A Trial to Investigate Safety, Exposure, and Efficacy of HU6 Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)

Purpose

Rivus Pharmaceuticals. Inc. is sponsoring this research study to assess the safety and tolerability of HU6 as a possible treatment for patients diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The study will also assess safety, pharmacokinetics (PK) and changes in liver fat content related to patients diagnosed with MASH.

Condition

  • MASH - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 30 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Male and female ≥30 years of age at time of signing the informed consent. - Diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) - Women of childbearing potential must not be pregnant or breastfeeding and must use and agree to continue to use a highly effective contraceptive method throughout time on study. - Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥27.0 kg/m2 to ≤44 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

  • Have acute or chronic hepatitis, signs, and symptoms of any other liver disease (eg, Wilson's disease) other than MASH - Cholecystectomy or any other surgical or medical condition or history that may potentially alter the absorption, metabolism, or excretion of study treatment. - History (including any family history) of malignant hyperthermia. - History of malignancy within 5 years (except cutaneous basal or squamous cell carcinoma, carcinoma-in-situ, or low-grade prostate cancer). - History of the following cardiovascular conditions within 3 months prior to randomization: acute myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), unstable angina, hospitalization due to congestive heart failure (CHF), or acute CHF. - Significant and unstable lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, or asthma) requiring oxygen or chronic daily medication. Note that mild, stable COPD and asthma on inhalers are allowed. - Monogenetic diabetes or type 1 diabetes. - History of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state requiring hospitalization in the 6 months prior to Screening. - History of agranulocytosis. - History of or active evidence of ophthalmological conditions - Untreated, uncontrolled, or unstable hypertension - Use of any of the following medications/therapies: Vitamin E: use of ursodiol or high-dose vitamin E (>400 IU/day) for a duration of >1 month within 6 months or started high dose vitamin E for any duration within 3 months prior to screening - Within 3 months prior to screening or plan to use prior to coming off study drug: resmetirom (Rezdiffra®), GLP 1 agonists and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 agonists, Weight loss medications/therapies including: herbal preparation, over the counter (OTC) drug, mail order or prescription drug, Oral antidiabetic medications/therapies including: insulin, meglitinides, thiazolidinediones. Prescription or OTC stimulants. Recent or current use of obeticholic acid (Ocaliva®), systemic corticosteroids, methotrexate, tamoxifen, amiodarone, or long-term use of tetracyclines. Warfarin, heparin, factor Xa inhibitors due to risk of bleeding, Medications with high risk of idiosyncratic drug-induced neutropenia (IDIN) or agranulocytosis. - History of hepatitis or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV1 & HIV2) - Intolerance to MRI or with conditions contraindicated for MRI procedures - Participation in another clinical trial at the time of screening or exposure to any investigational product, including topical agents, within 28 days prior to starting study treatment - Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria could apply

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
HU6 450 mg
450 mg Once Daily (QD)
  • Drug: HU6
    HU6 is being evaluated for efficacy in MASH
Experimental
HU6 300 mg
300 mg Twice Daily (BID)
  • Drug: HU6
    HU6 is being evaluated for efficacy in MASH
Placebo Comparator
Placebo Once Daily
Placebo Once Daily (QD)
  • Other: Placebo
    Placebo comparator
Placebo Comparator
Placebo Twice Daily
Placebo Twice Daily (BID)
  • Other: Placebo
    Placebo comparator

Recruiting Locations

Arizona Liver Health - Chandler
Chandler, Arizona 85224
Contact:
Enrique Topete
480-470-4000
etopete@azclinicaltrials.com

Arizona Liver Health - Peoria
Peoria, Arizona 85381
Contact:
Ann Moore
480-470-4000
amoore@azliver.com

Arizona Liver Health - Tucson
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Contact:
Vivian Martinez
520-485-4000
vmartinez@azliver.com

Baptist Health Center for Clinical Research
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Contact:
Karen Willis
501-224-1348
kmwillis@bhccr.com

National Institute of Clinical Research
Garden Grove, California 92844
Contact:
Ryan Dudley
323-725-0657
rdudley@nicresearch.com

Catalina Research Institute
Montclair, California 91763
Contact:
Michael Gallardo
909-590-8409
michael.gallardo@elixiahealth.com

