Comparing the absorption of NX-5948 tablets and capsules

A Phase 1, Open-Label Study in Healthy Volunteers to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of NX-5948 Tablets Compared to Capsules, and the Effect of Food and an Acid-reducing Agent on the Pharmacokinetics of NX-5948

PHASE1 · Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. · NCT06717269

This study tests how well healthy volunteers absorb NX-5948 in tablet form compared to capsules, both when they have eaten and when they haven't.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment18 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 55 Years
SexAll
SponsorNurix Therapeutics, Inc. (industry)
Locations1 site (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Trial IDNCT06717269 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates how well NX-5948 tablets are absorbed compared to capsules in healthy volunteers. It consists of two cohorts, where participants will receive NX-5948 in both tablet and capsule forms under different conditions, including fasting and fed states. Additionally, the study will assess the impact of food and an acid-reducing agent on the drug's pharmacokinetics. Blood samples will be collected to analyze the drug's absorption and effects.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 19-55 who meet specific health criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with significant medical histories or conditions that could affect drug absorption may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could optimize the formulation of NX-5948 for better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying success in evaluating drug formulations, but this specific approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy, adult, male or female 19-55 years of age
* Continuous non-smoker who has not used nicotine and tobacco-containing products for at least 3 months prior to the first dosing
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18.0 and ≤ 32.0 kg/m2
* Medically healthy with no clinically significant medical history, physical examination, clinical laboratory profiles, vital signs, or 12-lead safety ECGs at the screening visit, as deemed by the PI or designee
* Understands the study procedures in the informed consent form (ICF) and be willing and able to comply with the protocol.

Key Exclusion Criteria:

* Mentally or legally incapacitated or has significant emotional problems at the time of the screening visit or expected during the conduct of the study
* Clinically significant history or presence of respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, hematological, lymphatic, neoplastic myeloproliferative, neurological, cardiovascular, psychiatric, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, immunological, dermatological, endocrine or connective tissue diseases or disorders
* History of any gastrointestinal surgery or cholecystectomy that could impact the PK of NX-5948
* History or presence of alcohol or drug abuse within the past 2 years
* History or presence of hypersensitivity, angioedema, or idiosyncratic reaction to the study drug(s) or related compounds
* History or presence of:

  * Significant multiple and/or severe allergies, including anaphylactic reaction.
  * Personal or family history of prolonged QT syndrome or family history of sudden cardiac death.
  * Evidence of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, complete bundle branch block, Wolff Parkinson-White Syndrome, or cardiac pacemaker.
  * Adrenal insufficiency.
  * Skin infection.
* Female volunteers of childbearing potential
* Female volunteer with a positive pregnancy test
* Positive results for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C virus (HCV) at the screening visit
* Donation of blood or significant blood loss within 56 days prior to the first dosing
* Plasma donation within 7 days prior to the first dosing
* History or presence of clinically significant medical or psychiatric condition or disease in the opinion of the PI or designee.
* Previous exposure to NX-5948.
* Participation in another clinical study within 30 days or within 5 half-lives (if known), prior to the first dosing, whichever is longer. The 30-day window will be derived from the date of the last blood collection or dosing, whichever is later, in the previous study to Day 1 of Period 1 of the current study.

Where this trial is running

Lincoln, Nebraska

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Healthy Volunteer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.