This study will examine if at least one dose level of MK-4646 can lower HIV-1 viral load in a person's blood by a certain amount. The goals of this study are to learn about the safety of MK-4646 and if people tolerate it; and how HIV-1 viral load may decrease after starting to take MK-4646.
Phase 1 trials primarily test safety and dosing in a small number of participants (typically 20–100). Results do not yet speak to efficacy. FDA approval is typically many years away from this stage.
Currently recruiting: the trial is enrolling patients. A data readout is not expected until after enrollment closes and the follow-up period is complete.
Merck & Co (MRK) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company F (35/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.