First human test of experimental pill XH-S004 begins in healthy volunteers

NCT ID NCT06236841

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are running a phase 1 trial of XH-S004, an experimental oral tablet, in healthy adults aged 18 to 45. The study gives single and multiple rising doses, plus doses with food, to see how the body handles the drug and whether it causes side effects. Participants receive either XH-S004 or a placebo, and the team tracks adverse events, lab changes, and drug levels in the blood.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an experimental oral tablet called XH-S004
What this could lead to
If XH-S004 proves safe and behaves predictably in the body, it could move into later trials that test whether it helps people with a specific disease.
What could go wrong
This is a first-in-human phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, so researchers are mainly checking safety and dosing. Most drugs at this stage do not advance, and side effects or poor drug levels could stop development.

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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

106 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

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 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusive criteria: 1. Healthy male and female subjects, 18 to 45 years of age (inclusive) at Screening. 2. Male body weight no less than 50 kilogram (Kg), Female body weight no less than 45 Kg, and body mass index (BMI) between 16.0 and 26.0 kg/m2 (both inclusive). 3. Medically healthy without no clinically significant abnormalities on the basis of inquiry, vital signs, physical examination, 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG), laboratory tests (hematology, serum chemistry, coagulation function and urinalysis, etc,) , and chest X-ray, etc,. 4. Participants must be able to understand the procedures and methods of this study, and voluntarily take part in this study, and communicate well with investigators, and comply with requirements throughout the study, and sign the informed consent form (ICF). 5. Subjects must guarantee and agree to take effective contraceptive methods (example, condom and intrauterine device) other than oral medication from 14 days prior to signing ICF to 30 days after last dose, and have no plan to donate sperm and ovum during the study. Exclusive criteria: 1. Pregnant or lactating woman, or woman with a positive pregnancy test. 2. Participants who are suspected or confirmed to be allergic to any ingredients of investigational product, or participants who are allergic, or have a drug allergy history or specific allergic disorders (asthma, urticaria, eczema, etc.). 3. Participants with a medical history or a presence of significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, urinary/reproductive, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, immunologic, hematological, neurological, psychiatric and infectious diseases or abnormalities; Or any acute, chronic disease or physiological condition that could interfere with the study results.

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Locations

  • Beijing LuHe Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

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