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Healthy SubjectsPhase 1NCT06360640

A First-in-human Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of APC148 in Healthy Adults

A Phase 1 study of Healthy Subjects, run by AdjuTec Pharma AS at 1 site in Sweden.

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 purpose of this first-in-human trial is to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of APC148 after intravenous (IV) infusion of single ascending doses in healthy adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Subjects
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
46 participants
Where
1 siteSweden
Study dates
2 Sep 2024to 10 Mar 2025
Phase
Phase 1
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 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the trial.
  • Healthy females of non-childbearing potential and healthy males aged ≥18 and ≤60 years at the time of the screening visit.
  • BMI ≥ 18.5 and ≤ 30.0 at the time of the screening visit, and body weight of ≥50 and ≤100 kg.
  • Medically healthy participant without abnormal clinically significant medical history, physical findings, vital signs, ECG and laboratory values at the time of the screening visit, as judged by the Investigator.
  • Male participants must be willing to use condom or be vasectomised or practice sexual abstinence from heterosexual intercourse and refrain from donating sperm from the administration of investigational medicinal product (IMP) until 3 months after the administration of IMP. Any female partner of a non-vasectomised male participant who is of child-bearing potential must use a highly effective method of contraception with a failure rate of <1 % to prevent pregnancy from at least 2 weeks prior to the administration of IMP to 3 months after the administration of IMP.
  • Women of non-childbearing potential.
  • Adequate renal function at the screening visit: Creatinine estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥80 mL/min/1.73 m2 for participants aged 18-50 years and eGFR ≥60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for participants ≥51 years and S-creatinine ≤ upper limit of normal.

Who cannot join

  • History of any clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the Investigator, may either put the participant at risk because of participation in the trial, or influence the results or the participant's ability to participate in the trial.
  • History of kidney disease or renal stone.
  • Any clinically significant illness, medical/surgical procedure or trauma within 4 weeks of the administration of IMP.
  • Malignancy within the past 5 years, with the exception of in situ removal of basal cell carcinoma.
  • Any planned major surgery within the duration of the trial.
  • After 10 minutes supine rest at the screening visit, any vital signs values outside the following ranges:
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  • Systolic blood pressure: <90 or ≥140 mmHg, or
  • Diastolic blood pressure <50 or ≥90 mmHg, or
  • Pulse <40 or >90 bpm
  • A mean QTcF (QT corrected for heart rate by Fredericia's formula) interval of >450 ms after triplicate measurements. The average of the 3 QTc(F) values will be used to determine the participant's eligibility.
  • 12-lead ECG:
  • with PR interval shortening < 120 ms.
  • PR > 110 ms but < 120 ms is acceptable if there is no evidence of ventricular pre- excitation OR
  • PR interval prolongation > 220 ms OR
  • Intermittent second or third degree atrioventricular (AV) block, or AV dissociation
  • History of unexplained syncope, cardiac arrest, unexplained cardiac arrhythmias or torsades de pointes, structural heart disease, or a family history of Long QT Syndrome.
  • History of severe allergy/hypersensitivity or ongoing allergy/hypersensitivity, as judged by the Investigator, or history of hypersensitivity to drugs with a similar chemical structure or class to APC148.
  • Regular use of any prescribed or non-prescribed medications, including antacids, analgesics, herbal remedies, vitamins and minerals, within 2 weeks prior to the administration of IMP, except occasional intake of paracetamol (maximum 2000 mg/day and not exceeding 3000 mg/week), as well as nasal decongestants without cortisone, antihistamine or anticholinergics for a maximum of 10 days, at the discretion of the Investigator.
  • Any positive result at the screening visit for serum hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B/C antibodies and/or HIV.
  • Positive result for drugs of abuse or alcohol at the screening visit or on admission to the trial site prior to the administration of the IMP.
  • Planned treatment or treatment with another investigational drug within 3 months prior to Day -1. Participants consented and screened but not dosed in previous Phase I trials are not to be excluded.
  • Current smokers or users of nicotine products. Irregular use of nicotine (e.g., smoking, snuffing, chewing tobacco) less than 3 times/week is allowed before the screening visit.
  • History of, or current, drug abuse, use of anabolic steroids, alcohol abuse or excessive intake of alcohol, as judged by the Investigator.
  • Excessive caffeine consumption defined by a daily intake of > 5 cups (1 cup = approximately 240 mL) of caffeine containing beverages, as judged by the Investigator.
  • Plasma donation within 1 month of the IMP infusion or blood donation (or corresponding blood loss) during the last 3 months prior to the IMP infusion.
  • Participated in a previous cohort in the trial.
  • The Investigator considers the participant unlikely to comply with trial procedures, restrictions, and requirements.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Sweden1 site
  • Clinical Trial Consultants AB

