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Indications › MASH / NAFLD

GLP‑1 drugs in MASH / NAFLD

Which incretin agents are being studied in MASH / NAFLD, by whom, and when each trial is due to report. Conditions are grouped from the registry’s own wording, which records the same disease several ways.

Trials on file
49
Active
18
Results scheduled
5
Molecules studied
9
Sponsors
35

No GLP‑1 or incretin drug is FDA-approved for MASH / NAFLD. The trials below are studies, not approvals, and most drugs tested in a new condition never get approved for it.

No GLP-1 or incretin drug is approved for mash / nafld, so everything below is investigational. Most drugs tested in a new condition never reach approval for it, and a registration is not evidence of benefit. 26 of the 49 trials on file are phase 3 or later — the stage sized for a regulator to act on, against 23 still in early phases. 35 distinct sponsors are involved, 21 of the trials run commercially and the rest by universities and hospitals.

Molecules studied in this indication

dulaglutide · efinopegdutide · exenatide · liraglutide · mazdutide · pemvidutide · semaglutide in this indication · survodutide · tirzepatide

Results due in this indication

Est. completionDrugTrialPhaseParticipants
2026-12-31semaglutideSemaglutide Treatment in the Real-world for Fibrosis Due to NAFLD in Obesity and T2DM
NCT06005012 · University of California, San Diego
P2120
2026-12-31semaglutideA Study Comparing IBI362 vs Semaglutide in Chinese Overweight or Obese Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
NCT06884293 · Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
P3479
2027-04-30semaglutideA Study of CS060380 Tablets in Patients With MASH and Obesity
NCT07466017 · Cascade Pharmaceuticals, Inc
P2130
2027-09-03semaglutideNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, the HEpatic Response to Oral Glucose, and the Effect of Semaglutide (NAFLD HEROES)
NCT03884075 · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
P2104
2028-12pemvidutidePhase 3 Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Outcomes of Pemvidutide in MASH
NCT07795164 · Altimmune, Inc.
P31,800

Trials on file

All 49 incretin trials recorded in this indication, active first.

