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First-in-Human, Multiple Part Clinical Study of JNT-517 in Healthy Participants and in Participants With Phenylketonuria

Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Phenylketonuria
Interventions
Drug: JNT-517 Suspension
Drug: Placebo Suspension
Drug: JNT-517 Tablet
Drug: Placebo Tablet
Registration Number
NCT05781399
Lead Sponsor
Jnana Therapeutics
Brief Summary

The goal of Parts A and B of this Phase 1, first-in-human, randomized study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of single (SAD) and multiple (MAD) ascending doses of oral JNT-517 in healthy participants. In Part C, the goal is to evaluate the differences in bioavailability between a tablet and suspension formulation of JNT-517 and the food effect in healthy volunteers. All participants in Part C will receive JNT-517. The goal of Part D is to assess the safety, tolerability, PK, and effect on urinary Phe and other amino acids of JNT-517 in participants with phenylketonuria (PKU). Participants in Part D will receive either JNT-517 or placebo and will be blinded to their treatment assignment.

The study consists of 4 parts:

* Part A: SAD in healthy participants -randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled

* Part B: MAD in healthy participants (14 days)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled

* Part C: Relative bioavailability of 2 formulations and food effect in healthy participants-randomized, open-label

* Part D: Phase 1b in participants with PKU (4 weeks)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled

In each part, participants will complete a Screening Period, a Treatment Period, and a Follow-up Period for safety.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
112
Inclusion Criteria

Parts A, B, and C:

  1. Males and females 18 to 55 years of age.

  2. Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history.

  3. Body mass index (BMI) of 18-40 kg/m2 and total body weight >50 kg (110 lbs).

  4. Non-smoker for at least 2 weeks prior to dosing and willing to abstain during the study.

    Part D:

  5. Males and females 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive.

  6. Diagnosis of PKU with a confirmed genotype.

  7. At least 2 plasma Phe levels >600 μM over the past 12 months.

  8. BMI of 18-40 kg/m2.

    All Parts:

  9. Females of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 highly effective contraceptive methods.

  10. Capable of giving signed informed consent and able to comply with study procedures.

Key

Exclusion Criteria

All Parts:

  1. Any acute or chronic medical condition that would prevent the participant from complying with the procedures or place the participant at risk if they participate in the study.
  2. Positive for hepatitis B or C or human immunodeficiency virus.
  3. Any history of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
  4. Any history of liver disease.
  5. Any surgical or medical conditions that may affect study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion.
  6. Participation in another investigational drug trial within 30 days or, if known, 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer).
  7. History of drug/alcohol abuse in the last year.
  8. Current, recent, or suspected infection within 4 weeks of Screening of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
  9. Received a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 within 14 days of Screening.
  10. Unable to tolerate oral medication.
  11. Allergy to JNT-517 or any component of the investigational product.
  12. Received >50 mL of blood or plasma within 30 days of Screening or >500 mL of blood or plasma within 60 days of Screening.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SEQUENTIAL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
JNT-517 MAD (Part B)JNT-517 SuspensionJNT-517 or placebo once or twice daily for 14 days, with first daily dose given after an overnight fast.
JNT-517 MAD (Part B)Placebo SuspensionJNT-517 or placebo once or twice daily for 14 days, with first daily dose given after an overnight fast.
JNT-517 SAD (Part A)Placebo SuspensionSingle dose of JNT-517 or placebo in fasted state.
JNT-517 Suspension Then Tablet Fasted Then Tablet Fed (Part C)JNT-517 SuspensionSingle dose of JNT-517 suspension, JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state, and JNT-517 tablet in a fed state in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
JNT-517 Tablet Fed Then Suspension Then Tablet Fasted (Part C)JNT-517 SuspensionSingle dose of JNT-517 tablet in a fed state, JNT-517 suspension, and JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
JNT-517 Suspension Then Tablet Fasted Then Tablet Fed (Part C)JNT-517 TabletSingle dose of JNT-517 suspension, JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state, and JNT-517 tablet in a fed state in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
JNT-517 Tablet Fasted Then Tablet Fed Then Suspension (Part C)JNT-517 SuspensionSingle dose of JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state, JNT-517 tablet in a fed state, and JNT-517 suspension in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
JNT-517 SAD (Part A)JNT-517 SuspensionSingle dose of JNT-517 or placebo in fasted state.
JNT-517 Tablet Fasted Then Tablet Fed Then Suspension (Part C)JNT-517 TabletSingle dose of JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state, JNT-517 tablet in a fed state, and JNT-517 suspension in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
JNT-517 PKU (Part D)JNT-517 TabletJNT-517 or placebo daily for 4 weeks. Dose is based on data from Parts A, B, and C.
JNT-517 Tablet Fed Then Suspension Then Tablet Fasted (Part C)JNT-517 TabletSingle dose of JNT-517 tablet in a fed state, JNT-517 suspension, and JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
JNT-517 PKU (Part D)Placebo TabletJNT-517 or placebo daily for 4 weeks. Dose is based on data from Parts A, B, and C.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse eventsParts A and C: Screening to Day 8; Part B: Screening to Day 21; Part D: Screening to Day 35

Reported based on results of 12-lead ECGs, vital signs, clinical laboratory tests, and other medical assessments.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of JNT-517Parts A and C: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28
Plasma terminal half-life (t1/2) of JNT-517Parts A and C: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28
Comparison of Tmax of JNT-517 in fed and fasted statesPre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1

Part C only

Plasma area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of JNT-517Parts A and C: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of JNT-517Parts A and C: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28
Comparison of Cmax of JNT-517 in fed and fasted statesPre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1

Part C only

Comparison of AUC of JNT-517 in fed and fasted statesPre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1

Part C only

Changes in urinary amino acid levelsScreening and Days 1, 7, 14, 21, 28

Part D only. Urine samples will be collected at the indicated timepoints and analyzed for amino acid levels, including Phe.

Trial Locations

Locations (15)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

University of Florida College of Medicine

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Gainesville, Florida, United States

Rare Disease Research

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Houston, Texas, United States

Mater Misericordia Ltd

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South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Nucleus Network Melbourne

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Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, Australia

Royal Adelaide Hospital

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Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Oregon Health & Sciences University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

Utah Health - The University of Utah Hospital

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

University of South Florida

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Tampa, Florida, United States

Westmead Hospital

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Westmead, New South Wales, Australia

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