New arthritis drug candidate AZD6912 begins first human safety tests
NCT ID NCT06115967
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tested a single dose of the experimental drug AZD6912 in 40 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The study is a first step toward possibly treating rheumatoid arthritis, but it does not involve people with the disease. Results will help decide whether to test the drug in patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AZD6912
- What this could lead to
- If this drug is safe, it could lead to a new treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial in only 40 healthy people, not patients. It only tests safety and dosing, not whether the drug works for arthritis.
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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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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- 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 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- 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.
Inclusion Criteria: * Females must have a negative pregnancy test. * Contraceptive use by males and females should be consistent with local regulations. * Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 kg/m2 inclusive and weigh at least 50 kg. * For optional Japanese participants only: * Participants must be of Japanese descent defined as: first generation (born to 2 Japanese parents and 4 Japanese grandparents). * Born in Japan, and not have lived outside Japan for more than 5 years. * Lifestyle, including diet, must not have significantly changed since leaving Japan. Exclusion Criteria: * History of any clinically important disease or disorder. * Current or recurrent disease of clinical significance that could affect clinical assessments or clinical laboratory evaluations. * Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of study intervention. * History of congenital or acquired immunodeficiency or complement deficiency or an underlying condition that predisposes to infection. * History of any Neisseria infection, unexplained, recurrent infections, or infection requiring treatment with systemic antibiotics. * Evidence of hepatitis B infection (positive for HBsAg or positive for anti-HBcAb) or hepatitis C viral infection (HCV Abs or hepatitis C RNA positive) or HIV infection (positive for HIV type 1 or type 2 Abs). * Participants testing positive for COVID-19 prior to dosing. * Any cardiac abnormalities. * A CAP activity \< 60% at screening. * Known or suspected history of drug abuse, history of alcohol abuse or smoking.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Research Site
Montreal, Quebec, H3P 3P1, Canada
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Research Site
Harrow, HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom
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