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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

Part of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Subtypes of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with significant fibrosis 1 Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis cirrhosis 1 Non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis 1

19 published articles · Updated continuously

Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

60 trials tracked for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis: 4 in phase 3 or 4 and 2 with published results. The most-cited published study has 988 citations.

60Trials tracked
4Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
2With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 4 2 Phase 3 2 Phase 2 45 Phase 1 3 Other / NA 8
  1. Phase 4 University of Texas H.S.C. San Antonio Pioglitazone in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Trial (UTHSCSA NASH Trial) Completed · 988 cited
  2. Phase 4 Prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in Hispanics With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (T2DM) and Role of Treatment Completed · 310 cited
  3. Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  4. Phase 3 Pentoxifylline/Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Study: The Effect of Pentoxifylline on NASH Completed
  5. Phase 2 Phase 2a, Dose-ranging Study With PF-05221304 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Completed
  6. Phase 2 Clinical Protocol to Investigate the Efficacy of Recombinant Human Leptin (Metreleptin) in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) or Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Associated With Lipodystrophy Completed
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  1. Phase 2 Pentoxifylline in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  2. Phase 2 A Study of IDN-6556 in Subjects With NAFLD and Raised Transaminases Completed
  3. Phase 2 A Double-blind Study to Assess 2 Doses of an Investigational Product for 16 Weeks in Participants With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Completed
  4. Phase 2 Study of Pharmacodynamics and Safety of DGAT2i and ACCi Coadministered in Participants With Sponsor-defined Presumed Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  5. Phase 2 Ezetimibe Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  6. Phase 2 Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Monotherapy and Combination Regimens in Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  7. Phase 2 Study of Aldafermin (NGM282) in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis (ALPINE 4) Completed
  8. Phase 2 A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  9. Phase 2 Saroglitazar Magnesium in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and/or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  10. Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Selonsertib, Firsocostat, Cilofexor, and Combinations in Participants With Bridging Fibrosis or Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  11. Phase 2 A Phase 2 Study of Elobixibat in Adults With NAFLD or NASH Completed
  12. Phase 2 Open-Label Study To Evaluate MN-001 on HDL & Triglyceride in NASH & NAFLD Subjects Completed
  13. Phase 2 A Study of Experimental Medication BMS-986036 in Adults With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Liver Cirrhosis Completed
  14. Phase 2 A Study of Efinopegdutide (MK-6024) in Participants With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) (MK-6024-001) Completed
  15. Phase 2 Saroglitazar Magnesium in the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  16. Phase 2 BREATHID Octanoate Breath Test With or Without Methacetin Breath Test for Correlation With Biopsy in NASH Completed
  17. Phase 2 Study of Semaglutide, and Cilofexor/Firsocostat, Alone and in Combination, in Adults With Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  18. Phase 2 A Study of BMS-986036 in Subjects With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  19. Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate Efficacy of GR-MD-02 for Treatment of Liver Fibrosis in Patients With NASH With Advanced Fibrosis Completed
  20. Phase 2 CLINICAL PROTOCOL to Investigate the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Metreleptin in Various Forms of Partial Lipodystrophy Completed
  21. Phase 2 A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Two Aramchol Doses Versus Placebo in Patients With NASH Completed
  22. Phase 2 Study of Oral Idebenone to Treat Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  23. Phase 2 Vitamin E and DHA-EE on NAFLD - Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Clinical Trial (PUVENAFLD) Completed
  24. Phase 2 Combination Obeticholic Acid (OCA) and Statins for Monitoring of Lipids (CONTROL) Completed
  25. Phase 2 A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EDP-305 in Subjects With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  26. Phase 2 Colesevelam Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  27. Phase 2 A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability & Efficacy of MSDC-0602K in Patients With NASH Completed
  28. Phase 2 An Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Nitazoxanide on Collagen Turnover in NASH Patients With Fibrosis Completed
  29. Phase 2 Investigation of Efficacy and Safety of Three Dose Levels of Subcutaneous Semaglutide Once Daily Versus Placebo in Subjects With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis. Completed
  30. Phase 2 Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With NASH Cirrhosis and Severe Portal Hypertension Completed
  31. Phase 2 A Study of Experimental Medication BMS-986036 in Adults With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Stage 3 Liver Fibrosis Completed
  32. Phase 2 Vitamin E Dosing Study Completed
  33. Phase 2 Efficacy and Safety Study of Cenicriviroc for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) in Adult Participants With Liver Fibrosis Completed
  34. Phase 2 Aspirin for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Completed
  35. Phase 2 A Study of HTD1801 in Adults With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Completed
  36. Phase 2 Phase 2 Study of MGL-3196 in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  37. Phase 2 JKB-121 for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  38. Phase 2 Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of EYP001a in Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  39. Phase 2 A Sub-study of BMS-986036 in Subjects With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Completed
  40. Phase 2 A Research Study on How Semaglutide Works in People With Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Damage Completed
  41. Phase 2 Study of ARO-HSD in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) or Suspected NASH Completed
  42. Phase 2 Phase II Trial of Silymarin for Non-Cirrhotic Patients With Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Completed
  43. Phase 2 A Multiple Ascending Dose Study of Pegozafermin in Participants With Biopsy Confirmed Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) or Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and at High Risk of NASH Completed
  44. Phase 1 A Study of Efinopegdutide in Participants With Hepatic Impairment (MK-6024-014) Completed

