First-in-Human, Multiple Part Clinical Study of JNT-517 in Healthy Participants and in Participants With Phenylketonuria
Study Details
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Drug: JNT-517 Suspension
- Drug: Placebo Suspension
- Drug: JNT-517 Tablet
- Drug: Placebo Tablet
- Parts A, B, C, and F:
- Males and females 18 to 55 years of age.
- Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history.
- Body mass index (BMI) of 18-40 kg/m2 and total body weight \>50 kg (110 lbs).
- Non-smoker for at least 2 weeks prior to dosing and willing to abstain during the study.
- Part D and E:
- Males and females 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive.
- Diagnosis of PKU with a confirmed genotype.
- At least 2 plasma Phe levels \>600 μM over the past 12 months.
- BMI of 18-40 kg/m2.
- All Parts:
- Females of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 highly effective contraceptive methods.
- Capable of giving signed informed consent and able to comply with study procedures.
- All Parts:
- 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.
- Positive for hepatitis B or C or human immunodeficiency virus.
- Any history of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
- Any history of liver disease.
- Any surgical or medical conditions that may affect study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion.
- Participation in another investigational drug trial within 30 days or, if known, 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer).
- History of drug/alcohol abuse in the last year.
- Current, recent, or suspected infection within 4 weeks of Screening of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
- Received a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 within 14 days of Screening.
- Unable to tolerate oral medication.
- Allergy to JNT-517 or any component of the investigational product.
- Received \>50 mL of blood or plasma within 30 days of Screening or \>500 mL of blood or plasma within 60 days of Screening.
Protocol Summary
The goal of Parts A and B of this Phase 1/2, 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 6 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 2 in participants with PKU (4 weeks)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
- Part E: Phase 2 in participants with PKU (4 weeks) open label
- Part F: SAD Phase 1 in healthy participants, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
In each part, participants will complete a Screening Period, a Treatment Period, and a Follow-up Period for safety.
Study Locations
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- Parts A, B, C, and F:
- Males and females 18 to 55 years of age.
- Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history.
- Body mass index (BMI) of 18-40 kg/m2 and total body weight \>50 kg (110 lbs).
- Non-smoker for at least 2 weeks prior to dosing and willing to abstain during the study.
- Part D and E:
- Males and females 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive.
- Diagnosis of PKU with a confirmed genotype.
- At least 2 plasma Phe levels \>600 μM over the past 12 months.
- BMI of 18-40 kg/m2.
- All Parts:
- Females of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 highly effective contraceptive methods.
- Capable of giving signed informed consent and able to comply with study procedures.
- All Parts:
- 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.
- Positive for hepatitis B or C or human immunodeficiency virus.
- Any history of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
- Any history of liver disease.
- Any surgical or medical conditions that may affect study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion.
- Participation in another investigational drug trial within 30 days or, if known, 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer).
- History of drug/alcohol abuse in the last year.
- Current, recent, or suspected infection within 4 weeks of Screening of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
- Received a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 within 14 days of Screening.
- Unable to tolerate oral medication.
- Allergy to JNT-517 or any component of the investigational product.
- Received \>50 mL of blood or plasma within 30 days of Screening or \>500 mL of blood or plasma within 60 days of Screening.