LY3462817 for Healthy Subjects
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to study the safety and tolerability of a new treatment called LY3462817 in healthy volunteers. Researchers seek to determine how quickly the drug enters the bloodstream and how long the body takes to eliminate it. Participants will receive either LY3462817 or a placebo (a substance with no active drug) through injections or intravenous (IV) methods. Suitable candidates are healthy individuals, either Japanese or non-Japanese, who are comfortable with receiving injections or IV treatments. As a Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this new treatment.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, since the study is for healthy participants, it's possible that taking medications could affect eligibility.
Is there any evidence suggesting that LY3462817 is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that LY3462817 has undergone safety testing in several studies. Researchers administered it both intravenously (IV) and subcutaneously (SC) to healthy individuals. These studies aimed to assess how well participants tolerate the drug and identify any side effects.
In earlier studies, LY3462817 was also tested in individuals with conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on safety and tolerability. No serious safety issues emerged in these studies.
The current trial is an early-phase study, primarily ensuring the treatment's safety before progressing to larger studies. The previous testing of LY3462817 in other conditions suggests a positive safety profile. However, as this is an early-phase trial, researchers continue to monitor the treatment closely to confirm its safety.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Researchers are excited about LY3462817 because it offers a novel approach to treatment. Unlike existing options that typically rely on specific pathways or mechanisms, LY3462817 is being tested both subcutaneously (SC) and intravenously (IV), giving it versatility in administration. This flexibility could potentially enhance patient compliance and convenience. Moreover, its unique formulation might target different biological pathways, providing hope for improved effectiveness or reduced side effects compared to standard treatments.
What evidence suggests that LY3462817 could be effective?
Research has shown that LY3462817, also known as peresolimab, may help treat rheumatoid arthritis. In studies, this treatment significantly reduced joint swelling in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Participants in this trial will receive either LY3462817 or a placebo. One study found that patients who received LY3462817 experienced a clear reduction in symptoms compared to those who received a placebo. These results suggest that LY3462817 could effectively manage rheumatoid arthritis symptoms by reducing joint swelling. Although the treatment is still under study, early results are promising.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
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Principal Investigator
Eli Lilly and Company
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive LY3462817 or placebo, administered subcutaneously or intravenously
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- LY3462817
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Eli Lilly and Company
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Daniel Skovronsky
Eli Lilly and Company
Chief Medical Officer since 2018
MD from Harvard Medical School
David A. Ricks
Eli Lilly and Company
Chief Executive Officer since 2017
BSc from Purdue University, MBA from Indiana University