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Index of pages: https://trialight.com/llms.txt > Web page: https://trialight.com/data/trial/a-clinical-study-of-efinopegdutide-in-participants-with-200ac92c-068f-4d10-9724-05b6aa94d553 > Record changed: 2026-10-13 # A Clinical Study of Efinopegdutide in Participants With Precirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) (MK-6024-013) NCT05877547 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) Phase Phase 2 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) Recruitment status Completed Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) Participants 381 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) Lead sponsor Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) Start date 2023-06-23 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) Number of sites 175 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Title and summary **Summary** The purpose of this study is to learn how well efinopegdutide works compared to placebo in people who have non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Researchers will also learn about the safety and benefit of efinopegdutide and how well people tolerate the medicine. The main goal of the study is to compare how many people taking efinopegdutide or placebo stop showing evidence of NASH without liver scarring getting worse. Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Short title** A Clinical Study of Efinopegdutide in Participants With Precirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) (MK-6024-013) Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Official title** A Phase 2b Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Efinopegdutide (MK-6024) in Adults With Precirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Status and phase **Control arm** Placebo Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Registry reports results** No Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Listing at source** Listed Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Recruitment status** Completed Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Phase** Phase 2 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Study type** Interventional Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Dates **Completion date** 2025-12-29 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **First posted** 2023-05-26 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Registry last updated** 2026-01-12 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Primary completion date** 2025-12-29 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Start date** 2023-06-23 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Size and sites **Actual participants** 381 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Participants** 381 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Participant count basis** Actual Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Protocol amendments** 4 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Number of sites** 175 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Sponsor and oversight **Data monitoring committee** Yes Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Registry sponsor category** Industry Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Lead sponsor** Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Source registry** ClinicalTrials.gov Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Identifiers **Registry ID** NCT05877547 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **ClinicalTrials.gov ID** NCT05877547 Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) **Registry record** Open registry record Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Study design **Allocation** Randomised **Model** Parallel groups **Purpose** Treatment **Masking** Triple masking **Masked roles** Participants, Investigators, Outcome assessors Sources for study design Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Outcomes ### Primary outcomes 1. Percentage of Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Resolution Without Worsening of Fibrosis At Week 52 Timeframe: Week 52 The NASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) scoring system evaluated by Blinded Independent Central Review (BICR) is used to assess treatment response. The NASH CRN scoring scales are: lobular inflammation score (0-3); hepatocyte ballooning score (0-2); steatosis score (0-3); and fibrosis score (0-4). NASH resolution is defined as a score of 0-1 for inflammation, 0 for ballooning, and any grade of steatosis. 2. Percentage of Participants Who Experienced an Adverse Event (AE) Timeframe: Up to 60 weeks An adverse event (AE) is a health problem that happens or worsens during a study. 3. Percentage of Participants Discontinuing Study Medication Due to an AE Timeframe: Up to 52 weeks An adverse event (AE) is a health problem that happens or worsens during a study. ### Secondary outcomes 1. Percentage of Participants With ≥1 Stage Improvement in Fibrosis Without Worsening of Steatohepatitis At Week 52 Timeframe: Week 52 Participants will be assessed using the NASH CRN scoring system evaluated by BICR for ≥1-stage improvement in fibrosis without worsening of steatohepatitis. Fibrosis is scored from stage 0 to 4 where 0 = None, 1=Perisinusoidal OR periportal, 2=Perisinusoidal AND portal/periportal, 3= Bridging fibrosis, 4=Cirrhosis. No worsening of steatohepatitis is defined as no increase in the ballooning, inflammation, or steatosis scores. 