Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc
Clinical trials sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme Llc, explained in plain language.
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Next-Gen HPV vaccine trial seeks to broaden cancer protection
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new HPV vaccine called V540A. It aims to protect against more types of the HPV virus than the current standard vaccine, potentially preventing more cancers. Researchers will compare the safety and immune response of the new vaccine to the existing one in 5…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame painful psoriatic arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an investigational drug called tulisokibart can help control psoriatic arthritis symptoms. About 140 adults with active psoriatic arthritis will receive either the drug or a placebo to compare effects. Researchers will measure improvements in joint p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New hope for ulcerative colitis: experimental drug enters testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether an experimental drug called MK-8690 can help adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. About 100 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks to see if it reduces bowel inflammation and symptoms like frequent stools an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New hope for tough bladder cancers: trial tests drug to extend life
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for people with advanced bladder cancer that has continued to grow despite previous treatments. Researchers want to see if a new drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan helps patients live longer compared to standard non-platinum chemotherapy options. About 590 particip…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New 'Smart Bomb' drug targets advanced esophageal cancer in trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing an experimental drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after one or two prior treatments. The drug is designed to attach to cancer cells and deliver treatment directly to them. The main goal is to see h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Scientists test new pill version of experimental drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study aims to understand how the body absorbs and processes different tablet versions of the experimental drug enlicitide (MK-0616). It will involve 30 healthy adult volunteers who will take the drug so researchers can measure its levels in the blood over time. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC