How CDR132L enters the bloodstream after under-the-skin vs. vein injections
Official title: A Bioavailability Study Comparing the Pharmacokinetics of CDR132L Following Subcutaneous and Intravenous Administration in Healthy Participants
Run by Novo Nordisk A/S · NCT07656454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This early-stage study tests how much CDR132L reaches the blood after skin injections compared with IV injections in healthy adults to guide dosing for people with heart failure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 1 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Novo Nordisk A/S Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Berlin) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07656454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18–55 who are generally healthy with BMI 18.5–29.9 and weight ≤120 kg, without significant organ dysfunction.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with abnormal lab results or organ function outside defined ranges, or those outside the 18–55 age window, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This first-in-human study compares two routes of administration for CDR132L (intravenous and subcutaneous) to determine systemic exposure in healthy volunteers. The trial assesses pharmacokinetics and safety to inform future use in heart failure patients. Adults aged 18 to 55 who are generally healthy will receive either IV or subcutaneous injections and undergo serial blood sampling and safety monitoring. The study aims to identify the more favorable delivery method for achieving therapeutic exposure while monitoring for adverse effects. No efficacy outcomes in patients with heart failure are being tested at this stage.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could optimize how CDR132L is delivered to patients with heart failure, potentially improving effectiveness and convenience.
How similar studies have gone: Prior early-phase studies have explored route-dependent exposure for similar biologic therapies, informing development but this exact comparison is relatively novel for CDR132L.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female (sex at birth). * Age 18-55 years (both inclusive) at the time of signing the informed consent. * Body mass index 18.5-29.9 kilograms per square metre (kg/m\^2) (both inclusive) and body weight less than or equal to (≤) 120 kilograms (kg) at screening (visit 1). * Considered to be generally healthy based on the medical history, physical examination, and the results of vital signs, electrocardiogram and clinical laboratory tests performed during the screening visit (visit 1), as judged by the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Any laboratory safety parameters at screening (visit 1) outside the below laboratory ranges, see laboratory manual for specific values. * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) greater than (\>) upper limit of normal (ULN) +10 percentage (%) * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \>ULN +20% * Bilirubin \>ULN +20% * Creatinine \>ULN +10% * Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration \[CKD-EPI\]) less than (\<) 90 milliliters per minute/1.73square meter (mL/min/1.73m\^2) * Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) greater than or equal to (≥) 30 milligrams per gram (mg/g) * Second or third degree atrioventricular-block, prolongation of the QRS complex over 120 milliseconds (ms), or of the QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) interval over 450 ms, or any other clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram results as judged by the investigator at screening (visit 1). * Supine blood pressure at screening (visit 1) outside the range of 90-139 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) for systolic or 50-89 mmHg for diastolic. * Heart rate outside the range of 50-89 beats/minute at screening (visit 1). * Presence or history (as declared by the participant or reported in the medical records) of cardiovascular disease including stable and unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, transient ischaemia, stroke, heart failure, cardiac decompensation, clinically significant arrhythmia and clinically significant conduction disorders. * Known history of severe symptomatic untreated anaemia in the 90 days prior to screening (visit 1) (e.g., haemoglobin \<90 grams per litre (g/L)) * Presence or history (as declared by the participant or reported in the medical records) of acute or chronic kidney disease or injury. * Presence of thrombocytopenia, defined as thrombocyte count \<150 x 10\^9 cells/L at screening (visit 1), or history (as declared by the participant or reported in the medical records) of bleeding disorder. * Presence or history (as declared by the participant or reported in the medical records) of conditions associated with disruption of blood-brain barrier (e.g. multiple sclerosis).
Where it's running
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Parexel International GmbH
Berlin, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Novo Nordisk
- Email: clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com
- Phone: (+1) 866-867-7178
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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.