Ulonivirine + Methadone Interaction Study

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Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 1
Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study is designed to determine the effect of ulonivirine (MK-8507) on methadone in the body. Participants will take methadone alone and then methadone with ulonivirine to see if ulonivirine changes how the body processes methadone.

Who Is on the Research Team?

MD

Medical Director

Principal Investigator

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for healthy adults who have been on a stable dose of methadone as part of a maintenance program for at least two months, with a BMI between 18 and 40. Participants must be in good overall health.

Inclusion Criteria

* Has a body mass index (BMI) between \>18 and ≤40 kg/m\^2
* Is in good health
* Is reliably participating in a methadone maintenance program for at least 2 months prior to Day 1 and is on a documented stable dose of methadone for at least 14 days prior to Day 1

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study tests whether taking ulonivirine (MK-8507) changes how the body processes methadone. Participants first take methadone alone, then together with ulonivirine to compare effects.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Methadone + UlonivirineExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Lead Sponsor

Trials
4,096
Recruited
5,232,000+
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