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AST-008

Phase 1

Healthy Volunteer Study | Small molecule | Other |Exicure, Inc.|Last Updated: Sep 25, 2018

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment16

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

AST-008 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT03086278A Study of AST-008 in Healthy SubjectsHealthy Volunteer Study
COMPLETED16 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study of AST-008 in Healthy Subjects
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Serious related adverse events
Up to 1 month after the last dose of AST-008

To evaluate SAEs after a single subcutaneous dose of AST-008

Adverse events
Up to 1 month after the last dose of AST-008

To evaluate adverse events after a single subcutaneous dose of AST-008

Secondary Endpoints

Dose finding
Up to 1 month after the last dose of AST-008
Maximum plasma concentration assessment
Up to 1 month after the last dose of AST-008
AUC assessment
Up to 1 month after the last dose of AST-008
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Study Design & Arms

MaskingNONE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeSCREENING

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Single Ascending DoseEXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AST-008DRUGAST-008 is a toll-like receptor 9 agonist.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 40 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Main Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy male or female subjects aged ≥18 and ≤40 years of age at the time of first dosing. 2. Subjects must have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.0-25.0 kg/m² inclusive. 3. Satisfactory medical assessment with no clinically significant or relevant abnormalities as dete...

Countries:United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about AST-008

What is AST-008 used for?

AST-008 is an investigational small molecule being studied in healthy volunteers. It is not approved for any disease and is in early clinical development. The completed Phase 1 trial assessed its safety and tolerability in healthy subjects, with no therapeutic indication specified.

Who makes AST-008?

AST-008 is being developed by Exicure, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. The company's stock trades under the ticker XCUR. The drug is in Phase 1 clinical development.

What phase is AST-008 in?

AST-008 is in Phase 1 clinical development. A Phase 1 study in healthy subjects has been completed. The drug is investigational and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

What clinical trials is AST-008 in?

AST-008 has one completed clinical trial, NCT03086278, titled "A Study of AST-008 in Healthy Subjects." This Phase 1 study enrolled 16 healthy volunteers in the United Kingdom and was not randomized or blinded.

Is AST-008 FDA approved?

AST-008 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug that has completed a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers. No approval status has been granted, and it remains in clinical development.