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MK-7262

Phase 2

Lipoprotein(a) | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Success Probability
Approval Probability 71%
TA Base Rate26%
Adjusted LOA41%
ML RiskLOW_RISK
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Market & Valuation
rNPV $3.2B
Market Size $9.4B
Revenue Basis $1.6B
Competitors 6
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Trial Design
RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment750
FDA Designations
No designations recorded
Clinical Trials (1)
NCT IDTitlePhaseStatusEnrollmentVelocityDesignStartCompletionLast UpdatedSitesCountries
NCT07614984A Clinical Trial of MK-7262 and Enlicitide in Participants With High Lipoprotein(a) (MK-7262-004)PHASE2 NOT YET_RECRUITING 750Jul 7, 2026Oct 12, 2027May 29, 2026 -
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Study Endpoints
Primary Endpoints
Percent Change from Baseline in Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) at Week 8
Baseline and Week 8

Blood samples will be collected at baseline and at Week 8 to assess the mean percent change from baseline in Lp(a).

Percent Change from Baseline in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) at Week 8
Baseline and Week 8

Blood samples will be collected at baseline and at Week 8 to assess the mean percent change in LDL-C.

Number of Participants who Experience One or More Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to approximately 20 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 Intervention Due to an AE
Up to approximately 12 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
Percent Change from Baseline in LDL-C at Week 8 (enlicitide monotherapy vs. placebo)
Baseline and Week 8
Percent Change from Baseline in LDL-C at Week 8 (MK-7262 monotherapy vs. placebo)
Baseline and Week 8
Percent Change from Baseline in Lp(a) at Week 8 (MK-7262 + enlicitide vs. MK-7262 monotherapy)
Baseline and Week 8
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Study Design & Arms
AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT
Treatment Arms
ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive MK-7262 placebo + enlicitide placebo orally once daily (QD) for up to approximately 12 weeks of treatment.
enlicitide monotherapyACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive enlicitide + MK-7262 placebo orally once daily (QD) for up to approximately 12 weeks of treatment.
MK-7262 monotherapyEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-7262 + enlicitide placebo orally once daily (QD) for up to approximately 12 weeks of treatment.
MK-7262 + enlicitideEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-7262 + enlicitide orally once daily (QD) for up to approximately 12 weeks of treatment.
Interventions
NameTypeDescription
MK-7262DRUGOral Coated Tablet
EnlicitideDRUGOral Coated Tablet
Placebo for MK-7262DRUGOral Coated Tablet
Placebo for enlicitideDRUGOral Coated Tablet
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Range18 Years — N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following: * Has Lp(a) ≥ 150 nmol/L * Is receiving an optimized and stable dose of statin for ≥ 30 days with no planned additions, dose changes, or discontinuations through the duration of the study Exclusion Crite...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)
LOWMay 29, 2026NCT07614984NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWMay 29, 2026NCT07614984NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWMay 29, 2026NCT07614984NEW_TRIAL: changed