This Phase 1b multicenter randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study evaluates the safety, tolerability and hepatic pharmacodynamic effects of resmetirom in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Participants are randomized 2:1 to resmetirom or placebo for 24 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
90
Resmetirom (80 mg or 100 mg orally once daily based on body weight)
Matching placebo orally once daily
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
Time frame: From first dose through End of Study follow-up (28 days after last dose)
Incidence of treatment-emergent serious adverse events (SAES)
Time frame: From first dose through End of Study follow-up (28 days after last dose)
Change from baseline in physical examination findings assessed by investigator physical examination
Physical examination findings will be assessed by the Investigator and include general appearance, skin, head and neck, heart, lungs, abdomen, extremities, and neuromuscular assessments. After Screening and successful Randomization, physical examinations may be targeted to evaluation of new symptoms or signs.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in body temperature
Body temperature will be measure in °C, resting heart rate in beats per minute, respiratory rate in breaths per minute, systolic blood pressure in mmHg, and diastolic blood pressure in mmHg
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline resting heart rate
Resting heart rate will be measured in beats per minute (bpm)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in respiratory rate
Respiratory rate will be measured in breaths per minute.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in seated systolic blood pressure
Resting seated systolic blood pressure will be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in seated diastolic blood pressure
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Resting seated diastolic blood pressure will be measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in PR interval on 12-lead ECG in milliseconds (ms)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in QRS interval on 12-lead ECG in milliseconds (ms)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in heart rate on 12-lead ECG in beats per minute (bpm)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in RR interval on 12-lead ECG in milliseconds (ms)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in QT interval on 12-lead ECG in milliseconds (ms)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in QT interval corrected using Bazett's formula (QTcB) in milliseconds (ms)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Change from baseline in QT interval corrected using Fridericia's formula (QTcF) in milliseconds (ms)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities in hematology laboratory parameters
Hematology laboratory parameters include hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cell count, white blood cell count, platelet count, red blood cell indices, and differential leukocyte counts. The number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities, as determined by the Investigator, will be summarized by treatment group.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities in blood chemistry laboratory parameters
Blood chemistry laboratory parameters include measures of hepatic function, renal function, glucose metabolism, pancreatic function, electrolytes, bilirubin, and serum proteins. The number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities, as determined by the Investigator, will be summarized by treatment group.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities in urinalysis parameters
Urinalysis parameters include pH, specific gravity, protein, glucose, ketones, bilirubin, blood, nitrite, urobilinogen, and leukocyte esterase. The number of participants with clinically significant abnormalities, as determined by the Investigator, will be summarized by treatment group.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Percent change from baseline in liver fat content measured by MRI-Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24