Evaluating different forms of enlicitide in healthy adults

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of Enlicitide Formulations in Healthy Adult Participants

Phase 1 Interventional Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · NCT06880874

This study is testing different forms of enlicitide in healthy adults to see how they are absorbed and processed in the body over time.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
SponsorMerck Sharp & Dohme LLC Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Tempe, Arizona)
Trial IDNCT06880874 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical study aims to understand how various formulations of enlicitide medications behave in the bodies of healthy adult participants over time. Researchers will administer different formulations of enlicitide and measure the concentration of the drug in the participants' systems at various intervals. The study is designed to gather data on the pharmacokinetics of enlicitide, which could inform future therapeutic applications. Participants must meet specific health criteria to ensure accurate results.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI between 18 and 32 who are non-smokers.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases, cancer, or viral infections such as HIV or hepatitis may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of enlicitide's pharmacokinetics, leading to improved formulations for future therapeutic use.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on a specific formulation of enlicitide, similar pharmacokinetic studies have shown success in understanding drug behavior in healthy populations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:

* Continuous non-smoker who has not used nicotine- and tobacco-containing products for at least 3 months prior
* Has body mass index (BMI) ≥18 kg/m\^2 and ≤32 kg/m\^2

Exclusion Criteria:

The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:

* Has history of gastrointestinal disease which may affect food and drug absorption or has had a gastric bypass or similar surgery
* Has history of cancer (malignancy)
* Has positive results for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Where this trial is running

Tempe, Arizona

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Healthy
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.