MK-6194 for Ulcerative Colitis
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a new drug called MK-6194 for people with active Ulcerative Colitis. It checks if the drug is safe, how it works in the body, and if it causes any immune reactions.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on advanced therapy, you must not have taken it within a certain period before starting the trial. It's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.
Research Team
Medical Director
Principal Investigator
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults with active Ulcerative Colitis (UC) who haven't responded well to at least one conventional therapy and no more than two advanced therapies. They must have had a recent colonoscopy if over 50 or at risk of colorectal cancer, not be planning surgery soon, and agree to use effective contraception. Exclusions include severe colitis symptoms, certain infections or treatments, history of other significant diseases like heart or lung problems, prior UC surgery, organ transplants, malignancy within the past five years except some skin cancers.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive multiple doses of MK-6194 or placebo at specified intervals
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- MK-6194
- MK-6194-matching placebo
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Lead Sponsor
Chirfi Guindo
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Chief Medical Officer
Engineering degree from Ecole Centrale de Paris, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business
Robert M. Davis
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Bachelor's in Finance from Miami University
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead Sponsor
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
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