Merck conducts clinical trials worldwide to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of our products. These trials are fundamental to the development of innovative medicines and vaccines that treat and prevent illness.
The purpose of this profile is to allow physicians who are interested in participating in clinical research trials with Merck & Co., Inc. to provide their information for the clinical research database.
In cooperation with healthcare providers, the Merck Pregnancy Registry Program collects, analyzes and disseminates information about the safety of specific product use during pregnancy.
The US Investigator-Initiated Studies Program is a component of the larger worldwide Medical School Grants Program. This program provides grants to Investigators to conduct Investigator-initiated original research that is of interest to Merck and the medical community.