    Uppsala

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About this study

Official title: A First-in-human, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Single Ascending Dose Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of APC148 in Healthy Adults

The purpose of this first-in-human trial is to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of APC148 after intravenous (IV) infusion of single ascending doses in healthy adults.

Read the detailed description

Participants will receive a single 3-hours IV infusion of APC148 or placebo. 6 sequential cohorts are planned. The first 2 subjects in each cohort will be dosed in a sentinel fashion. The subjects will be followed for 7 days.

Being tested
APC148 and Placebo

What participants receive

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

  • APC148 and PlaceboDrug

    IV infusion

Study groups in NCT06360640
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
50 mg of APC148 and placeboExperimentalCohort 1: 4 participants receives 3 hours IV administration of 50 mg APC148, and 2 participants placebo.
Receives: Drug: APC148 and Placebo
150 mg of APC148 and placeboExperimentalCohort 2: 6 participants receives 3 hours IV administration of 150 mg APC148 and 2 participants placebo.
Receives: Drug: APC148 and Placebo
300 mg of APC148 and placeboExperimentalCohort 3: 6 participants receives 3 hours IV administration of 300 mg APC148 and 2 participants placebo.
Receives: Drug: APC148 and Placebo
450 mg of APC148 and placeboExperimentalCohort 4: 6 participants receives 3 hours IV administration of 450 mg APC148 and 2 participants placebo.
Receives: Drug: APC148 and Placebo
600 mg of APC148 and placeboExperimentalCohort 5: 6 participants receives 3 hours IV administration of 600 mg APC148 and 2 participants placebo.
Receives: Drug: APC148 and Placebo
900 mg of APC148 and placeboExperimentalCohort 6: 6 participants receives 3 hours IV administration of 900 mg APC148 and 2 participants placebo.
Receives: Drug: APC148 and Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Incidence and intensity of adverse events (AEs)

    Frequency, intensity and seriousness of adverse events (AEs) will be assessed. The intensity grades is defined as mild, moderate or severe. AEs will be assessed as not related, possibly or probably related to the investigational medicinal product (IMP)

    Measured: From start of infusion until end of trial visit Day 8

  2. Incidence and intensity of serious adverse events (SAEs)

    Frequency, intensity and seriousness of Serious adverse events (SAEs) will be assessed. Assessment of causal relationship to IMP will be assessed.

    Measured: From start of infusion until end of trial visit Day 8

  3. Incidence and intensity of infusion-related AEs

    Frequency, intensity and seriousness of infusion-related adverse events (AEs) will be assessed. The intensity grades is defined as mild, moderate or severe. AEs will be assessed as not related, possibly or probably related to the investigational medicinal product (IMP)

    Measured: From start of infusion until end of trial visit Day 8

  4. Time course of local tolerability reactions

    The infusion site area will be visually inspected before, during and after the IMP infusion. The assessment will include the Investigator's evaluation of swelling, haematoma, and erythema. In addition, each participant will assess their subjective experience of pain and pruritus. Local tolerability reactions will be recorded as infusion-related Adverse events (AEs)

    Measured: Pre-dose, Day 1, Day 2 and Day 8

  5. Changes from baseline in blood pressure

    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse will be measured in supine position after 10 minutes of rest. Any vital signs outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  6. Changes from baseline in respiratory rate

    Respiratory rate will be measured in supine position after 10 minutes of rest. Any vital signs outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  7. Changes from baseline in body temperature

