Non-alcoholic SteatohepatitisPhase 2NCT03812029
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EYP001a in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A Phase 2 study testing Vonafexor in people with Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, run by Enyo Pharma at 42 sites in 5 countries.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of EYP001a (Vonafexor) with respect to safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- What is being tested?
- Vonafexor
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 42 sitesin 5 countries
- Study dates
- 30 Jan 2019to 6 Jul 2021
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Written informed consent
- Suspected diagnosis of NASH, evidenced by elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), liver stiffness compatible with F2 or F3 fibrosis and Liver Fat Content (LFC) ≥10% as measured by MRI
- Women of childbearing potential and male patients with female partners must agree to use a dual method of contraception
Who cannot join
- Evidence of worsening liver injury
- Previous diagnosis of other forms of non-NASH liver disease
- Use of Vitamin E, glitazones, glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists, ursodeoxycholic acid, or obeticholic acid within 90 days prior to screening
- History of cirrhosis or liver decompensation
- Known history of alcohol abuse or daily heavy alcohol consumption
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Patients with contraindications to MRI imaging
Trial locations and contacts
42 sites in 5 countries.
42 sites in 5 countries
United States24 sites
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0405
Arlington, Texas, 76012
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0403
Athens, Georgia, 30607
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0416
Austin, Texas, 78746
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0422
Baltimore, Maryland, 21202
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0413
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0401
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0408
Charleston, South Carolina, 29407
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0411
Columbus, Ohio, 43213
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0406
Durham, North Carolina, 27710
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0417
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0409
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0412
Jackson, Mississippi, 39216
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0414
Kansas City, Missouri, 64131
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0418
Lakewood Rch, Florida, 34211
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0404
Marrero, Louisiana, 70072
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0424
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72117
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0402
Ocoee, Florida, 34761
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0420
Orlando, Florida, 32806
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0419
Port Orange, Florida, 32127
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0421
Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0410
San Antonio, Texas, 78215
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0415
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0423
Savannah, Georgia, 31406
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0407
Snellville, Georgia, 30078
France8 sites
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0201
Angers, 49933
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site
Créteil, 94010
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0203
Limoges, 87000
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0204
Lyon, 69004
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0206
Paris, 75013
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0202
Pessac, 33600
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0207
Toulouse, 31059
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0205
Villejuif, 94800
United Kingdom5 sites
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0304
Belfast, BT12 6BA
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0302
Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0303
London, E1 1BB
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0305
London, SE5 9RS
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0301
Nottingham, NG7 2UH
Belgium4 sites
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0105
Brussels, 1070
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0101
Edegem, 2650
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0104
Ghent, 3000
ENYO PHARMA Investigative site 0103
Ghent, 9000
About this study
Official title: A Phase 2a, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of EYP001a in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of EYP001a (Vonafexor) with respect to safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH
Read the detailed description
This is a 2-part, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Vonafexor in patients with NASH who likely have stage F2 to F3 fibrosis at approximately 50 global clinical sites. Overall, approximately 114 eligible patients will be enrolled: 24 patients in Part A (Safety Run-in Cohort), followed by 90 patients in Part B.
In Part A, 24 patients will be randomized on Day 1 to 1 of 4 parallel treatment groups: 100 mg Vonafexor twice daily (BID), 200 mg Vonafexor once daily (QD), 400 mg Vonafexor QD, or placebo BID. In Part B, 90 patients will be randomized on Day 1 to 1 of 3 parallel treatment groups: 100 mg Vonafexor QD, 200 mg Vonafexor QD, or placebo QD.
- Conditions
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Being tested
- Vonafexor, Placebo
- Keywords
- EYP001 (vonafexor), Liver Diseases, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, NASH
- Medical subject headings
- Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VonafexorDrug
Oral tablets
PlaceboOther
Oral tablets
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Vonafexor 100 mg BID | Experimental | Oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks (84 days) Receives: Drug: Vonafexor |
| Vonafexor 200 mg QD | Experimental | Oral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days) Receives: Drug: Vonafexor |
| Vonafexor 400 mg QD | Experimental | Oral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days) Receives: Drug: Vonafexor |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Oral dose twice daily for 12 weeks (84 days) Receives: Other: Placebo |
| Vonafexor 100 mg QD | Experimental | Oral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days) Receives: Drug: Vonafexor |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Analysis of Absolute Change From Baseline in Percentage of Fat in the Liver as Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF)
The liver fat percentage was assessed by MRI-PDFF, which is an established method that enables the quantification of fat content in the liver; the value of liver fat is expressed in percentage and ranges from 0 to 100% with higher values representing higher liver fat level.
Measured: 12 weeks
Secondary outcomes (9)
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Glomerular Filtration rate_Part B
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Percent Change (Relative) From Baseline in Percentage of Fat in the Liver as Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF)
The liver fat percentage was assessed by MRI-PDFF, which is an established method that enables the quantification of fat content in the liver; the value of liver fat is expressed in percentage and ranges from 0 to 100% with higher values representing higher liver fat level.
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Corrected T1 (CT1)
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Gamma Glutamyltranspeptidase (GT)
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Body Weight
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Waist to Hip ratio_Part B
Measured: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Glomerular Filtration rate_Part A
For Part A, as per ICH, analysis were performed as defined in the SAP: data from the 3 vonafexor treatment groups were pooled and compared with the placebo group.
