Laquinimod administered as an oral capsule formulation has previously been studied in neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases. The clinical side effect profile of orally administered laquinimod is well-characterized based on this previous experience.~This trial will establish a safe and tolerated dose of laquinimod when administered as an eye-drop formulation following single ascending dose (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) administrations. There are four planned groups in the SAD-part of the study which will enroll 28 participants, if all dose levels are explored. The subsequent MAD-part of the study will enroll another 28 participants.
This is a Phase 1 randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study performed with healthy participants to assess the safety and tolerability of laquinimod eye-drops.