New pill for ulcerative colitis passes first safety check in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT06363383

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested whether an oral biologic drug called MB-001 is safe in 48 healthy adults. Participants received either a single dose or five daily doses of the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to check for side effects and see how the body processes the drug. This is a first step toward possibly treating ulcerative colitis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

MB-001 (an oral biologic drug)

What this could lead to

If safe, this could lead to larger trials testing whether MB-001 helps control ulcerative colitis symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 safety study in healthy people, not patients. It is too soon to know if MB-001 will work for ulcerative colitis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CMAX

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia