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MK-1167 for Safety in Healthy Adults

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Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial aims to assess the safety of a new drug, MK-1167, and determine its tolerability in healthy adults. Participants will receive either MK-1167 or a placebo (a pill with no active drug) for comparison. The trial seeks healthy individuals with a BMI between 18 and 32 who have not used nicotine products in the past three months. As a Phase 1 trial, participants will be among the first to receive this new treatment, aiding researchers in understanding its effects in people.

Is there any evidence suggesting that MK-1167 is likely to be safe for humans?

Research has shown that MK-1167 has been tested on healthy adult men to assess its effects on brain chemicals. This study found no major safety issues. Another study is evaluating the safety of MK-1167 in older adults without Alzheimer's. So far, this treatment appears well-tolerated. As this trial is in the early stages, it primarily focuses on safety, with MK-1167 being closely monitored for any unexpected side effects.12345

Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?

Researchers are excited about MK-1167 because it offers a new approach by being administered orally, which might make it more convenient compared to some existing treatments for similar conditions that require injections or more complex delivery methods. MK-1167 could potentially offer benefits in terms of ease of use and patient compliance. While most current treatments may take longer to show effects, MK-1167 aims to deliver results more swiftly, which is an exciting prospect for both patients and healthcare providers.

What evidence suggests that MK-1167 might be an effective treatment for safety in healthy adults?

Research has shown that MK-1167 might improve memory and thinking in people with Alzheimer's disease. Studies have examined how MK-1167 affects certain brain chemicals important for learning and memory. Early results suggest that MK-1167 can change brain activity in ways that might help with memory problems. However, more research is needed to confirm these effects and ensure the treatment's safety. In this trial, participants will receive either MK-1167 or a placebo to further evaluate its safety in healthy adults.24678

Who Is on the Research Team?

MD

Medical Director

Principal Investigator

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthy adults who have a BMI between 18 and 32, may be smokers or have used nicotine products recently. It's not suitable for those with significant health issues in various body systems like the heart, liver, or kidneys.

Inclusion Criteria

I am in good health overall.
My BMI is between 18 and 32.
I have smoked or used nicotine products in the last 3 months.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive MK-1167 or placebo orally to evaluate safety and tolerability

9 weeks

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • MK-1167

Trial Overview

The study is testing MK-1167 to see if it's safe and how well people can handle it. Participants will either receive MK-1167 or a placebo (a substance with no active drug) to compare effects.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: MK-1167Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4,096
Recruited
5,232,000+
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Chirfi Guindo

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Chief Marketing Officer since 2022

Degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business

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Robert M. Davis

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Chief Executive Officer since 2021

JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Bachelor's in Finance from Miami University

Citations

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A Clinical Trial of MK-1167 in Healthy Adults (MK-1167-010)

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Efficacy and Safety of MK-1167 in Participants With ...

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A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MK-1167 in ...

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Merck Showcases Data for Alzheimer's Disease ...

The trial assessed the effect of single doses of MK-1167 on glutamate metabolism in the prefrontal cortex of healthy adult male volunteers, as ...