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A Study of Efruxifermin in Non-Cirrhotic Subjects With Histologically Confirmed Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

A Phase 2b, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Efruxifermin in Non-Cirrhotic Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04767529
Acronym
Harmony
Enrollment
128
Registered
2021-02-23
Start date
2021-02-16
Completion date
2024-05-02
Last updated
2025-06-18

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Conditions

NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Brief summary

This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in non-cirrhotic subjects with biopsy-proven F2 - F3 NASH.

Interventions

subcutaneous injection

DRUGPlacebo

subcutaneous injection

Sponsors

Akero Therapeutics, Inc
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Males and non-pregnant, non-lactating females between 18 - 75 years of age inclusive, based on the date of the screening visit. * Previous history or presence of 2 out of 4 components of metabolic syndrome (obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, elevated fasting glucose) or type 2 diabetes. * FibroScan measurement \> 8.5 kPa \[kilopascal\]. * Biopsy-proven NASH. Must have had a liver biopsy obtained ≤ 180 days prior to randomization with fibrosis stage 2 to 3 and a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) activity score (NAS) of ≥ 4 with at least a score of 1 in each of the following NAS components: * Steatosis (scored 0 to 3), * Ballooning degeneration (scored 0 to 2), and * Lobular inflammation (scored 0 to 3).

Exclusion criteria

* Weight loss \> 5% in the 3 months prior to screening until randomization or from the time of the diagnostic liver biopsy until randomization, whichever is longer. * Presence of cirrhosis on liver biopsy (stage 4 fibrosis). * Type 1 or uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes. Other inclusion and

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Effect of Efruxifermin (EFX) vs Placebo on Fibrosis Regression in Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)-Associated Stage 2 or 3 Fibrosis (F2 or F3)24 WeeksProportions of subjects in EFX vs placebo groups with improvement in liver fibrosis, defined as ≥ 1 stage NASH Clinical Research Network \[CRN\] fibrosis score (score ranges from 0 to 4, increasing with fibrosis severity), and no worsening of steatohepatitis (no increase in NASH Activity Score \[NAS\], which ranges from 0 to 8 and is the sum of scores of steatosis, lobular inflammation, and hepatocyte ballooning), at Week 24

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage and no Worsening of Steatohepatitis at Week 9696 WeeksProportions of subjects in EFX vs baseline groups who achieve improvement in liver fibrosis (decrease of ≥ 1 stage in NASH CRN fibrosis score) and no worsening of steatohepatitis (no increase in NAS for ballooning, inflammation, or steatosis) at Week 96
Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 weeksProportions of subjects in EFX vs placebo groups who achieve resolution of steatohepatitis (defined as a NAS of 0-1 for inflammation, 0 for ballooning, and any value for steatosis) and no worsening of liver fibrosis (determined by the NASH CRN criteria)
Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 WeeksProportion of subjects in EFX vs placebo groups who achieve improvement in liver fibrosis (decrease ≥ 1 stage in NASH CRN fibrosis score)
Change From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo Groups24 and 96 WeeksChange from baseline in hepatic fat fraction, measured by magnetic resonance imaging proton-density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF): Week 24 and Week 96 MRI-PDFF Analysis Set
Change From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 weeksChange from baseline of lipoproteins (triglycerides, Non-HDL-C, HDL-C and LDL-C) in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 9624 Weeks, 96 WeeksChange from baseline in hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin, HbA1c) in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 9624 Weeks, 96 WeeksChange from baseline in C-peptide in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 9624 Weeks, 96 WeeksChange from baseline in adiponectin in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 9624 Weeks, 96 WeeksChange from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) in EFX vs placebo groups The Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, HOMA-IR, is a calculated index that estimates insulin resistance based on fasting glucose and insulin levels. Higher values indicate greater insulin resistance. \< 1.0: Normal insulin sensitivity 1.0-1.9: Mild insulin resistance 2.0-2.9: Moderate insulin resistance \> 2.9: Severe insulin resistance
Change From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 WeeksChange from Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score in EFX vs placebo groups The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) score is a non-invasive blood test that assesses the risk of liver fibrosis and its progression. Lower risk (\<9.8): Suggests a lower risk of advanced liver fibrosis. Mid risk (9.8-11.2): Indicates a moderate risk of disease progression. Higher risk (≥11.3): Suggests a higher risk of developing cirrhosis or liver-related events
Change From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 WeeksChange from Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 WeeksChange from Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 WeeksChange from Baseline in NIS4 score in EFX vs placebo groups NIS4 scores range from 0 to 1 and are calculated by combining the results of four individual biomarker assays \[miR34a-5p, α2-macroglobulin (A2M), YKL-40 and HbA1c\] each of which contributes to the test's ability to detect liver inflammation and/or fibrosis. \>0.63: Higher risk of NASH or advanced fibrosis 0.37-0.63: Moderate risk, and additional testing may be considered \<0.36: Lower risk of of NASH or advanced fibrosis
Change in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 weeksChange from baseline in body weight (kg) in EFX vs placebo groups
Change From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 9624 and 96 weeksChange from Baseline in Liver Stiffness Evaluated by FibroScan in EFX vs placebo groups at Week 24 and Week 96: Full Analysis Set

