A Study of Chiglitazar in Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT ID: NCT07303803

Last Updated: 2025-12-26

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE2

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-01-01

Study Completion Date

2030-12-01

Brief Summary

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This trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of chiglitazar as a combination therapy for patients with MASH and T2DM.

Detailed Description

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), used to be called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is a manifestation of the metabolic syndrome in the liver, particularly when co-occurring with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), presents a significant therapeutic challenge due to a higher risk of fibrosis progression and adverse outcomes. While new treatments for MASH are emerging, their efficacy in the T2DM subpopulation remains an area of unmet need. Chiglitazar is a novel peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) pan-agonist that regulates key pathways in lipid metabolism, glucose homeostasis, and inflammation. This trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of chiglitazar as a combination therapy for patients with MASH and T2DM.

This is a prospective, multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The trial will enroll 300 adult patients aged 18-75 years with biopsy-confirmed MASH and fibrosis stage F1 or higher. Participants will be randomised (1:1) to receive either chiglitazar 48 mg daily or a matching placebo. All participants will also receive background therapy consisting of vitamin E (100 mg three times a day) and polyene phosphatidylcholine (456 mg three times a day). The treatment duration is 78 weeks. The primary efficacy endpoint is the resolution of steatohepatitis with no worsening of liver fibrosis. Key secondary endpoints include improvement in liver fibrosis by at least one stage and changes in metabolic and liver safety biomarkers.

Conditions

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MASH - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)

Keywords

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chiglitazar metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis type 2 diabetes liver biopsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Chiglitazar Placebo + vitamin E + polyene phosphatidyl choline

Chiglitazar placebo given orally once a day

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Chiglitazar Placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Chiglitazar Placebo 48mg/day

vitamin E

Intervention Type DRUG

Vitamin E 100mg/three times a day

Polyene Phosphatidyl choline

Intervention Type DRUG

Polyene Phosphatidyl choline 456mg/three times a day

48mg Chiglitazar + vitamin E + polyene phosphatidyl choline

48mg Chiglitazar given orally once a day

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Chiglitazar

Intervention Type DRUG

Chiglitazar 48mg/day

vitamin E

Intervention Type DRUG

Vitamin E 100mg/three times a day

Polyene Phosphatidyl choline

Intervention Type DRUG

Polyene Phosphatidyl choline 456mg/three times a day

Interventions

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Chiglitazar Placebo

Chiglitazar Placebo 48mg/day

Intervention Type DRUG

Chiglitazar

Chiglitazar 48mg/day

Intervention Type DRUG

vitamin E

Vitamin E 100mg/three times a day

Intervention Type DRUG

Polyene Phosphatidyl choline

Polyene Phosphatidyl choline 456mg/three times a day

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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simulant of chiglitazar Carfloglitazar Laiyi Yi Shan Fu

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Men and women aged at least 18 years and under 75 years (inclusive) at the time of obtaining consent.
2. Participants must be diagnosed as T2DM and HbA1c ≤ 9.5% at time of screening.
3. Participants must take Fibroscan examination with the result of CAP ≥ 238 dB/m and LSM\>8 kPa.
4. Diagnosis of MASH by liver biopsy, with NAFLD Activity Score (NAS) ≥4 with ≥1 point for each component, and fibrosis stage 2 or more over according to the NASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) scoring system. (or liver biopsy not more than 6 months prior to screening)
5. Stable body weight (≤10% body weight change) for at least 3 months.
6. Possess good understanding and behavior and be able to take the medication daily as required by the trial.
7. Willing to sign the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Alcohol consumption \>20g ethyl alcohol/day for women and \>40g ethyl alcohol/day for men.
2. Evidence of other forms of chronic liver disease:

1. Alcoholic liver disease,
2. Hepatitis B as defined by presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis B DNA,
3. Hepatitis C as defined by presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA or positive hepatitis C antibody (anti-HCV),
4. Evidence of autoimmune liver disease as defined by compatible liver histology,
5. Current drug-induced liver disease as defined on the basis of typical exposure and history,
6. Suspected or proven liver cancer,
7. Any other type of liver disease other than MASH.
3. Uncontrolled T2DM defined as HbA1c \>9.5% at time of screening or Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).
4. Patients with T2DM who have a history of diabetic ketoacidosis, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic maculopathy or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy that requires acute treatment.
5. Any of the following cardiovascular conditions within 6 months prior to screening:

1. acute myocardial infarction (MI),
2. cerebrovascular accident (stroke),
3. unstable angina,
4. hospitalization due to congestive heart failure (CHF)
5. New York Heart Association Functional Classification IV CHF
6. History of an active or untreated malignancy or are in remission from a clinically significant malignancy (other than basal or squamous cell skin cancer, in situ carcinomas of the cervix, or in situ prostate cancer) for less than 5 years.
7. Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 100 mm Hg).
8. Renal impairment measured as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<30 mL/min/1.73 m2.
9. Known clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality (for example, severe diabetic gastroparesis or gastric outlet obstruction) or chronically take drugs that directly affect gastrointestinal motility.
10. Have a known self or family history (first-degree relative) of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2A or type 2B, thyroid C-cell hyperplasia, or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
11. Evidence of untreated hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism based on clinical or laboratory evaluation.
12. A transplanted organ (corneal transplants allowed) or awaiting an organ transplant.
13. Women of childbearing potential: positive pregnancy test during screening or at randomization or unwillingness to use an effective form of birth control during the trial (at least include one barrier contraceptive method) and breast feeding.
14. Use of drugs associated with hepatic steatosis (e.g., amiodarone, methotrexate, tamoxifen) for more than 2 weeks in the 3 months prior to screening.
15. Current use of medication is associated with weight gain, except when on stable dose for at least 3 months prior to screening and remaining on stable dose during the study.
16. Receiving or having received (within 3 months of screening) chronic (\>2 weeks) systemic glucocorticoid therapy.
17. Use of medications or alternative remedies (within 3 months prior to screening; prescribed or over-the-counter) intended to promote weight loss.
18. Use of treatment targeting MASH for more than 2 weeks in the 3 months prior to screening (GLP-1 receptor agonists, TZD analogues or PPAR pan agonists).
19. Any other condition which in the opinion of investigator would impede compliance or hinder completion of the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Chipscreen Biosciences, Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Hai Li

Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Punan Campus, RenJi Hospital ;

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Hai Li, professor

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Department of Gastroenterology, Punan Campus, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Locations

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Ditan Hospital of integrated traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Center

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

Site Status

Southwest Hospital of Third Military Medical University

Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China

Site Status

The First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University

Fuzhou, Fujian, China

Site Status

The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Site Status

Southern Hospital

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Site Status

Wuhan Union Hospital of Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, Hebei, China

Site Status

Taihe Hospital

Shiyan, Hubei, China

Site Status

Xiangya hospital of Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, China

Site Status

The First Affiliated Hospital of Jilin University

Changchun, Jilin, China

Site Status

Renji hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medical

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Site Status

Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Site Status

Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Site Status

Punan Campus, renji hospital of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medical

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China

Site Status

The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiao Tong University

Xi’an, Shanxi, China

Site Status

Tianjin Second People's Hospital

Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, China

Site Status

The First Teaching Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University

Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China

Site Status

The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Hai Li, professor

Role: CONTACT

Phone: +86 13818525494

Email: [email protected]

Other Identifiers

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KS2540

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id