New pill shows promise against fatty liver disease in early trial

NCT ID NCT06168383

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called HSK31679 in 186 Chinese adults with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious fatty liver disease with scarring. Participants took either 80 mg, 160 mg, or a placebo daily for 52 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could improve liver damage without worsening fibrosis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Tsinghua University

    Beijing, China

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