Recruiting PHASE1 Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Tests treatment safety and results for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Official title Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Miricorilant

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07553663

What this study is testing

What is Miricorilant?

Miricorilant is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (nash).

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
A Phase 1b, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Miricorilant in Adult Patients With Presumed Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
  • Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study

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Who can take part

Ages 18 to 75

You may be able to join if

  • Evidence of presumed MASH with either FibroScan liver stiffness measurement ≥ 8 kPa and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) ≥ 280 dB/m OR...
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) activity score (NAS) ≥ 3 with at least ≥ 1 point in any two subcomponents of steatosis, inflammation, and...
  • NAS ≥ 2 with at least ≥ 1 point in any two subcomponents of steatosis, inflammation, and ballooning, and a NASH CRN fibrosis score of F2 or 3.
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> 17 U/L for women and AST \> 20 U/L for men. The AST inclusion criterion does not apply to participants with an...
  • Presence of at least 1 of the following metabolic conditions that increase the risk of MASH:

You likely can't join if

  • Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are lactating.
  • Have a BMI \ 45 kg/m2.
  • Have significant alcohol consumption of more than 20 g per day for women and 30 g per day for men within 1 year prior to screening or score of ≥8 on...
  • Have had liver transplantation or plan to have liver transplantation during the study.
  • Have type 1 diabetes.
  • Have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes with a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Evidence of presumed MASH with either FibroScan liver stiffness measurement ≥ 8 kPa and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) ≥ 280 dB/m OR historical biopsy within 12 months of screening that meets the following...
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) activity score (NAS) ≥ 3 with at least ≥ 1 point in any two subcomponents of steatosis, inflammation, and ballooning, and a Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Clinical Research Network...
  • NAS ≥ 2 with at least ≥ 1 point in any two subcomponents of steatosis, inflammation, and ballooning, and a NASH CRN fibrosis score of F2 or 3.
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \> 17 U/L for women and AST \> 20 U/L for men. The AST inclusion criterion does not apply to participants with an eligible historical liver biopsy performed within 12 months of Screening.
  • Presence of at least 1 of the following metabolic conditions that increase the risk of MASH:
  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes OR
  • Presence of 2 or more components of metabolic syndrome:
  • Fasting blood glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or treatment for elevated blood glucose
  • Systolic blood pressure ≥ 130 mm Hg, diastolic blood pressure ≥ 85 mm Hg, or treatment for hypertension
  • Serum triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L) or drug treatment for elevated triglycerides
  • Serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol \< 40 mg/dL (1 mmol/L) in men and \< 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) in women or drug treatment for low HDL
  • Overweight or obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25 kg/m2 [BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2 in Asians]), or increased waist circumference ≥ 102 cm (40 in) in men and ≥ 88 cm (35 in) in women (men ≥ 90 cm [35.4 in]; women ≥ 80 cm [31.5 in] in...
What rules you out
  • Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are lactating.
  • Have a BMI \ 45 kg/m2.
  • Have significant alcohol consumption of more than 20 g per day for women and 30 g per day for men within 1 year prior to screening or score of ≥8 on AUDIT questionnaire
  • Have had liver transplantation or plan to have liver transplantation during the study.
  • Have type 1 diabetes.
  • Have poorly controlled type 2 diabetes with a glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
  • 9.5%.
  • Have any other chronic liver disease
  • History of cirrhosis or evidence of cirrhosis by clinical, imaging, or liver biopsy evaluation
  • Have hepatic decompensation Other exclusion criteria may apply

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • San Antonio, Texas, United States

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

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Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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