MK 1167
Alternative Names: MK-1167Latest Information Update: 11 Dec 2025
At a glance
- Originator Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Class Antidementias; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators
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Orphan Drug Status
No
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
Most Recent Events
- 05 Dec 2025 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase I trial in Healthy volunteers in December 2025 (NCT07266818)
- 12 Feb 2025 Merck and Co and Neuphoria Therapeutics agree to co-develop MK 1167 for Alzheimer's disease
- 24 Dec 2024 Phase-II clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease (Adjunctive treatment) in USA (PO) (NCT06721156)