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MK8141

Phase 2

Hypertension | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Oct 16, 2015

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment160

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MK8141 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT00543413A Study to Determine the Effectiveness and Tolerability of MK8141 in Patients With High Blood Pressure (MK-8141-006)Hypertension
COMPLETED160 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness and Tolerability of MK8141 in Patients With High Blood Pressure (MK-8141-006)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

To measure the tolerability and effectiveness of MK8141 in lowering 24-hour mean ambulatory blood pressure versus placebo after 4 weeks of treatment.
after 4 weeks of treatment

Secondary Endpoints

Compare MK8141 versus placebo in lowering 24-hour mean sitting blood pressure by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and in lowering trough mean sitting diastolic and systolic blood pressure after 4 weeks of treatment.
after 4 weeks of treatment
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
1EXPERIMENTALArm 1: Drug 250 mg
2EXPERIMENTALArm 2: Drug 500 mg
3ACTIVE_COMPARATORArm 3: Active Comparator
4PLACEBO_COMPARATORArm 4: Pbo Comparator

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MK8141DRUGMK8141 250 mg tablet once daily; 500 mg tablet once daily 4 week treatment period
Comparator: placebo (unspecified)DRUGMK8141 Pbo tablet once daily. 4 week treatment period.
EnalaprilDRUGEnalapril 20 mg tablet once daily. 4 week treatment period.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range35 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: * You are 35 to 65 years of age * In the past 14 days you have not been treated for hypertension * In the past 14 days you have not taken more than 2 medications to treat high blood pressure * You are a woman who is not able to have children or do not use birth control Exclusio...

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Frequently asked questions about MK8141

What is MK8141 used for?

MK8141 is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. It is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc. (ticker: MRK). As of now, MK8141 is in Phase 2 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

What does MK8141 target?

The specific molecular target of MK8141 is not disclosed in the available information. Therefore, the exact mechanism of action for this investigational drug has not been publicly detailed. MK8141 is being studied for its effectiveness and tolerability in patients with high blood pressure.

Who makes MK8141?

MK8141 is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MRK. Merck is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MK8141 for the treatment of hypertension.

What phase is MK8141 in?

MK8141 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, which was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study involving 160 participants with hypertension. MK8141 is still investigational and has not received FDA approval.

What clinical trials is MK8141 in?

MK8141 has one completed clinical trial registered under NCT00543413, titled "A Study to Determine the Effectiveness and Tolerability of MK8141 in Patients With High Blood Pressure (MK-8141-006)." This Phase 2 study enrolled 160 participants with hypertension and was placebo-controlled.

Is MK8141 the same as any other drug?

No alternative names for MK8141 have been disclosed in the available information. It is identified solely by its development code MK8141, and no other names or aliases have been reported for this investigational compound.