Purpose

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the dose-dependent and comparative effects of ECC4703 (low and high dose), ECC0509 (low and high dose), and their combination on hepatic fat reduction as assessed by change in magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) at Week 12.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Adults ≥18 years of age who can provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. 2. Presumed MASH based on recent liver biopsy (NAFLD activity score [NAS] ≥4, fibrosis F1-F3) or non-invasive criteria consistent with liver fibrosis (metabolic syndrome plus FibroScan® liver stiffness 7-14 kPa). 3. Evidence of hepatic steatosis confirmed by FibroScan® CAP >280 dB/m and MRI-PDFF >8% at screening. 4. BMI >25 kg/m^2 to <50 kg/m^2 (non-Asian); BMI ≥23.0 to <50.0 kg/m^2 (Asian). 5. ALT >1.5×upper limit of normal (ULN). 6. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≥60 mL/min/1.73m^2 (Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration, [CKD-EPI]). 7. Stable body weight (no >5% change) for at least 6 months prior to screening. 8. Willing to comply with contraception requirements (as applicable to males and females of childbearing potential). 9. In the opinion of the investigator, able to participate safely and complete required MRI/biomarker assessments.

Exclusion Criteria

Liver-related: 1. Chronic liver disease other than metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)/MASH, including alcoholic liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, cholestatic disease, genetic liver diseases, or drug-induced liver injury. 2. Evidence of cirrhosis or hepatic decompensation, including prior ascites, varices, encephalopathy, or laboratory/imaging findings consistent with cirrhosis. 3. ALT or AST >5×ULN or ALP >2×ULN at screening. 4. Clinically significant thyroid or adrenal dysfunction, including uncontrolled hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or adrenal disorders. 5. Type 1 diabetes, HbA1c >9.5%, or unstable type 2 diabetes requiring medication changes within 3 months. 6. Use of medications that affect liver fat or fibrosis (e.g., Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) not on a stable dose, pioglitazone, obeticholic acid, high-dose vitamin E, hepatotoxic drugs) within protocol-specified washout periods. 7. Significant alcohol use within 1 year prior to screening. 8. Recent cardiovascular events, including myocardial infraction (MI), stroke, unstable angina, heart failure (New York heart association [NYHA III-IV]), or uncontrolled arrhythmia. 9. Current or recent serious psychiatric illness, including psychosis, active suicidal ideation, or suicide attempt within 5 years. 10. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or conditions that increase risk or interfere with study procedures, including MRI contraindications or other investigator-determined safety concerns.

Study Design

Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Placebo Comparator
Placebo
  • Drug: Placebo
    Placebo will be administered as matching oral capsules.
Experimental
ECC4703 Low Dose
  • Drug: ECC4703
    ECC4703 will be administered as oral capsules.
Experimental
ECC4703 High Dose
  • Drug: ECC4703
    ECC4703 will be administered as oral capsules.
Experimental
ECC4703 High Dose + ECC0509 High Dose
  • Drug: ECC0509
    ECC0509 will be administered as oral capsules.
  • Drug: ECC4703
    ECC4703 will be administered as oral capsules.
Experimental
ECC0509 Low Dose
  • Drug: ECC0509
    ECC0509 will be administered as oral capsules.
Experimental
ECC0509 High Dose
  • Drug: ECC0509
    ECC0509 will be administered as oral capsules.

Recruiting Locations

Arizona Liver Health
Chandler 5289282, Arizona 5551752 85224

Arizona Liver Health - Peoria
Peoria 5308480, Arizona 5551752 85381

Arkansas Gastroenterology, P.A
Little Rock 4119403, Arkansas 4099753 71913

ARcare Center for Clinical Research
Little Rock 4119403, Arkansas 4099753 77205

ARK Clinical Research - Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley 5350207, California 5332921 92708

Ark Clinical Research
Long Beach 5367929, California 5332921 90815

Floridian Clinical Research, LLC
Miami Lakes 4164186, Florida 4155751 33016

Progressive Medical Research
Port Orange 4169156, Florida 4155751 32127

Gastrointestinal Specialists of Georgia, PC
Marietta 4207783, Georgia 4197000 30060

Digestive Research Alliance of Michiana
South Bend 4926563, Indiana 4921868 46635

Mid-Atlantic GI Research
Greenbelt 4356847, Maryland 4361885 20770

Akron Gastro Research
Akron 5145476, Ohio 5165418 44333

Quality Research, Inc.
San Antonio 4726206, Texas 4736286 78209

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Eccogene

Study Contact

Eccogene Clinical Trials
86-21-61053022
contact@eccogene.com

Notice

Study information shown on this site is derived from ClinicalTrials.gov (a public registry operated by the National Institutes of Health). The listing of studies provided is not certain to be all studies for which you might be eligible. Furthermore, study eligibility requirements can be difficult to understand and may change over time, so it is wise to speak with your medical care provider and individual research study teams when making decisions related to participation.