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NCT06482112 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

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

A Phase 2 study of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Disease, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
124
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT06482112 is a Phase 2 study of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Disease that has completed, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme. The registered enrollment target is 124 participants, below the 187-participant average among 50 other Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (34% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 6 states.

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The verdict

NCT06482112, a Phase 2 study of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Disease, has completed, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
124 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

This study will evaluate the effect of efinopegdutide administration once every 2 weeks (Q2W) versus once weekly (Q1W) on mean relative reduction from baseline in liver fat content (LFC) after 28 weeks, as well as the safety and tolerability of the different regimens of efinopegdutide.

Interventions

  • DRUG Efinopegdutide

Study Locations (20)

California

  • Om Research LLC ( Site 0207) - Camarillo
  • Gastroenterology and Liver Institute ( Site 0263) - Escondido
  • Velocity Clinical Research, Gardena ( Site 0235) - Gardena
  • Velocity Clinical Research, Huntington Park ( Site 0210) - Huntington Park
  • California Liver Research Institute ( Site 0216) - Pasadena
  • Acclaim Clinical Research ( Site 0241) - San Diego
  • Velocity Clinical Research, Santa Ana ( Site 0250) - Santa Ana
  • Velocity Clinical Research, Panorama City ( Site 0228) - Van Nuys

Florida

  • Excel Medical Clinical Trials ( Site 0268) - Boca Raton
  • AGA Clinical Trials ( Site 0274) - Hialeah
  • Neoclinical Research ( Site 0275) - Hialeah
  • Homestead Associates in Research, Inc. ( Site 0243) - Homestead
  • Floridian Clinical Research, LLC ( Site 0208) - Miami Lakes

Arizona

  • The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Clinical Trial-The Institute for Liver Health ( Site 0 - Chandler
  • The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Liver Health - Peoria ( Site 0224) - Peoria
  • Arizona Liver Health ( Site 0211) - Tucson
  • Del Sol Research Management, LLC ( Site 0209) - Tucson

Georgia

  • Southeast Clinical Research Center ( Site 0223) - Dalton

Maryland

  • Velocity Clinical Research Rockville ( Site 0245) - Rockville

Nevada

  • The Machuca Foundation ( Site 0218) - Las Vegas

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 124 participants
Start Date 2024-07-29
Est. Completion 2025-06-27
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Merck Sharp & Dohme

558 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06482112

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06482112 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 124 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 187-participant average among 50 other Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (34% lower). The listed sponsor is Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Efinopegdutide is the first listed.

NCT06482112 reports 20 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Florida, Arizona.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06482112 about?

NCT06482112 is a clinical study titled "Alternate Dosing Study of MK-6024 in Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (MK-6024-016)". This study will evaluate the effect of efinopegdutide administration once every 2 weeks (Q2W) versus once weekly (Q1W) on mean relative reduction from baseline in liver fat content (LFC) after 28 weeks, as well as the safety and tolerability of the different regimens of efinopegdutide.

What is the current status of trial NCT06482112?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 124 participants. The study started on 2024-07-29. Estimated completion is 2025-06-27.

What conditions does trial NCT06482112 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06482112?

The interventions under investigation include: Efinopegdutide (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06482112?

This trial is sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme, which has 558 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06482112 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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