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A Clinical Study of MK-8527 in Participants With Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment (MK-8527-015)

Description

The purpose of this study is to learn what happens to MK-8527 in a person's body over time (a pharmacokinetic \[PK\] study). Researchers will compare what happens to MK-8527 in the body when it is given to healthy participants and participants with mild and moderate hepatic (liver) impairment.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to learn what happens to MK-8527 in a person's body over time (a pharmacokinetic \[PK\] study). Researchers will compare what happens to MK-8527 in the body when it is given to healthy participants and participants with mild and moderate hepatic (liver) impairment.

An Open-Label, Single-Dose Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics of MK-8527 in Participants With Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment

A Clinical Study of MK-8527 in Participants With Mild and Moderate Hepatic Impairment (MK-8527-015)

Condition
Hepatic Impairment
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Chandler

Arizona Clinical Trials (0001), Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85225

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Is a continuous non-smoker or moderate smoker (≤ 10 cigarettes per day or equivalent) for at least 3 months prior to dosing
  • * Has body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18.0 and ≤ 40.0 kg/m\^2
  • * Has a diagnosis of chronic, stable, hepatic insufficiency with features of cirrhosis due to any etiology
  • * Has mild or moderate hepatic impairment
  • * Is generally in good health with the exception of HI
  • * Has a history of cancer (malignancy)
  • * Has positive results for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • * Has had major surgery and/or donated or lost significant volume of blood within 56 days prior to dosing
  • * With the exception of HI, has a history or presence of clinically significant medical or psychiatric condition or disease
  • * Is positive for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
  • * Is positive for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC,

Medical Director, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Study Record Dates

2026-01-07