New diabetes drug MK-1403 enters human testing
NCT ID NCT07242469
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This early-stage study tests an experimental drug called MK-1403 in people with type 2 diabetes. The main goals are to check if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to see how it behaves in the body. Researchers will also measure its effect on a marker of inflammation (hsCRP). About 52 participants will receive either MK-1403 or a placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MK-1403 (an experimental oral drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for type 2 diabetes that also reduces inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 52 participants, so it is primarily testing safety and dosing. The drug may not prove effective or could have side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Advanced Pharma CR, LLC ( Site 0003)
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33147, United States
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Anaheim Clinical Trials ( Site 0006)
RECRUITINGAnaheim, California, 92801, United States
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Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications, LLC dba QPS-MO ( Site 0005)
COMPLETEDSpringfield, Missouri, 65802, United States
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ProSciento Inc. ( Site 0001)
RECRUITINGChula Vista, California, 91911, United States
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QPS-MRA, LLC ( Site 0004)
RECRUITINGSouth Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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