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PKN605

Phase 2

Atrial Fibrillation | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Novartis AG|Last Updated: Sep 1, 2026

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment165

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

PKN605 · 2 trials · 2 indications

Phase 2 1Phase 1 1
NCT07217067A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of PKN605 in Participants With Atrial FibrillationAtrial Fibrillation
RECRUITING165 Analytics
PHASE2RECRUITING
A Study to Investigate the Efficacy, Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of PKN605 in Participants With Atrial Fibrillation
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Atrial fibrillation burden from ECG patch monitors
24 weeks

Defined as the amount of time spent in atrial fibrillation as a proportion of the analyzable monitoring time

Primary plasma PK parameters: Cmax
Up to 5 days

Cmax: The maximum (peak) observed plasma concentration

Primary plasma PK parameters: AUClast
Up to 5 days

AUClast: The AUC from time zero to the last measurable concentration sampling time (Tlast)

Primary plasma PK parameters: AUCinf
Up to 5 days

AUCinf: The AUC from time zero to infinity

Secondary plasma PK parameters: Tmax
Up to 5 days

Tmax: The time to reach maximum (peak) plasma concentration

Secondary plasma PK parameters: AUC0-t
Up to 5 days

AUC0-t: The AUC from time zero to time t

Secondary plasma PK parameters: T1/2
Up to 5 days

T1/2: The elimination half-life associated with the terminal slope (λz) of a semi-logarithmic concentration-time curve (time)

Secondary plasma PK parameters: Tlast
Up to 5 days

Tlast: The last measurable concentration sampling time

Secondary plasma PK parameters: CL/F
Up to 5 days

CL/F: The apparent total body clearance of drug from the plasma

Secondary plasma PK parameters: Vz/F
Up to 5 days

Vz/F: The apparent volume of distribution during terminal phase (associated with λz)

Secondary Endpoints

Time from the date of randomization to first atrial fibrillation recurrence
24 weeks
Presence of atrial fibrillation recurrence after randomization
24 weeks
Pharmacokinetic Parameter: concentration
24 Weeks ( 0 hour(Pre-dose), 2 and 4 hour post dose)
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PKN605 lower doseEXPERIMENTALPKN605 is an oral formulation
PKN605 higher doseEXPERIMENTALPKN605 is an oral formulation
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo is an oral formulation
Group 1EXPERIMENTALPKN605 in participants with moderate renal impairment
Group 2EXPERIMENTALPKN605 in participants with severe renal impairment
Group 3EXPERIMENTALPKN605 in healthy participants with normal renal function

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
PKN605DRUGPKN605 is an oral formulation
PlaceboOTHERMatching placebo
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites40

Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusions at Screening * Signed informed consent must be obtained prior to participation in the study * Male and female participants ≥ 18 years of age * History of at least 2 episodes of AF (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter), at least one episode must be atrial fi...

Countries:United StatesCanadaChinaGermanyNetherlandsSingaporeUnited Kingdom
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWSep 1, 2026NCT07797322NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWSep 1, 2026NCT07797322NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJul 31, 2026NCT07217067lastUpdatePostDate: changed
LOWJul 31, 2026NCT07217067lastUpdatePostDate: changed

Frequently asked questions about PKN605

What is PKN605 used for?

PKN605 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, a condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who is developing PKN605?

PKN605 is being developed by Novartis AG, a multinational pharmaceutical company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NVS. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the drug's efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in participants with atrial fibrillation.

What phase is PKN605 in?

PKN605 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval for any use. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is actively recruiting participants to study its effects in people with atrial fibrillation.

What clinical trials is PKN605 in?

PKN605 is being studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial registered as NCT07217067. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study is investigating the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PKN605 in participants with atrial fibrillation. The trial aims to enroll 165 participants across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Is PKN605 FDA approved?

No, PKN605 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 2 clinical trials. The ongoing study is designed to evaluate its safety and efficacy in patients with atrial fibrillation, but it has not yet completed the clinical development process required for regulatory approval.