New RA drug BMS-986454 enters early human testing

NCT ID NCT07171983

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

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BMS-986454 in 46 adults with rheumatoid arthritis who did not fully respond to methotrexate. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, tolerability, and how it moves through the body. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

BMS-986454

What this could lead to

If this early trial shows the drug is safe and well-tolerated, it could pave the way for larger studies to see if BMS-986454 helps control rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1b study with only 46 participants, focused on safety and drug levels—not yet on effectiveness. The drug may not work or could have side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) - Nagpur

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    Nagpur, Maharashtra, 441108, India

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  • Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences- Bhubaneswar

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    Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751024, India

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  • Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Limited

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    Secunderabad, Telangana, 500003, India

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  • Life Point Mutispecialty Hospital Pvt. Ltd.

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    Pune, Maharashtra, 411057, India

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  • Local Institution - 0002

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    Hyderabad, Telangana, 500004, India

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  • Local Institution - 0003

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    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 034, India

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  • Local Institution - 0004

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    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 382428, India

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  • Local Institution - 0009

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Mysuru, Karnataka, 5700004, India

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  • Nizams Institute Of Medical Sciences

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    Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500 082, India

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