Could a pill help reverse fatty liver damage?
NCT ID NCT04669158
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This early-stage study tested an oral drug called idebenone in 53 adults with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and mild-to-moderate liver scarring. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, while also looking at whether the drug could improve fibrosis. Results are not yet available, but the study lays groundwork for future treatments.
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Locations
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Digestive Health Center, Stanford University
Redwood City, California, 94063, United States
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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