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Network meta-analysis ranks FGF21 analogs and SGLT2 inhibitors highest for MASH fibrosis
Diabetes & Endocrinology Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis ranks FGF21 analogs and SGLT2 inhibitors highest for MASH fibrosis New analysis shows SGLT2 inhibitors may help liver scarring improve in adults with fatty liver disease
A network meta-analysis of 34 trials found FGF21 analogs and SGLT2 inhibitors ranked highest for improving liver fibrosis in MASH, with GLP-…
A large review of trials found SGLT2 inhibitors ranked highest for reducing liver scarring. These drugs also showed good safety and balanced…
Frontiers Jun 4, 2026
Narrative review explores immunometabolic networks in MASH and MASLD
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Sys. Review
Narrative review explores immunometabolic networks in MASH and MASLD Future treatments for fatty liver disease may use personalized networks to guide care
This narrative review discusses metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and steatotic liver disease (MASLD), focusing on imm…
New ideas for treating fatty liver disease focus on personalized networks and multi-target approaches to guide future drug development.
Frontiers May 27, 2026
Narrative review explores macrophage reprogramming for liver fibrosis and MASH
Oncology Sys. Review
Narrative review explores macrophage reprogramming for liver fibrosis and MASH Scientists explore new ways to reprogram liver cells to heal damaged tissue and stop scarring
This narrative review summarizes macrophage reprogramming strategies for liver fibrosis and MASH. Approaches include gene modulation, pharma…
A recent review looks at fresh methods to change how liver immune cells behave. These changes could help heal liver scarring and improve hea…
Frontiers May 17, 2026
Review of triglyceride-lowering therapies for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Drug Pipeline Sys. Review
Review of triglyceride-lowering therapies for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease New Hope for Fatty Liver Disease Targets Hidden Triglyceride Problem
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on triglyceride-lowering therapies for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. …
• Lowering triglycerides may directly heal fatty liver damage • Helps millions with metabolic syndrome and stubborn liver fat • Most treatme…
Frontiers May 12, 2026
Network meta-analysis of phase 2-3 therapies for non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
Gastroenterology Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis of phase 2-3 therapies for non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis New therapies show promise for liver disease without cirrhosis
This network meta-analysis of 12,787 adults with non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis from phase 2-3 trials evalua…
Treatments targeting metabolism and insulin sensitivity helped more people with early liver disease than placebo, based on a large review of…
May 10, 2026
Meta-analysis of placebo responses in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis trials reveals modest natural resolution rates and low progression risk
Gastroenterology Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of placebo responses in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis trials reveals modest natural resolution rates and low progression risk New meta-analysis shows how many patients improve on placebo for MASH
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined placebo outcomes in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
This analysis of 6,880 patients reveals natural improvement rates in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis when no active drug is…
May 1, 2026
Network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide and surgery improve MASH resolution versus standard care in adults with obesity
Diabetes & Endocrinology Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis suggests tirzepatide and surgery improve MASH resolution versus standard care in adults with obesity Weight-loss drugs and surgery may clear fatty liver disease in adults with high BMI
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluates interventions for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and st…
A new analysis suggests tirzepatide, semaglutide, and surgery might help resolve fatty liver disease without worsening scarring in adults wi…
May 1, 2026
Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates ML and DL models for diagnosing MASH and fibrosis
Gastroenterology Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates ML and DL models for diagnosing MASH and fibrosis AI models help doctors spot liver disease with high accuracy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 106 studies assessed machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models for diagnosing metaboli…
New computer tools can diagnose fatty liver disease and scarring with impressive accuracy. This review analyzed data from many studies to se…
May 1, 2026
Meta-analysis compares FAST and MAST scores for MASH with significant fibrosis diagnosis
Rheumatology Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis compares FAST and MAST scores for MASH with significant fibrosis diagnosis New Scans May Spot Dangerous Liver Disease Without a Biopsy
This meta-analysis of four studies evaluated FibroScan-AST (FAST) and MRI-AST (MAST) scores versus liver biopsy for diagnosing metabolic…
These new scan-based scores could help doctors find dangerous liver scarring sooner, without the need for a painful needle biopsy.
Frontiers Apr 23, 2026
Pathophysiological review explores platelet activity and antiplatelet agents in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and steatotic liver disease
Rheumatology Sys. Review
Pathophysiological review explores platelet activity and antiplatelet agents in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and steatotic liver disease New Role for Blood Cells in Fatty Liver Disease Could Change Treatment
This pathophysiological review examines the role of platelet activity and antiplatelet agents in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepa…
Understanding how blood cells affect your liver could lead to new, targeted treatments for a dangerous liver condition.
Frontiers Apr 22, 2026
Transcriptomic signature distinguishes MASL from MASH using neural network model
Allergy & Immunology Cohort
Transcriptomic signature distinguishes MASL from MASH using neural network model New Blood Test Could Spot Hidden Liver Damage Before It’s Too Late
This observational study combined transcriptomic and single-cell analysis with an artificial neural network to differentiate metabolic…
This research could finally give doctors a simple blood test to tell the difference between harmless fat buildup and dangerous liver scarrin…
Frontiers Apr 22, 2026
Observational study links semaglutide dose and weight loss to lower liver disease risk
Diabetes & Endocrinology
Observational study links semaglutide dose and weight loss to lower liver disease risk Study links semaglutide use to lower risk of several liver conditions in patients with liver disease
This observational study from a real-world federated EHR network analyzed 6,734 patients with liver disease.
Higher semaglutide doses and greater weight loss were linked to lower risks of steatohepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, and death in patien…
medRxiv Apr 19, 2026

