New Immune-Blocking drug tested in humans for first time
NCT ID NCT06797375
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested RLYB116, a small protein that blocks a part of the immune system called complement, in 16 healthy adults. The main goal was to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. Researchers also checked how well it stops complement activity. This is a first step toward possibly treating blood and autoimmune diseases.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- RLYB116 (a small protein that blocks part of the immune system called complement)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment for blood and autoimmune diseases by controlling harmful immune activity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study in healthy people, not patients. It only checks safety and drug levels, not whether it works for any disease. Side effects are possible.
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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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16 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Feb 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 55 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: 1. Male and female participants, 18 to 55 years of age. 2. Able to provide written informed consent. 3. Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 32.0 kg/m2. 4. Must have been vaccinated against N. meningitidis and S. pneumoniae with approved vaccine according to product label. All participants considered eligible for enrollment will be vaccinated or willing to receive vaccination according to the following: 1. Vaccination with Meningococcal Group A, C, W135, and Y conjugate vaccine (Menveo® or an acceptable alternative) + Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (Pneumovax® 23 or an acceptable alternative) at least 28 days prior to receiving the first dose of RLYB116. 2. Vaccination with Meningococcal Group B (Bexsero®) at least 14 days prior to receiving the first dose of RLYB116. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participants that smoke more than 10 cigarettes per week 2. Positive serology for HIV or active infection with hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus. 3. Pregnant or nursing 4. Donation or loss of greater than 400 mL of blood within 56 days of study enrollment 5. History of severe hypersensitivity to any drug, including penicillin or ciprofloxacin, or to N. meningitidis or S. pneumoniae vaccines.
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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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Nucleus Network Brisbane
Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
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