A Study to Assess Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of GLPG2737 in Healthy Subjects

This study is a first-in-human (FIH), Phase I, single center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, sequential group study in healthy male subjects to assess the safety, tolerability and PK of single ascending oral doses of GLPG2737 and multiple ascending oral doses of GLPG2737 administered for 14 days.


Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male between 18-50 years of age, inclusive, on the date of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF).
2. Judged by the investigator to be in good health based upon the results of a medical history, physical examination, vital signs, 12-lead ECG, and clinical safety laboratory tests prior to the initial study drug administration.

   Clinical safety laboratory test results must be within the laboratory reference ranges for males or test results that are outside the reference ranges for males need to be considered non clinically significant in the opinion of the investigator. One retest is allowed if deemed appropriate by the investigator.
3. Liver function tests must meet the following criteria:

   1. aspartate aminotransferase (AST), ALT or alkaline phosphatase (ALP) \<1.2x the upper limit of normal (ULN)
   2. Bilirubin not greater than ULN, however documented Gilbert's syndrome is acceptable. One retest is allowed if deemed appropriate by the investigator.
4. Subject's screening ECG is considered normal or abnormal but clinically non-significant. QTcF must not exceed 450 msec. First degree heart block will not be considered as a significant abnormality.
5. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) ≥ 80% of predicted normal for age, gender and height at screening.
6. Discontinuation of all medications (including over-the-counter and/or prescription medication, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, vitamins and/or herbal supplements) except occasional paracetamol (maximum dose of 2 g/day and maximum of 10 g/2 weeks) at least 2 weeks prior to the first study drug administration.
7. Negative drug and alcohol screen (opiates, methadone, cocaine, amphetamines \[including ecstasy\], cannabinoids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, tricyclic antidepressants, and alcohol) prior to dosing.
8. Able and willing to comply with the prohibitions and restrictions as described in the protocol and with the contraceptive requirements as described in the protocol.
9. Able and willing to sign the ICF as approved by the IEC, prior to any screening evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known hypersensitivity to study drug ingredients or a significant allergic reaction to any drug as determined by the investigator, such as anaphylaxis requiring hospitalization.
2. Positive serology for hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) or history of hepatitis from any cause with the exception of hepatitis A.
3. History of or a current immunosuppressive condition (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus \[HIV\] infection type 1 and 2).
4. Clinically significant illness in the 3 months before screening.
5. Presence or having sequelae of gastrointestinal, liver (except for Gilbert's syndrome), kidney (creatinine clearance ≤ 80 mL/min using the Cockcroft-Gault formula: if calculated result ≤ 80 mL/min, a 24 hour urine collection to determine actual value can be done) or other conditions known to interfere with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of drugs.
6. History of malignancy within the past 5 years (except for basal cell carcinoma of the skin that has been treated and with no evidence of recurrence).
7. Treatment with any drug known to have a well-defined potential for toxicity to a major organ in the last 3 months of 5-half-lives of the drug (whichever is longer) before the initial drug administration.
8. Active drug or alcohol abuse (an average intake of more than 21 glasses of wine or beer or equivalent/week) within 2 years prior to screening.
9. Participation in a drug, drug/device or biologic investigational research study within 12 weeks or 5 half-lives of the investigational drug, if the half-life is known (whichever is longer) prior to screening.
10. Any condition or circumstances that in the opinion of the investigator may make a subject unlikely or unable to complete the study or comply with study procedures and requirements.