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Healthy ParticipantsPhase 1NCT06492226

Study to Demonstrate Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Similarity Between NKF-INS(A), US-NovoLog®, and EU-NovoRapid®

A Phase 1 study testing NKF-INS(A), EU-NovoRapid® and US-NovoLog® in people with Healthy Participants, run by Xentria, Inc. at 1 site in South Africa.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

Single-dose, double-blind, randomized, three-period, three-treatment, six-sequence, crossover study to demonstrate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic similarity between NKF-INS(A), US-NovoLog®, and EU-NovoRapid® Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 50 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Participants
What is being tested?
NKF-INS(A), EU-NovoRapid® and US-NovoLog®
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
54 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Africa
Study dates
30 Jul 2024to 31 Oct 2024
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 50 years
  • Men only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Signed and dated informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that would not have been done during normal management of the participant
  • Healthy male participants
  • Age between 18 and 50 years, both inclusive
  • Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 29.0 kg/m2, both inclusive
  • Body weight ≥ 50 kg
  • Fasting plasma glucose concentration ≤ 5.5 mmol/L at screening
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  • Considered generally healthy upon completion of medical history, physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), and analysis of laboratory safety variables, as judged by the Investigator
  • Willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, clinical laboratory tests, and other study procedures including lifestyle considerations.
  • Participants must agree to use condoms during sexual intercourse. Additionally, female partners of male participants should use highly effective contraception. All contraceptive measures apply from screening until 90 days after study
  • Have competence in speaking, writing, and comprehending the local language(s) where the study is conducted.

Who cannot join

  • Positive for human insulin antibodies at Screening
  • Are currently enrolled in or have discontinued within 3 months or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) of any investigational drug or device or are concurrently enrolled in any other type of medical research study and judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study.
  • Have known allergies to insulin, its excipients, or related drugs or have history of relevant allergic reactions of any origin.
  • History of diabetes mellitus; episodes of hypoglycemia in the anamnesis; any history of insulin use for treatment purposes.
  • Have known allergies to insulin, its excipients, or related drugs or have history of relevant allergic reactions of any origin.
  • Have clinically relevant history of or current cardiovascular, respiratory, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, or neurological disorders capable of significantly altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drugs; of constituting a risk when taking the study drug; or of interfering with the interpretation of data.
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  • Increased risk of thrombosis, e.g., individuals with a history of deep leg vein thrombosis or family history of deep leg vein thrombosis, as judged by the Investigator.
  • Clinically significant abnormal ECG at screening.
  • Glycemia level ≥140.4 mg/dL 2 hours after the glucose load.
  • Show evidence of significant active neuropsychiatric disease.
  • Positive urine drug test at screening and/or evidence of current use of known drugs of abuse or have a history of use within the past year.
  • Show evidence of an acute infection with fever or infectious disease at the time of enrollment.
  • Show evidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and/or positive human HIV antibodies at screening.
  • Have positive test results for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc), or hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies at screening.
  • Intend to use over-the-counter medication within 7 days or prescription medication within 14 days prior to dosing (apart from vitamin/mineral supplements, occasional paracetamol, thyroid replacement).
  • Have donated blood or had a blood loss of 450 mL 3 months prior to study enrollment.
  • Have an average weekly alcohol intake that exceeds 21 units per week or is unwilling to stop alcohol consumption from 48 hours prior to each dosing until being discharged from the CRU.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

South Africa1 site
  • Xentria Investigative Site

    Bloemfontein, 9301

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About this study

Official title: A Single-center, Single-dose, Double-blind, Randomized, Three-period, Three-treatment, Six-sequence, Crossover Study to Demonstrate Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Similarity Between NKF-INS(A), US-NovoLog®, and EU-NovoRapid® Using the Euglycemic Clamp Technique in Healthy Male Adult Volunteers

Single-dose, double-blind, randomized, three-period, three-treatment, six-sequence, crossover study to demonstrate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic similarity between NKF-INS(A), US-NovoLog®, and EU-NovoRapid®

Read the detailed description

A single-center, single-dose, double-blind, randomized, three-period, three-treatment, six-sequence, crossover study to demonstrate pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic similarity between NKF-INS(A), US-NovoLog®, and EU-NovoRapid® using the euglycemic clamp technique in healthy male adult volunteers

