Alzheimer's drug MK-1167 gets first human test in healthy volunteers
NCT ID NCT07334860
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tested two different forms of MK-1167, an experimental drug aimed at treating Alzheimer's symptoms, in 16 healthy adults. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and checked for safety. The goal is to find a safe dose before testing it in people with Alzheimer's.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MK-1167
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help determine a safe dose of MK-1167 for future trials in people with Alzheimer's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study in healthy people, not patients. It only measures how the drug behaves in the body, not whether it works for Alzheimer's. Many drugs fail in later stages.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Is in good health * Has a body mass index (BMI) ≥18 and ≤ 32 kg/m\^2, inclusive Exclusion Criteria: * Has a history of clinically significant endocrine, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hematological, hepatic, immunological, renal, respiratory, genitourinary, or major neurological abnormalities or diseases * Is a smoker and/or has used nicotine or nicotine-containing products within the past 3 months.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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QPS-MRA, LLC ( Site 0001)
South Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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