First human tests begin for experimental opioid dependence drug

NCT ID NCT06808932

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests a new oral drug called VK4-116 in 48 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive a single dose (or placebo) and are monitored for side effects. The study also checks if food changes how the drug works. This is a safety-only trial with no direct treatment benefit.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Altasciences Clinical Kansas

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66212, United States

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