Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Phase 1 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

JADE201: a first-in-human test for rheumatoid arthritis

Official title: A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of JADE201 Administered Subcutaneously in Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Run by Jade Biosciences, Inc. · NCT07533955 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This first-in-human study tests a single dose of JADE201 versus placebo to see if it is safe and how it behaves in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 1
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment36 (estimated)
SponsorJade Biosciences, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations8 sites (Sofia and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 19, 2026
Main results expectedOctober 2027
Study endsOctober 2028
Registry record updatedOctober 23, 2026
Trial IDNCT07533955 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18-70 with a confirmed rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis who meet BMI and weight criteria and can commit to the study schedule and procedures.

Probably not a fit

Participants who do not benefit may be those who do not respond to the drug or who discontinue due to adverse events or other constraints.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 1, first-in-human, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of single ascending doses of JADE201 in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. About 36 evaluable participants (6 per cohort) will be enrolled across multiple sites and receive subcutaneous JADE201 or placebo. The study will determine safety signals and how the drug is processed in the body to guide future development in autoimmune diseases. Results will support subsequent clinical testing in autoimmune indications. The trial uses a randomized, inpatient design with careful monitoring for adverse events and laboratory changes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, JADE201 could provide a new treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis after further development.

How similar studies have gone: Phase 1 trials for similar biologics in autoimmune diseases have established safety and pharmacokinetic profiles, but this exact approach is novel for JADE201.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male and female participants 18-70 years of age, inclusive.
2. A body weight between 50-100 kg and a body mass index (BMI) between 18-32 kg/m2 (all inclusive) at screening.
3. Confirmed diagnosis of RA according to 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria
4. Willing and able to comply with the inpatient stay at the site, scheduled visits, treatment plans, laboratory tests, and other study procedures specified in the protocol.
5. Willing and able to comply with contraceptive and lifestyle requirements specified in the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. With the exception of RA, known history of clinically significant disease
2. Diagnosis or symptoms suggestive of any systemic autoimmune or inflammatory condition other than RA
3. positive serology for Hep A, Hep B, or Hep C virus
4. Positive, indeterminate, or invalid test of TB
5. Current tobacco users who smoke \>5 cigarettes per day or equivalent
6. Nursing, lactating or pregnant, or who have plans to become pregnant during the study
7. Treatment with an investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half lives prior to study drug administration

Where it's running

  • Jade Clinical Site
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Recruiting
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Tbilisi, Georgia
    Recruiting
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Berlin, Germany
    Recruiting
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Chisinau, Moldova, Moldova
    Recruiting
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Bucharest, Romania
    Recruiting
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    Recruiting
Show 2 more locations
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, Ukraine
    Recruiting
  • Jade Clinical Site
    Kyiv, Ukraine, Ukraine
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.