Can a pill replace the liquid? testing a new form of cystic fibrosis drug
NCT ID NCT07813039
First seen Sep 10, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are testing whether a tablet form of the experimental cystic fibrosis drug VX-581 gets into the bloodstream as well as the liquid form. Sixteen healthy adults will take both forms in a randomized order, and researchers will measure drug levels in their blood over time. The study also tracks side effects to see how well each form is tolerated.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VX-581, an experimental oral medicine for cystic fibrosis
- What this could lead to
- If the tablet form delivers VX-581 to the bloodstream as well as the liquid form, it could offer a more convenient option for people who need this medicine.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, so it cannot show whether the tablet works for cystic fibrosis or whether it helps patients. The tablet may not match the liquid form, and participants may experience side effects.
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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 16 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
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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Male participants only
- 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.
Key Inclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 32.0 kilogram per meter square (kg/m\^2), inclusive * Total body weight of greater than (\>) 50 kg * Nonsmoker or ex-smoker for at least 3 months before screening with current nonsmoking status confirmed by urine or blood cotinine at screening Key Exclusion Criteria: * History of febrile illness or other acute illness that has not fully resolved within 14 days before the first dose of study drug * Any condition possibly affecting drug absorption Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.
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Conditions
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