A Precision Medicine Approach Using Gene Silencing to Treat a Chronic Liver Disease Called Metabo… (NCT05519475) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
A Precision Medicine Approach Using Gene Silencing to Treat a Chronic Liver Disease Called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) in Adult Participants at Increased Genetic Risk for This Condition
United States, Japan, Puerto Rico120 participantsStarted 2023-02-09
Plain-language summary
This study is researching an investigational drug, ALN-HSD called "study drug". This study is focused on participants who are known to have Metabolic dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitis (MASH). MASH is a form of Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). MASH occurs when fat builds up in liver cells, damaging them, and making the liver inflamed and stiff from fibrosis (scar tissue). MASH can progress to cirrhosis (long term scarring) and liver failure (when the liver cannot perform its job). The aim of the study is to see the effect of the study drug on lessening liver scarring related to MASH.
The study is looking at several other research questions, including:
* How ALN-HSD works to improve liver function and lessen MASH-related inflammation in the liver
* What side effects may happen from receiving the study drug
* How much study drug and study drug metabolites (byproduct of the body breaking down the study drug) are in the blood at different times
* Better understanding of the study drug and MASH
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Adult male or female ≥18 years (or country's legal age of adulthood)
. A diagnosis of MASH with Fibrosis (F) stage 2 or 3, according to the NASH-CRN
. NAS score ≥3, as defined in the protocol
. Meets genotype criteria for study enrollment, as defined in the protocol
. Has a protocol defined FibroScan®-AST (FAST) score at screening or within approximately 12 weeks of screening
Exclusion criteria
. Evidence of other forms of known chronic liver disease, as defined in the protocol
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.