Floatz Rating
CC42/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Modality
UNKNOWN
Development Phase
Phase 2
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
31Moderate confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT05602727CT.gov Efficacy and Safety of MK-1942 as an Adjunct Therapy in Participants With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Dementia (MK-1942-008) | — | Terminated | — | — | — |
NCT04308304CT.gov MK-1942/Donepezil Interactions in Participants With Alzheimer's Disease (MK-1942-005) | — | Completed | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
73High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Alzheimer Disease
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| mk-1942 (this asset) | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | P2 | CC · 42 |
| 4-((1E)-2-(6-(2-)2-(2-FLUOROETHOXY)ETHOXY)ETHOXY)PYRIDIN-3-YL)ETHENYL)-N-METHYLBENZENAMINE | Akiva Mintz | P4 | A |
| Flortaucipir | Eli Radiopharma | P4 | BBB |
| Galantamine Hydrobromide | Janssen Cilag Pharmaceutica S.A.C.I., Greece | P4 | BBB |
| Escitalopram | NYU Langone Health | P4 | BBB |
| Memantine | Carnot Laboratories | P4 | BBB |
| Florbetaben | National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) | P4 | BBB |
| 6H-BENZOFURO(3A,3,2-EF)(2)BENZAZEPIN-6-OL, 4A,5,9,10,11,12-HEXAHYDRO-3-METHOXY-11-METHYL-, (4AS,6R,8AS) | Anhui Provincial Hospital | P4 | BBB |
| Sertraline | AstraZeneca | P4 | BBB |
+42 more in the Alzheimer Disease cohort
Other indications for mk-1942
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Depressive Disorder | — | P2 | CC · 40 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Related assets
Citation
Floatz Terminal. mk-1942 in Alzheimer Disease. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 14, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/mk-1942-alzheimer-disease
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