119 Participants Needed

MK-7762 Safety and Tolerability Study

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Overseen ByGates MRI
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new drug, MK-7762 (TBD09), on healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how it is processed by the body. Researchers will also check if food affects how the drug is absorbed.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

Yes, you will need to stop taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins, dietary supplements, or herbal products at least 14 days before the trial starts.

Who Is on the Research Team?

GM

Gates MRI

Principal Investigator

Gates MRI

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Healthy adults aged 19-55, non-smokers for at least 6 months, with a BMI of 18-32 and weight over 50 kg. Participants must have normal vital signs, no history of significant diseases or drug abuse, not be on certain medications or supplements recently, and women must be non-childbearing. Men engaging in sexual activity with women who can bear children must agree to use condoms.

Inclusion Criteria

Can complete all screening period evaluations and stay in the clinical research facility
I understand the trial's procedures and risks and can give informed consent.
Healthy as determined by medical history and clinical examination
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Exclusion Criteria

I haven't had any cancer except for skin cancer in the last 5 years.
I don't have conditions affecting drug absorption or removal.
I am not allergic to the drugs used in this study.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Single Ascending Dose (SAD)

Participants receive single ascending doses of MK-7762 to evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics

8-16 days
Participants remain at the trial site from Day -1 until their end-of-trial visit

Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD)

Participants receive multiple ascending doses of MK-7762 over 28 days to evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics

28 days
Regular visits for PK measurements and safety assessments

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • MK-7762 (TBD09)
  • Placebo
Trial Overview The trial is testing MK-7762 (TBD09), a new medication for tuberculosis. It involves giving healthy volunteers either the actual drug or a placebo to check its safety and how the body processes it. The study will also look into how food affects the absorption of this single oral dose.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: MK-7762 (TBD09)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute

Lead Sponsor

Trials
15
Recruited
30,900+

Gates Medical Research Institute

Lead Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Industry Sponsor

Trials
4,096
Recruited
5,232,000+
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