Research across Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

Related studies from across the Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease family.

MTARC1 inhibition may reduce cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Diabetes & Endocrinology Meta-analysis
MTARC1 inhibition may reduce cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma risk in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease Blocking a liver protein could lower risks for fatty liver disease patients
This meta-analysis of data from the Quebec Obesity Biobank used integrated proteogenomic analysis and Mendelian randomization to assess caus…
A massive analysis suggests blocking a specific liver protein might reduce risks for fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and cancer while improv…
medRxiv Jun 6, 2026
IGFBPs show dual roles in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease progression
Diabetes & Endocrinology Sys. Review
IGFBPs show dual roles in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease progression IGFBP proteins play opposite roles in liver disease progression
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on insulin-like growth factor-binding proteins (IGFBPs) in metabolic dysfunction-associated steat…
A review shows specific IGFBP proteins can protect the liver or drive damage depending on the stage of disease and which protein is involved…
Frontiers Jun 5, 2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists show potential benefits for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with acceptable safety
Gastroenterology Sys. Review
GLP-1 receptor agonists show potential benefits for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with acceptable safety Review shows GLP-1 drugs may help fatty liver disease
This umbrella review evaluated twenty-three meta-analyses and systematic reviews regarding GLP-1 receptor agonists in patients with metaboli…
A review of many studies suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve fatty liver disease, but the evidence is still early and needs stronge…
Frontiers May 29, 2026
Systematic Review of Schisandra chinensis for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Rheumatology Sys. Review
Systematic Review of Schisandra chinensis for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Ancient herb shows promise for fatty liver disease
This systematic review summarizes preclinical evidence on Schisandra chinensis Fructus (SCF) and its metabolites for metabolic dysfunction-a…
A systematic review finds Schisandra chinensis may protect the liver and reduce fat buildup, but evidence is still early.
Frontiers May 17, 2026
Systematic review of Dendrobium phenanthrene bioactivity across multiple disease models
Drug Pipeline Sys. Review
Systematic review of Dendrobium phenanthrene bioactivity across multiple disease models Scientists found many plant chemicals that fight cancer and help diabetes in lab tests
This systematic review evaluates the bioactivity of 158 phenanthrene metabolites isolated from 53 Dendrobium taxa. The authors note that 64 …
A review of plant chemicals from Dendrobium plants shows strong activity against cancer and diabetes in lab studies. Most results come from …
Frontiers May 15, 2026
Pediatric Gut Microbiome Links to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
Gastroenterology Sys. Review
Pediatric Gut Microbiome Links to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Your Child's Gut Health May Protect Against Fatty Liver Disease
Current literature reveals complex associations between the pediatric gut microbiome and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver di…
• Specific gut bacteria patterns predict fatty liver risk in children • Helps parents of overweight kids with diabetes or obesity • Not read…
Frontiers May 13, 2026
Meta-analysis finds no significant difference in Lp(a) levels in MASLD patients vs controls
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds no significant difference in Lp(a) levels in MASLD patients vs controls Popular Heart Risk Marker Fails to Predict Fatty Liver Disease
This meta-analysis of observational studies compared circulating lipoprotein(a) concentrations between adults with MASLD/NAFLD/MAFLD and con…
