First human trial for new drug ORKA-001 begins safety check
NCT ID NCT06698939
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tested a single injection of ORKA-001 in 24 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to check for side effects and changes in vital signs, not to treat any disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ORKA-001
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, small study in healthy people, so it cannot show if ORKA-001 works for any disease. Side effects are possible but unknown.
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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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24 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- 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 65 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.
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy male or female participants 2. 18 to 65 years (inclusive) with a body mass index (BMI) 18 to 32 kg/m2 3. Willing and able to remain at the study site unit for the duration of the confinement period and return for the outpatient visit/s defined in the protocol 4. Using a highly effective method of contraception from admission through the end of the study. 5. Willing to abstain from regular, continuous alcohol use or tobacco use as per protocol Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any clinically significant medical condition or finding that, in the Investigator's opinion, is likely to unfavorably alter the risk of study participation, confound study results, or interfere with the study conduct or compliance. 2. Known history of illicit drug use or drug abuse or harmful alcohol use 3. Known history of frequent tobacco or vaping use within 2 years prior to Screening 4. History of severe allergic reactions or hypersensitivity 5. Actively nursing or lactating 6. Use of investigational drug therapy within 30 days prior to enrollment 7. Unable to comply with study requirements or in the opinion of the Investigator should not participate in this study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oruka Therapeutics Investigative Site
Christchurch, New Zealand
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