A First-in-Human SAD/MAD Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability and PK of ENC0653 Ointment in Healthy Adult Subjects

Inclusion criteria

• The subject signs the informed consent form (ICF) prior to enrollment after full disclosure of study procedures and requirements. The subject understands the necessity of following study rules and completing all assessments on time, is fully informed of study procedures, and potential adverse reactions, and is able to complete the study in accordance with the protocol requirements.
• Aged ≥ 18 years and ≤ 55 years on the date of signing the informed consent form, male or female.
• Male subjects with body weight ≥ 50 kg, female subjects with body weight ≥ 45 kg, and body mass index (BMI) within the range of 18.0-32.0 kg/m² (inclusive).
• No ulceration, injury, sunburn, erythema, rash, or abnormal warmth, as well as tattoos, birthmarks, skin scars, or skin perforations shall be present on the target application regions at screening and prior to dosing.
• The subject gives voluntary consent to employ adequate contraceptive methods from 2 weeks prior to dosing until 1 month after the last study visit, and to refrain from sperm or egg donation during this period.

Exclusion criteria

• The subject has any skin disorders deemed by the investigator to be a study contraindication or to compromise assessment of the application region, including psoriasis, eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis, dysplastic nevi, other dermatologic lesions, or a history of cutaneous malignancy.
• Presence of any of the following high-risk conditions: history of deep vein thrombosis, arterial thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism; family history of thromboembolism (e.g., myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction in family members); history of malignancy; serious organ or systemic disease, immune-mediated disease (including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, psoriatic arthritis, etc.), or any diseases deemed by the investigator to render the subject unsuitable for enrollment in this study.
• Presence of any active cutaneous infections of acute bacterial, fungal, or viral (e.g., herpes simplex, herpes zoster, varicella, etc.) within 1 week prior to signing the ICF; or any acute or chronic infections requiring systemic treatment with antibiotics, antivirals, antiparasitics, antiprotozoals, or antifungals within 2 weeks prior to signing the ICF.
• History of severe trauma or major surgery within 3 months prior to screening; plan to receive surgery during the trial or within 2 weeks after completion of the trial.
• History of active tuberculosis, or clinical symptoms/signs or chest X-ray findings suggestive of active tuberculosis.
• Positive test results for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibody (HCV-Ab), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody, or Treponema pallidum antibody (TP-Ab).
• Pregnant, breast-feeding and/or lactating women.
• ALT, AST or TBiL ≥1.5ULN
• Has received any live vaccines within 1 month prior to screening or intend to receive a live vaccine during the study period or within 30 days after the last dose.
• The subject who has participated in any clinical trial of investigational drugs or medical devices within 3 months prior to screening (or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer).
• Other factors considered inappropriate for inclusion in this study at the discretion of the investigator.