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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07221227

NCT07221227 A Pivotal Clinical Study to Investigate Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage MASH

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NCT ID NCT07221227
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor GlaxoSmithKline
Condition Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,200 participants
Start Date 2025-10-24
Primary Completion 2028-03-29

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 75 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Efimosfermin alfaEfimosfermin alfaPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 1,200 participants in total. It began in 2025-10-24 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-29.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of efimosfermin alfa in the resolution of steatohepatitis and improvement of liver-related clinical outcome compared to placebo in individuals with MASH and biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage fibrosis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Able and willing to understand and sign a written informed consent form that must be obtained prior to the initiation of study procedures 2. Age \>=18 and \<=75 years at enrollment 3. History or presence of 2 or more of the 5 components of metabolic syndrome per American Heart Association definition 4. Liver biopsy confirmation of MASH consistent with stage F2 or F3 fibrosis and a NAS score \>=4 confirmed by a central pathologist Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindication or ineligibility for percutaneous liver biopsy 2. ALT or AST \>=5 x upper limit of normal (ULN) 3. Total bilirubin \>=1.3 milligram per deciliter (mg/dL). Individuals with documented Gilbert's syndrome may be enrolled if they experienced an isolated increase in total bilirubin of \>=1.3 mg/dL and direct bilirubin is \<=20% of total bilirubin; otherwise, the individual will be excluded. 4. Serum albumin \<=3.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) 5. International normalized ratio (INR) \>=1.3 not due to therapeutic anticoagulation. Individuals receiving chronic anticoagulant treatment with higher INR values may be enrolled at the discretion of the Investigator and Study Medical Monitor. 6. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) \>=2\*ULN 7. Platelet (PLT) count \<140,000 per (/) cubic millimeter (mm\^3); individuals with a PLT count between 110,000/mm\^3 and 140,000/mm\^3 may be enrolled after discussion with the Study Medical Monitor. 8. Serum creatinine \>=1.5 mg/dL or creatinine clearance \<=60 milliliter (mL)/minute (min)/1.73 square meter by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration equation 9. Alpha-fetoprotein \>=20 nanogram per milliliter (ng/mL) 10. Glycated hemoglobin \>=9.0% 11. Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score \>=12 unless the score is elevated in the absence of liver dysfunction (e.g., Gilbert's syndrome) 12. Phosphatidyl ethanol (PEth) \>=80 ng/mL at Screening 13. Evidence of infection with any of the following: 1. Human immunodeficiency virus; 2. Hepatitis B virus (detectable HBsAg at Screening); 3. Hepatitis C virus (HCV); 14. Chronic liver disease from any other cause including, but not limited to, alcoholic liver disease; evidence of portal hypertension; viral hepatitis or any history or evidence of cirrhosis on screening liver biopsy; or decompensated liver disease such as clinical ascites, bleeding gastroesophageal varices, hepatorenal syndrome, or hepatic encephalopathy prior to Screening or Day 1. 15. Current or history of excessive alcohol intake for \>=3 months within the 12-month period prior to Screening

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

US GSK Clinical Trials Call Center

✉ GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com

📞 877-379-3718

Principal Investigator

GSK Clinical Trials

STUDY DIRECTOR

GlaxoSmithKline

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07221227 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 75 Years, studying Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07221227 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 1,200 participants.

Is NCT07221227 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07221227 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at GSKClinicalSupportHD@gsk.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07221227 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Arcadia, United States, Covina, United States, Los Angeles, United States, Santa Maria, United States and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07221227 clinical trial?

NCT07221227 is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. The principal investigator is GSK Clinical Trials at GlaxoSmithKline. The trial plans to enroll 1,200 participants.

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