Efruxifermin for NASH/MASH with Fibrosis Stages 2-3
A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis
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Phase 3Interventional Study
NASH With FibrosisMASH With Fibrosis
Pivotal Trial
This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
1,650 (estimated)
Sponsor
Akero Therapeutics, Inc · Industry
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for men and women aged 18 to 80 with a liver condition called NASH or MASH and fibrosis. Participants will receive either the study drug or a placebo in a research setting.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am a male or a non-pregnant, non-lactating female aged 18-80.
I have a history of at least 2 out of 4 symptoms of metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes.
I have biopsy-confirmed NASH or MASH with fibrosis stage 2 or 3.
I had a liver biopsy done within the last 6 months.
You may not be able to join if
I have other causes of liver disease.
I have cirrhosis of the liver.
I have type 1 diabetes.
I have uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects with non-cirrhotic NASH/MASH and fibrosis stage 2 or 3 (F2 or F3).
The study will enroll subjects in two cohorts for a total samples size of 1650 subjects.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and non-pregnant, non-lactating females between 18 - 80 years of age inclusive, based on the date of the screening visit.
* Previous history or presence of 2 out of 4 components of metabolic syndrome (obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting gluco…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and non-pregnant, non-lactating females between 18 - 80 years of age inclusive, based on the date of the screening visit.
* Previous history or presence of 2 out of 4 components of metabolic syndrome (obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose) or type 2 diabetes.
* Cohort 1: Biopsy-proven NASH/MASH. Must have had a liver biopsy obtained ≤ 180 days prior to screening with fibrosis stage 2 or 3 and a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) activity score (NAS) of ≥ 4 with at least a score of 1 in each of the following NAS components:
* Steatosis (scored 0 to 3),
* Ballooning degeneration (scored 0 to 2), and
* Lobular inflammation (scored 0 to 3).
* Cohort 2: Biopsy-proven fibrosis stage 3. Must have had a liver biopsy obtained ≤ 180 days prior to screening. Subjects with NAS \<4 may be enrolled and are not required to meet 1 point in each of the components of NAS.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Other causes of liver disease based on medical history and/or liver histology and/or central laboratory results.
* Presence of cirrhosis on liver biopsy (fibrosis stage 4).
* Type 1 or uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes.
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