New drug AZD2389 targets scarred livers in tiny early trial
NCT ID NCT07069725
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This early study tests whether a single dose of the experimental drug AZD2389 can attach to a protein called FAP in the liver. Twelve adults with advanced liver scarring (fibrosis) will get a PET scan before and after taking the drug to see if it binds to its target. The goal is not to treat the disease yet, but to learn if the drug works as designed in the body.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AZD2389
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that AZD2389 reaches its target in the liver, supporting further development as a potential treatment for liver fibrosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study with only 12 participants. It only measures drug binding, not whether the drug improves liver health. Many early-stage drugs fail to show benefit in larger trials.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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8 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female (of non-childbearing potential) participant aged ≥ 20 years and willing and able to give written informed consent for participation in the trial. 2. History confirming compensated liver cirrhosis. 3. Females must have a negative pregnancy test. 4. Barrier contraceptives use by males. Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. A condition that would interfere with evaluation of the trial intervention, put the participant at risk, influence the participant's ability to participate or affect the interpretation of the results of the trial. 2. Any clinically significant illness, medical or major surgical procedure or trauma prior randomization. 3. Hepatitis B , hepatitis C and/or HIV infection. 4. Significant elevations in liver blood test, MELD score \>12 and platelets \<100 x109/L g). 5. eGFR) \< 60 ml/min/1.73m2. 6. History of decompensated liver cirrhosis. 7. Any participants with an aetiology of liver cirrhosis where the Investigator considers that PET signal uptake may be impacted. 8. History of bleeding disorders and major bleeding risk. 9. History of severe dermatological disorders or wound healing. 10. Positive screening result for drugs of abuse or alcohol.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Research Site
Stockholm, 17176, Sweden
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