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PhenylketonuriaPhase 1/2NCT05781399

First-in-Human, Multiple Part Clinical Study of JNT-517 in Healthy Participants and in Participants With Phenylketonuria

A Phase 1/2 study testing JNT-517 Suspension and JNT-517 Tablet in people with Phenylketonuria, run by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. at 15 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The goal of Parts A and B of this Phase 1/2, first-in-human, randomized study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of single (SAD) and multiple (MAD) ascending doses of oral JNT-517 in healthy participants. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Phenylketonuria
What is being tested?
JNT-517 Suspension and JNT-517 Tablet
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
163 participants
Where
15 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
31 Oct 2022to 29 Jul 2025
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Parts A, B, C, and F:
  • Males and females 18 to 55 years of age.
  • Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history.
  • Body mass index (BMI) of 18-40 kg/m2 and total body weight >50 kg (110 lbs).
  • Non-smoker for at least 2 weeks prior to dosing and willing to abstain during the study.
  • Part D and E:
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  • Males and females 18 to 65 years of age, inclusive.
  • Diagnosis of PKU with a confirmed genotype.
  • At least 2 plasma Phe levels >600 μM over the past 12 months.
  • BMI of 18-40 kg/m2.
  • All Parts:
  • Females of childbearing potential must agree to use 2 highly effective contraceptive methods.
  • Capable of giving signed informed consent and able to comply with study procedures.

Who cannot join

  • All Parts:
  • Any acute or chronic medical condition that would prevent the participant from complying with the procedures or place the participant at risk if they participate in the study.
  • Positive for hepatitis B or C or human immunodeficiency virus.
  • Any history of malignancy in the last 5 years, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer.
  • Any history of liver disease.
  • Any surgical or medical conditions that may affect study drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion.
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  • Participation in another investigational drug trial within 30 days or, if known, 5 half-lives of the investigational drug (whichever is longer).
  • History of drug/alcohol abuse in the last year.
  • Current, recent, or suspected infection within 4 weeks of Screening of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19.
  • Received a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 within 14 days of Screening.
  • Unable to tolerate oral medication.
  • Allergy to JNT-517 or any component of the investigational product.
  • Received >50 mL of blood or plasma within 30 days of Screening or >500 mL of blood or plasma within 60 days of Screening.

Trial locations and contacts

15 sites in 2 countries.

15 sites in 2 countries

United States11 sites
  • Rare Disease Research

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

  • University of Florida College of Medicine

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68198

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224

  • Oregon Health & Sciences University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239

  • Utah Health - The University of Utah Hospital

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112

  • University of South Florida

    Tampa, Florida, 33620

Other trials in United States

Australia4 sites
  • Royal Adelaide Hospital

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

  • Nucleus Network Melbourne

    Melbourne, Melbourne VIC, 3004

  • Mater Misericordia Ltd

    South Brisbane, Queensland, 4101

  • Westmead Hospital

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1/2, First-In-Human, Multiple Part, Single Ascending and Multiple Dose Study of JNT-517 in Healthy Participants and in Participants With Phenylketonuria

The goal of Parts A and B of this Phase 1/2, first-in-human, randomized study is to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of single (SAD) and multiple (MAD) ascending doses of oral JNT-517 in healthy participants. In Part C, the goal is to evaluate the differences in bioavailability between a tablet and suspension formulation of JNT-517 and the food effect in healthy volunteers. All participants in Part C will receive JNT-517. The goal of Part D is to assess the safety, tolerability, PK, and effect on urinary Phe and other amino acids of JNT-517 in participants with phenylketonuria (PKU). Participants in Part D will receive either JNT-517 or placebo and will be blinded to their treatment assignment.

The study consists of 6 parts:

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  • Part A: SAD in healthy participants -randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
  • Part B: MAD in healthy participants (14 days)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
  • Part C: Relative bioavailability of 2 formulations and food effect in healthy participants-randomized, open-label
  • Part D: Phase 2 in participants with PKU (4 weeks)-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
  • Part E: Phase 2 in participants with PKU (4 weeks) open label
  • Part F: SAD Phase 1 in healthy participants, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled

In each part, participants will complete a Screening Period, a Treatment Period, and a Follow-up Period for safety.

