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EpilepsyPhase 1NCT07051629

Dose Escalation Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics And Pharmacodynamics of SIF001 in Healthy Subjects and in Epilepsy Patients

A Phase 1 study testing SIF001 in people with Epilepsy and Healthy Volunteer, run by Suninflam Inc at 10 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

This is a dose escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of SIF001, a monoclonal antibody with the potential to treat epilespy Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Epilepsy, Healthy Volunteer
What is being tested?
SIF001
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
88 participants
Where
10 sitesUnited States
Study dates
16 Jun 2025to 15 Mar 2027
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • -
  • Healthy Volunteers Only (Stage I and II (Phase 1a and 1b)):
  • Male or female 18 to 55 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent.
  • In good health as determined by the Investigator, based on medical history and screening evaluations.
  • Body weight of ≥ 50 kg and BMI within the range 18-30 kg/m2 (inclusive)
  • Patients with Epilepsy Only (Stage II (Phase 1b)):
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  • Male or female 18 to 70 years of age at the time of signing the informed consent.
  • A clinical diagnosis of focal or generalized epilepsy. Subjects must have motor seizures, with or without impaired awareness.
  • Has a minimum of 4 seizures per 4-week period while taking 1 to 3 anti-seizure medications
  • All medications and epilepsy interventions must be stable for 8 weeks before screening and are expected to remain stable during the study
  • All Subjects:
  • Negative serum pregnancy test at screening and urine pregnancy test on Day -1 before starting study treatment in all pre-menopausal women and women < 12 months after the onset of menopause.
  • Female participants of child-bearing potential and male participants must agree to use adequate contraception for the duration of the protocol.
  • Able to sign informed consent and comply with the protocol.

Who cannot join

  • Healthy Volunteers (Stage I and II (Phase 1a and 1b)):
  • Subjects with any unresolved history of clinically significant disease, in the opinion of the investigator.
  • Past or intended use of over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medication (other than ≤ 2 g/day paracetamol [acetaminophen] or ≤ 800-mg/day ibuprofen), vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements within 7 days or 5 half-lives of the respective drug, if known (whichever is longer), prior to dosing.
  • Patients with Epilepsy (Stage II (Phase 1b)):
  • Acute precipitant of seizure within the past 3 months prior to screening such as major trauma, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, cardiac arrest, or post-anoxia
  • All Subjects:
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  • Any uncontrolled medical or psychiatric condition (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma, depression) as judged by the investigator.
  • Any clinically significant findings in medical examination, including physical examination, 12-lead ECG, vital signs, clinical laboratory tests. Specifically:
  • alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) ≥ 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN), Total bilirubin ≥ 2 × ULN
  • QT interval corrected by Fridericia's formula (QTcF) > 450 msec (male) or > 470 msec (female)
  • Undergone major surgery ≤ 2 months prior to Day -1.
  • Received any investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer, if known) before screening.
  • Received any vaccine within 6 weeks before planned SIF001 administration.
  • Loss of more than 100 mL blood (e.g., a blood donation) within 2 months before Day -1, or has received any blood, plasma, or platelet transfusions within 3 months before admission.
  • Active liver disease or severe renal impairment, including serum creatinine ≥ 1.5 × ULN or estimated glomerular filtration rate of < 60 mL/min/1.73m2.
  • Known history of substance use disorder.
  • History of active human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), active hepatitis C virus (HCV), or active hepatitis B virus (HBV)
  • Recent (2 weeks) history of a positive COVID-19 test result or disease symptoms of COVID-19 disease such as shortness of breath, cough, rhinorrhea, sore throat etc.
  • Known history of hypersensitivity or anaphylactic reaction to intravenous medications, biologicals, or fluids.
  • History of any clinically significant disease or disorder which, in the opinion of the investigators, may either put the subject at risk because of participation in the study, or influence the results or the subject's ability to participate in the study.
  • History of status epilepticus within 2 years of screening
  • Known history of suicidality within 2 years of screening, or answering "yes" to questions 4 and 5 of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
  • Unable to complete this study for other reasons or the investigator believes that the subject should be excluded.

