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A Phase I study of LJPC-401 in healthy adult volunteers

A Phase 1, Placebo-Controlled Study to Determine the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Escalating Subcutaneous Doses of LJPC-401 in Healthy Adult Volunteers

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12616000132448
Enrollment
32
Registered
2016-02-04
Start date
2016-02-02
Completion date
2016-03-14
Last updated
2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

A Phase I study of LJPC-401 in healthy adult volunteers. LJPC-401 is being developed to treat conditions characterized by iron overload, such as hemochromatosis and beta thalassemia. Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee approval has been received.

Interventions

Single dose of LJPC-401 delivered subcutaneously. Planned ascending dose cohorts at 5mg, 18mg, 36, and 72mg. All doses will be administered on-site by study staff. A Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) comprised of the Principal Investigator (PI), the Sponsor’s medical representatives, and others as applicable, will meet periodically to review all treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), and to make dose-escalation decisions.

Sponsors

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
Lead SponsorCommercial sector/Industry

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

Normal, healthy volunteers, negative drug and alcohol tests, BMI 18-32 inclusive

Exclusion criteria

Blood pressure less than 90/60 or greater than 160/100, limited alcohol and tobacco use, infection or other serious underlying medical condition

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026