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AST-008

Phase 1

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Exicure, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 25, 2018

AST-008 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2017

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment16

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

AST-008 clinical trials

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?

AST-008 is an investigational small molecule therapeutic being developed by Exicure, Inc. It has been studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy adult volunteers. The specific disease indications being pursued for AST-008 have not been publicly disclosed.

Who is developing AST-008?

AST-008 is being developed by Exicure, Inc., a biotechnology company that trades under the ticker symbol XCUR. Exicure is the sponsor responsible for advancing the AST-008 program through clinical development.

What phase is AST-008 in?

AST-008 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA. The Phase 1 program for AST-008 has completed, with no active trials currently listed.

What clinical trials is AST-008 in?

AST-008 has been evaluated in one clinical trial, NCT03086278, titled A Study of AST-008 in Healthy Subjects. This completed Phase 1 trial enrolled 16 healthy adult volunteers in the United Kingdom and was an uncontrolled study.

What was the design of the AST-008 Phase 1 trial?

The Phase 1 trial of AST-008, NCT03086278, was an uncontrolled study conducted in the United Kingdom. It enrolled 16 healthy volunteers aged 18 years and older of all sexes. The trial was not randomized and not double blinded, and it has been completed.