumab. The trial enrolled adults aged 18 years and older with advanced solid tumors, and it was a controlled study, though it was not randomized or double-blinded.