A Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Investigate Safety of KBP-7072 in Healthy Subjects

This was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multiple oral dose study. Overall, a total of 24 subjects were studied in 3 groups (Groups 1 to 3); with each group consisting of 8 subjects (6 subjects receiving KBP-7072 and 2 subjects receiving placebo). Groups 1 and 2 evaluated 100 and 200 mg QD, respectively. The dose level of 150 mg QD evaluated in Group 3 was determined based on data obtained from Group 2 of this stud

Inclusion criteria

• Females of nonchildbearing potential or males, of any race, between 18 and 50 years of age, inclusive, at screening.
• Body mass index between 18.0 and 30.0 kg/m2, inclusive, at screening.
• In good health, determined by no clinically significant findings from medical history, physical and ophthalmologic examinations, 12 lead ECG, vital sign measurements, and clinical laboratory evaluations (congenital nonhemolytic hyperbilirubinemia [eg, suspicion of Gilbert's syndrome based on total and direct bilirubin] is not acceptable) at screening and check in as assessed by the investigator (or designee).
• Females of nonchildbearing potential defined as permanently sterile or postmenopausal. Males will agree to use contraception.
• Able to comprehend and willing to sign an ICF and to abide by the study restrictions.

Exclusion criteria

• Significant history or clinical manifestation of any metabolic, allergic, dermatological, hepatic, renal, hematological, pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, respiratory, endocrine, or psychiatric disorder, as determined by the investigator (or designee).
• History of significant hypersensitivity, intolerance, or allergy to any drug compound, food, or other substance, unless approved by the investigator (or designee).
• History of stomach or intestinal surgery or resection that would potentially alter absorption and/or excretion of orally administered drugs (uncomplicated appendectomy and hernia repair will be allowed). Cholecystectomy will not be allowed.
• Alanine aminotransferase or AST ≥ 1 × ULN. Assessments may be repeated once if outside the range at screening and/or check-in, at the discretion of the investigator.
• Fibroscan controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) > 238 dB/m and vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE) > 7 kPa.