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.
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.