MK 1942
Alternative Names: MK-1942Latest Information Update: 03 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
- Class Antidementias; Antidepressants
- Mechanism of Action Undefined mechanism
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Alzheimer's disease; Depressive disorders
Most Recent Events
- 27 Sep 2023 Merck Sharp & Dohme terminates phase II trial in Alzheimer's disease (Adjunctive treatment, In the elderly, In adults) in the US, Argentina, Canada, Colombia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand Spain and the United Kingdom (NCT05602727)
- 08 Sep 2023 Merck Sharp and Dohme terminates a phase II trial in Depressive disorders (Treatment experienced, Adjunctive treatment) in USA (PO, Capsule) due to risk-benefit assessment (NCT04663321)
- 02 Dec 2022 Phase-II clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease (Adjunctive treatment, In adults, In the elderly) in United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Colombia, Canada, Argentina (PO) (NCT05602727)