Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
MONDO:0007027Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH) is a type of fatty liver disease. It often develops due to a metabolic disorder, such as obesity or diabetes, resulting in a toxic buildup of fat in the liver. It is the most severe form of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD).
Also known as: MASH, NASH, NASH - nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
336 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a tailored diet make a MASH drug work better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Mediterranean-style meal delivery program to resmetirom therapy improves liver health more than resmetirom alone. It involves 120 adults with non-cirrhotic MASH who are starting resmetirom. Participants either receive the drug plus 10 medically t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: City University of New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bile acid pill may turbocharge liver regrowth after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid supplement, can speed up liver regeneration in adults receiving a living-donor liver transplant. Participants take UDCA or a placebo starting at least 10 days before surgery and continuing for 10 days after. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New injections aim to melt liver fat in MASH patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial tests two experimental injections, HRS-4729 and HRS9531, in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver condition linked to obesity. The study involves 160 participants who receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill could stop liver scarring in MASH patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug HSK31679 can safely improve liver health in 400 adults with MASH, a serious fatty liver disease. Participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for about a year. The main goals are to see if the drug can reverse liver inflammat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to melt liver fat and stop scarring in MASH patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-CIDEB in 150 adults with MASH, a serious liver disease involving fat buildup and scarring. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce liver fat, injury, and scarring compared to a placebo. Participants will receive either the drug o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New shot aims to reverse liver scarring in MASH patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called QL2401 in 132 adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and moderate liver scarring. Participants receive weekly injections of either QL2401 or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robotic liver surgery from afar: a new frontier in surgical care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares remote robotic liver surgery to local robotic surgery to see if the remote approach is just as safe and effective. About 148 adults with liver disease will be randomly assigned to one of the two types of surgery. Researchers will track complications, recovery,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Gut health and gym: new combo tackles fatty liver
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether combining a probiotic supplement with resistance exercise can help people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MAFLD/NAFLD). Researchers will measure changes in liver fat using MRI over 12 weeks. The goal is to find out which patients benefit most based…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nicolaus Copernicus University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New MASH drug OPK-88006 enters early human testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called OPK-88006 in 30 people, first in healthy volunteers and then in those with MASH (a serious liver condition). The goal is to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and early signs of liver improvement. Results will help de…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: OPKO Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug aims to tame fatty liver disease in 3 months
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SNP-610 for people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of fatty liver disease. About 80 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 3 months. The main goal is to see if SNP-610 lowers liver enzyme levels and reduces liver …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sinew Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New pill for fatty liver enters early human testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug called ACT500 in 24 adults with fatty liver disease (MASLD). The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Participants take one pill daily in different dose groups. The study does not aim to cure the diseas…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New gut implant aims to tackle diabetes and obesity without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a temporary device placed in the upper small intestine to help control type 2 diabetes and obesity. The implant stays for 6 months and is then removed. Researchers will check if it lowers blood sugar (HbA1c), helps with weight loss, and improves liver health in p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Trans-Duodenal Concepts GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a natural body compound heal fatty liver disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether betaine, a natural substance found in the body, can reduce liver injury in people with MASH (a serious fatty liver disease). Seventy participants will take either betaine or placebo pills for 24 weeks, with follow-up for another 24 weeks. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Southern California Institute for Research and Education • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New blood product tested for safer liver transplants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two blood products used to control bleeding during liver transplant surgery. It compares a newer product, Intercept Fibrinogen Complex, to standard cryoprecipitate. The goal is to see if the newer product works as well or better at stopping bleeding. The study wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Trauma Hemostatis and Oxygenation Research (THOR) Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Diabetes drug takes on statins in battle against fatty liver
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) works better than statins for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more severe form, NASH. 400 obese, diabetic adults with NAFLD/NASH will take one of five drug combinations daily for 3 months. Researc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Badr University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:53 UTC
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Could a herbal granule help treat stomach infection and fatty liver together?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese medicine granule (Huazhi Rougan) to standard antibiotics can better treat both H. pylori infection and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASH). About 286 adults with both conditions will receive either the herbal granu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New blood test method for liver disease could make diagnosis easier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a simpler way to collect blood samples works as well as the standard method for the HepQuant DuO liver test. The test involves drinking a natural substance and taking blood samples 20 and 60 minutes later. Researchers will compare different blood collection t…
Sponsor: HepQuant, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New light scanner could replace liver biopsies for transplant patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a near-infrared spectroscopy device that scans the liver with light to diagnose and measure fatty liver disease. Researchers aim to see if it can accurately detect fat levels above 5% and 30%, which are important for liver transplant decisions. The study will inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Liver health may change how a promising cancer drug works in the body
