Tiny study reveals how a new brain drug travels through the body

NCT ID NCT03783000

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed phase 1 trial enrolled 6 healthy men to measure how much of the experimental drug BI 425809 reaches the bloodstream when taken as a pill compared to a tiny IV dose. Participants received one 25 mg tablet and later a radioactive microtracer injection. The goal is to understand the drug's oral bioavailability, which helps determine proper dosing for future studies in conditions like Alzheimer's disease or schizophrenia.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
BI 425809 (Iclepertin)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study will help determine the right oral dose of BI 425809 for future trials in conditions like Alzheimer's or schizophrenia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The drug may not work for any disease, and side effects are possible.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Groningen, 9728 NZ, Netherlands

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