New drug HU6 targets fatty liver disease in Mid-Stage trial
NCT ID NCT07491458
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new drug called HU6 for people with MASH, a serious fatty liver disease. About 180 adults aged 30 and older will receive either HU6 or a placebo to see if the drug safely reduces liver fat. The trial lasts 26 weeks and focuses on safety and how well the drug works.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 180 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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30 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.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female ≥30 years of age at time of signing the informed consent. * Diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) * Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breastfeeding and must use and agree to continue to use a highly effective contraceptive method throughout time on study. * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥27.0 kg/m2 to ≤44 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Have acute or chronic hepatitis, signs, and symptoms of any other liver disease (eg, Wilson's disease) other than MASH * Cholecystectomy or any other surgical or medical condition or history that may potentially alter the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of study treatment. * History (including any family history) of malignant hyperthermia. * History of malignancy within 5 years (except cutaneous basal or squamous cell carcinoma, carcinoma-in-situ, or low-grade prostate cancer). * History of the following cardiovascular conditions within 3 months prior to randomization: acute myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), unstable angina, hospitalization due to congestive heart failure (CHF), or acute CHF. * Significant and unstable lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease \[COPD\], emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, or asthma) requiring oxygen or chronic daily medication. Note that mild, stable COPD and asthma on inhalers are allowed. * Monogenetic diabetes or type 1 diabetes. * History of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state requiring hospitalization in the 6 months prior to Screening. * History of agranulocytosis. * History of or active evidence of ophthalmological conditions * Untreated, uncontrolled, or unstable hypertension * Use of any of the following medications/therapies: Vitamin E: use of ursodiol or high-dose vitamin E (\>400 IU/day) for a duration of \>1 month within 6 months or started high dose vitamin E for any duration within 3 months prior to screening * Within 3 months prior to screening or plan to use prior to coming off study drug: resmetirom (Rezdiffra®), GLP 1 agonists and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 agonists, Weight loss medications/therapies including: herbal preparation, over the counter (OTC) drug, mail order or prescription drug, Oral antidiabetic medications/therapies including: insulin, meglitinides, thiazolidinediones. Prescription or OTC stimulants. Recent or current use of obeticholic acid (Ocaliva®), systemic corticosteroids, methotrexate, tamoxifen, amiodarone, or long-term use of tetracyclines. Warfarin, heparin, factor Xa inhibitors due to risk of bleeding, Medications with high risk of idiosyncratic drug-induced neutropenia (IDIN) or agranulocytosis. * History of hepatitis or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV1 \& HIV2) * Intolerance to MRI or with conditions contraindicated for MRI procedures * Participation in another clinical trial at the time of screening or exposure to any investigational product, including topical agents, within 28 days prior to starting study treatment * Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria could apply
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
31 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
ClinicalTrials.gov lists the study team's own contact details, including names and phone numbers. We don't republish those.
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Arizona Liver Health - Chandler
RECRUITINGChandler, Arizona, 85224, United States
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Arizona Liver Health - Peoria
RECRUITINGPeoria, Arizona, 85381, United States
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Arizona Liver Health - Tucson
RECRUITINGTucson, Arizona, 85712, United States
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Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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Bellaire Clinical Research, LLC
RECRUITINGBellaire, Texas, 77401, United States
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Catalina Research Institute
RECRUITINGMontclair, California, 91763, United States
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Charter Research LLC - Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60618, United States
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Charter Research LLC - Orlando
RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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Clinical Research Institute of Michigan
RECRUITINGClinton Township, Michigan, 48038, United States
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Clinical Research Institute of Ohio, LLC (CRIOH)
RECRUITINGWestlake, Ohio, 44145, United States
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Coastal Research Institute
RECRUITINGFayetteville, North Carolina, 28304, United States
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Delta Research Partners of Bastrop, LLC
RECRUITINGBastrop, Louisiana, 71220, United States
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Delta Research Partners of West Monroe, LLC
RECRUITINGWest Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, United States
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HRI - Medical Center, LLC
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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HRI - Pasadena, LLC
RECRUITINGPasadena, Texas, 77505, United States
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HRI - Sugarland, LLC
RECRUITINGSugar Land, Texas, 77478, United States
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Houston Research Institute
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77079, United States
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IMA Clinical Research (Austin)
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78745, United States
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Innovative Clinical Research, LLC
RECRUITINGClarksville, Tennessee, 37040, United States
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Jubilee Clinical Research, LLC.
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
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KAD Clinical Research
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63123, United States
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Kansas City Research Institute
RECRUITINGKansas City, Missouri, 64131, United States
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Knowledge Research Center
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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National Institute of Clinical Research
RECRUITINGGarden Grove, California, 92844, United States
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Nucleus Network Minneapolis
RECRUITINGSaint Paul, Minnesota, 55114, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research - Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78757, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research - Corpus Christi
RECRUITINGCorpus Christi, Texas, 78404, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research - Georgetown
RECRUITINGGeorgetown, Texas, 78626, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research - San Antonio
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Quality Research
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States
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Tekton Research - Yukon
RECRUITINGYukon, Oklahoma, 73099, United States
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