New asthma drug shows promise in early safety trial

NCT ID NCT04007198

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a drug called itolizumab (EQ001) in 18 adults with moderate-to-severe asthma that is not well controlled by standard treatments. The main goal was to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers also looked for early signs that it might help control asthma symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Itolizumab (EQ001), a drug given by infusion

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with hard-to-control asthma.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial with only 18 people. It mainly checks safety, not whether the drug actually helps asthma. Many early-stage drugs fail to show benefit in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

asthma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Box Hill Hospital

    Box Hill, Australia

  • Dunedin Hospital

    Dunedin, New Zealand

  • Flinders Medical Centre

    Adelaide, Australia

  • Medical Research Institute of New Zealand

    Wellington, New Zealand

  • Melbourne Health

    Parkville, Australia

  • Monash Medical Centre

    Clayton, Australia

  • Paratus Clinical Research Central Coast

    Kanwal, Australia

  • Paratus Clinical Research Western Sydney

    Sydney, Australia

  • Respiratory Clinical Trials

    Kent Town, Australia

  • Respiratory Research, Greenland Clinical Centre

    Auckland, New Zealand

  • The New Zealand Respiratory & Sleep Institute

    Greenlane, New Zealand

  • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Woodville, Australia

  • TrialsWest

    Murdoch, Australia