Measured: 12 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2019
- Study start30 Jan 2019
- Primary completion16 Jun 2021
- Study completion6 Jul 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Non-alcoholic SteatohepatitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Enyo Pharma
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Harrison Stephen, MD, Principal investigator, Pinnacle Clinical Research
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03812029
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EYP001-202
- Other IDs
- 2018-003119-22, 2018
- Status last verified
- Apr 2023
- First submitted
- 17 Jan 2019
- Last updated
- 6 May 2023
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Ratziu V, Harrison SA, Loustaud-Ratti V, Bureau C, Lawitz E, Abdelmalek M, Alkhouri N, Francque S, Girma H, Darteil R, Couchoux H, Wolf M, Sanyal A, Vonderscher J, Scalfaro P. Hepatic and renal improvements with FXR agonist vonafexor in individuals with suspected fibrotic NASH. J Hepatol. 2023 Mar;78(3):479-492. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.10.023. Epub 2022 Nov 9.
PubMed 36334688
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase 2a, Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of EYP001a in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03812029
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EYP001-202
- Conditions
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Keywords
- EYP001 (vonafexor), Liver Diseases, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, NASH
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Enyo PharmaIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 30 Jan 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 Jul 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 6 May 2023
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of EYP001a (Vonafexor) with respect to safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH
Detailed description
This is a 2-part, randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Vonafexor in patients with NASH who likely have stage F2 to F3 fibrosis at approximately 50 global clinical sites. Overall, approximately 114 eligible patients will be enrolled: 24 patients in Part A (Safety Run-in Cohort), followed by 90 patients in Part B.
In Part A, 24 patients will be randomized on Day 1 to 1 of 4 parallel treatment groups: 100 mg Vonafexor twice daily (BID), 200 mg Vonafexor once daily (QD), 400 mg Vonafexor QD, or placebo BID. In Part B, 90 patients will be randomized on Day 1 to 1 of 3 parallel treatment groups: 100 mg Vonafexor QD, 200 mg Vonafexor QD, or placebo QD.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, care provider, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 5
- Model description
- Parallel assignment
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Vonafexor 100 mg BID | Experimental | Drug: VonafexorOral dose twice daily for 12 weeks (84 days) |
| Vonafexor 200 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: VonafexorOral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days) |
| Vonafexor 400 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: VonafexorOral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days) |
| Placebo | Placebo comparator | Other: PlaceboOral dose twice daily for 12 weeks (84 days) |
| Vonafexor 100 mg QD | Experimental | Drug: VonafexorOral dose once daily for 12 weeks (84 days) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Written informed consent
- Suspected diagnosis of NASH, evidenced by elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), liver stiffness compatible with F2 or F3 fibrosis and Liver Fat Content (LFC) ≥10% as measured by MRI
- Women of childbearing potential and male patients with female partners must agree to use a dual method of contraception
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Evidence of worsening liver injury
- Previous diagnosis of other forms of non-NASH liver disease
- Use of Vitamin E, glitazones, glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists, ursodeoxycholic acid, or obeticholic acid within 90 days prior to screening
- History of cirrhosis or liver decompensation
- Known history of alcohol abuse or daily heavy alcohol consumption
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| VonafexorOral tablets | Drug | Vonafexor 100 mg BID, Vonafexor 100 mg QD, Vonafexor 200 mg QD, Vonafexor 400 mg QD |
| PlaceboOral tablets | Other | Placebo |
Primary outcome
Analysis of Absolute Change From Baseline in Percentage of Fat in the Liver as Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF)
Time frame: 12 weeks
The liver fat percentage was assessed by MRI-PDFF, which is an established method that enables the quantification of fat content in the liver; the value of liver fat is expressed in percentage and ranges from 0 to 100% with higher values representing higher liver fat level.
9 secondary outcomes
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Glomerular Filtration rate_Part B
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Percent Change (Relative) From Baseline in Percentage of Fat in the Liver as Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Corrected T1 (CT1)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Gamma Glutamyltranspeptidase (GT)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Body Weight
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Waist to Hip ratio_Part B
Time frame: 12 weeks
Analysis of Change From Baseline in Glomerular Filtration rate_Part A
Time frame: 12 weeks
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 May 2023.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 36334688Ratziu V, Harrison SA, Loustaud-Ratti V, Bureau C, Lawitz E, Abdelmalek M, Alkhouri N, Francque S, Girma H, Darteil R, Couchoux H, Wolf M, Sanyal A, Vonderscher J, Scalfaro P. Hepatic and renal improvements with FXR agonist vonafexor in individuals with suspected fibrotic NASH. J Hepatol. 2023 Mar;78(3):479-492. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2022.10.023. Epub 2022 Nov 9.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Harrison Stephen, MD principal investigator
Pinnacle Clinical Research
42 sites in 5 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Vonafexor in people with Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, run by Enyo Pharma at 42 sites in 5 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 May 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 42 sites in United States, France, United Kingdom, Belgium, Puerto Rico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 May 2023). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Analysis of Absolute Change From Baseline in Percentage of Fat in the Liver as Assessed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF) (time frame: 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03812029, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 May 2023.