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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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17 US clinical trials · 2 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING Phase 3 1,250 participants

A Clinical Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of Efimosfermin Alfa Injection in Participants With Known or Suspected F2- or F3-stage MASH

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT07221188

RECRUITING Phase 3 1,200 participants

A Pivotal Clinical Study to Investigate Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage MASH

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT07221227

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 284 participants

Phase 2b Study of GSK4532990 in Adults With NASH

GlaxoSmithKline

NCT05583344

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 144 participants

Role of Immune System in Obesity-related Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Risk

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT01104220

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 80 participants

A Clinical Study of Efinopegdutide in People With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Steatohepatitis (MK-6024-017)

Merck Sharp & Dohme

NCT06465186

COMPLETED Phase 2 392 participants

A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability & Efficacy of MSDC-0602K in Patients With NASH

Cirius Therapeutics

NCT02784444

COMPLETED NA 175 participants

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Atherosclerotic Risk in Children

Augusta University

NCT02383485

COMPLETED Phase 2 124 participants

Alternate Dosing Study of MK-6024 in Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (MK-6024-016)

Merck Sharp & Dohme

NCT06482112

COMPLETED Phase 1 64 participants

A Study to Test How Well Different Doses of BI 3006337 Are Tolerated by People With Overweight or Obesity and With Fatty Liver Disease

Boehringer Ingelheim

NCT05970640

COMPLETED Phase 2 53 participants

6-week Safety and PD Study in Adults With NAFLD

Pfizer

NCT03256526

COMPLETED Phase 2 50 participants

Sitagliptin Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

University of California, San Diego

NCT01963845

COMPLETED Phase 1 47 participants

Single Ascending Dose of AMG 609 in Participants With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Amgen

NCT04857606

COMPLETED NA 41 participants

De Novo Lipogenesis, Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

University of California, San Francis

NCT00714129

COMPLETED NA 31 participants

Effect of Macrocomposition on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Bariatric Surgery Candidates

University of Michigan

NCT00887393

COMPLETED NA 28 participants

Early Intervention and Prevention of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adolescents

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT02116192

COMPLETED 25 participants

Autonomic Dysfunction in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Virginia Commonwealth University

NCT02132780

COMPLETED NA 21 participants

Endoscopic Ultrasound(EUS)-Guided TRUCUT Biopsy (EUS-TCB) of Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(NAFLD.)

Indiana University

NCT00586313

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 2
Phase 2 6
Phase 3 2

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

Reading the Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 17 US studies indexed under Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and 2 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 12% 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 Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease shows 2 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 8 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 Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is led by GlaxoSmithKline with 3 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 17 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 Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

PlainTrial tracks 17 US clinical trials for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, of which 2 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

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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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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