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NASH

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11 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 400 participants

Evaluation of Non-Invasive Tests for Metabolic Liver Disease

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health

NCT07122700

RECRUITING 150 participants

Androgens and NAFLD Longitudinal Cohort Study

University of California, San Francis

NCT06124261

RECRUITING Phase 2 144 participants

Digoxin In NASH (CODIN)

Yale University

NCT06588699

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Feasibility, Safety and Acceptability of a Mobile Health Delivered Exercise Training Program in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

NCT06195943

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3 700 participants

A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Effect of Resmetirom on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Well-compensated NASH Cirrhosis (MAESTRO-NASH-OUTCOMES)

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

NCT05500222

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 450 participants

LITMUS Imaging Study

University of Oxford

NCT05479721

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 228 participants

Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of K-877-ER and CSG452 in Participants With NASH With Liver Fibrosis

Kowa Research Institute

NCT05327127

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 67 participants

A Study to Evaluate DD01 in Overweight/Obese Subjects With MASLD/MASH

Neuraly

NCT06410924

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 24 participants

An Imaging-based Quantitative Biomarker Assay for NAFLD in Children

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT06354491

COMPLETED 233 participants

Study to Determine the Response to COVID-19 Vaccination and Prevalence of COVID-19 in Subjects With Chronic Liver Disease

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT05669677

COMPLETED Phase 2 102 participants

ALG-055009 in Non-cirrhotic Adults With MASH (HERALD)

Aligos Therapeutics

NCT06342947

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 2 4
Phase 3 1

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the NASH Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 11 US studies indexed under NASH, and 4 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 36% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for NASH shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 4 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for NASH is led by Neuraly with 1 indexed trial, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 11 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for NASH?

PlainTrial tracks 11 US clinical trials for NASH, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for NASH?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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