The study is no longer required based on nonclinical drug data

A study to evaluate single and multiple ascending doses of experimental medicine BMS-986318 in healthy participants.

A Phase 1, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Single and Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Exploratory Pharmacodynamics of Oral BMS-986318 Administration in Healthy Participants

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy Participants as determined by no clinically significant deviations from normal in medical history, physical examination, ECG and clinical laboratory results as determined by the investigator
• Male participants who are sexually active with Women of Child Bearing Potential (WOCBP) must agree to follow instructions for methods of contraception for duration of treatment plus 92 days.
• Female participants must have documented proof that they are not of childbearing potential and a negative pregnancy test at screening and within 24 hours before the first dose of study treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Use of any prescription drugs within 4 weeks or use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications or herbal preparations within 2 weeks prior to study treatment administration (except acid controllers, which are not allowed within 4 weeks prior to study treatment administration
• Women of Child Bearing Potential (WOCBP) or women who are breastfeeding.
• Any major surgery within 12 weeks of study administration Or any history of GI surgeries as listed.(eg, gastric bypass, gastric banding, Roux-en-Y) or gastric- emptying issues that could impact upon the absorption of nutrients.