New injections aim to melt liver fat in MASH patients

NCT ID NCT07660848

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This 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 weeks. The main goal is to see if these injections can safely reduce liver fat content, measured by MRI.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HRS-4729 injection and HRS9531 injection

What this could lead to

If successful, these injections could offer a new way to reduce liver fat and control MASH, potentially preventing progression to cirrhosis.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 2 trial with only 160 participants. The drugs may not work better than placebo, and side effects are still being studied.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 102218, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China

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