๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-27

A Clinical Trial of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Healthy Overweight and Obese Participants (MK-4082-007) (NCT07748351)

A Study to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Overweight/Obese Participants

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase1 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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

Researchers are looking for new weight loss medicines for people with higher body weight. The study medicine, MK-4082, is different from similar weight loss medicines because people take it as a pill instead of an injection. Before giving a study medicine to people with a health condition, researchers first do studies to find a safe dose level (amount) and formulation (version) of the study medicine that can be used in future studies. The goals of this study are to learn about: The safety of different formulations of MK-4082 and if people tolerate them What happens to different formulations of MK-4082 in a person's body over time

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: ProSciento Inc. ( Site 0002) โ€” Chula Vista, California

Age range: 18 Years to 60 Years

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

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

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

  • ProSciento Inc. ( Site 0002) โ€” Chula Vista, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (888) 577-8839

Email: Trialsites@merck.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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