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Can a new pill formulation deliver better drug absorption?

NCT ID NCT07776665

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This trial is testing how well different versions of the experimental drug enlicitide are absorbed by the body. Healthy adults will take the drug in various tablet forms, both on an empty stomach and after a high-fat meal, to see which formulation leads to the highest drug levels in the blood. The goal is to find the best tablet design and understand how food affects absorption, which could guide future development of this medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
enlicitide (MK-0616) oral tablet
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify the best tablet formulation and dosing conditions for enlicitide, potentially improving its effectiveness and convenience for future patients.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial in a small group of healthy volunteers, so results may not predict effects in patients. The study focuses on drug absorption, not on treating any disease, and unexpected side effects are possible.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

19 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Is in good health * Has a body-mass index (BMI) between ≥18.0 and ≤32.0 kg/m\^2 Exclusion Criteria: * Has history of gastrointestinal (GI) disease which might affect food and drug absorption or has had gastric bypass or similar surgery. Examples of GI disease include (but are not limited to) recurrent vomiting, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic intestinal disease accompanied by a disturbance in digestion and absorption, Roemheld's syndrome, and severe hernia * Has a history of cancer (malignancy) * Has positive results for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C virus (HCV) * Is lactose intolerant

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Contacts and locations

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • Celerion ( Site 0001)

    RECRUITING

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68502, United States

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