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PPAR Agonist

Saroglitazar Magnesium for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Fibrosis (NASH Trial)

Verified Trial
Phase 2
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Zydus Therapeutics Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Males or females, between 18 and 75 years of age, both inclusive at screening.
Histological confirmation of NASH with liver fibrosis by central pathologist on a diagnostic liver biopsy with a NAS ≥5 with at least one-point score in each of the three components of the NAFLD activity score [NAS] (steatosis scored 0-3, ballooning degeneration scored 0-2, and lobular inflammation scored 0-3) and NASH by pattern recognition Note: The biopsy must not have been performed more than 24 weeks before randomization.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 52/eot
Awards & highlights

NASH Trial Summary

This trial is testing a new drug, saroglitazar magnesium, to see if it can treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18-75 with a BMI ≤45 kg/m² and moderate type 2 diabetes (if applicable) can join this trial. They must have nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with fibrosis confirmed by biopsy, not be significantly overweight or underweight, and agree to follow the study rules. People with unstable heart conditions, recent strokes, certain muscle diseases, severe liver issues like cirrhosis or cancer within the last five years cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing Saroglitazar Magnesium at two different doses (4 mg and 2 mg) against a placebo to treat NASH with fibrosis. Participants will randomly receive one of these treatments to see how effective they are in improving their liver health compared to no active treatment.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Saroglitazar Magnesium may cause side effects such as fatigue, headache, muscle pain or weakness, nausea, and potential changes in blood lipid levels. The exact side effects for this medication in treating NASH are being studied.

NASH Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 75 years old.
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My liver biopsy confirms NASH with significant fibrosis and meets specific scoring criteria.
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My liver fibrosis is at stage 2 or 3.
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I am between 18 and 75 years old.
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My weight has been stable, not changing more than 5% since my biopsy.
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My liver fibrosis is at stage 2 or 3.

NASH Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 52/eot
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 52/eot for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Resolution of steatohepatitis with no worsening of fibrosis
Secondary outcome measures
2 points improvement in NAS
Change in body weight (any change from baseline)
Change in glucose homeostasis markers including (HbA1c, FPG)
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NASH Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Saroglitazar Magnesium 4 mgExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Saroglitazar Magnesium 4 mg tablet orally administered once daily in the morning before breakfast without food, for the duration of treatment.
Group II: Saroglitazar Magnesium 2 mgExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Saroglitazar Magnesium 2 mg tablet orally administered once daily in the morning before breakfast without food, for the duration of treatment.
Group III: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo tablet orally administered once daily in the morning before breakfast without food, for the duration of treatment.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Zydus Therapeutics Inc.Lead Sponsor
13 Previous Clinical Trials
961 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Fibrosis
24 Patients Enrolled for Fibrosis
Deven V. Parmar, MD, FCPStudy DirectorZydus Therapeutics Inc.

Media Library

Saroglitazar Magnesium (PPAR Agonist) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05011305 — Phase 2
Fibrosis Research Study Groups: Saroglitazar Magnesium 2 mg, Placebo, Saroglitazar Magnesium 4 mg
Fibrosis Clinical Trial 2023: Saroglitazar Magnesium Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05011305 — Phase 2
Saroglitazar Magnesium (PPAR Agonist) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05011305 — Phase 2

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many people fit the requirements to participate in this clinical trial?

"To meet the quota of 240 patients, this study is recruiting participants from multiple states including California and Tennessee. The inclusion criteria must be met in order to qualify for the trial."

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Does the age limit for this research project stop at 80 years old?

"The age range for patients that are being recruited for this clinical trial is 18-75 years old."

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Are there any unfilled positions in this medical research project?

"The information available on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this trial is open and actively recruiting patients. The posting date was August 18th, 2021 with the most recent update occurring on August 31st, 2022. They are looking for a total of 240 individuals who will be split between 5 different locations."

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At how many hospitals is this experiment being conducted?

"5 centres are currently running this clinical trial; Zydus US012 in Panorama City, Zydus US003 in Lakeland, and Zydus US014 in Los Angeles to name a few."

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What was the outcome of the FDA's review of Saroglitazar Magnesium 2 mg?

"While there is some evidence that Saroglitazar Magnesium 2 mg is safe, as this drug is still in Phase 2 of clinical trials, there is no data yet supporting its efficacy."

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For which types of patients is this trial designed?

"This study is recruiting 240 participants with fibrosis aged 18 and 75. Most importantly, candidates are required to meet the following criteria: The subjects must have a stable body weight (no more than 5% change) between the time of biopsy and randomization., Males or females, between 18 and 75 years of age, both inclusive at screening., BMI ≤45 kg/m², Histological confirmation of NASH with liver fibrosis by central pathologist on a diagnostic liver biopsy with a NAS ≥5 with at least one-point score in each of the three components of the NAFLD activity score [NAS]"

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Who else is applying?

What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~73 spots leftby Jul 2025