Early study explores new drug MK-8189 for schizophrenia

NCT ID NCT02181803

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested the safety and how the body processes the experimental drug MK-8189. It included 55 people: some with schizophrenia (taking the drug alone or with their usual medication) and some healthy volunteers. The main goal was to find a dose that is safe and well-tolerated, and to measure drug levels in the blood.

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