New drug BMS-986278 put through safety and heart rhythm tests in healthy people

NCT ID NCT06746402

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

Summary

This completed Phase 1 trial tested the safety, tolerability, and heart effects of the drug BMS-986278 in 42 healthy adults. Participants received either the drug, a placebo, or a control medication to check for any impact on heart rhythm. The study aims to ensure the drug is safe before moving to patient trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
BMS-986278
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could confirm that BMS-986278 is safe enough to test in people with a specific disease.
What could go wrong
This is an early, small trial in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only checks safety and heart effects, not whether the drug works for any condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ICON San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States

  • Local Institution - 0001

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States

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