Experimental pill targets fatty liver damage

NCT ID NCT04669158

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This 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 measuring if the drug could improve fibrosis. Results help guide future research on treating this liver condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Digestive Health Center, Stanford University

    Redwood City, California, 94063, United States

  • Stanford University

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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