    Body temperature will be measured in supine position after 10 minutes of rest. Any vital signs outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  8. Changes from baseline in heart rate

    Heart rate will be measured in supine position after 10 minutes of rest. Any vital signs outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  9. Changes from baseline in PQ/PR interval

    Single 12-lead ECG will be recorded in supine position after 10 minutes of rest using an ECG machine. PQ/PR intervals will be recorded. Any values outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  10. Changes from baseline in QRS interval

    Single 12-lead ECG will be recorded in supine position after 10 minutes of rest using an ECG machine. QRS intervals will be recorded. Any values outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  11. Changes from baseline in QT interval

    Single 12-lead ECG will be recorded in supine position after 10 minutes of rest using an ECG machine. QT intervals will be recorded. Any values outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  12. Changes from baseline in QTcF interval

    Single 12-lead ECG will be recorded in supine position after 10 minutes of rest using an ECG machine. QTcF intervals will be recorded. Any values outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  13. Changes from baseline in Clinical Laboratory Profile

    Safety laboratory data, Clinical chemistry, haematology, and coagulation, will be measured. Any values outside of normal ranges will be judged as clinically significant or not clinically significant by the Investigator.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 8

  14. Changes from baseline in physical examination

    Assessment of different organ systems. Clinically significant and non-clinically significant abnormal findings will be summarised by treatment and dose.

    Measured: Day -1, Day 1, Day 3 and Day 8

Secondary outcomes (14)
  1. APC148 plasma concentrations

    Concentration of APC148 in plasma. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3

  2. APC148 urine concentrations

    Concentration of APC148 in urine. Urine samples for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1 and Day 2

  3. Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameter in plasma - Area under curve (AUC) 0-24

    Area under the plasma concentration vs. time curve from time 0 to 24 hours. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  4. PK parameter in plasma - AUC0-inf

    AUC from time 0 to infinity. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  5. PK parameter in plasma - AUC0-last

    AUC from time 0 to the last measurable concentration. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  6. PK parameter in plasma - Cmax

    Maximum observed plasma concentration. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  7. PK parameter in plasma - Tmax

    Time to Cmax. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  8. PK parameter in plasma - T1/2

    Terminal elimination half-life. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  9. PK parameter in plasma - Clearance (CL)

    Total clearance. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  10. PK parameter in plasma - Vz

    Volume of distribution. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  11. PK parameter in plasma - Vss determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Apparent volume of distribution at equilibrium. Venous blood samples (approximately 4 mL) for the determination of plasma concentrations will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3

  12. PK parameters in urine - A(e)

    Urine samples for the amount of unchanged drug excreted into urine (Ae) will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1 and Day 2

  13. PK parameters in urine - fe

    Urine samples for the Fraction of IV administered drug that is excreted into urine will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1 and Day 2

  14. PK parameter in urine - renal clearance (CLr)

    Urine samples for Renal clearance will be collected.

    Measured: Day 1 and Day 2

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Apr 2024
  2. Study start2 Sep 2024
  3. Primary completion10 Mar 2025
  4. Study completion10 Mar 2025

Resources

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
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
Placebo-controlled, 6 sequential cohorts.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
46 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06360640
Sponsor's protocol ID
APC148-001
Other IDs
2023-507939-38-00, 2023
Status last verified
Mar 2025
First submitted
5 Mar 2024
Last updated
12 Mar 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bolstad B, Hovland R, Bylund J, Rein-Hedin E, Kuusk S, Klem B, Rongved P. Phase I dose-ascending, safety, and pharmacokinetics study of APC148, a novel metallo-beta-lactamase inhibitor, in healthy volunteers. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2026 Aug 5;70(8):e0042626. doi: 10.1128/aac.00426-26. Epub 2026 Jun 17.

    PubMed 42307233

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study of Healthy Subjects, run by AdjuTec Pharma AS at 1 site in Sweden.

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 7 inclusion and 27 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 12 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Sweden. 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 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.

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?

Incidence and intensity of adverse events (AEs) (time frame: From start of infusion until end of trial visit Day 8). The study lists 14 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06360640, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 12 Mar 2025.

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