Can an antibody that targets mast cells pass its first human safety test?
NCT ID NCT07815561
First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Summary
Researchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of SAB01, an experimental bispecific antibody designed to target mast cells, which are immune cells involved in allergic and inflammatory reactions. The study enrolls 88 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 who receive a single dose of SAB01 either by injection under the skin or by intravenous infusion, or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, while also measuring how the drug moves through the body and how it affects a mast cell marker called tryptase.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SAB01, an experimental bispecific monoclonal antibody that targets mast cells
- What this could lead to
- If SAB01 proves safe and behaves predictably in the body, it could become a starting point for treatments aimed at mast cell driven conditions such as allergies or chronic hives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a first-in-human Phase 1 study in 88 healthy volunteers, so its main job is to check safety, not to show benefit. Many experimental antibodies fail later, and early dosing can cause unexpected reactions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 88 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated ICF. 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study. 3. Healthy adult male or female aged at least 18 years but not older than 55 years. 4. Body mass index (BMI) within 18.0 to 32.0 kg/m2 inclusive, and up to a maximum body weight of 100 kg at Screening. 5. Non- or ex smokers. Participants must not have used any tobacco products within 6 months prior to Screening. Participants who have discontinued smoking or the use of nicotine or nicotine-containing products for at least 3 months prior to Screening may be enrolled at the discretion of the Investigator 6. Have no clinically significant diseases captured in the medical history or evidence of clinically significant findings on the physical examination (including vital signs) and/or electrocardiogram (ECG), as determined by an Investigator 7. Have clinical laboratory values within the normal range or, if abnormal, deemed not clinically significant by the Investigator (following consultation with the Sponsor, as appropriate). 8. Serum tryptase levels within clinically accepted normal ranges (ie, ≥ 1.4 to ≤11.5 µg/L) at Screening. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Female who is breastfeeding or is pregnant according to the pregnancy test at Screening or on Day -1, or is planning to become pregnant any time during the study and for 8 months after study drug administration. 2. Body temperature ≥ 38°C/100.4 F or symptomatic viral or bacterial infection within 2 weeks prior to Screening, or active or acute infection requiring systemic antibiotic treatment (oral or IV) within 4 weeks prior to Screening. 3. History of clinically significant anaphylaxis, food allergies, asthma, or allergies (chronic or seasonal) requiring medication, as determined by an Investigator. 4. Known or suspected intolerance to SAB01 or any related products (including excipients of the formulations). 5. History of clinically significant diseases within 5 years prior to study drug administration. 6. Clinically significant illness within 4 weeks of study drug administration. 7. Previous or concurrent malignancy with the following exceptions: 1. Adequately treated basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, 2. In situ carcinoma of the uterine cervix or breast, treated curatively and without evidence of recurrence for at least 3 years prior to Screening. 8. History of alcohol or drug abuse (within 1 year of Screening). 9. History of benign neutropenia and/or an absolute neutrophil count of \< 2.0 × 109/L or 2.0 × 103/µL at Screening or on Day -1. 10. Use of any prescription drugs (with the exception of hormonal contraceptives or hormonal replacement therapy), over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins, herbal medicines (including St. John's wort) or cannabis within 7 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to study drug administration, that in the opinion of an Investigator would put into question the status of the participant as healthy. Acetaminophen is permitted provided the total daily dose does not exceed 2 g per day. 11. Consumption of \> 21 alcohol units per week (where 1 unit = 284 mL of beer, 25 mL of 40% spirit, or a 125 mL glass of wine). 12. Currently enrolled in another investigational drug or device study, or less than 30 days or 5 half-lives of the prior investigational agent (whichever is longer) have passed since completion of another investigational drug or device study; or plans to enroll in another investigational drug or device study during participation in this study.
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Altasciences Company Inc - Clinical Research Unit
RECRUITINGMount Royal, Quebec, H3P 3P1, Canada
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Altasciences LA
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCypress, California, 90630, United States
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