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AZD4144

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Sepsis | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |AstraZeneca PLC|Last Updated: Sep 2, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment124

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Clinical trial landscape

AZD4144 · 8 trials · 9 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 7
NCT07215702A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of AZD4144in Participants With Sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury.Sepsis
RECRUITING124 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of AZD4144in Participants With Sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury.
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 24-hour Creatinine Clearance (CrCl).
During the treatment period.

The total area under the curve for 24-hour creatinine clearance measured throughout the treatment period.

PK parameters AUCinf
Day 0 through Day 7 or 9

area under the concentration-time curve from zero to infinity

PK parameter AUClast
Day 0 through Day 7 or 9

area under the concentration-time curve from zero to the last measurable concentration

PK parameters AUC(0-144)
Day 0 through Day 7

area under the curve from time zero to time 144hours post dose

PK parameter Cmax
Day 0 through Day 7 or 9

maximum observed plasma concentration

Area under concentration time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Period 1: Day 1 to Day 6; Period 3: Day 10 to Day 16

To assess the effect of itraconazole on the PK (AUCinf) of AZD4144

Area under concentration curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Period 1: Day 1 to Day 6; Period 3: Day 10 to Day 16

To assess the effect of itraconazole on the PK (AUClast) of AZD4144

Maximum observed drug concentration (Cmax)
Period 1: Day 1 to Day 6; Period 3: Day 10 to Day 16

To assess the effect of itraconazole on the PK (Cmax) of AZD4144

Area under concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity (AUCinf) of AZD4144
Days 1-4, Days 8-11 and Days 15-18

1. To determine the relative bioavailability and compare the plasma exposure of AZD4144 in tablet formulation versus oral solution. 2. To investigate the effect of a high-fat, high-calorie meal, in comparison to fasting conditions, on the PK of AZD4144 (dose 1 and dose 2) after a single oral tablet dose in healthy participants. 3. To assess the effect of the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole on the PK of AZD4144 (dose 2) after a single dose.

Area under concentration-curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) of AZD4144
Days 1-4, Days 8-11 and Days 15-18

1. To determine the relative bioavailability and compare the plasma exposure of AZD4144 in tablet formulation versus oral solution. 2. To investigate the effect of a high-fat, high-calorie meal, in comparison to fasting conditions, on the PK of AZD4144 (dose 1 and dose 2) after a single oral tablet dose in healthy participants. 3. To assess the effect of the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole on the PK of AZD4144 (dose 2) after a single dose.

Maximum observed drug concentration (Cmax) of AZD4144
Days 1-4, Days 8-11 and Days 15-18

1. To determine the relative bioavailability and compare the plasma exposure of AZD4144 in tablet formulation versus oral solution. 2. To investigate the effect of a high-fat, high-calorie meal, in comparison to fasting conditions, on the PK of AZD4144 (dose 1 and dose 2) after a single oral tablet dose in healthy participants. 3. To assess the effect of the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole on the PK of AZD4144 (dose 2) after a single dose.

Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs)
From Screening (Day -28 to Day -2) to final follow-up (Day 56)

The safety and tolerability of AZD4144 compared with placebo will be assessed.

Relative change from baseline in systemic interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels
From baseline to 4 weeks

The effect of AZD4144 on circulating inflammatory biomarker IL-6 compared with placebo will be assessed.

Area under plasma concentration-time curve from 0 to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 to Day 4 and Day 10 to Day 13

The AUCinf of rosuvastatin when administered alone and in combination with AZD4144 in healthy participants will be evaluated.

Area under the plasma concentration-curve from 0 to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
Day 1 to Day 4 and Day 10 to Day 13

The AUClast of rosuvastatin when administered alone and in combination with AZD4144 in healthy participants will be evaluated.

Maximum plasma drug concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 to Day 4 and Day 10 to Day 13

The Cmax of rosuvastatin when administered alone and in combination with AZD4144 in healthy participants will be evaluated.

Number of participants with adverse events
From first dose (Day 1) until Follow-up (Day 56±1)

The safety and the tolerability of AZD4144 compared with placebo will be evaluated.

Relative change from baseline to 4 weeks in systemic Interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels
Day 1 to Day 28

The effect of AZD4144 on circulating inflammatory biomarker IL-6 compared with placebo will be evaluated.

Observed maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to time of last quantifiable concentration (AUClast)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Apparent total body clearance (CL/F)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Non-renal clearance of drug from plasma (CLNR/F)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Apparent volume of distribution based on the terminal phase (Vz/F)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Terminal elimination half-life (t½λz)
From Day 1 to Day 14

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Renal clearance of drug from plasma (CLR)
From Day 1 to Day 4

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Amount excreted (Ae)
From Day 1 to Day 4

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Percentage of dose excreted unchanged in urine (fe)
From Day 1 to Day 4

To assess the PK of a single oral dose of AZD4144 in participants with severe renal impairment and ESKD compared with healthy control participants.

Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From Day 1 to Follow-up (Day 14/28)

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of AZD4144 single dose in participants with severe renal impairment, ESKD, and their healthy controls.

Secondary Endpoints

Days alive and free of KRT.
Through study completion, an average of 30 days.
Days alive and free of modified KDIGO AKI Stage 2 or 3.
Through study completion, an average of 30 days
AUC: SCr
During the treatment period.
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm 1 (AZD4144)EXPERIMENTALAZD4144 solution for IV infusion
Arm 2 (Placebo)PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo concentrate for solution for infusion
Group 1EXPERIMENTALParticipants with mild hepatic impairment (CP Class A, score of 5 or 6)
Group 2EXPERIMENTALParticipants with moderate hepatic impairment (CP Class B, score of 7 to 9).
Group 3EXPERIMENTALParticipants with severe hepatic impairment (CP Class C, score of 10 to 15).
Group 4EXPERIMENTALParticipants with normal hepatic function matched on a group level regarding sex, age, and BMI to the impaired groups
Arm 1: Oral AZD4144EXPERIMENTALIn Period 1, participants will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on Day 1. In Period 2, participants will receive itraconazole alone, administered orally, with twice-daily dosing on Day 7 followed by once-daily dosing on Days 8 and 9. In Period 3, participants will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on Day 10 in combination with once-daily oral itraconazole till Day 15.
Arm 2: IV Infusion AZD4144EXPERIMENTALIn Period 1, participants will receive a single IV infusion of AZD4144 on Day 1. In Period 2, participants will receive itraconazole alone, administered orally, with twice-daily dosing on Day 7 followed by once-daily dosing on Days 8 and 9. In Period 3, participants will receive a single IV infusion of AZD4144 on Day 10 in combination with once-daily oral itraconazole till Day 15.
Arm 1: AZD4144EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single doses of AZD4144 dose 1 as tablet formulation (Treatments A and B) and as an oral solution formulation (Treatment C) under fasted (Treatments A and C) and fed (Treatment B) conditions.
Arm 2: AZD4144 + OmeprazoleEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single doses of AZD4144 dose 2 tablet formulation under fasted (Treatment D) and fed (Treatment E) conditions and co-administered with omeprazole (Treatment F).
AZD4144EXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 under fasted conditions once daily for 28 days.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive a single oral dose of matching placebo to AZD4144 under fasted conditions once daily for 28 days.
Treatment sequence ABEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive single dose of rosuvastatin under fasted condition (Treatment A), followed by a single dose of rosuvastatin with AZD4144 under fasted condition (Treatment B).
Treatment sequence BAEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive a single dose of rosuvastatin with AZD4144 under fasted condition (Treatment B), followed by a single dose of rosuvastatin under fasted condition (Treatment A).
Cohort 1: AZD4144EXPERIMENTALParticipants with severe renal impairment will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on Day 1.
Cohort 2: AZD4144EXPERIMENTALHealthy participants with normal renal function will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on Day 1.
Cohort 3: AZD4144EXPERIMENTALParticipants with ESKD on intermittent haemodialysis will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on the first day of Treatment Period 1 and Treatment Period 2.
Cohort 4: AZD4144EXPERIMENTALParticipants with moderate renal impairment will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on Day 1.
Cohort 5: AZD4144EXPERIMENTALParticipants with mild renal impairment will receive a single oral dose of AZD4144 on Day 1.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AZD4144DRUGIntravenous solution of AZD4144 will be administered to randomised participants according to the treatment arm to which they have been assigned.
PlaceboDRUGIntravenous solution of Placebo will be administered to randomised participants according to the treatment arm to which they have been assigned.
ItraconazoleDRUGItraconazole will be administered orally.
OmeprazoleDRUGParticipants will receive omeprazole orally.
RosuvastatinDRUGOral tablet of rosuvastatin will be administered.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites74

Inclusion Criteria Age ≥ 18 to ≤ 80 years at the time of signing the informed consent. Participants who are admitted to an ICU or an equivalent critical-care unit. Diagnosis of sepsis according to criteria defined by The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-...

Countries:United StatesArgentinaBelgiumCanadaCzechiaDenmarkFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryItalySpainTurkey (Türkiye)United KingdomBulgariaRomania
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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LOWAug 24, 2026NCT07685600Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING → RECRUITING
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Frequently asked questions about AZD4144

What is AZD4144 used for?

AZD4144 is an investigational small molecule being developed by AstraZeneca for cardiovascular conditions. It is being studied in participants with chronic kidney disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hepatic impairment, and sepsis, as well as in healthy participants for pharmacokinetic studies. It is currently in Phase 1 clinical development.

Who makes AZD4144?

AZD4144 is being developed by AstraZeneca PLC, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AZN. AstraZeneca is conducting multiple Phase 1 clinical trials to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AZD4144 in various patient populations.

What phase is AZD4144 in?

AZD4144 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory authorities. AstraZeneca is currently conducting Phase 1 trials to assess its safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in healthy participants and in patients with conditions such as chronic kidney disease and hepatic impairment.

What clinical trials is AZD4144 in?

AZD4144 has been studied in several Phase 1 trials. NCT06675175 assessed its safety and pharmacodynamics in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. NCT06925854 investigated its effect on rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics in healthy participants. NCT07685600 is recruiting to study the effect of itraconazole on AZD4144 pharmacokinetics, and NCT07783308 will investigate hepatic impairment effects.

Is AZD4144 the same as any other drug?

AZD4144 is the primary identifier for this investigational compound. No alternative names or brand names have been disclosed in the clinical trial information. It is being developed solely by AstraZeneca and is identified by this code name in all registered clinical studies.