New CAPS pill enters first human tests
NCT ID NCT07247266
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called JTE-162 in 5 adults with CAPS, a rare condition that causes fever, rash, and joint pain. Participants take one tablet daily for 2 weeks. Researchers will check if the drug safely reduces inflammation and improves symptoms. Because this is a very small, short study, it is mainly about safety and finding the right dose.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- JTE-162 (an experimental drug taken as a tablet once daily)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new daily treatment to control CAPS symptoms and reduce inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, tiny study (only 5 people) testing safety and short-term effects. It may not work or could have side effects. Much more research is needed.
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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 5 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Diagnosed with familial cold autoinflammatory syndrome (FCAS) or Muckle-Wells syndrome (MWS) confirmed by: * Clinical History: At least 2 typical clinical symptoms (e.g., urticarial skin rash, myalgia, arthralgia, recurrent fever, fatigue/malaise, conjunctivitis or other autoinflammatory symptoms) prior to the Screening Visit; AND * Genetic Confirmation: Confirmed nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) mutation; * Willing to discontinue current anti-interleukin (IL)-1 treatment, if applicable; * Demonstrates de novo flaring of CAPS during the Screening Period. Exclusion Criteria: * Has chronic infantile neurologic cutaneous articular syndrome (CINCA)/neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease (NOMID); * Has a history or presence of amyloidosis, progressive hearing loss, organ damage or any symptom contraindicating anti-IL-1 treatment washout; * Has active systemic bacterial, fungal or viral infection(s) within 14 days prior to Day 1 or a history of clinically significant recurrent infectious diseases
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Contact
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Locations
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Gordon Sussman Clinical Research Inc.
RECRUITINGNorth York, Ontario, M3B 3S6, Canada
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