Knowledge Research Center
Orange, California 92868
Contact:
Aleesha Browning
657-247-0087
abrowning@krcorange.com

Charter Research LLC - Orlando
Orlando, Florida 32803
Contact:
Valeria Robles
407-337-3000
valeria.robles@charterresearch.com

Charter Research LLC - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 60618
Contact:
Teresa Kalowsky
773-997-1000
Teresa.Kalowsky@charterresearch.com

Delta Research Partners of Bastrop, LLC
Bastrop, Louisiana 71220
Contact:
Casey Petrus
904-854-1354
casey.petrus@roviaclinical.com

Delta Research Partners of West Monroe, LLC
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Contact:
Jennifer Davidson
904-854-1354
jennifer.davidson@roviaclinical.com

Clinical Research Institute of Michigan
Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
Contact:
Karie Simmons
586-598-3329
ksimons@researchmi.com

Nucleus Network Minneapolis
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Contact:
Kate Tilley
651-641-2900
k.tilley@nucleusnetwork.com

Kansas City Research Institute
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
Contact:
Taleah Brown
816-759-5274
tbrown@kcri.health

KAD Clinical Research
St Louis, Missouri 63123
Contact:
Kristina Wriston
314-254-3168
kwriston@kadclinicalresearch.com

Jubilee Clinical Research, LLC.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Contact:
Julie Gass
702-631-5000
jgass@jcr-lv.com

Coastal Research Institute
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304
Contact:
Jessica Maples
910-500-3146
jmaples@coastalresearchnc.com

Clinical Research Institute of Ohio, LLC (CRIOH)
Westlake, Ohio 44145
Contact:
Mousab Tabbaac
440-363-4000
MTabbaa@ohioresearch.com

Tekton Research - Yukon
Yukon, Oklahoma 73099
Contact:
Laura Fumero
855-380-2822
lfumero@evotrials.com

Innovative Clinical Research, LLC
Clarksville, Tennessee 37040
Contact:
Mary Kosinski
847-469-6971
mkosinski@ICRresearch.com

IMA Clinical Research (Austin)
Austin, Texas 78745
Contact:
Kate Banks
512-649-0082
kate.banks@imaresearch.com

Pinnacle Clinical Research - Austin
Austin, Texas 78757
Contact:
Maria Macias
512-384-1560
mmacias@pinnacleresearch.com

Bellaire Clinical Research, LLC
Bellaire, Texas 77401
Contact:
Layla Haider
844-399-0449
lhaidar@pinnacleresearch.com

Pinnacle Clinical Research - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, Texas 78404
Contact:
Ashley Giron
361-400-5352
agiron@pinnacleresearch.com

Pinnacle Clinical Research - Georgetown
Georgetown, Texas 78626
Contact:
Nirupama Jerome
737-444-8408
njerome@pinnacleresearch.com

HRI - Medical Center, LLC
Houston, Texas 77030
Contact:
Callie Pettigrew
713-794-0700
cpettigrew@houstonresearchinstitute.com

Houston Research Institute
Houston, Texas 77079
Contact:
Evelyn Gonzalez
281-809-3234
egonzalez1@pinnacleresearch.com

HRI - Pasadena, LLC
Pasadena, Texas 77505
Contact:
Layla Haidar
281-809-3234
lhaidar@pinnacleresearch.com

Quality Research
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Contact:
Chelsie Lopez
210-864-8844
c.lopez@qualityresearch.com

Pinnacle Clinical Research - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Contact:
Mary Lou Hernandez
210-982-0320
mhernandez@pinnacleresearch.com

HRI - Sugarland, LLC
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Contact:
Tania Deras
281-809-3234
tderas@houstonresearchinstitute.com

More Details

NCT ID
NCT07491458
Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Study Contact

Clinical Operations Lead
6173887757
jsoto@rivuspharma.com

Detailed Description

This is a 2-part randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial with an open label extension (OLE) to evaluate the safety and exposure of HU6 as well as the effect of HU6 on liver fat and other symptoms associated with MASH. The 2-part trial design consists of a blinded intervention period and, for participants who completed the blinded intervention period, an option to continue in an OLE intervention period. The blinded trial design consists of a screening period, a blinded intervention period, an end of treatment (EOT)/early termination (ET) visit, a safety follow-up visit, and two long-term follow up visits.