New IPF drug shows early promise in small safety trial

NCT ID NCT03422068

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested the safety and tolerability of a new drug called BI 1015550 (Nerandomilast) in 15 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Participants took either the drug or a placebo twice daily for up to 12 weeks. The study aimed to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, laying groundwork for future larger studies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

BI 1015550 (Nerandomilast, JASCAYD®)

What this could lead to

If this drug proves safe and effective in larger trials, it could become a new treatment option for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 15 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet established. The drug may not work in larger studies or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erasmus Medisch Centrum

    Rotterdam, 3015 CE, Netherlands

  • Fraunhofer ITEM

    Hanover, 30625, Germany

  • HYKS Keuhkosairauksien tutkimusyksikkö

    Helsinki, 00290, Finland

  • Hospital de Bellvitge

    L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08907, Spain

  • Odense University Hospital

    Odense, 5000 C, Denmark

  • Poli Univ A. Gemelli

    Roma, 00168, Italy

  • Royal Brompton Hospital

    London, SW3 6NP, United Kingdom

  • Southampton General Hospital

    Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

  • St. Antonius ziekenhuis, locatie Nieuwegein

    Nieuwegein, 3435 CM, Netherlands

  • TYKS

    Turku, 20520, Finland

  • Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg

    Heidelberg, 69126, Germany