A common blood test for heart disease risk shows no link to fatty liver disease, disappointing hopes for a simple diagnostic tool.
Frontiers May 13, 2026
Meta-analysis shows curcumin reduces weight but lacks impact on BMI or waist circumference in metabolic fatty liver disease patients
Gastroenterology Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis shows curcumin reduces weight but lacks impact on BMI or waist circumference in metabolic fatty liver disease patients Curcumin Helps Weight But Not Waist Size In Fatty Liver
A meta-analysis of curcumin supplementation in patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease revealed a significant reduction in bo…
Curcumin might help you lose a few pounds but it will not shrink your waist or fix your BMI score
NEJM May 12, 2026
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease patients with advanced fibrosis face high hepatocellular carcinoma risk over ten years
Gastroenterology Meta-analysis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease patients with advanced fibrosis face high hepatocellular carcinoma risk over ten years Liver cancer risk much higher with this common condition
A massive meta-analysis of nearly four million individuals reveals stark differences in hepatocellular carcinoma development based on fibros…
Many people with fatty liver disease never know their risk of liver cancer could be rising, especially if they have undetected scarring.
May 2, 2026
Systematic review and meta-analysis assesses SWDS diagnostic accuracy for MASLD liver inflammation grading
Gastroenterology Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis assesses SWDS diagnostic accuracy for MASLD liver inflammation grading Shear-wave dispersion slope helps doctors grade liver inflammation in metabolic disease
This systematic review and diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis evaluates the Shear-wave dispersion slope (SWDS) for detecting and grading…
A new analysis shows a noninvasive test can accurately detect and grade liver inflammation in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated…
May 1, 2026
Chiglitazar reduces liver fat in MASLD patients with hypertriglyceridemia and insulin resistance
Gastroenterology RCT
Chiglitazar reduces liver fat in MASLD patients with hypertriglyceridemia and insulin resistance Two doses of chiglitazar cut liver fat far more than a placebo in 18 weeks
In a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 104 patients with MASLD, hypertriglyceridemia, and insulin resistance rece…
Patients with fatty liver disease and high triglycerides saw liver fat drop significantly with chiglitazar compared to placebo after 18 week…
May 1, 2026
Essential phospholipids reduced hepatic steatosis and improved HbA1c in patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes over 6 months
Diabetes & Endocrinology RCT
Essential phospholipids reduced hepatic steatosis and improved HbA1c in patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes over 6 months Essential Phospholipids Reduce Liver Fat In Six Months
This randomised, placebo-controlled phase 4 trial enrolled 193 patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and ty…
Essential phospholipids may lower liver fat and improve energy levels for people with fatty liver disease and diabetes within just six month…
May 1, 2026

Questions about Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

Can machine learning diagnose metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and fibrosis?

Yes, machine learning models show good accuracy for diagnosing MASH and fibrosis, with pooled AUROCs around 0.83-0.84, but they are not yet ready to replace liver biopsy in clinical practice.

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Which drugs work best for non-cirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis?

For non-cirrhotic MASH, drugs targeting metabolism and insulin sensitivity (e.g., tirzepatide, semaglutide) work best, but lifestyle changes and weight loss are foundational.

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Can lowering triglycerides help treat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis?

Yes, lowering triglycerides may help treat MASH by reducing liver fat and improving inflammation, but more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.

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