First-in-Human Single and Multiple Dose of HL-400
A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Sequential Parallel Group, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose (SAD/MAD) Study in Healthy Subjects to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics of HL-400 Following Oral Administration
Highlightll Pharmaceutical (USA) LLC
54 participants
Apr 25, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study in healthy subjects to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics of HL-400 (a NLRP3 inhibitor) following oral single and multiple ascending dose administration.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Are capable of giving written informed consent and complying with study procedures, schedule, requirements, and restrictions.
- Are between the ages of 18 and 65 years, inclusive, at screening.
- Female subjects have a negative serum hCG pregnancy test result at screening andDay (-1), agree to refrain from ova donation for at least 3 months after the last dose, and willingness to comply with protocol-specified contraceptive methods.
- Male subjects with female partners of reproductive potential must agree to practice abstinence or to use a condom (male subject) plus an additional barrier method (female partner) of contraception for the duration of the study and for at least 3 months after last dosing; must also agree to refrain from sperm donation for at least 3 months after the last dose.
- Considered healthy by the Investigator, based on subject's reported medical history, full physical examination, clinical laboratory tests, 12-lead ECG, and vital signs.
- Non-smoker for at least 6 months prior to screening.
- Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 32.0 kg/m2 inclusive and body weight not less than 50 kg.
Exclusion Criteria8
- Clinically significant history of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, hematologic, psychiatric, renal, hepatic, bronchopulmonary, neurologic, immunologic, lipid metabolism disorders, or drug hypersensitivity as determined by the Investigator.
- Pregnant (as determined by pregnancy test result) or breastfeeding women.
- History of chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, unexplained weight loss, food allergies or intolerance.
- Positive blood screen for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV 1/2), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibody.
- A positive screen for alcohol or drugs of abuse at screening or Day -1.
- An unwillingness or inability to comply with food and beverage restrictions during study participation.
- Volunteers who have participated in any investigational drug or device study within past 3 months prior to dosing.
- Any condition or finding that in the Investigators opinion would put the subject or study conduct at risk if the subject were to participate in the study.
Interventions
Part 1:Experimental: Single oral dose of HL-400, Single ascending doses, sequential assignment group design; Part 2: Experimental: Multiple oral doses of HL-400, Multiple ascending doses, QD for 14 days, sequential assignment group design; Part 3: Experimental: Multiple oral doses of HL-400, QD for 5 days.
Part 1: Placebo comparator: Single oral dose of placebo, single doses, matching placebo; Part 2: Placebo comparator: Multiple oral doses of placebo, multiple ascending doses, QD for 14 days, matching placebo.
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NCT06997484