First human trial of ENC0653 ointment begins safety testing

NCT ID NCT07684196

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether ENC0653 ointment is safe when applied to the skin of healthy adults. Researchers will give single or multiple doses to small groups and monitor for side effects. The goal is to understand how the body processes the ointment and whether it causes any harm. This is a first-in-human trial, so no treatment benefits are expected.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ENC0653 ointment
What could go wrong
This is an early Phase 1 safety study in healthy volunteers, so it does not test whether the ointment treats any disease. The results may not predict effectiveness in patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 1

The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.

Participants

About 56 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jun 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * The subject signs the informed consent form (ICF) prior to enrollment after full disclosure of study procedures and requirements. The subject understands the necessity of following study rules and completing all assessments on time, is fully informed of study procedures, and potential adverse reactions, and is able to complete the study in accordance with the protocol requirements. * Aged ≥ 18 years and ≤ 55 years on the date of signing the informed consent form, male or female. * Male subjects with body weight ≥ 50 kg, female subjects with body weight ≥ 45 kg, and body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18.0-32.0 kg/m² (inclusive). * No ulceration, injury, sunburn, erythema, rash, or abnormal warmth, as well as tattoos, birthmarks, skin scars, or skin perforations shall be present on the target application regions at screening and prior to dosing. * The subject gives voluntary consent to employ adequate contraceptive methods from 2 weeks prior to dosing until 1 month after the last study visit, and to refrain from sperm or egg donation during this period. Exclusion Criteria: * The subject has any skin disorders deemed by the investigator to be a study contraindication or to compromise assessment of the application region, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis, dysplastic nevi, other dermatologic lesions, or a history of cutaneous malignancy. * Presence of any of the following high-risk conditions: history of deep vein thrombosis, arterial thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism; family history of thromboembolism (e.g., myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction in family members); history of malignancy; serious organ or systemic disease, immune-mediated disease (including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis, etc.), or any diseases deemed by the investigator to render the subject unsuitable for enrollment in this study. * Presence of any active cutaneous infections of acute bacterial, fungal, or viral (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster, varicella, etc.) within 1 week prior to signing the ICF; or any acute or chronic infections requiring systemic treatment with antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks prior to signing the ICF. * History of severe trauma or major surgery within 3 months prior to screening; plan to receive surgery during the trial or within 2 weeks after completion of the trial. * History of active tuberculosis, or clinical symptoms/signs or chest X-ray findings suggestive of active tuberculosis. * Positive test results for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV-Ab), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody, or Treponema pallidum antibody (TP-Ab). * Pregnant, breast-feeding and/or lactating women. * ALT, AST or TBiL ≥1.5ULN * Has received any live vaccines within 1 month prior to screening or intend to receive a live vaccine during the study period or within 30 days after the last dose. * The subject who has participated in any clinical trial of investigational drugs or medical devices within 3 months prior to screening (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer). * Other factors considered inappropriate for inclusion in this study at the discretion of the investigator.

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Locations

  • Shanghai Xuhui Central Hospital

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    Shanghai, Xuhui District, 200237, China

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