Could a once-daily pill help children with fatty liver disease?
NCT ID NCT07763015
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests an experimental oral drug called resmetirom in children aged 6 to 17 with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and liver fibrosis. The study aims to evaluate the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and its effects on the liver. Participants will take resmetirom once daily for about 14 days at different dose levels to help determine appropriate dosing for future studies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- resmetirom (an oral drug taken once daily)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help determine safe and effective dosing of resmetirom for children with MASH, potentially slowing or reversing liver damage.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study with a small number of participants, so results may not apply to all children. The drug may cause side effects or may not show clear benefit.
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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 61 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2029
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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6 to 17 years
- 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: 1. Male or female participants 6 to 17 years of age, inclusive. 2. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) able to provide written informed consent (as required by local regulations), with participant assent obtained as applicable. 3. Diagnose of MASH with fibrosis stage F1-F3 based on a liver biopsy obtained within 24 months before Screening. 4. Hepatic fat fraction ≥8% by magnetic resonance imaging-proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) obtained during the Screening period. 5. Able to swallow study tablets. 6. Females of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test at screening, must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception during the study and for at least 30 days after the last dose of study drug. Premenarchal participants and those not of childbearing potential are eligible without contraception. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous exposure to resmetirom. 2. Clinically significant liver disease other than MASH or evidence of cirrhosis (F4), decompensated liver disease, or other hepatic conditions that may interfere with study participation or interpretation of results. 3. Clinically significant thyroid disease or use of thyroid replacement therapy, triiodothyronine, thyroxine, or other prohibited thyroid medications. 4. Use of prohibited concomitant medications, including medications known to affect hepatic steatosis or liver function, lipid-lowering therapies, CYP2C8 inhibitors, OATP1B1/OATP1B3/BCRP inhibitors, protease inhibitors, St. John's Wort, or other medications prohibited by the protocol. 5. Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists unless on a stable dose for at least 24 weeks before screening. 6. Clinically significant alcohol or substance abuse, or regular use of tobacco/nicotine products within 6 months before screening. 7. Active or clinically significant infection, including chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, HIV infection, or other immunocompromising conditions. 8. History or presence of clinically significant cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, neurologic, hematologic, endocrine, psychiatric, or other medical conditions that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could interfere with study participation or interpretation of study results. 9. History of malignancy within the past 5 years (except adequately treated non-melanoma skin cancer or other protocol-permitted exceptions). 10. History of organ transplantation or known immunocompromised status. 11. Participation in another investigational study within 60 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) before screening, unless permitted by the protocol. 12. Major surgery within 6 weeks before screening. 13. Known hypersensitivity to resmetirom or any excipient. 14. Females who are pregnant or breastfeeding. 15. Any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise participant safety, compliance, or the integrity of the study.
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46402, United States
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