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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 1INTERVENTIONAL

Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Orally Administered DF-003 in ROSAH Syndrome Patients

A Phase Ib, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered DF-003 in ROSAH Syndrome Patients

Evaluating the Safety and Tolerability of Orally Administered DF-003 in ROSAH Syndrome Patients (NCT06395285) is a Phase 1 interventional studying ROSAH, sponsored by Shanghai Yao Yuan Biotechnology Ltd. (also known as Drug Farm). RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of DF-003 in retinal dystrophy, optic nerve edema, splenomegaly, anhidrosis, and migraine headache (ROSAH) syndrome patients.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 1 trials test a new treatment for the first time in humans, focusing on safety, dosing, and how the body processes the drug. For ROSAH, a Phase 1 study typically enrolls a small number of participants — often healthy volunteers or patients who have exhausted standard treatment options. Phase 1 results determine whether a treatment moves into larger Phase 2 efficacy studies.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

With a target enrollment of 12 participants, this is a small study — typical of early-phase research, rare-disease trials, or pilot studies designed to generate preliminary signal before a larger study is launched.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Sufficient understanding of the purpose and procedures required for the study. 2. Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2, inclusive. 3. Genetic testing for ALPK1 mutations that has been shown to be associated with ROSAH syndrome (e.g. T237M or Y254C, or T237A mutations). 4. Signs of uveitis (anterior and/or posterior) in the eye (e.g. macula edema, optic nerve edema, retinal vasculitis, or retinal vascular leakage). 5. Patients must be deemed healthy except for diagnosis of ROSAH syndrome and its clinical manifestation. 6. Patients must be at least 18 years of age but no older than 65 years of age at the time of Screening. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Males who plan to father a child or donate sperm while enrolled in this study or within 90 days after the last dose of study drug. 2. Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, or planning to donate eggs while on study medication or within 90 days after the last dose of study drug. 3. Use of any of the following prohibited medications: - Agents that are known to have systemic anti-inflammatory responses or high risk for nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity - Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: e.g., amiodarone, amprenavir, conivaptan, delavirdine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, imatinib, miconazole, verapamil, grapefruit juice, cat's claw (Dolichandra unguis-cati), Echinacea augustifolia, wild cherry, chamomile, licorice - Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: e.g., ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, elvitegravir/ritonavir, idelalisib, indinavir/ritonavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, paritaprevir/ritonavir, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir (and/or dasabuvir), posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir/ritonavir, telithromycin, tipranavir/ritonavir, voriconazole. - Strong CYP3A4 inducers: apalutamide, carbamazepine, enzalutamide, ivosidenib, lumacaftor/ivacaftor, mitotane, phenytoin, rifampin, St. John's wort. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Sufficient understanding of the purpose and procedures required for the study. 2. Body mass index (BMI) of 18.0 to 35.0 kg/m2, inclusive. 3. Genetic testing for ALPK1 mutations that has been shown to be associated with ROSAH syndrome (e.g. T237M or Y254C, or T237A mutations). 4. Signs of uveitis (anterior and/or posterior) in the eye (e.g. macula edema, optic nerve edema, retinal vasculitis, or retinal vascular leakage). 5. Patients must be deemed healthy except for diagnosis of ROSAH syndrome and its clinical manifestation. 6. Patients must be at least 18 years of age but no older than 65 years of age at the time of Screening. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Males who plan to father a child or donate sperm while enrolled in this study or within 90 days after the last dose of study drug. 2. Females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, or planning to donate eggs while on study medication or within 90 days after the last dose of study drug. 3. Use of any of the following prohibited medications: * Agents that are known to have systemic anti-inflammatory responses or high risk for nephrotoxicity or hepatotoxicity * Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors: e.g., amiodarone, amprenavir, conivaptan, delavirdine, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, imatinib, miconazole, verapamil, grapefruit juice, cat's claw (Dolichandra unguis-cati), Echinacea augustifolia, wild cherry, chamomile, licorice * Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: e.g., ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, elvitegravir/ritonavir, idelalisib, indinavir/ritonavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, lopinavir/ritonavir, nefazodone, nelfinavir, paritaprevir/ritonavir, ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir (and/or dasabuvir), posaconazole, ritonavir, saquinavir/ritonavir, telithromycin, tipranavir/ritonavir, voriconazole. * Strong CYP3A4 inducers: apalutamide, carbamazepine, enzalutamide, ivosidenib, lumacaftor/ivacaftor, mitotane, phenytoin, rifampin, St. John's wort. * Digoxin * Agents known to cause Torsade de Pointes: Disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, fluconazole, ketoconazole, pentamidine, voriconazole, haloperidol, thioridazine, ziprasidone, citalopram, escitalopram, dolasetron, droperidol, granisetron, and ondansetron * Investigational agents (small molecules and oligonucleotides), vaccines, or invasive medical devices within 28 days (4 weeks, or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) prior to enrollment or having received a biological product within 6 months prior to enrollment. 4. History of significant hypersensitivity to products related to DF-003 (including excipients of the formulations) as well as severe hypersensitivity reactions (like angioedema) to any drugs. 5. Recent (within 3 months prior to screening) or acute changes in the following laboratory values: * Platelet count ≤ 120,000/mm3, or * Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> ULN * Bilirubin (total, direct) \> ULN or * International Normalization Ratio (INR) \> ULN, or * Serum albumin less than the lower limit of normal, or * Estimated creatinine clearance \< 70 mL/min/1.73 m2 at Screening, calculated by the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) formula, or * Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) \> 8%. 6. Moderate or severe hepatic impairment (categorized as Child-Pugh class B and C, respectively, on the Child-Pugh Score for Cirrhosis Mortality)

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

DF-003

140 mg on Days 1, 2, and 3 followed by a maintenance dose of 45 mg QD starting on Day 4 through Day 28. DF-003 will be administered PO with approximately 240 mL of water in the morning once daily for 28 consecutive days.

Locations (4)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Duke Eye Center - Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, United States
John A. Moran Eye Center - University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Save Sight Institute - University of Sydney Eye Hospital
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06395285), the sponsor (Shanghai Yao Yuan Biotechnology Ltd. (also known as Drug Farm)), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06395285 clinical trial studying?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of DF-003 in retinal dystrophy, optic nerve edema, splenomegaly, anhidrosis, and migraine headache (ROSAH) syndrome patients. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06395285?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06395285?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06395285. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06395285. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.