Conditions
Phenylketonuria
Being tested
JNT-517 Suspension, Placebo Suspension, JNT-517 Tablet, Placebo Tablet
Keywords
PKU
Medical subject headings
Phenylketonurias

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • JNT-517 SuspensionDrug

    JNT-517 in on-site compounded suspension

  • Placebo SuspensionDrug

    On-site compounded placebo suspension

  • JNT-517 TabletDrug

    JNT-517 tablets, 25 mg and 75 mg

  • Placebo TabletDrug

    Matching film-coated placebo tablet

Study groups in NCT05781399
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
JNT-517 SAD (Part A and Part F)ExperimentalSingle dose of JNT-517 or placebo in fasted state.
Receives: Drug: JNT-517 Suspension; Drug: Placebo Suspension
JNT-517 MAD (Part B)ExperimentalJNT-517 or placebo once or twice daily for 14 days, with first daily dose given after an overnight fast.
Receives: Drug: JNT-517 Suspension; Drug: Placebo Suspension
JNT-517 Suspension Then Tablet Fasted Then Tablet Fed (Part C)ExperimentalSingle dose of JNT-517 suspension, JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state, and JNT-517 tablet in a fed state in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
Receives: Drug: JNT-517 Suspension; Drug: JNT-517 Tablet
JNT-517 Tablet Fasted Then Tablet Fed Then Suspension (Part C)ExperimentalSingle dose of JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state, JNT-517 tablet in a fed state, and JNT-517 suspension in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
Receives: Drug: JNT-517 Suspension; Drug: JNT-517 Tablet
JNT-517 Tablet Fed Then Suspension Then Tablet Fasted (Part C)ExperimentalSingle dose of JNT-517 tablet in a fed state, JNT-517 suspension, and JNT-517 tablet in a fasted state in a sequential, open-label manner. Each treatment is separated by a minimum of 5 half-lives.
Receives: Drug: JNT-517 Suspension; Drug: JNT-517 Tablet
JNT-517 PKU (Part D and E)ExperimentalJNT-517 or placebo daily for 4 weeks. Dose is based on data from Parts A, B, and C.
Receives: Drug: JNT-517 Tablet; Drug: Placebo Tablet

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events

    Reported based on results of 12-lead ECGs, vital signs, clinical laboratory tests, and other medical assessments.

    Measured: Parts A/C/F: Screening to Day 8; Part B: Screening to Day 21; Part D/E: Screening to Day 35

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Plasma area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of JNT-517

    Measured: Parts A/C/F: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D/E: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28

  2. Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of JNT-517

    Measured: Parts A/C/F: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D/E: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28

  3. Time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of JNT-517

    Measured: Parts A/C/F: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D/E: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28

  4. Plasma terminal half-life (t1/2) of JNT-517

    Measured: Parts A/C/F: pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1; Part B: pre-dose to 24 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14 and pre-dose on Days 3, 13; Part D/E: pre-dose to 4 hrs post-dose on Days 1, 14, 28

  5. Comparison of Tmax of JNT-517 in fed and fasted states

    Part C only

    Measured: Pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1

  6. Comparison of Cmax of JNT-517 in fed and fasted states

    Part C only

    Measured: Pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1

  7. Comparison of AUC of JNT-517 in fed and fasted states

    Part C only

    Measured: Pre-dose to 72 hrs post-dose on Day 1

  8. Changes in urinary amino acid levels

    Part D/E only. Urine samples will be collected at the indicated timepoints and analyzed for amino acid levels, including Phe.

    Measured: Screening and Days 1, 7, 14, 21, 28

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted23 Mar 2023
  2. Study start31 Oct 2022
  3. Primary completion29 Jul 2025
  4. Study completion29 Jul 2025

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
The study will be conducted in 6 parts: Parts A, B, C,D, E, and F. This study will be seamless, meaning various study parts could begin while other parts are still ongoing, but dose escalation will occur only after satisfactory review of safety and tolerability data from a minimum of 6 participants completing through Day 3, and available PK data.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
163 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05781399
Sponsor's protocol ID
JNT517-101
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
11 Feb 2023
Last updated
16 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: Anonymized Individual participant data (IPD) that underlie the results of this study will be shared with researchers to achieve aims pre-specified in a methodologically sound research proposal. Small studies with less than 25 participants are excluded from data sharing.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing JNT-517 Suspension and JNT-517 Tablet in people with Phenylketonuria, run by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. at 15 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 13 inclusion and 13 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 15 sites in United States, Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of participants with treatment-emergent adverse events (time frame: Parts A/C/F: Screening to Day 8; Part B: Screening to Day 21; Part D/E: Screening to Day 35). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jul 2026.

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