LH-001 vs Placebo in Healthy Participants

Last updated: August 5, 2025
Sponsor: Chien-Liang Lin
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Placebo

LH-001

Clinical Study ID

NCT06546449
2024W0061
1U01AG068822-01
  • Ages 18-60
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of LH-001 when administered as an oral, single or multiple dose(s) at ascending dose levels in healthy participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy males or females aged 18-60 years at the time of consent

  • Must provide written informed consent

  • Physically and mentally able and willing to participate in the safety and otherassessments including staying overnight

  • BMI 18-29.9 kg/m2

  • Sexually active male participants, sexually active female participants ofchildbearing potential, and their sexual partners are to adhere to the contraceptionrequirements. These requirements include utilizing highly effective birth control (including hormonal methods, intrauterine devices, and/or barrier methods) from thescreening phase through the completion of the last study follow-up. Note, thebarrier method may not be used as a standalone method and must be combined with anadditional approved method.

  • Participants taking non-prescribed medication must cease taking the medication forat least 48 hours prior to dosing of LH-001.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Taking any prescription medications outlined in the prohibited/conditional drug list (see Section 6.8.1)

  • History or presence of gastrointestinal, renal, or hepatic disease or any othercondition known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretionof drugs

  • History or presence of major disorder of any other major organ system (cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system, or endocrine system)

  • History of cancer within 5 years of consent (exceptions are squamous and basal cellcarcinomas of the skin)

  • Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure, or trauma within 4weeks prior to dosing.

  • History or presence of alcohol or substance abuse

  • History of chronic or current use of recreational or illicit drugs

  • History of, or treatment for, major psychiatric illness

  • History of, or treatment for, seizures or epilepsy

  • Pregnant or breast-feeding females

  • History of, or treatment for, an autoimmune disease (e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis,Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, etc.)

  • History of asplenia, hyposplenia, or splenectomy

  • History or presence of drug hypersensitivity

  • Poor venous access

  • Receipt of investigational therapy within 4 months prior to screening

  • Current or previous use of systemic corticosteroids or other systemicimmunosuppressive agents 4 weeks prior to dosing

  • Current or previous use of NMDA antagonists 4 weeks prior to dosing

  • Clinically significant findings in the opinion of the investigator in thelaboratory, physical examination, or vital sign assessments

  • Evidence of active Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV on laboratory testing

  • Any clinically significant ECG abnormality in the opinion of the investigator

  • Plasma or blood donation within the last 4 weeks

  • Positive drug or alcohol screen

  • Any contraindication to or unable to tolerate a LP, for those who consented to theprocedure, including the use of anti-coagulant medications. Daily administration of 81 mg aspirin will be allowed

  • Any concurrent condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interferewith the evaluation of LH-001

  • Participants who answer "Yes" on the C-SSRS Suicidal Ideation Item 4 (ActiveSuicidal Ideation with Some Intent to Act, Without Specific Plan) and whose mostrecent episode meeting criteria for this C-SSRS Item 4 occurred within the last 6months, OR Subjects who answer "Yes" on the C-SSRS Suicidal Ideation Item 5 (ActiveSuicidal Ideation with Specific Plan and Intent) and whose most recent episodemeeting criteria for this CSSRS Item 5 occurred within the last 6 months OR Subjectswho answer "Yes" on any of the 5 C-SSRS Suicidal Behavior Items (actual attempt,interrupted attempt, aborted attempt, preparatory acts, or behavior) and whose mostrecent episode meeting criteria for any of these 5 C-SSRS Suicidal Behavior Itemsoccurred in the last 2 years

Study Design

Total Participants: 56
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Placebo
Phase: 1
Study Start date:
May 05, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2027

Study Description

This is a first-in-human, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study. This study consists of two parts: (1) single ascending doses in 4 cohorts (SAD) and (2) 14-day multiple ascending doses in 3 cohorts (MAD). Cohorts may be added or removed if needed due to safety considerations or deviations of actual PK parameters from predicted values.

The SAD study consists of a screening visit, a 2-day inpatient stay (Day 1-2), a return visit for safety assessments on Day 3, Day 4, and Day 8.

The MAD study consists of a screening visit, a 2-day inpatient stay (Day 1-2), daily return for dosing and safety assessments (Day 3-13), a 2-day inpatient stay (Day 14-15), and a follow-up by phone (Day 21).

Connect with a study center

  • The Ohio State University

    Columbus, Ohio 43221
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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