The purpose of this study is to learn about the safety and if people tolerate a study medicine called MK-2828. The study will also measure what happens to MK-2828 in the body of a person with type 2 diabetes (T2D) over time (pharmacokinetic or PK study), and how it affects the amount of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in a person's blood.
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.
This trial has completed. Results may be available via ClinicalTrials.gov or peer-reviewed publications.
Merck & Co (MRK) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company C (52/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.