Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc
Clinical trials sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc, explained in plain language.
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New HPV vaccine aims to block more Cancer-Causing viruses
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new vaccine (V540A) designed to protect against more types of HPV, a virus that can cause cancer. It includes the 9 types covered by the current vaccine plus additional ones. About 525 healthy females aged 16 to 26 will receive either the new or current vaccine…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:47 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in people with advanced or spreading solid tumors (like colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. About 120 participants will receive the drug, and re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:57 UTC
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New combo aims to stall lung cancer in patients with tough gene mutation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug MK-1084 to the immunotherapy durvalumab helps people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (KRAS G12C mutation) live longer without their cancer growing. About 310 adults who have finished chemotherapy and radiation without…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:14 UTC
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New HIV prevention pill tested with TB treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests how a new HIV prevention drug (MK-8527) interacts with rifampin, a medicine for latent tuberculosis. Fourteen adults with latent TB will take both drugs, and researchers will measure drug levels in the blood. The goal is to see if the drugs can be use…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:45 UTC
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New drug interaction study launches for methadone users
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug MK-8527 changes the way the body processes methadone. Researchers will measure methadone levels in the blood of 14 healthy adults over 24 hours. The goal is to understand if MK-8527 affects methadone break…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Drug interaction study: ulonivirine and methadone
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a single dose of ulonivirine changes how the body processes methadone. Fourteen healthy adults who are already on a stable methadone program will take methadone alone and then with ulonivirine. The goal is to measure drug levels in the blood to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:55 UTC