๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-30

A Clinical Study of MK-8527 in Healthy Participants (MK-8527-021) (NCT07661108)

An Open-label, Phase 1 Study to Individually Characterize the Food Effect, the Drug-Drug Interaction Effect of OAT Inhibition, and the Drug-Drug Interaction Effect of P-glycoprotein Inhibition on the Pharmacokinetics of MK-8527 in Healthy Adult Participants

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Researchers are studying a medicine called MK-8527 to learn how it behaves in the body of healthy adults. The goal of this study is to learn about the effect of MK-8527 when it is taken with food or with other medicines. Researchers also want to learn about the safety of MK-8527 and if people tolerate it. Tolerate means participants will receive treatment in the trial unless they need to stop it due to health problems.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Inc ( Site 0001) โ€” Daytona Beach, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 55 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Inc ( Site 0001) โ€” Daytona Beach, Florida

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (888) 577-8839

Email: Trialsites@msd.com

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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