MEX3B is an RNA-binding protein that is conserved in many animal species and has wide range of biological function. The MEX3B protein is deeply involved in the expression of various cytokines associated with the onset and exacerbation of several diseases such as inflammatory diseases, metabolic diseases, and malignant tumors. TAKC-02 is a nucleic acid medicine, antisense oligonucleotide, inhibits the MEX3B synthesis expected to have potential as new medication. This plans to evaluate the safety profile of the inhalation solution in order to develop TAKC-02 for severe asthma. The study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase I study. The primary objective of the study is to assess the safety and tolerability of single and multiple inhaled doses of TAKC-02 in healthy male subjects. The study is a Single Ascending Dose (Step 1) followed by a Multiple Comparative Dose (Step 2).
This initial Phase I study will be conducted in normal healthy male volunteers to obtain an unconfounded understanding of the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of TAKC-02 inhalation solution. TAKC-02 is being developed as a medication for uncontrolled severe asthma. The first-in-human, randomized, double-blind trial will evaluate single ascending doses (SAD) and subsequently multiple ascending doses (MAD) of TAKC-02 and placebo. Step 1 (SAD) : There will be 5 cohort of 6 (Cohort 1, 2, 3) or 8 (Cohort 4, 5) subjects each. Subjects in each cohort are randomized in a 2:1 ratio (Cohort 1, 2, 3) and 3:1 ratio to receive a single dose of the study drugs, TAKC-02 or Placebo. The SAD study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single dose of TAKC-02 and determine the starting and maximum doses for Step 2. Pharmacokinetics will be also analyzed. One cohort (cohort 4.5) maybe added depending on the incidence of adverse effect in the lower dosing group. Step 2 There will be 2 cohort f 8 subjects each. Subjects in both cohorts are randomized in a 3:1 ratio to receive multiple doses of the study drugs, TAKC-02 or Placebo. The safety and tolerability of repeated administration of TAKC-02 for 2 weeks will be evaluated, and the maximum dose of this drug in the next phase will be estimated. Pharmacokinetics will be also analyzed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
52
TAKC-02 Study Site
Tokyo, Japan
Changes in the rate of adverse events
assessed by the change in number of adverse events
Time frame: Up to 7 days after dose
AUC from time zero to the time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUC0-t last)
Time frame: Up to 48 hours after last dose
Cmax
Time frame: Up to 48 hours after last dose
Tmax
Time frame: Up to 48 hours after last dose
T1/2
Time frame: Up to 48 hours after last dose
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