New rheumatoid arthritis drug candidate passes first safety check in healthy volunteers
NCT ID NCT06883695
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial tested the safety of a new drug called SHR-3045 in 40 healthy adults. The study was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, meaning some participants got the drug and some got a dummy shot. The main goal was to see if the drug causes any side effects and how the body processes it. This is a first step toward possibly treating rheumatoid arthritis, but much more research is needed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SHR-3045
- What this could lead to
- If this drug proves safe and effective in future trials, it could become a new treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early phase 1 study in only 40 healthy people, not patients. It only looks at safety and how the drug moves through the body, not whether it works for arthritis. Many drugs fail in later stages.
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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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Apr 2025
- 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 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. Subjects with ability to understand the trial procedures and possible adverse events, voluntary participation in the trial. 2. Subjects who can provide written informed consent. 3. Males or females aged 18-55 years (both inclusive). 4. Males with body weight ≥ 50 kg, or females with body weight ≥ 45 kg. 5. No clinically significant abnormalities in the medical history, general physical examinations, vital signs and laboratory tests. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participation in clinical trials of other investigational drugs or medical devices within 3 months prior to screening. 2. Known or suspected history of drug abuse. 3. Addiction to tobacco and alcohol. 4. Individuals who are unable to adhere to the dietary requirements of this trial during the study period. 5. Judged by the investigator, there are any other conditions that interfere with the results evaluation of the trial.
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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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Shanghai General Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200080, China
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