ETHY-001 safety and activity in Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
Official title: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of ETHY-001
Run by Ethyreal Bio, Inc. · NCT07885605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests ETHY-001 versus placebo to see if it is safe, tolerable, and shows activity in people with thyroid eye disease.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ethyreal Bio, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | teprotumumab |
| Locations | 3 sites (Orland Park, Illinois and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 6, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 15, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07885605 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with moderate-to-severe Thyroid Eye Disease, able to provide consent and comply with study procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with significant comorbidities or recent exposure to related therapies may not experience benefit and could be excluded for safety.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This early-phase trial evaluates a monoclonal antibody, ETHY-001, in healthy volunteers and participants with Thyroid Eye Disease. It looks at safety, tolerability, how the body processes the drug, and the drug’s biological effects after a single subcutaneous dose. The study includes Part A (healthy volunteers) and Part B (moderate-to-severe TED patients), with live monitoring and predefined safety criteria. Participants must meet specific health criteria, avoidance of prior related therapies, and consent to protocol procedures across multiple U.S. sites. The trial uses ETHY-001 and placebo to determine initial safety signals and potential clinical activity in TED.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, ETHY-001 could offer a new treatment option for reducing TED-related symptoms or progression.
How similar studies have gone: Previous related therapies have shown promise in TED, but ETHY-001 represents an early-stage investigation with uncertain efficacy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Parts A and B: * Body mass index of 18 kg/m2 at screening. * Agree to comply with all protocol requirements. * Able to provide written informed consent. * Agree to defined medications and monitoring as instructed by the site. Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria will apply. Part B Only: \- Must meet the criteria for moderate-to-severe TED. Exclusion Criteria: Part A and Part B: * Significant medical conditions or physical findings that may affect participant safety. * Active liver or kidney dysfunction at screening. * Known hypersensitivity to monoclonal antibody products and/or subcutaneous injections. * Blood pressure or ECG abnormalities at screening. * Pregnancy of plans for pregnancy; breastfeeding. * The participant has a history of alcohol or substance abuse within the last 12 months before screening. * Use of any investigational drug within 60 days prior to the first injection of study drug. * History of treatment with teprotumumab or other anti-IGF-1R monoclonal antibodies. Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria apply.
Where it's running
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Site 105
Orland Park, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Site 113
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Site 101
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Active not recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ethyreal Bio
- Email: medinfo@ethyrealbio.com
- Phone: 617-300-2108
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.