A Phase 1, First Time in Humans Study of NST-1024

A Phase 1, First Time in Man Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of NST-1024 in Healthy Subjects and Otherwise Healthy Subjects with Elevated Triglycerides. This will be a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, single and multiple oral dose study conducted in 2 parts. In part A up to 6 cohorts of 8 healthy volunteers will receive single ascending doses of NST-1024 or matching placebo. I part B up to 4 cohorts of 10 otherwise healthy volunteers, with elevated triglycerides will receive daily multiple ascending doses of NST-1024 for 14 days

Inclusion criteria

• BMI 18-32 kg/m2
• In good health
• Females will not be pregnant or lactating. Females of childbearing potential must agree to use contraception
• Male subjects must agree to use contraception and refrain from donation of sperm
• Able to comprehend and willing to sign an ICF and to abide by the study restrictions.
• Subjects must have TG levels > 150 mg/dL at screening (Part B only).

Exclusion criteria

• Significant history or clinical manifestation of any metabolic, allergic, dermatological, hepatic, renal, haematological, pulmonary, CV, gastrointestinal, neurological, respiratory, endocrine, or psychiatric disorder, as determined by the Investigator (or designee).
• History of febrile illness within 7 days prior to the first dose of study drug or subjects with evidence of active infection.
• 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).
• Aspartate aminotransferase, ALT, GGT, ALP, or total bilirubin > 1.2 × ULN at Screening or (first) Check-in, confirmed by 1 repeat if necessary
• History of alcoholism or drug/chemical abuse within 2 years prior to Check-in.
• Participation in a clinical study involving administration of an investigational drug (new chemical entity) in the past 90 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to dosing.
• Use of tobacco- or nicotine-containing products within 1 month prior to Screening, or positive cotinine test at Screening or Check-in.