Kidney patients get closer to safer dosing of liver drug

NCT ID NCT06397872

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed Phase 1 study looked at how the drug resmetirom (Rezdiffra) is processed in the body of people with severe kidney impairment compared to healthy volunteers. 28 participants took a 100 mg pill once daily for 6 days. The goal was to measure drug levels and safety, not to treat any condition.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

resmetirom (Rezdiffra)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors understand how to safely dose resmetirom in patients with severe kidney problems.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small study (28 people) focused on drug levels, not on treating disease. It may not lead to any changes in clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

impaired renal function disease kidney failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Madrigal Research Center

    Orlando, Florida, 32809, United States

  • Madrigal Research Center

    Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States

  • Madrigal Research Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60643, United States