Being tested
NKF-INS(A), EU-NovoRapid®, US-NovoLog®

What participants receive

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

  • NKF-INS(A)Drug

    Single subcutaneous dose of 0.3 U/kg administration over three treatment periods

  • EU-NovoRapid®Drug

    Single subcutaneous dose of 0.3 U/kg administration over three treatment periods

  • US-NovoLog®Drug

    Single subcutaneous dose of 0.3 U/kg administration over three treatment periods

Study groups in NCT06492226
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NKF-INS(A)ExperimentalSingle subcutaneous dose administration over three treatment periods
Receives: Drug: NKF-INS(A)
EU-NovoRapid®Active comparatorSingle subcutaneous dose administration over three treatment periods
Receives: Drug: EU-NovoRapid®
US-NovoLog®Active comparatorSingle subcutaneous dose administration over three treatment periods
Receives: Drug: US-NovoLog®

What is being measured

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

  1. Aspart Concentration-time Curve From 0 to 12 Hours Area Under the Insulin Aspart Concentration-Time Curve (AUC0-t).

    Compared the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of NKF-INS(A) to United States (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart demonstrating PK similarity for insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  2. Maximum Observed Insulin Aspart Concentration Maximum Observed Insulin Aspart Concentration (Cmax)

    Compared the Pharmacokinetic (PK) of NKF-INS(A) to United States (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart demonstrating PK similarity for insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  3. Area Under the GIR-time Curve From 0 to 12 Hours (AUCGIR0-t).

    Compared the Pharmacodynamic (PD) of NKF-INS(A) to United States (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart injection by examining Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR) profiles after a single Subcutaneous (SC) dose.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  4. Maximum GIR (GIRmax) of Glucose

    Compared the Pharmacodynamic (PD) of NKF-INS(A) to United States (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart injection by examining Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR) profiles after a single Subcutaneous (SC) dose.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. PK Parameters for Serum Insulin Aspart Concentrations: Area Under the Insulin Aspart Concentration-Time Curve (AUC0)-4h, AUC0-6h, AUC0-12h, AUC0-∞

    Evaluated additional Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of NKF-INS(A) compared to United Stated (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  2. Time to Half-maximum Before Maximum Observed Insulin Aspart Concentration Time to Half-Maximum Before Maximum Observed Insulin Aspart Concentration (t50%-Early)

    Evaluated Additional Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameters of NKF-INS(A) Compared to United States (US)-Approved and European (EU)-Authorized Insulin Aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  3. Time to Half-maximum After Maximum Observed Insulin Aspart Concentration Time to Half-Maximum After Maximum Observed Insulin Aspart Concentration (t50%-Late)

    Evaluated additional Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of NKF-INS(A) compared to United Stated (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  4. The Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2)

    Evaluated additional Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of NKF-INS(A) compared to United Stated (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  5. PK Parameters for Serum Insulin Aspart Concentrations: Area Under the Insulin Aspart Concentration-Time Curve to Maximum Insulin Aspart Concentration (Tmax)

    Evaluated additional Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of NKF-INS(A) compared to United Stated (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

  6. PK Parameters for Serum Insulin Aspart Concentrations: Area Under the Insulin Aspart Concentration-Time Curve AUC6-12h

    Evaluated additional Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of NKF-INS(A) compared to United Stated (US)-approved and European Union (EU)-authorized insulin aspart.

    Measured: Day 1 for 12 Hours

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Jul 2024
  2. Study start30 Jul 2024
  3. Primary completion31 Oct 2024
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2024

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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
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
54 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06492226
Sponsor's protocol ID
NKF-INS(A)-101
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
1 Jul 2024
Last updated
21 Jan 2026
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing NKF-INS(A), EU-NovoRapid® and US-NovoLog® in people with Healthy Participants, run by Xentria, Inc. at 1 site in South Africa.

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 10 inclusion and 17 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 21 Jan 2026. 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 South Africa. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Jan 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Aspart Concentration-time Curve From 0 to 12 Hours Area Under the Insulin Aspart Concentration-Time Curve (AUC0-t). (time frame: Day 1 for 12 Hours). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 21 Jan 2026.

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