New pill shows promise for fatty liver in major trial
NCT ID NCT04951219
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a daily pill called resmetirom in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal is to see if it safely reduces liver fat and cholesterol over 52 weeks. About 810 adults who completed earlier related studies are taking part. This is a long-term treatment approach, not a cure.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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810 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2021
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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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18 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: * For patients who completed MAESTRO-NAFLD-1, completed the Week 52 visit, and completed the Week 56 visit within 90 days of the Extension Day 1 visit, and are willing to participate in MAESTRO-NAFLD-OLE and provide written informed consent. * For patients who screen failed MAESTRO-NASH, must provide written informed consent for MAESTRO-NAFLD-OLE and must have screened and met all eligibility requirements for MAESTRO-NASH within 90 days of the Extension Day 1 visit for MAESTRO-NAFLD-OLE and have a liver biopsy that is ineligible for MAESTRO-NASH within 6 months of the Extension Day 1 visit. Eligible liver biopsy for MAESTRO-NAFLD-OLE must have one of the following results: * NAS = 3, steatosis 1, ballooning 1, inflammation 1, OR NAS = 3, ballooning 0, with F1B, F2 or F3 * NAS ≥ 4, at least 1 in all NAS components, F1A or F1C, PRO-C3 ≤ 14 (NASH, but ineligible for MAESTRO-NASH) * Compensated NASH cirrhosis based on biopsy at screening of MAESTRO-NASH and baseline of MAESTRO-NAFLD-OLE, including Child Pugh-A (score 5-6), MELD \<12, albumin ≥3.2, and bilirubin \<2 * For patients who screen failed from MAESTRO-NASH OUTCOMES and de novo patients, must have documented CP-A/B (score \<8) NASH cirrhosis (including minimal decompensation) and MELD \<15 unless MELD \>=15 based on non-cirrhotic parameters. MAESTRO-NASH OUTCOMES screen failures must have screened and met all eligibility requirements for MAESTRO-NASH OUTCOMES within 90 days of the Extension Day 1 visit for MAESTRO-NAFLD-OLE . Exclusion Criteria: * A history of significant alcohol consumption for a period of more than 3 consecutive months within 1 year prior to Extension Day 1. * Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma or other carcinomas that may prevent participation in the Extension study. * Chronic liver diseases * Has an active autoimmune disease * Any other condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would impede compliance, hinder completion of the study, compromise the well-being of the patient, or interfere with the study outcomes.
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adobe Gastroenterology
Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States
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Arizona Liver Health - Chandler
Chandler, Arizona, 85224, United States
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Arkansas Gastroenterology
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117, United States
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Aventiv Research Columbus
Columbus, Ohio, 43213, United States
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Awasty Research Network
Marion, Ohio, 43302, United States
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Bon Secours Liver Institute of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, 23226, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Central Research Associates
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States
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Chicago Research Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60602, United States
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Clarity Clinical Research
East Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States
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Clinical Trials of America
West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, United States
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Covenant Research
Fort Myers, Florida, 33912, United States
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Covenant Research
Sarasota, Florida, 34240, United States
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Cumberland Research Associates
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28304, United States
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Dallas Research Center
Dallas, Texas, 75234, United States
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Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultants
Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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Digestive Health Center of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809, United States
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Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance
McAllen, Texas, 78504, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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East Valley Family Physicians
Chandler, Arizona, 85224, United States
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East-West Medical Research Institute
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, United States
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Excel Medical Clinical Trials
Boca Raton, Florida, 33434, United States
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Florida Research Institute
Lakewood Rch, Florida, 34211, United States
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Floridian Clinical Research
Hialeah, Florida, 33016, United States
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Floridian Clinical Research
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33016, United States
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Fresno Clinical Research Center
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
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Fundacion de Investigacion de Diego
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Gastro One - Germantown Office - Wolf Park Drive
Germantown, Tennessee, 38138, United States
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Gastrointestinal Associates & Endoscopy Center - Flowood
Flowood, Mississippi, 39232, United States
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Gastrointestinal Specialists of Georgia
Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States
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Henderson Research Center
Henderson, Nevada, 89052, United States
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Impact Research Institute
Waco, Texas, 76710, United States
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Innovative Clinical Research
Clarksville, Tennessee, 37040, United States
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Iowa Diabetes Research
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265, United States
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Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, United States
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Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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Kansas City Research Institute
Kansas City, Missouri, 64131, United States
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Kansas Medical Clinic - Gastroenterology
Topeka, Kansas, 66606, United States
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L-MARC Research Center
Louisville, Kentucky, 40213, United States
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Liver Associates of Texas
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Liver Center of Texas
Dallas, Texas, 75234, United States
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Liver Institute Northwest
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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Lucas Research
Moorehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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Mount Sinai Health System
New York, New York, 10029, United States
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National Clinical Research - Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, 23294, United States
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National Research Institute - Huntington Park
Huntington Park, California, 90255, United States
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National Research Institute - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, 90057, United States
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National Research Institute - Panorama City
Panorama City, California, 91402, United States
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Nature Coast Clinical Research - Inverness
Inverness, Florida, 34452, United States
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Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Orlando Research Center
Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research - Austin
Austin, Texas, 78746, United States
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Pinnacle Clinical Research - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Plano Research Center
Plano, Texas, 75093, United States
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Progressive Medical Research
Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States
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Rovia Clinical Research
Bastrop, Louisiana, 71220, United States
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Ruane Clinical Research Group
Los Angeles, California, 90036, United States
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Salt Lake City Research Center
Murray, Utah, 84123, United States
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San Antonio Research Center
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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San Fernando Valley Health Institute
West Hills, California, 91307, United States
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South Denver Gastroenterology - Swedish Medical Center Office
Englewood, Colorado, 80113, United States
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South Texas Research Institute
Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States
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Southern Therapy and Advanced Research
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States
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Tandem Clinical Research - New Orleans Area Site
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - Bay Area Houston Endoscopy Center
Webster, Texas, 77598, United States
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Texas Digestive Disease Consultants - San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas, 78666, United States
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Texas Liver Institute/American Research Corporation
San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States
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The Institute For Liver Health - Glendale
Glendale, Arizona, 85306, United States
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The Institute For Liver Health - Tucson
Tucson, Arizona, 85711, United States
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The Liver Institute At Methodist Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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The Villages Research Center
The Villages, Florida, 32162, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research
East Syracuse, New York, 13057, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach (MD Clinical)
Hallandale, Florida, 33009, United States
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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Wasatch Peak Family Practice
Layton, Utah, 84041, United States
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