LIVERAGEā¢: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Moderate or Advanced Liver Fibrosis
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old living with obesity and have: * a confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)/metabolic associated steatohepatitis (...
A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis
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 (F2 or F3). The stud...
LIVERAGEā¢ - Cirrhosis: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Cirrhosis
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old and have: * A confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or * A confirmed liver disease called metabolic-associated...
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....
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Pegozafermin in Participants With MASH and Fibrosis (ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis)
The study will assess the efficacy and safety of 2 dose regimens of pegozafermin for the treatment of liver fibrosis stage 2 or 3 in adult participants with MASH (previously known as nonalcoholic stea...
A Phase 3 Study Evaluating Efficacy and Safety of Lanifibranor Followed by an Active Treatment Extension in Adult Patients With (NASH) and Fibrosis Stages F2 and F3 ( NATiV3 )
This Phase 3 study is conducted to evaluate lanifibranor in adults with NASH and liver fibrosis histological stage F2 or F3...
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 \[previously known as nonalco...
Digoxin In NASH (CODIN)
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe subtype of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) which affects 1 in 3 Americans. The mainstay of treatment for NASH, which was recently renamed metab...
Fibrosis Lessens After Metabolic Surgery
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a major global public health concern, is commonly associated with obesity...
A Precision Medicine Approach Using Gene Silencing to Treat a Chronic Liver Disease Called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) in Adult Participants at Increased Genetic Risk for This Condition
This study is researching an investigational drug, ALN-HSD called "study drug". This study is focused on participants who are known to have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). MAS...
Statins for the Treatment of NASH
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether the study drug, atorvastatin (LipitorĀ®), is safe and effective in improving the features of NASH....
Quantifying Hepatic Mitochondrial Fluxes in Humans
In this study the investigators will quantitate hepatic mitochondrial fluxes in T2D patients with NAFL and NASH before and after 16-weeks treatment with the insulin sensitizer pioglitazone...
MN-001 in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertriglyceridemia
The design of the Phase 2 clinical trial includes the following elements: * Multi-center, two-arm, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate MN-001 (tipelukast) vs. placebo in ap...
Top Cities for NASH Clinical Trials
NASH clinical trials are recruiting across 37 cities. Here are the cities with the most active studies:
About NASH
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH/MASH) is a form of fatty liver disease involving liver inflammation and damage caused by fat buildup, not related to alcohol use. It can progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Treatment focuses on weight loss, lifestyle changes, and emerging pharmacological therapies.
Clinical trials are advancing new treatments for nash. Currently, 13 studies are recruiting a combined 9,526 participants across the United States. Research is being conducted by 10 organizations including Boehringer Ingelheim, Akero Therapeutics, Inc, 89bio, Inc. and 7 others.
2026 NASH Research Landscape
As of March 2026, the nash clinical trial landscape includes 13 actively recruiting studies across 37 cities in the United States. These studies are collectively seeking 9,526 participants, with an average enrollment target of 733 per study.
Research is being led by 10 different organizations, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Akero Therapeutics, Inc, 89bio, Inc., Inventiva Pharma, Yale University, and 5 others.
Geographically, nash trials are most concentrated in Tucson, Arizona (20 trials); Peoria, Arizona (8 trials); Chandler, Arizona (6 trials); Flagstaff, Arizona (5 trials); Canoga Park, California (4 trials) and 7 other cities.
Featured NASH Studies
Highlighted recruiting studies for nash, selected by enrollment size and research scope.
LIVERAGEā¢: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Moderate or Advanced Liver Fibrosis
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old living with obesity and have: * a confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)/metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and * moderate or advanced liver fibrosis People with a history of acute or chronic liver diseases other than MASH or chronic alcohol intake cannot take part in this study. The purpose of this ...
A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis
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 (F2 or F3). The study will enroll subjects in two cohorts for a total samples size of 1650 subjects.
LIVERAGEā¢ - Cirrhosis: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Cirrhosis
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old and have: * A confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or * A confirmed liver disease called metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) * BMI of 27 kg/m2 or more or * 25 kg/m2 or more if the participant is Asian. People with a history of other chronic liver diseases or high alcohol intake cannot take part in t...
Frequently Asked Questions About NASH Clinical Trials
Are there nash clinical trials near me?
Yes, there are 13 nash clinical trials currently recruiting across 37+ cities in the United States, including Tucson, Arizona; Peoria, Arizona; Chandler, Arizona. Browse the studies above to find one at a location convenient for you.
How do I join a nash clinical trial?
To join a nash clinical trial: 1) Browse the available studies on this page, 2) Click on a study that interests you, 3) Check the study locations to find a site near you, 4) Review the eligibility criteria, and 5) Contact the study site or complete the eligibility form. The process is free and you can withdraw at any time.
Are nash clinical trials free?
Yes, participation in nash clinical trials is free. Study-related treatments, medical tests, and doctor visits are provided at no cost to participants. Many studies also offer compensation for your time and travel expenses.
What types of nash treatments are being studied?
Current nash clinical trials are testing a range of approaches. These include new drugs, combination therapies, medical devices, and other interventions sponsored by 10 research organizations.
Is it safe to participate in nash clinical trials?
Clinical trials are carefully regulated by the FDA and institutional review boards (IRBs). All trials must follow strict safety protocols, and participants receive close medical monitoring throughout the study. You can withdraw from a trial at any time without penalty.
Data updated March 2, 2026 from ClinicalTrials.gov
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