Trial locations and contacts

10 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Dongxu Sun, PhD contact

6507850225

dsun@suninflam.com

10 sites in 1 country

United States10 sites, 10 recruiting
  • Dent Neurologic Institute

    Amherst, New York, 14226

    Jacara Washington, 716-961-9220, jwashington@dentinstitute.com

    Recruiting
  • Mid-Atlantic Epilepsy and Sleep Center

    Bathesda, Maryland, 20817

    Pavel Klein, MD, 301-530-9744, kleinp@epilepsydc.com

    Recruiting
  • OnSite Clinical Solutions, LLC

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277

    Kenneth Ashkin, MD, 800-785-3150, kashkinMD@onsiteclinical.com

    Recruiting
  • Horizon Clinical Research Center

    Cypress, Texas, 77429

    Harpaul Gill, MD, 281-803-9960, trials@horizoncrg.com

    Recruiting
  • Accel Research sites network

    DeLand, Florida, 32720

    Michael Hoffmann, MD, 3867852400, machael.hoffmann@accelclinical.com

    Recruiting
  • Quest Research Institute

    Farmington Hills, Michigan, 48334

    Aaron Ellenbogen, DO, 2489578940, aaron@questri.com

    Recruiting
  • Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817

    Darren Dugas, MD, 800-564-6141, info@hawaiineuroscience.com

    Recruiting
  • D&H Tamarac Research Center, LLC

    Tamarac, Florida, 33321

    Neri Barnea, MD, 786-375-6210, drbarnea@nrcinc.com

    Recruiting
  • Center for Neurosciences

    Tucson, Arizona, 85718

    Crystal Placencia, BS, 520-529-5234, ClinicalTrials@neurotucson.com

    Recruiting
  • Encore Medical Research of Weston, LLC

    Weston, Florida, 33331

    Ninett Llerena, RN, 954-777-8827, nllerena@encoremedicalresearch.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Phase 1, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Escalation Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of SIF001 in Healthy Subjects and in a Patient Cohort With Epilepsy

This is a dose escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of SIF001, a monoclonal antibody with the potential to treat epilespy

Read the detailed description

Nonclinical studies including disease animal model studies and toxicological studies indicate that SIF001 has the potential to be a therapeutical agent for epilepsy treatment through addressing the underlying pathology. This a phase 1 dose escalation study to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of SIF001 in healthy subjects and in a patient cohort with epilepsy.

Being tested
SIF001, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Epilepsy

What participants receive

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

  • SIF001Biological

    SIF001 intravenous infusion every two weeks

  • PlaceboDrug

    Placebo

Study groups in NCT07051629
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SIF001 10-80mg/kg IVExperimentalSIF001 infused intravenously over one hour
Receives: Biological: SIF001
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorPlacebo infused intravenously over one hour
Receives: Drug: Placebo

What is being measured

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

  1. Numbers of participants and rate of treatment-related adverse events assessed by dose group and by active treatment vs placebo

    To measure the incidence and severity of adverse events (AEs) and severe adverse events (SAEs), clinical laboratory parameters, vital signs, and physical examinations,

    Measured: Day 1 to Day 15 for SAD, and Day 1 to Day 43 for MAD

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters/ profiles:Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC)

    PK: AUC D0-∞

    Measured: Through Day 75

  2. Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile/parameters: Maximum observed plasma concentration

    PK: Cmax

    Measured: Through Day 75

  3. Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile/parameters: Time at which maximum plasma concentration occurs

    PK: tmax

    Measured: Through Day 75

  4. Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile/parameters: terminal elimination phase half life

    PK: t(1/2)

    Measured: Through Day 75

  5. Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile/parameters: total clearance

    PK: CL

    Measured: Through Day 75

  6. Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile/parameters: volume of distribution

    PK: Vd

    Measured: Through Day 75

  7. Incidence of immunogenicity of SIF001 (production of anti-SIF001 antibodies)

    Detection of anti-SIF001 antibodies

    Measured: Through Day 75

  8. To evaluate the change from baseline in seizure frequency (patient cohort only)

    Frequency of observed countable seizures with motor manifestations, with or without impaired awareness

    Measured: from Day 1 to 29 (4 weeks), from Day 29 to 57 (4 weeks), and up to Day 57 in patients with epilepsy

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Jul 2025
  2. Study start16 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion15 Jan 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion15 Mar 2027 (estimated)

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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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Model description
The study has two stages. Healthy volunteers in stage 1 of a single ascending dose (SAD) study and in stage 2 of a multiple ascending dose (MAD) study will receive a starting dose of 10mglkg, followed by ascending doses of 20, 50 and 80mg/kg. A cohort of epilepsy patients will be added to stage 2.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
88 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07051629
Sponsor's protocol ID
SIF001-001
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
17 Jun 2025
Last updated
15 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
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 SIF001 in people with Epilepsy and Healthy Volunteer, run by Suninflam Inc at 10 sites in United States.

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 14 inclusion and 23 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 10 sites in United States. 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. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Dongxu Sun, PhD (6507850225, dsun@suninflam.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Numbers of participants and rate of treatment-related adverse events assessed by dose group and by active treatment vs placebo (time frame: Day 1 to Day 15 for SAD, and Day 1 to Day 43 for MAD). 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 15 Jun 2026.

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