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MK-7262

Phase 2

Lipoprotein(a) | Small molecule | Other |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 28, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment750

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK-7262 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT07614984A Clinical Trial of MK-7262 and Enlicitide in Participants With High Lipoprotein(a) (MK-7262-004)Lipoprotein(a)
RECRUITING750 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Clinical Trial of MK-7262 and Enlicitide in Participants With High Lipoprotein(a) (MK-7262-004)
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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.

Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve From Time 0 to Infinity (AUC0-inf) of MK-7262
Predose and at designated time points post-dose (up to 8 days)

Blood samples will be collected at multiple time points to estimate the AUC0-inf of MK-7262.

AUC0-inf of Enlicitide
Predose and at designated time points post-dose (up to 8 days post-dose)

Blood samples will be collected at multiple time points to estimate the AUC0-inf of enlicitide.

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of MK-7262
Predose and at designated time points post-dose (up to 8 days post-dose)

Blood samples will be collected at multiple time points to estimate the steady-state Cmax of MK-7262.

Cmax of Enlicitide
Predose and at designated time points post-dose (up to 8 days post-dose)

Blood samples will be collected at multiple time points to estimate the steady-state Cmax of enlicitide.

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.
MK-7262EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-7262 orally.
EnlicitideEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive enlicitide orally.
MK-7262 plus EnlicitideEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive MK-7262 and enlicitide orally.

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 to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites31

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...

Countries:United StatesJapan
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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MEDIUMAug 5, 2026NCT07619443Status: RECRUITING → ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
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LOWJun 30, 2026NCT07619443Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
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LOWJun 30, 2026NCT07619443Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING

Frequently asked questions about MK-7262

What is MK-7262 used for?

MK-7262 is an investigational small molecule being studied for use in people with high lipoprotein(a) and in healthy participants. It is being evaluated in clinical trials for its effects on lipoprotein(a) levels. The drug is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

Who makes MK-7262?

MK-7262 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker symbol MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials of MK-7262 in the United States and Japan.

What phase is MK-7262 in?

MK-7262 is in Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials. One Phase 1 study in healthy participants is active but not recruiting, and one Phase 2 study in participants with high lipoprotein(a) is currently recruiting. The drug is investigational and not FDA approved.

What clinical trials is MK-7262 in?

MK-7262 is being studied in two trials. NCT07614984 is a Phase 2 trial in participants with high lipoprotein(a), enrolling 750 people in the United States and Japan. NCT07619443 is a Phase 1 trial in healthy participants, enrolling 30 people in the United States.

Is MK-7262 the same as enlicitide?

MK-7262 is not the same as enlicitide. The two drugs are being studied together in clinical trials, including NCT07614984 and NCT07619443, which evaluate MK-7262 and enlicitide in combination. MK-7262 is a separate investigational compound developed by Merck.