Researchers are looking for other ways to treat people who have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). HFpEF is a type of heart failure where the heart becomes stiff and does not relax properly. MK-2828 is a study medicine designed to treat HFpEF. The main goal of the study is to learn if MK-2828 affects what happens to rosuvastatin or furosemide in the body.
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.