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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

Safety and Efficacy of TollB-001 Tablets in Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase IIa Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of TollB-001 Tablets in Patients With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis

Safety and Efficacy of TollB-001 Tablets in Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (NCT07408024) is a Phase 2 interventional studying Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), sponsored by Toll Biotech Co. Ltd. (Beijing). 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 goal of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics, and preliminary efficacy of a new oral chemical drug in : adults aged 18-70 years (male or female) with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had inadequate response to or intolerance of at least one conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (csDMARDs) . Participants will take the assigned study drug (either tollB-001 Tablets or placebo) once daily orally for 4 weeks, follow up for 1 week.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

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 24 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. Aged 18 to 70 years (inclusive) at the time of signing the willing to sign a consent form form, regardless of gender. 2. Diagnosis of RA according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria or the 2010 ACR/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria. 3. DAS28-CRP \> 3.2 at screening (joints that have undergone major surgical treatment or intra-articular injection of glucocorticoids or hyaluronic acid within 6 weeks before randomization are not counted in the TJC and SJC counts). 4. C-reactive protein (CRP)/high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) ≥ upper limit of normal (ULN) at screening. 5. Prior to the first administration of the study drug, has received continuous treatment with at least one conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (csDMARDs, including methotrexate, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, iguratimod) with inadequate response or intolerance, and agrees to discontinue use during the study. 6. Female and male subjects of childbearing potential must use effective contraceptive measures during the study and for 3 months after the last study drug administration. Male subjects whose spouses or partners are females of childbearing potential must also agree to use effective contraceptive measures during the study and for 3 months after the last administration, and shall not donate sperm during this period. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test. 7. Must provide written willing to sign a consent form and be willing and able to comply with the study protocol (e.g., understand and complete questionnaires, follow the visit schedule, take medications as prescribed). Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Hypersensitivity to the study drug or any of its components. 2. ACR functional class IV or being bedridden/wheelchair-bound for a long time. 3. Use of any of the following drugs or treatments: ...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. Aged 18 to 70 years (inclusive) at the time of signing the informed consent form, regardless of gender. 2. Diagnosis of RA according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria or the 2010 ACR/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria. 3. DAS28-CRP \> 3.2 at screening (joints that have undergone major surgical treatment or intra-articular injection of glucocorticoids or hyaluronic acid within 6 weeks before randomization are not counted in the TJC and SJC counts). 4. C-reactive protein (CRP)/high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) ≥ upper limit of normal (ULN) at screening. 5. Prior to the first administration of the study drug, has received continuous treatment with at least one conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (csDMARDs, including methotrexate, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, leflunomide, iguratimod) with inadequate response or intolerance, and agrees to discontinue use during the study. 6. Female and male subjects of childbearing potential must use effective contraceptive measures during the study and for 3 months after the last study drug administration. Male subjects whose spouses or partners are females of childbearing potential must also agree to use effective contraceptive measures during the study and for 3 months after the last administration, and shall not donate sperm during this period. Female subjects of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test. 7. Must provide written informed consent and be willing and able to comply with the study protocol (e.g., understand and complete questionnaires, follow the visit schedule, take medications as prescribed). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Hypersensitivity to the study drug or any of its components. 2. ACR functional class IV or being bedridden/wheelchair-bound for a long time. 3. Use of any of the following drugs or treatments: Prior use of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors (including but not limited to tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib), biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs), or participation in clinical trials of the aforementioned drugs. Use of csDMARDs within 28 days before randomization (leflunomide within 56 days before administration, or subjects who have received standard cholestyramine treatment or activated charcoal washout within 28 days are not eligible for enrollment). Use of other known drugs with strong immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory effects (such as puerarin, tripterygium wilfordii, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, etc.) other than the above within 4 weeks before randomization. Receipt of any parenteral (intramuscular or intravenous) or intra-articular glucocorticoids within 4 weeks before randomization. Receipt of interferon treatment within 4 weeks before randomization. Oral traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of RA and other inflammatory diseases within 4 weeks before randomization. Use of opioid drugs within 1 week or 5 drug half-lives (whichever is longer) before the first administration of the study drug. Receipt of integrin αV antibodies or cell depletion therapy within 3 months or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before the screening visit. 4. History or evidence of any of the following diseases: Other systemic inflammatory diseases except RA (excluding secondary Sjögren's syndrome), including but not limited to juvenile chronic arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, systemic vasculitis, gout, or other joint diseases that may affect efficacy evaluation (e.g., osteoarthritis with significant joint pain). Felty's syndrome. Any active malignant tumor or history of malignant tumor. Chronic pain history that may affect study evaluation. Active tuberculosis, latent untreated tuberculosis, or incompletely cured tuberculosis as judged by the investigator and/or specialist. History of any persistent or chronic infection (e.g., chronic pyelonephritis, bronchiectasis, osteomyelitis) deemed inappropriate for study participation by the investigator, or oral anti-infective drugs (excluding onychomycosis) within 14 days before the first administration of the study drug; history of deep space/tissue infection (e.g., fasciitis, abscess, osteomyelitis) within 52 weeks before the screening visit. Poorly controlled severe diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney disease, neurological disease, liver disease, severe heart disease (e.g., decompensated heart failure \[New York Heart Association Class III or IV\], unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, etc.), respiratory disease, severe chronic gastrointestinal disease (e.g., active or recurrent peptic ulcer), or prior treatment that may affect drug absorption (e.g., gastrointestinal surgery) and deemed by the investigator to potentially hinder the subject's participation in the study. Major surgery within 8 weeks before randomization or expected to undergo major surgery after enrollment. 5. Any laboratory abnormalities meeting the following criteria at screening: Hemoglobin \< 90.0 g/L. Total white blood cell count \< 2.5 × 10⁹/L. Neutrophil count \< 1.5 × 10⁹/L. Lymphopenia (lymphocyte count \< 750 cells/μL). Platelet count \< 100 × 10⁹/L. 6. Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg); or positive hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) with HBV DNA above the lower limit of detection; positive hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody with positive HCV-RNA; positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody or positive syphilis antibody. 7. Drug or alcohol abuse or dependence at screening, or history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependence within 6 months before randomization. 8. Participation in any clinical trial of drugs or medical devices within 4 weeks or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before randomization. 9. Blood donation ≥ 400 mL or receipt of blood transfusion within 3 months before randomization. 10. Any other factors deemed by the investigator to potentially affect the conduct or result evaluation of the study.

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Group 1: TollB-001 100mg qd po; Group 2: TollB-001 200mg qd po; Group 3: TollB-001400mg qd po

for 4 weeks

DRUG

Placebo

matching placebo qd po for 4 weeks

Locations (6)

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.

The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College
Bengbu, Anhui, China
Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
Puyang Oilfield General Hospital
Puyang, Henan, China
Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
Pingxiang People's Hospital
Pingxiang, Jiangxi, China
Linfen Central Hospital
Linfen, Shanxi, China

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07408024), the sponsor (Toll Biotech Co. Ltd. (Beijing)), 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 NCT07408024 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this study is to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetic (PK) characteristics, and preliminary efficacy of a new oral chemical drug in : adults aged 18-70 years (male or female) with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), who have had inadequate response to or intolerance of at least one conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (csDMARDs) . Participants will take the assigned study drug (either tollB-001 Tablets or placebo) once daily orally for 4 weeks, follow up for 1 week. The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07408024?

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 NCT07408024?

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 NCT07408024. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07408024. 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 2026-06-07 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.