The purpose of this study is to learn what happens to calderasib levels in a person's body over time. Researchers will measure what happens to calderasib levels in the body when it is given to participants with hepatic (liver) impairment and healthy participants. Researchers also want to learn about the safety of MK-1084 when it is given to people with hepatic impairment and if people with hepatic impairment can tolerate it.
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.