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Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Trials

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8 Phase 3 trials for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, the final stage before a treatment can be submitted for FDA approval.

8 Phase 3 clinical trials for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis are registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. Phase 3 is the final stage of testing before a treatment can be submitted for FDA approval, and the trials below come directly from the federal registry. Always talk to your doctor before contacting a study site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

What Phase 3 Means for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Phase 3 trials are the largest and most expensive stage of clinical research before potential FDA approval. For NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, a Phase 3 protocol typically enrolls several hundred to several thousand patients across many medical centers, randomizes participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care (where ethically appropriate), and tracks them for months or years to confirm that the treatment is both effective and safe in a real-world patient population.

8 Phase 3 trials for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis are listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. Smaller late-stage pipelines often correspond to rare conditions, niche subpopulations, or treatment areas where Phase 2 results are still being read out.

Akero Therapeutics, Inc (2), University of Colorado, Denver (1), Green Cross Wellbeing (1) lead the Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis sponsor list. The blend of industry, academic, and government sponsors on a condition's Phase 3 list is a useful signal of how broadly the research community is engaged with the disease.

Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Trials on ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT06215716

A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic...

This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects with non-cirrhotic NASH/MASH and fibrosis stage 2 or 3...

Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, IncEnrolling: 165020 locations
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT05935826

Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)

Participants 13-18 years of age with extra fat stored in the liver will be randomly assigned to a protein supplement or placebo "fake supplement" for 2 months to see if the...

Sponsor: University of Colorado, DenverEnrolling: 551 location
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT06493799

In Patients With Chronic Liver Diseases(Alcoholic Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease), LAENNEC(Human...

Control group : LAENNEC subcutaneous injection (4 ml) Experimental group : LAENNEC intravenous injection (10 ml)

Sponsor: Green Cross WellbeingEnrolling: 2261 location
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT06528314

A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to NASH/MASH

This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects with compensated cirrhosis due to NASH/MASH.

Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, IncEnrolling: 215020 locations
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT07221227

A Pivotal Clinical Study to Investigate Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage MASH

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of efimosfermin alfa in the resolution of steatohepatitis and improvement of liver-related clinical outcome compared...

Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKlineEnrolling: 120020 locations
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT04833140

Estrogen Administration for the Treatment of NASH in Postmenopausal Women

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing epidemic in the United States. Despite this, the treatment options remain limited. Preclinical and preliminary clinical data...

Sponsor: Massachusetts General HospitalEnrolling: 601 location
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT06419374

A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pegozafermin in Participants With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to MASH

The study will assess the efficacy and safety of pegozafermin administered in participants with compensated cirrhosis due to MASH (biopsy-confirmed fibrosis stage F4 MASH...

Sponsor: 89bio, Inc.Enrolling: 76220 locations
RECRUITINGPhase 3NCT07265297

Using Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to Treat Steatohepatitis

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drug hydroxychloroquine works to treat steatohepatitis in adults. It will also learn about the safety of drug hydroxychloroquine....

Sponsor: National Taiwan University HospitalEnrolling: 2101 location

What Participation Looks Like

Phase 3 trials for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis typically enroll several hundred to several thousand participants across multiple sites. Participation involves a screening visit to confirm eligibility, randomization to either the investigational treatment or a comparator (often the current standard of care), regular study visits over months or years, and follow-up after the active treatment period. The protocols, time commitments, and visit schedules differ from trial to trial — read the per-trial page for the specifics before discussing participation with your doctor.

Each trial begins with informed consent and a screening visit, where the study team confirms eligibility against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Randomization assigns participants to either the investigational treatment or a comparator. Standard-of-care portions of the protocol are typically billed to insurance; trial-specific procedures (extra imaging, biopsies, lab draws beyond standard care) are usually covered by the sponsor. Read each trial\'s detailed page for its specific time commitment and visit schedule.

Authoritative Resources for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Trials

Verify any individual trial directly on ClinicalTrials.gov. For the federal context on how Phase 3 results feed into approval decisions, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific trial resources, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. For trials registered outside the U.S., the WHO ICTRP aggregates registries from around the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis trial?

A Phase 3 trial is the final stage of clinical testing before a treatment can be submitted to the FDA for approval. For NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Phase 3 studies typically enroll hundreds to thousands of patients across multiple medical centers, comparing the new treatment to the current standard of care or a placebo (where ethically appropriate). The goal is to confirm efficacy, monitor side effects in a larger population, and generate the evidence the FDA needs to make an approval decision.

How many Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis trials are recruiting?

8 Phase 3 trials for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis are currently registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. Recruitment status varies by trial — some are actively enrolling, some have closed enrollment but are still in the active treatment phase, and some are completing follow-up. Click any trial below to see its current status, eligibility criteria, and contact information.

Who can participate in a Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis trial?

Phase 3 eligibility depends entirely on the specific trial protocol. Each trial sets its own inclusion criteria (typically a confirmed diagnosis, certain disease stage or severity, age range) and exclusion criteria (often previous treatments, comorbidities, lab values that fall outside set ranges). The trial pages on this site translate the clinical eligibility criteria into plain English alongside the original text. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm.

Is participating in a Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis trial safe?

Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed Phase 1 (safety in small groups) and Phase 2 (initial efficacy and side-effect monitoring), so the safety profile is better understood than in earlier-phase studies. That said, side effects can still emerge in larger populations, and the trial protocol may require additional procedures (lab draws, imaging, biopsies) beyond standard care. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where does this trial data come from?

All trial data is sourced from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Under FDAAA 801, most U.S. drug and device trials must register on ClinicalTrials.gov, making it the most comprehensive source of trial information. Sponsors are required to update trial status within 30 days of a change, but delays occur — always confirm the current status with the trial site before traveling for screening.

How This Page Is Built

The trial list is filtered to ClinicalTrials.gov registrations whose phase field includes Phase 3 and whose condition list includes NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. Trial counts and the sponsor leaderboard are computed from the same record set. Plain-English eligibility translations on each linked trial page preserve the original clinical text alongside the accessible version. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData, Phase 3 NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis list, June 2026. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-06-26 · 8 Phase 3 trials tracked for NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis.