Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

This small Phase 2 study tested two doses of vonafexor, an oral drug, in 10 people with mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease and suspected MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The goal was to see if vonafexor could improve kidney function. However, the trial was terminated ea…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called LY3885125 in people with high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated, meaning it stopped early, so it…

This study tested a drug called saroglitazar in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who also have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce liver fat over 24 weeks compared to a placebo. The trial was planned for 60 wome…

This early-stage study tested an experimental drug called FT-4101 in 14 overweight or obese adults with NASH, a serious fatty liver disease. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could reduce liver fat. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tested a drug called saroglitazar magnesium for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in people with HIV. The trial aimed to see if the drug could reduce liver fat over 24 weeks. However, the study was terminated early and only enrolled 4 participants, so no meaning…

This study tested a drug called belapectin to see if it could prevent the formation of esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus) in people with NASH cirrhosis and signs of high blood pressure in the liver. The trial enrolled 357 adults and compared belapectin to a plac…

This study tested whether a low-sugar diet could prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Hispanic children ages 6 to 9 who were at higher risk. Over two years, researchers compared kids who followed the diet with those who ate normally. The goal was to see if cutting…

This study was designed to collect information about Chinese patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis. Researchers planned to track how the disease is diagnosed and treated in real-world clinics, and to understand patients' knowledge and beliefs about …