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Subcutaneous RBD4059 safely suppresses FXI activity in healthy volunteers for up to 6 months.

Subcutaneous RBD4059 safely suppresses FXI activity in healthy volunteers for up to 6 months.
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Key Takeaway
Consider RBD4059 as a potential siRNA-based FXI inhibitor for patients with contraindications to current prophylaxis.

This Phase 1 randomized controlled trial evaluated the safety and tolerability of subcutaneous RBD4059, an N-acetylgalactosamine-conjugated small interfering RNA targeting factor XI (FXI), in a population of six healthy volunteers. The intervention was compared against placebo, with follow-up extending to day 169, or approximately 6.0 months. The study design allowed for the assessment of both primary safety outcomes and secondary pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters.

The primary outcome measured FXI activity suppression, which demonstrated a dose-dependent and durable effect exceeding 90% in the treatment groups. Secondary outcomes included the evaluation of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters, though specific numerical data for these metrics were not reported in the provided evidence. No adverse events, serious adverse events, or discontinuations were reported during the study period.

Tolerability was characterized as well tolerated, with no apparent safety concerns identified across the observation window. The study limitations are not explicitly detailed in the available data, and funding or conflict of interest information was not reported. Consequently, the certainty of these findings is constrained by the small sample size and early-phase nature of the trial.

The practice relevance of this evidence supports the continued clinical development of RBD4059. This siRNA-based therapeutic option targets FXI and may offer a solution for patients who are inadequately treated with or contraindicated for currently available thrombosis prophylaxis options. Further research is required to confirm efficacy and safety in broader patient populations.

Study Details

Study typeRct
EvidenceLevel 2
Follow-up6.0 mo
PublishedApr 2026
View Original Abstract ↓
Inhibiting coagulation factor XI (FXI) activity has emerged as a promising strategy to prevent intravascular thrombosis. Here, we describe the first-in-human trial with an N-acetylgalactosamine-conjugated small interfering RNA (siRNA), RBD4059, targeting FXI. In this phase 1 single ascending dose study (NCT05653037), healthy volunteers were randomized to receive either active drug or placebo (6 + 2), administered subcutaneously, in 4 consecutive dose cohorts ranging from 50 mg to 600 mg. The primary end point was safety and tolerability up to day 169 after dose. Secondary end points included pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PD) parameters. Single ascending doses of RBD4059 were well tolerated, and no apparent safety concerns were identified. RBD4059 was associated with a dose-dependent and durable suppression of FXI activity up to >90%. Modeling of the available PD data supports clinical dosing schemes of 3 to 6 months to achieve a robust antithrombotic effect. Altogether, these observations support further clinical development of RBD4059 to provide an siRNA-based therapeutic option targeting FXI for patients inadequately treated with or contraindicated for current available thrombosis prophylaxis. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #NCT05653037.
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