CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 2Completed· 352 enrolled
Drug / intervention
MK-8527 +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT06045507Phase 2Completed

A Phase 2a, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral MK-8527 Once Monthly in Participants at Low-Risk for HIV-1 Infection

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC·interventional·Posted Sep 21, 2023·Updated Jan 7, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating MK-8527 and Placebo to MK-8527 for HIV and HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. Completed, enrolled 352 participants across 18 sites in 3 countries.

Detailed Summary

This double-blind, placebo-controlled study was designed to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of oral MK-8527 taken once monthly (QM) in participants at low risk for human immunodeficiency virus Type 1 (HIV-1) infection.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesIsrael, South Africa, United States
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 2CompletedFinished
202420252026
First PostedSep 21, 2023
Enrollment StartNov 8, 2023
Primary CompletionDec 12, 2024
Study CompletionFeb 12, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.1 yearsPosted 2.8 years ago

Interventions

MK-8527drug

MK-8527 capsule

Placebo to MK-8527drug

Placebo capsule matched to MK-8527