DrugTrialStatusPhaseParticipants
tirzepatideA Master Protocol of Multiple Agents in Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (SYNERGY-Outcomes)
NCT07165028 · Eli Lilly and Company
RecruitingP34,500
survodutideLIVERAGE™: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Moderate or Advanced Liver Fibrosis
NCT06632444 · Boehringer Ingelheim
RecruitingP31,800
pemvidutidePhase 3 Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Outcomes of Pemvidutide in MASH
NCT07795164 · Altimmune, Inc.
RecruitingP31,800
survodutideLIVERAGE™ - Cirrhosis: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Cirrhosis
NCT06632457 · Boehringer Ingelheim
RecruitingP31,590
semaglutideResearch Study on Whether Semaglutide Works in People With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT04822181 · Novo Nordisk A/S
Active, not recruitingP31,205
semaglutideA Study Comparing IBI362 vs Semaglutide in Chinese Overweight or Obese Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
NCT06884293 · Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
Active, not recruitingP3479
tirzepatideA Phase 2a Study of ALN-PNP With and Without a GLP1R Agonist in Adult Patients With Homozygous PNPLA3-Related MASLD
NCT07527910 · Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
RecruitingP2204
mazdutideA Study of IBI362 in Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
NCT06937749 · Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
RecruitingP2165
semaglutideA Study of CS060380 Tablets in Patients With MASH and Obesity
NCT07466017 · Cascade Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Active, not recruitingP2130
semaglutideSemaglutide Treatment in the Real-world for Fibrosis Due to NAFLD in Obesity and T2DM
NCT06005012 · University of California, San Diego
Active, not recruitingP2120
semaglutideFibrosis Lessens After Metabolic Surgery
NCT06374875 · The Cleveland Clinic
RecruitingP4120
semaglutideNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, the HEpatic Response to Oral Glucose, and the Effect of Semaglutide (NAFLD HEROES)
NCT03884075 · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
RecruitingP2104
efinopegdutideA Clinical Study of Efinopegdutide in People With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Steatohepatitis (MK-6024-017)
NCT06465186 · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Active, not recruitingP280
semaglutideSemaglutide Effects in Obese Youth With Prediabetes/New Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
NCT05067621 · Yale University
Active, not recruitingP260
tirzepatideTirzepatide's Effects on Epigenetic Aging and Metabolic Restoration in Virally Suppressed People With HIV
NCT07707778 · National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center
Enrolling by invitationP460
mazdutidePre-hepatectomy Rehabilitation in Obese MASLD-Complicated Living Liver Donors With Mazdutide (PRIME)
NCT07718126 · West China Hospital
Not yet recruitingP2/P360
semaglutideSemaglutide vs Sitagliptin
NCT05195944 · University Health Network, Toronto
Enrolling by invitationP458
semaglutideRandomized Double Blinded Placebo-Controlled w/Semaglutide to Prevent Weight Gain After Liver Transplant
NCT05424003 · University of Virginia
RecruitingP250
semaglutideResearch Study on Whether a Combination of 2 Medicines (NNC0194 0499 and Semaglutide) Works in People With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT05016882 · Novo Nordisk A/S
CompletedP2698
semaglutideStudy of Semaglutide, and Cilofexor/Firsocostat, Alone and in Combination, in Adults With Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT04971785 · Gilead Sciences
CompletedP2457
semaglutideA Clinical Study of Efinopegdutide in Participants With Precirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) (MK-6024-013)
NCT05877547 · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
CompletedP2381
semaglutideInvestigation of Efficacy and Safety of Three Dose Levels of Subcutaneous Semaglutide Once Daily Versus Placebo in Subjects With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis.
NCT02970942 · Novo Nordisk A/S
CompletedP2320
survodutideA Study to Test Safety and Efficacy of Survodutide (BI456906) in Adults With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Fibrosis (F1-F3)
NCT04771273 · Boehringer Ingelheim
CompletedP2295
survodutideA Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People Living With Obesity or Overweight and With a Confirmed or Presumed Liver Disease Called Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) to Reduce Liver Fat and to Lose Weight (SYNCHRONIZE-MASLD)
NCT06309992 · Boehringer Ingelheim
CompletedP3218
pemvidutideIMPACT TRIAL: Efficacy and Safety of Pemvidutide in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT05989711 · Altimmune, Inc.
CompletedP2212
semaglutideCombined Active Treatment in Type 2 Diabetes With NASH
NCT04639414 · German Diabetes Center
CompletedP4192
tirzepatideA Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT04166773 · Eli Lilly and Company
CompletedP2190
semaglutideSemaglutide in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NCT05813249 · Zagazig University
CompletedP4180
semaglutideA Study of Efinopegdutide (MK-6024) in Participants With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) (MK-6024-001)
NCT04944992 · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
CompletedP2145
dulaglutideEffect of Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide on MAFLD in Patients With T2D
NCT05140694 · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
UnknownP4135
efinopegdutideAlternate Dosing Study of MK-6024 in Adults With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (MK-6024-016)
NCT06482112 · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
CompletedP2124
semaglutideSafety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Monotherapy and Combination Regimens in Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT03987074 · Gilead Sciences
CompletedP2109
liraglutideEfficacy and Safety of Liraglutide in the Treatment of Obesity Combined With Metabolism Associated Fatty Liver Disease
NCT06501326 · Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
UnknownP4102
dulaglutideResearching an Effect of GLP-1 Agonist on Liver STeatosis (REALIST)
NCT03648554 · Central Hospital, Nancy, France
UnknownP493
liraglutideAntidiabetic Effects on Intrahepatic Fat
NCT03068065 · The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
CompletedP487
exenatideExenatide Compared With Insulin Glargine to Change Liver Fat Content in Type 2 Diabetes
NCT02303730 · Fudan University
CompletedP476
liraglutideEfficacy Study of Liraglutide vs.Sitagliptin vs. Glargine on Liver Fat in T2DM Subjects
NCT02147925 · Sun Yat-sen University
CompletedP475
semaglutideA Research Study on How Semaglutide Works in People With Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Damage
NCT03987451 · Novo Nordisk A/S
CompletedP271
semaglutideTreating PCOS With Semaglutide vs Active Lifestyle Intervention
NCT03919929 · University of Colorado, Denver
CompletedP2/P360
liraglutideLiraglutide Efficacy and Action in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
NCT01237119 · University of Birmingham
CompletedP252
semaglutideStudy of Semaglutide for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a Metabolic Syndrome With Insulin Resistance, Increased Hepatic Lipids, and Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk (The SLIM LIVER Study)
NCT04216589 · National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
CompletedP251
liraglutideEffect of Liraglutide on Cardiovascular Endpoints in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients of South Asian Descent
NCT02660047 · Leiden University Medical Center
CompletedP451
liraglutideEffect of Liraglutide on Cardiovascular Endpoints in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients
NCT01761318 · Leiden University Medical Center
CompletedP450
liraglutideComparing Effects of Liraglutide and Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss, Liver Function, Body Composition, Insulin Resistance, Endothelial Function and Biomarkers of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) in Obese Asian Adults
NCT02654665 · Changi General Hospital
UnknownP336
liraglutideStudy of Liraglutide Versus Insulin on Liver Fat Fraction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
NCT01399645 · Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
CompletedP235
exenatideAdding Exenatide to Insulin Therapy for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NCT01006889 · University of Florida
CompletedP424
exenatideEffects of Exenatide (Byetta®) on Liver Function in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
NCT01208649 · Ruhr University of Bochum
CompletedP413
exenatideRole of Exenatide in NASH-a Pilot Study
NCT00650546 · Indiana University
CompletedP2/P38
exenatideEffects Of Exenatide On Liver Biochemistry, Liver Histology And Lipid Metabolism In Patients With Fatty Liver Disease
NCT00529204 · University of California, Davis
TerminatedP21