Testing MRT-6160 in healthy volunteers

Phase 1, First-in-Human, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Single Ascending Dose, Multiple Ascending Dose, and Food-Effect Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability, PK and PD of MRT-6160 in Healthy Subjects

PHASE1 · Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc · NCT06597799

This study is testing a new drug called MRT-6160 in healthy adults to see if it's safe and how well their bodies handle it.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE1
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment76 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorMonte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc (industry)
Locations1 site (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Trial IDNCT06597799 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the experimental drug MRT-6160 when administered orally to healthy adult subjects. Participants will receive either a single dose or multiple doses of MRT-6160 or a placebo over a specified period. The study will gather pharmacokinetic data to inform future dosing regimens for subsequent studies in patients. This is the first time MRT-6160 will be given to humans, making it a crucial step in its development.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 19-65 who do not smoke and can comply with the study protocol.

Not a fit: Patients with significant medical or psychiatric conditions or those who have recently undergone surgery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could pave the way for future treatments using MRT-6160 in patients.

How similar studies have performed: While this is a first-in-human study for MRT-6160, similar studies of new drugs have often shown success in establishing safety and tolerability.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy, adult, male or females 19-65 years of age
* Non smoker who has not used nicotine and tobacco containing products for at least 3 months prior to start of study
* Able to swallow oral medications
* Understands the study procedures in the informed consent form (ICF) and be willing and able to comply with the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* History or presence of clinically significant medical or psychiatric condition or disease that will interfere with adherence to study protocol
* Underwent surgical intervention or an operation within 4 weeks prior to start of study
* Has active TB, latent TB, a history of TB, or had close contact with a person with active TB within 8 weeks prior to the first dosing
* Female subject with a positive pregnancy test or who is lactating
* Positive urine drug or alcohol screen results
* Positive COVID-19 results indicating recent or current COVID-19
* Positive results for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus or history of resolved hepatitis
* Participation in another clinical study within 30 days or within 5 half-lives (if known) prior to start of 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 Volunteers, MRT-6160, MRT-6160-001, MRT, Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Single Ascending Dose, Multiple Ascending Dose, SAD

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.