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Recruiting Phase 1 NCT07171983

NCT07171983 A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Drug Levels of BMS-986454 in Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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NCT ID NCT07171983
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 1
Sponsor Bristol-Myers Squibb
Condition Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 46 participants
Start Date 2026-02-27
Primary Completion 2027-06-28

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
BMS-986454Placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 46 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-27 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-28.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and drug levels of BMS-986454 in participants with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with Rheumatoid Arthritis must have onset after age 18. * Participants who meet 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) classification criteria for RA. * Participants must have evidence of swelling in at least 1 joint of the hand or wrist by clinical examination at screening and Day -1. * Participants must have been an incomplete responder to prior methotrexate (MTX) treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants must not have any significant medical condition, with the exception of Rheumatoid Arthritis (including but not limited to, neurological, GI, renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, psychological, pulmonary, metabolic, endocrine, hematological, allergic disease, drug allergies, or other major disorders) that, in the Investigator's judgment, will substantially increase the risk to the participant if he or she participates in the study. * Participants must not have any condition aside from RA that confounds the ability to interpret data from the study. * Participants must not have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis as assessed by Disease Activity Score 28 c-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) at screening or Day -1. * Other protocol-defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria apply.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

BMS Clinical Trials Contact Center www.BMSClinicalTrials.com

✉ Clinical.Trials@bms.com

📞 855-907-3286

Principal Investigator

Bristol-Myers Squibb

STUDY DIRECTOR

Bristol-Myers Squibb

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07171983 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Rheumatoid Arthritis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07171983 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT07171983 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07171983 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Clinical.Trials@bms.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07171983 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hyderabad, India, Ahmedabad, India, Bangalore, India, Mysuru, India and 5 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07171983 clinical trial?

NCT07171983 is sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The principal investigator is Bristol-Myers Squibb at Bristol-Myers Squibb. The trial plans to enroll 46 participants.

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