A Clinical Trial of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Healthy Overweight and Obese Participants… (NCT07748351) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 1
A Clinical Trial of Multiple Formulations of MK-4082 in Healthy Overweight and Obese Participants (MK-4082-007)
48 participantsStarted 2026-08-25
Plain-language summary
Researchers are looking for new weight loss medicines for people with higher body weight. The study medicine, MK-4082, is different from similar weight loss medicines because people take it as a pill instead of an injection. Before giving a study medicine to people with a health condition, researchers first do studies to find a safe dose level (amount) and formulation (version) of the study medicine that can be used in future studies.
The goals of this study are to learn about:
The safety of different formulations of MK-4082 and if people tolerate them What happens to different formulations of MK-4082 in a person's body over time
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
The main inclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
* Is in good health
* Has a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40 kg/m\^2, inclusive and weighs at least 60 kg
Exclusion Criteria:
The main exclusion criteria include but are not limited to the following:
* Has a history of previous surgical treatment for obesity that may induce malabsorption, history of bowel resection \>20 cm, any malabsorption disorder, severe gastroparesis, or any GI procedure for weight loss
* Has an individual or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia 2
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Participants Who Experience an Adverse Event (AE)
Timeframe: Up to approximately 8 weeks
2
Number of Participants Who Discontinue Study Treatment Due to an AE