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NCT05424003 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Randomized Double Blinded Placebo-Controlled w/Semaglutide to Prevent Weight Gain After Liver Transplant

A Phase 2 study of NAFLD, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
50
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05424003 is a Phase 2 study of NAFLD that is actively recruiting participants, run by Virginia Commonwealth University. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, below the 163-participant average among 26 other NAFLD trials with a reported enrollment target (69% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT05424003, a Phase 2 study of NAFLD, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
50 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

In this study, semaglutide will be compared to placebo (a look-alike inactive substance, a "sugar pill") to determine if its use will prevent weight gain after liver transplantation (LT). In addition, researchers will be testing to determine if semaglutide prevents the development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) after transplant through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and laboratory results.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Semaglutide Pen Injector

Study Locations (1)

Virginia

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 50 participants
Start Date 2024-02-22
Est. Completion 2026-02
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Virginia Commonwealth University

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05424003

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05424003 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 50 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 163-participant average among 26 other NAFLD trials with a reported enrollment target (69% lower). The listed sponsor is Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with NAFLD appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT05424003 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05424003 about?

NCT05424003 is a clinical study titled "Randomized Double Blinded Placebo-Controlled w/Semaglutide to Prevent Weight Gain After Liver Transplant". In this study, semaglutide will be compared to placebo (a look-alike inactive substance, a "sugar pill") to determine if its use will prevent weight gain after liver transplantation (LT). In addition, researchers will be testing to determine if semaglutide prevents the development of Non-Alcoholic F...

What is the current status of trial NCT05424003?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 50 participants. The study started on 2024-02-22. Estimated completion is 2026-02.

What conditions does trial NCT05424003 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: NAFLD.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05424003?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Semaglutide Pen Injector (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05424003?

This trial is sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05424003 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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