INCB057643 for Healthy Subjects
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests different versions of a tablet called INCB057643 to assess their absorption when taken orally. The goal is to understand how the body processes these new tablet formulations in healthy individuals. The trial divides participants into multiple groups, each receiving a different dose to identify the most effective one. Healthy individuals aged 18 to 55 who can take oral medications might be suitable candidates. As a Phase 1 trial, this research aims to understand how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new medication.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
Yes, you will need to stop taking prescription drugs within 14 days and nonprescription medications within 7 days before the study drug is given, except for occasional standard-dose acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and standard-dose vitamins.
Is there any evidence suggesting that INCB057643 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that INCB057643 is generally well-tolerated. Previous studies found that this treatment does not cause life-threatening side effects related to the medication. Participants in these studies responded well to the treatment, whether taken alone or with another drug called ruxolitinib.
One study noted that most people found this medication easy to handle, experiencing no serious side effects. While individual reactions can vary, overall evidence from past studies suggests that INCB057643 is safe for humans.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatment?
INCB057643 is unique because it targets the BET proteins, which are linked to gene regulation in various diseases, offering a new mechanism of action compared to traditional therapies. While many standard treatments focus on alleviating symptoms or slowing disease progression through different pathways, INCB057643 directly interrupts the disease-related pathways at the genetic level. Researchers are excited about this treatment's potential to offer a more precise and targeted approach, potentially leading to more effective and quicker outcomes.
What evidence suggests that INCB057643 could be effective?
Studies have shown that INCB057643, a drug that blocks certain proteins involved in cancer growth, is generally well tolerated and shows promise in treating some blood disorders. Research on patients with advanced myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer, demonstrated improvements in spleen size, symptoms, and anemia. Previous patients tolerated the drug well and showed positive clinical results. No treatment-related deaths occurred in these studies, highlighting its safety. While the data mainly focuses on blood disorders, the drug's mechanism suggests potential benefits for other conditions. In this trial, researchers will administer different doses of INCB057643 to healthy subjects to further evaluate its safety and tolerability.12467
Who Is on the Research Team?
Incyte Study Monitor
Principal Investigator
Incyte Corporation
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults aged 18 to 55 with a BMI between 18.0 and 32.0 kg/m2 who can understand and sign the consent form. Participants must have no significant health issues on clinical, lab, or ECG tests and be able to swallow oral medication.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive INCB057643 at protocol-defined doses to evaluate relative bioavailability
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- INCB057643
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Incyte Corporation
Lead Sponsor
Steven Stein
Incyte Corporation
Chief Medical Officer since 2015
MD from University of Witwatersrand
Hervé Hoppenot
Incyte Corporation
Chief Executive Officer since 2014
MBA from ESSEC Business School