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First testing of HL-400 in volunteers

Researchers compare single and repeated doses of an experimental medicine with an inactive treatment, checking safety and how the body handles it.

Testing a treatment or activity · Study reference: NCT06997484

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Start (reported actual date)
2025-04-25
Main measurements finished (planned)
2026-06-30
Study finished (planned)
2026-10-27

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  • 2026-10-11 — recruiting

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Who can join?

Ages 18 years to 65 years · Also accepts healthy volunteers

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Sex eligibility reported by registry: all

Inclusion Criteria: * 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, except for MAD Cohort 3 subjects with a BMI of of 32.0 to 42.0 kg/m2 inclusive. Exclusion Criteria: * 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.
Full study name & original research details

Official study title

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

Short title used by the registry

First-in-Human Single and Multiple Dose of HL-400

Original description

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.

Further description from the registry

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation study in healthy subjects to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics of HL-400 following oral single and multiple ascending dose administration.This study will consist of 3 parts, which are Part 1 (Single Ascending Dose), Part 2 (Multiple Ascending Dose) and Part3 (cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Exposure). Safety, pharmacokinetic parameters and relevant biomarkers will be assessed in the study.

Conditions reported: Parkinson Disease

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Study type
Interventional
Interventions
HL-400; Placebo
Phases
PHASE1
Sponsor
Highlightll Pharmaceutical (USA) LLC
Start date reported by registry
2025-04-25 (actual)

Registry updated: 2026-04-17 · Status last verified by the registry submitter: 2026-04

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Study locations

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Pharmaron CPC, Inc.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Recruiting

Kristin M. Satterfield, MD,PhD · 240-673-0500 · kristin.satterfield@pharmaron.com

Facility not reported

United States

Status not reported

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