New liver drug candidate AD-230 enters first human tests

NCT ID NCT07521241

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial will test a new drug called AD-230 in 52 healthy adults to see how the body processes it and whether it is safe. The study uses a crossover design where each participant receives both AD-230 and a related version. Results will help decide if AD-230 should move into larger studies for chronic liver disease.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

AD-230

What this could lead to

If successful, this trial will provide essential safety and dosing data to guide future studies of AD-230 for chronic liver disease.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, not patients. It only measures drug levels and short-term safety, not whether the drug actually treats liver disease. Many drugs fail in later stages.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

liver disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Kyungpook National university hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••