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how the experimental cancer drug atirmociclib is processed by the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver disease compared to those with healthy livers. Participants receive a single oral dose of the drug, and blood samples are taken over time …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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800-Patient study aims to unlock secrets of autoimmune liver disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis French study will collect medical data and biological samples from 800 people with autoimmune liver diseases. Researchers hope to identify new markers that explain why some patients respond well to treatment while others do not. The goal is to better understand the immune me…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Liver health may change how body handles inhaled lung drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial investigates how mild, moderate, and severe liver impairment affects the way the body processes a single inhaled dose of treprostinil palmitil, a drug used for certain lung conditions. The study enrolls about 30 adults with varying levels of liver function and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New MRI methods could spot liver damage earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests new MRI techniques to measure blood flow and tissue details in the liver. Researchers will scan 110 people, including healthy volunteers and those with chronic liver disease or fibrosis, to see if these scans can reliably detect liver damage. The goal is to devel…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New obesity drug tested in people with liver problems
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing a new medicine for overweight and obesity. The main goal is to see how the drug behaves in people with different levels of liver function, from normal to severely reduced. About 35 adults aged 18-80 will take a single dose, and researchers will m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Lifestyle tweaks may cut liver cancer risk, new study hints
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of liver cancer in people already at high risk. Researchers will track changes in bile acids, gut bacteria, and liver health in 90 adults aged 50-90. The goal is to see if simple adjustments can make a lasting diff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Liver function study tests new Drug's safety in 24 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how a single 25 mg dose of VC005 tablets behaves in people with mild or moderate liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. The goal is to measure drug levels and safety. 24 participants will take one dose and be monitored closely.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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1,000 patients to help unlock secrets of liver surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 1,000 adults who have liver or bile duct surgery at one hospital in Italy. Researchers will track complications, survival, and cancer recurrence for up to 5 years. The goal is to better understand what affects recovery and long-term health after these opera…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Toscana Centro • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New liver safety study for experimental drug MDR-001 begins
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study will give a single dose of MDR-001, a GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet, to 32 people: some with mild or moderate liver impairment and some with healthy livers. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with liver i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MindRank AI Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver function may change how lung cancer drug works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how the drug anecatibin fumarate is processed in the body of people with and without liver problems. It will include 24 adults with lung cancer. The goal is to understand safety and drug levels, not to test if the drug works.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Liver function and drug levels: a closer look at GS1-144
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how the drug GS1-144 moves through the bodies of women with and without liver problems. About 24 women aged 18 to 70 will take part. The goal is to measure drug levels and see if liver function affects them. No treatment is being tested.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Exercise may fight fatty liver in seniors, new study hopes to prove
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a 12-week exercise program (strength and aerobic training twice a week) affects liver fat, inflammation, and scarring in people with metabolic fatty liver disease. It compares results between older adults (70+) and middle-aged adults (40-60), as well as be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Consorcio Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Liver function may change how anxiety drug works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how the drug buagafuran (AF-5) behaves in people with liver impairment compared to those with normal liver function. Twenty-four adults will receive a single 30 mg dose, and researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and monitor safety. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Union Pharmaceutical Factory Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI learns to read scans and reports for smarter disease diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can combine medical images (like CT and MRI scans) with patient records and lab results to help doctors more accurately diagnose diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The researchers will use data f…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Liver function and drug processing: a closer look at hydronidone
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the drug hydronidone moves through the body in people with different levels of liver function. Thirty adults with either normal liver function or varying degrees of liver impairment will take a single dose of the drug. The goal is to understand how liver h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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30,000 blood samples could revolutionize rapid disease testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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10,000 volunteers needed to uncover hidden liver disease risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will screen up to 10,000 adults aged 18-75 who are overweight or have metabolic issues like high blood sugar or cholesterol. Researchers will use questionnaires, blood tests, and liver ultrasounds to find out how common fatty liver disease is and what factors increase …
Sponsor: Jarosław Drobnik • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Healthy volunteers test new MASH drug in early safety trial
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called QL2401 in 70 healthy Chinese adults aged 18 to 45. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo to see how the body handles it. The goal is to gather initial safety data before testing in people wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Protein fingerprint may forecast liver cancer 15 years early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at stored liver biopsy samples from 30 people with MASH (a fatty liver disease) to see if a protein test can predict who will develop liver cancer within 15 years. Half of the participants later got liver cancer, and half did not. Researchers will compare the pro…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden liver risks in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 80 pregnant women with signs of liver issues, such as high liver enzymes or bilirubin, to find out which liver disorders are most common and how they affect both mother and baby. Researchers will track changes in liver health over time using blood tests an…
Sponsor: Eman Ashraf Saad Ahmed • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Liver transplant showdown: auxiliary vs. living donor – which saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of liver transplants: auxiliary (where part of the patient's own liver is left in place) and living donor (where a portion of a donor's liver is used). Researchers will track 100 patients to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer comp…
Sponsor: Zhi-Jun Zhu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Liver disease study aims to map recovery and organ failure over 6 months
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with chronic liver disease who are hospitalized for sudden worsening of their condition. Researchers will track organ failure, recovery, and whether patients need a liver transplant or die within 6 months. The goal is to better understand how the…
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Handheld scanner could make liver checks easier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare a new handheld device to the standard iLivTouch system for measuring liver stiffness and fat in 224 adults with chronic liver disease. Participants will be tested with both devices while lying down and sitting. The goal is to see if the handheld device is …
Sponsor: Hong You • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New study to track hidden salt and mineral imbalances in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC