Pfizer begins first human tests of mystery pill PF-07940369
NCT ID NCT07514156
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage study tested a new oral drug called PF-07940369 in 30 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants took the drug or a placebo once or twice daily for 14 days while staying at a clinic. The main goal was to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. This is a first step before testing the drug for 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
- PF-07940369 (oral tablet)
- What this could lead to
- If this drug is safe, it could move to later trials testing it for a specific disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 safety study in only 30 healthy people. The drug may not work for any condition or could have side effects.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Jan 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.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male participants and female participants who are not of childbearing potential who are overtly healthy as determine by medical evaluation including medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and standard 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). * Body mass index (BMI) of 16 to 32 kg/m2; and a total body weight \>50 kg (110 lb). Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence or history of clinically significant hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, psychiatric, neurological, or allergic disease. * Any of the following conditions: History of iron storage diseases, History of iron utilization disorder, Diagnosis of hemolytic anemia or hemoglobinopathy, Diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia, Recent blood donation. * History of intravenous iron therapy, erythropoiesis stimulating agent therapy and/or oral iron containing concomitant medications or nutritional supplements exceeding recommended dietary allowances for iron in adults.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pfizer Clinical Research Unit - Brussels
Brussels, Bruxelles-capitale, Région de, B-1070, Belgium
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