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NCT03517540 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Study of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of a Combination Treatment of LJN452 and CVC in Adult Patients With NASH and Liver Fibrosis

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
193
Enrollment target

NCT03517540: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

NCT03517540 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 193 participants, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (45% higher). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03517540, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
193 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study was to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a combination treatment of tropifexor (LJN452) and cenicriviroc (CVC) in adult patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.

Primary Outcome

Occurrence of adverse events and serious adverse events Adverse Events (AEs) are any untoward sign or symptom that occurs during the study treatment and then up to 66 weeks

Interventions

  • DRUG Tropifexor (LJN452)
  • DRUG Cenicriviroc (CVC)

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 193 participants
Start Date 2018-09-11
Est. Completion 2020-10-15
Phase Phase 2
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

1,375 total trials

What the finished NCT03517540 record still lists

NCT03517540 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 193 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (45% higher).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Tropifexor (LJN452) is the first listed.

NCT03517540 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03517540 about?

NCT03517540 is a clinical study titled "Study of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of a Combination Treatment of LJN452 and CVC in Adult Patients With NASH and Liver Fibrosis". The purpose of this study was to assess the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a combination treatment of tropifexor (LJN452) and cenicriviroc (CVC) in adult patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.

What is the current status of trial NCT03517540?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 193 participants. The study started on 2018-09-11. Estimated completion is 2020-10-15.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03517540?

The interventions under investigation include: Tropifexor (LJN452) (DRUG), Cenicriviroc (CVC) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03517540?

This trial is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals, which has 1,375 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT03517540's enrollment target sits among peer trials

193 352nd of 2000 higher than 1,649 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03517540, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03517540 (mid enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.