New drug aims to reverse liver damage from heavy drinking
NCT ID NCT07009860
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a weekly injection called pemvidutide in 100 adults with alcohol-related liver disease. Participants are overweight or obese and have a history of heavy drinking. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce liver stiffness and scarring over 24 to 48 weeks compared to a placebo.
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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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121 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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 to 75 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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female ages 18 to 75 years, inclusive 2. Overweight or obesity, defined as BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 3. History of alcohol misuse for the prior 3 years, with an alcohol intake ≥ 50 grams per day for males and ≥ 40 grams per day for females on average in the past year 4. Evidence of recent alcohol use, defined as PEth level ≥ 35 ng/mL at screening 5. Liver stiffness of 10.0-24.9 kPa by VCTE, inclusive Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of clinically significant alcohol withdrawal symptoms, defined as CIWA-Ar score ≥ 10 at screening and/or prior to randomization 2. History of hospitalization for alcohol withdrawal within the past year 3. History of seizures related to alcohol within the past year 4. History and/or current diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorder, or another severe psychiatric disorder, unless documented as well-controlled by the Investigator for at least 6 months prior to screening and cleared by the Medical Monitor 5. Attempted suicide and/or serious suicidal intention or plan in the past 10 years
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Peoria, Arizona, 85381, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Fresno, California, 93720, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Pasadena, California, 91105, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Bradenton, Florida, 34201, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Doral, Florida, 33122, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Fort Myers, Florida, 33192, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Miami, Florida, 33125, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Miami, Florida, 33165, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Miami Lakes, Florida, 33122, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Naples, Florida, 34102, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Atlanta, Georgia, 30309, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Bastrop, Louisiana, 71220, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
St Louis, Missouri, 63123, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Manhasset, New York, 11030, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Westlake, Ohio, 44145, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Brownsville, Texas, 78520, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Edinburg, Texas, 78539, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Houston, Texas, 77079, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78215, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
San Antonio, Texas, 78251, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Waco, Texas, 76710, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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Altimmune Clinical Study Site
San Juan, 00927, Puerto Rico
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