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ZB002

Phase 1

Rheumatoid Arthritis | Small molecule | Immunology |Zenas BioPharma, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 4, 2026

ZB002 development status

Highest phase Phase 1
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Dec 2022

ZB002 target and mechanism

Molecular targetIGF1R
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment72

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

ZB002 clinical trials

ZB002 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT05638854A Study to Evaluate Safety and Pharmacokinetics of ZB002 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Rheumatoid ArthritisHealthy Volunteers
COMPLETED72 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Evaluate Safety and Pharmacokinetics of ZB002 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Part A: Safety and Tolerability in HVs
Day 1 through Day 120

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of ZB002 in HVs by assessing the number, severity and type of adverse events, including changes in laboratory safety test and electrocardiogram (ECG)

Part B: Safety and Tolerability of multiple doses of ZB002 in participants with RA
Day 1 through Day 176

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of ZB002 in participants with RA by assessing the number of participants with Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), serious TEAEs, and TEAE leading to discontinuation

Secondary Endpoints

Part A: Maximum observed serum concentration (Cmax)
Day 1 through Day 120
Part A: Time for Cmax (Tmax)
Day 1 through Day 120
Part A: Area under the concentration-time curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf)
Day 1 through Day 120
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelSEQUENTIAL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part A: SAD in Healthy VolunteersEXPERIMENTALHealthy volunteers will receive a single dose of ZB002 or placebo
Part B: MAD in RA ParticipantsEXPERIMENTALRA participants will receive ZB002 or placebo every 4 weeks (Q4W) × 3 administrations

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ZB002DRUGZB002 will be administered subcutaneously as per schedule specified in the respective arm.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo will be administered subcutaneously as per schedule specified in the respective arm.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 70 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites2

Main Inclusion Criteria Part A SAD (HV): * Healthy male or female participants 18 to 55 years of age. * Body weight ≥ 50 kg for male participants and ≥ 45 kg for female participants; body mass index of 18 to 35 kg/m\^2 for both male and female participants. * Considered in good health as determine...

Countries:AustraliaNew Zealand
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMOct 5, 2026NCT05638854TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 5, 2026NCT05638854TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
MEDIUMOct 5, 2026NCT05638854TRIAL_REMOVED: changed
HIGHSep 4, 2026NCT05638854Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED
HIGHSep 4, 2026NCT05638854Status: RECRUITING → COMPLETED

Frequently asked questions about ZB002

What is ZB002?

ZB002 is an investigational small molecule being developed by Zenas BioPharma, Inc. for rheumatoid arthritis. It is in Phase 1 clinical development and has been studied in a completed trial that enrolled 72 participants, including healthy volunteers and people with rheumatoid arthritis.

What is ZB002 used for in rheumatoid arthritis?

ZB002 is being developed as a potential treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. It is an investigational therapy and has not been approved for any indication. Its clinical program to date includes a completed Phase 1 study in healthy participants and participants with rheumatoid arthritis.

What does ZB002 target?

ZB002 targets IGF1R, a protein receptor. By binding to IGF1R, the small molecule is designed to modulate signaling through this pathway. This targeted mechanism distinguishes it from other approaches being studied in immunology and rheumatoid arthritis.

Who is developing ZB002?

ZB002 is being developed by Zenas BioPharma, Inc., which trades under the ticker ZBIO. The company is advancing the small molecule through clinical development for rheumatoid arthritis and other potential immunology applications.

What phase is ZB002 in?

ZB002 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any regulatory agency. The Phase 1 program has completed one trial, and no active trials are currently listed.

What clinical trials is ZB002 in?

ZB002 has been evaluated in a completed Phase 1 trial, NCT05638854, titled a study to evaluate safety and pharmacokinetics of ZB002 in healthy participants and participants with rheumatoid arthritis. The trial enrolled 72 participants across Australia and New Zealand and was randomized, double-blind, and controlled.