New drug candidate AH-008 takes first step toward easing chemotherapy nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07697560
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a single dose of AH-008, a potential treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage). Healthy adults aged 18 to 65 receive either AH-008 or a placebo by intravenous infusion. The study monitors side effects and how the drug moves through the body, laying the groundwork for future patient trials.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- AH-008
- What this could lead to
- If safe and well-tolerated, AH-008 could be tested in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, potentially leading to a new treatment for this painful condition.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, first-in-human study with only 32 healthy participants. It is designed to check safety, not effectiveness, and many drugs fail at this stage.
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Conditions
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Locations
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ICON Clinial Research Unit
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States
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