Efinopegdutide for Fatty Liver Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications. However, if you have type 2 diabetes, your condition must be controlled by diet or stable doses of oral medications.
Is efinopegdutide safe for humans?
Efinopegdutide has been studied for its safety in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and its safety profile was found to be comparable to other similar treatments. While specific safety data for efinopegdutide is limited, related treatments in the same class have shown a generally acceptable safety profile in clinical trials.12345
What makes the drug Efinopegdutide unique for treating fatty liver disease?
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug Efinopegdutide for treating fatty liver disease?
Research shows that drugs similar to Efinopegdutide, which target the same receptors, have been effective in reducing liver fat and improving liver health in patients with fatty liver disease. Specifically, studies on GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide have shown significant reductions in liver fat content and improvements in liver enzyme levels.12578
Who Is on the Research Team?
Medical Director
Principal Investigator
Merck Sharp and Dohme LLC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which includes conditions like fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants should have a certain level of fat in their livers but otherwise be generally healthy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive efinopegdutide via subcutaneous injection in a dose-escalating regimen for 28 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Efinopegdutide
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Lead Sponsor
Chirfi Guindo
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Marketing Officer since 2022
Degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Paris, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business
Robert M. Davis
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chief Executive Officer since 2021
JD from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Bachelor's in Finance from Miami University