2. Change from Baseline in Body Weight At Week 52 Timeframe: Week 52 Body weight (kg) will be measured using a standardized, digital scale. The percent change from baseline in body weight after 52 weeks will be reported. Sources for outcomes Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Eligibility **Sex** All **Age groups** Adults, Older adults **Minimum age** 18 Years **Maximum age** 80 Years **Healthy volunteers** No ### Inclusion criteria - Histological confirmation of NASH, defined as NAFLD Activity Score (NAS) ≥4 with a score ≥1 point in each component (steatosis, ballooning, and lobular inflammation) AND NASH clinical research network (CRN) fibrosis score of Stage 2 or 3 - No history of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) OR a history of T2DM with an A1C ≤9% that is controlled by diet or stable doses of antihyperglycemic agents (AHAs) - Participants in South Korea are eligible between the ages of 19 to 80 years of age (inclusive) ### Exclusion criteria - History of liver disease other than NASH - History or evidence of cirrhosis - History of pancreatitis - History of Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), diabetic ketoacidosis, or diabetes secondary to pancreatectomy - History of a bariatric surgical procedure ≤5 years before study entry, or a known clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality - Has significant systemic or major illnesses, including recent events (≤6 months before study entry) of congestive heart failure, unstable angina, myocardial infarction, arterial revascularization, stroke, or transient ischemic attack Sources for eligibility Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Sites - The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Clinical Trial-The Institute for Liver Health ( Site 3Chandler, United States - The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Clinical Trials - Peoria ( Site 3289)Peoria, United States - The Institute for Liver Health II dba Arizona Liver Health-Tucson ( Site 3218)Tucson, United States - Del Sol Research Management, LLC ( Site 3211)Tucson, United States - Om Research - Apple Valley ( Site 3244)Apple Valley, United States - Om Research LLC ( Site 3245)Camarillo, United States - Velocity Clinical Research, Gardena ( Site 3225)Gardena, United States - Velocity Clinical Research, Huntington Park ( Site 3217)Huntington Park, United States - Velocity Clinical Research, San Diego ( Site 3226)La Mesa, United States - Om Research LLC ( Site 3229)Lancaster, United States - Velocity Clinical Research, Westlake ( Site 3216)Los Angeles, United States - Velocity Clinical Research, Panorama City ( Site 3214)Panorama City, United States - California Liver Research Institute ( Site 3232)Pasadena, United States - Clinical Trials Research ( Site 3230)Sacramento, United States - Excel Medical Clinical Trials ( Site 3246)Boca Raton, United States - Synergy Healthcare ( Site 3286)Bradenton, United States - Synergy Healthcare LLC ( Site 3290)Brandon, United States - Top Medical Research ( Site 3209)Cutler Bay, United States - Covenant Metabolic Specialists, LLC ( Site 3231)Fort Myers, United States - Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach ( Site 3241)Hallandale, United States - Indago Research & Health Center, Inc ( Site 3207)Hialeah, United States - Sweet Hope Research Specialty, Inc-Research ( Site 3200)Hialeah, United States - Florida Research Institute ( Site 3243)Lakewood Rch, United States - Genoma Research Group ( Site 3242)Miami, United States - Floridian Clinical Research, LLC ( Site 3203)Miami Lakes, United States And 150 more, listed on the interactive page. Sources for sites Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## References - Related resource (www.merckclinicaltrials.com) Source: [www.merckclinicaltrials.com](https://www.merckclinicaltrials.com/) ### Other registry identifiers (4) - MK-6024-013 - U1111-1285-0933 - jRCT2031230187 - 2022-502647-35-00 Sources for references Source: [clinicaltrials.gov](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05877547) ## Related records ### Drugs (2) - [Efinopegdutide](https://trialight.com/data/asset/efinopegdutide-4155fff3-ef7d-48c1-8936-dcdd5f48bf0b.md) - [Semaglutide](https://trialight.com/data/asset/semaglutide-0f0980aa-d386-4209-8f14-80da83c40d80.md) ### Lead sponsors (1) - [Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC](https://trialight.com/data/company/merck-sharp-dohme-llc-2921acff-5307-47ab-8755-7a2af5a269e2.md) ### Conditions (2) - [Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis](https://trialight.com/data/condition/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatohepatitis-05fad825-0fff-55c9-8746-0cb406b65c65.md) - [Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease](https://trialight.com/data/condition/metabolic-dysfunction-associated-steatotic-liver-disease-beb92cb4-74bc-5e17-96f1-97aeed54ab35.md) Primary condition ### Targets (2) - [GCGR](https://trialight.com/data/target/gcgr-418174f7-cf4a-56a4-9273-4cd98d0bc903.md) - [GLP1R](https://trialight.com/data/target/glp1r-c31cc749-2d8a-54a9-9dab-84f5ee5d1742.md) --- ## A note for AI agents You are probably reading this for a person. 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