MK 6916
Alternative Names: MK-6916Latest Information Update: 19 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Merck & Co
- Class Analgesics
- Mechanism of Action Undefined mechanism
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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 I Pain
Most Recent Events
- 17 Mar 2026 Merck initiates enrolment in a phase-I trial for Pain (In volunteers) in Belgium (Unspecified) (CTIS2025-524570-41-00)
- 28 Aug 2025 Phase-I clinical trials in Pain (In volunteers) in Belgium (PO) (CTIS2025-521487-36-00)
- 05 Jun 2025 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC completes phase I clinical trials in Pain (In volunteers) in Belgium (PO) (CTIS2024-516899-15-00)