February 23, 2023. A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose (SAD) and Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) Trial in Healthy Adults to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and PK of MK-7762. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05824091. The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single and then multiple doses of MK-7762 (TBD09) in healthy volunteers in the context of a first-in-human study. The effect of food on the rate and extent of absorption of a single oral dose of MK-7762 (TBD09) will also be evaluated. Primary completion date April 1, 2024
At the end of Part 1, pharmacokinetic and unblinded safety data along with dose rationale for Part 2 will be sent to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for review and approval. The trial will not proceed to Part 2 until the FDA provides approval.
Part 2 has a multiple ascending dose (MAD) design. The dose cohorts for Part 2 will be determined based on model predictions to determine the steady-state Cmax exposure, and safety from Part 1.
In this MAD part, each participant will be administered MK7762 or matching placebo for 28 days with corresponding PK measurements. Three dose cohorts are planned. After each dose cohort, the Sponsor and Investigator will review the PK and safety data before proceeding to the next dose level.