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Belapectin for NASH Cirrhosis (NAVIGATE Trial)
NAVIGATE Trial Summary
This trial will assess if belapectin is effective, safe, and tolerated in patients with NASH cirrhosis and clinical signs of portal hypertension.
NAVIGATE Trial Eligibility Criteria
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- I have abnormal blood vessels in my abdomen confirmed by a scan or physical exam.My liver biopsy shows cirrhosis caused by fatty liver disease, with no other cause.I have a liver condition with cirrhosis and no other liver disease causes, plus obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, or abnormal blood fats.I do not have liver cancer, as confirmed by recent scans.You have liver disease that is not caused by NASH.My kidney function is reduced, with a filtration rate under 45 mL/min.You have taken part in a new drug research study within the past 30 days or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer.You have a significant medical condition that could make it difficult for you to participate in the study, according to the investigator's judgement. This could include issues with your blood, kidneys, liver, lungs, brain, mental health, digestion, immune system, hormones, or other organs/systems in your body.I have been taking a statin medication regularly for at least 3 months.You drink too much alcohol regularly, more than 1-2 drinks per day for women and 2-3 drinks per day for men.I have or developed signs of worsening liver cirrhosis.Your platelet count is less than 150,000 cells per cubic millimeter of blood.I have been taking vitamin E or pioglitazone regularly for the last 3 months.I have serious heart or blood vessel problems.I have had major surgery recently.I have been diagnosed with NASH cirrhosis.I have had an organ transplant and am on immunosuppressive drugs.I have been on a stable blood pressure medication regimen for at least 3 months.I have Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.I had weight loss surgery within the last year or plan to during the study.My diabetes is under control with stable medication for 3+ months, and my HbA1c is ≤9.5%.I agree not to donate sperm during and for 3 months after the study.I have varices in my esophagus or stomach confirmed by an upper GI exam.I have had or am planning to have a liver transplant.I have HIV or tested positive for HIV.I haven't had cancer in the last 5 years, except for skin or treated cervical cancer.I have received belapectin treatment within the last 6 months.You have a history of drug abuse or addiction within the last 5 years.I am between 18 and 75 years old.My spleen is larger than 14 cm as shown by an imaging test.Your liver has a stiffness score of 20 kPa or higher as measured by a FibroScan test.Your liver is not functioning properly, as indicated by the AST/ALT ratio being greater than 1.I am between 18 and 75 years old.I have signs of high blood pressure in the liver veins.I have had a procedure to connect two veins in my liver.You are allergic to the study drug or any of its ingredients.You understand the study and agree to participate by signing a form that says you agree to take part.You have a documented measurement of high blood pressure in your liver (HVPG) that is greater than 6 mmHg.
- Group 1: belapectin 2 mg/kg lean body mass (LBM)
- Group 2: belapectin 4 mg/kg lean body mass (LBM)
- Group 3: Placebo
- Screening: It may take up to 10 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: You will receive the treatment for 156 Weeks
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have other researchers done similar work to this before?
"There have been a total of 2 clinical trials for belapectin. The first trial occurred in 2016 and was completed in the Phase 1 drug approval stage. In the 4 years since then, 18281 additional trials have concluded."
Are the patients in this test group restricted to a certain age limit?
"This trial is only for individuals aged 18-75. There are 110 other clinical trials ongoing for people under the age of majority and 640 for seniors."
Can patients participate in this research at this time?
"The most recent information available from clinicaltrials.gov reports that this trial is still open and recruiting patients. The listing for this study was first posted on June 22nd, 2020 with the last update being made on November 15th, 2022."
How many research facilities are controlling this experiment?
"Presently, there are 71 sites enrolling patients for this study. A few locations where these clinics can be found include Germantown, Little Rock and Ocoee. It would be advantageous to choose the closest site to avoid having to travel long distances."
If I wanted to sign up for this experiment, would that be possible?
"This trial is looking for 1010 people aged 18 to 75 who are at risk for esophageal varices. Candidates must meet the following requirements: They must be male or female, and ≥18 and ≤75 years of age at the time of screening. They must also be willing and able to provide written informed consent prior to any study-specific procedures being initiated. Additionally, they must have a documented HVPG measurement >6 mmHg, spleen size ≥14 cm (as documented by ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan), abdominal collateral circulation (as documented by ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan or"
How does this new clinical trial with belapectin compare to others?
"There are 2 ongoing studies for belapectin, 1 of which is in its final Phase 3. Although the majority of research surrounding this treatment is based in Nice, Tennessee, there are a total of 146 trial sites across the globe."
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