New pill shows promise in reducing liver fat in NASH patients

NCT ID NCT02912260

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called MGL-3196 in 125 adults with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious liver disease caused by fat buildup. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce liver fat compared to a placebo over 12 weeks. Participants took a daily pill, and the main measure was the change in liver fat seen on an MRI scan.

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Locations

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Dothan, Alabama, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Tucson, Arizona, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Coronado, California, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Rialto, California, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    San Diego, California, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Ventura, California, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Englewood, Colorado, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Boca Raton, Florida, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Lakewood Rch, Florida, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Miami, Florida, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    New Port Richey, Florida, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Kansas City, Kansas, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Monroe, Louisiana, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39202, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    St Louis, Missouri, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    New York, New York, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Durham, North Carolina, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Live Oak, Texas, 78233, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    San Antonio, Texas, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

  • Madrigal Research Site

    Seattle, Washington, United States

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