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NCT07058077 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

A Study of Enlicitide Decanoate (MK-0616, an Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor) in Children and Adolescents With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0616-029)

A Phase 2 study of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
153
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT07058077 is a Phase 2 study of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) that is actively recruiting participants, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme. The registered enrollment target is 153 participants. The trial reports 20 study locations across 20 states.

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The verdict

NCT07058077, a Phase 2 study of Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
153 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

This study is designed to learn if enlicitide decanoate is safe and effective to treat children and adolescents with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and high amounts of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood. The goals of this study are to learn about the safety of enlicitide and if children tolerate it, what happens to enlicitide in a child's body over time, and if enlicitide works to lower cholesterol levels in children more than a placebo.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Enlicitide Decanoate

Study Locations (20)

Delaware

  • Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children ( Site 0001) - Wilmington

District of Columbia

  • Children's National Medical Center ( Site 0015) - Washington D.C.

Florida

  • Excel Medical Clinical Trials ( Site 0008) - Boca Raton

Georgia

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology ( Site 0026) - Atlanta

Victoria

  • Monash Children s Hospital ( Site 1603) - Clayton

Antwerpen

  • UZ Antwerpen ( Site 0601) - Edegem

Ceará

  • Universidade Federal Do Ceara ( Site 0201) - Fortaleza

Other

  • Incor - Instituto do Coracao ( Site 0200) - São Paulo

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 153 participants
Start Date 2025-08-21
Est. Completion 2037-01-23
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07058077

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07058077 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 153 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT07058077 reports 20 study locations spanning 20 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07058077 about?

NCT07058077 is a clinical study titled "A Study of Enlicitide Decanoate (MK-0616, an Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor) in Children and Adolescents With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0616-029)". This study is designed to learn if enlicitide decanoate is safe and effective to treat children and adolescents with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and high amounts of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the blood. The goals of this study are to learn about the safety ...

What is the current status of trial NCT07058077?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 153 participants. The study started on 2025-08-21. Estimated completion is 2037-01-23.

What conditions does trial NCT07058077 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07058077?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Enlicitide Decanoate (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07058077?

This trial is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07058077 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Victoria. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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