New pill for opioid addiction heads to first human tests
NCT ID NCT06808932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tests a new oral medication called VK4-116 in 48 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed as a potential treatment for opioid dependence and opioid use disorder. Participants will receive a single dose of the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.
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Altasciences Clinical Kansas
Overland Park, Kansas, 66212, United States
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