Countries

Puerto Rico, United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Double-blind, once-weekly subcutaneous administration
43
Efruxifermin 28 mg
Double-blind, once-weekly subcutaneous administration
42
Efruxifermin 50 mg
Double-blind, once-weekly subcutaneous administration
43
Total128

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001FG002
Overall StudyAdverse Event043
Overall StudyAt the discretion of the Investigator or Sponsor for noncompliance103
Overall Studyclinical outcomes endpoint (excluding death)133
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up023
Overall StudyRequired use of a prohibited medication010
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject754

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicEfruxifermin 28 mgTotalPlaceboEfruxifermin 50 mg
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
11 Participants26 Participants9 Participants6 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
31 Participants102 Participants34 Participants37 Participants
Age, Continuous56.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3
54.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.4
55.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.1
52.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.4
Baseline Fibrosis Stage
Fibrosis stage 2
15 Participants44 Participants13 Participants16 Participants
Baseline Fibrosis Stage
Fibrosis stage 3
27 Participants84 Participants30 Participants27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
17 Participants52 Participants15 Participants20 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
25 Participants76 Participants28 Participants23 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Asian
3 Participants5 Participants2 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black or African American
1 Participants4 Participants2 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Other
0 Participants1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
38 Participants118 Participants39 Participants41 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
42 participants128 participants43 participants43 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants79 Participants27 Participants23 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
13 Participants49 Participants16 Participants20 Participants
Type 2 diabetes status
T2D no
10 Participants38 Participants15 Participants13 Participants
Type 2 diabetes status
T2D yes
32 Participants90 Participants28 Participants30 Participants
Weight103.9 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 22.7
104.8 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.2
107.6 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.6
102.8 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 21.1

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
EG002
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 430 / 400 / 43
other
Total, other adverse events
42 / 4338 / 4043 / 43
serious
Total, serious adverse events
4 / 434 / 407 / 43

Outcome results

Primary

Effect of Efruxifermin (EFX) vs Placebo on Fibrosis Regression in Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)-Associated Stage 2 or 3 Fibrosis (F2 or F3)

Proportions of subjects in EFX vs placebo groups with improvement in liver fibrosis, defined as ≥ 1 stage NASH Clinical Research Network \[CRN\] fibrosis score (score ranges from 0 to 4, increasing with fibrosis severity), and no worsening of steatohepatitis (no increase in NASH Activity Score \[NAS\], which ranges from 0 to 8 and is the sum of scores of steatosis, lobular inflammation, and hepatocyte ballooning), at Week 24

Time frame: 24 Weeks

Population: Week 24 Liver Biopsy Analysis Set

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboEffect of Efruxifermin (EFX) vs Placebo on Fibrosis Regression in Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)-Associated Stage 2 or 3 Fibrosis (F2 or F3)8 Participants
Efruxifermin 28 mgEffect of Efruxifermin (EFX) vs Placebo on Fibrosis Regression in Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)-Associated Stage 2 or 3 Fibrosis (F2 or F3)15 Participants
Efruxifermin 50 mgEffect of Efruxifermin (EFX) vs Placebo on Fibrosis Regression in Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)-Associated Stage 2 or 3 Fibrosis (F2 or F3)14 Participants
Comparison: Comparison between proportion of participants in efruxifermin 28 mg group who met the primary endpoint vs the placebo groupp-value: 0.02595% CI: [3.8, 41.4]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Comparison between proportion of participants in efruxifermin 50 mg group who met the primary endpoint vs the placebo groupp-value: 0.03695% CI: [1.6, 43.3]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from baseline in adiponectin in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 Weeks, 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in adiponectin at Week 24296.4 ng/mLStandard Error 312.56
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in adiponectin at Week 96531.5 ng/mLStandard Error 416.93
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in adiponectin at Week 241411.5 ng/mLStandard Error 333.48
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in adiponectin at Week 96975.3 ng/mLStandard Error 459.4
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in adiponectin at Week 243088.8 ng/mLStandard Error 333.82
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Adiponectin at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in adiponectin at Week 962018.3 ng/mLStandard Error 458.91
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 and 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) (ng/mL) at Week 240.2 ng/mLStandard Error 0.35
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) (ng/mL) at Week 963.1 ng/mLStandard Error 0.71
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) (ng/mL) at Week 24-0.8 ng/mLStandard Error 0.37
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) (ng/mL) at Week 963.3 ng/mLStandard Error 0.8
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) (ng/mL) at Week 24-1.1 ng/mLStandard Error 0.38
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Collagen III Neo-Peptide (C3M) (ng/mL) at Week 964.4 ng/mLStandard Error 0.8
Secondary

Change From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from baseline in C-peptide in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 Weeks, 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in C-Peptide at Week 240.0 ng/mLStandard Error 0.19
PlaceboChange From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in C-Peptide at Week 96-0.2 ng/mLStandard Error 0.22
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in C-Peptide at Week 24-0.8 ng/mLStandard Error 0.2
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in C-Peptide at Week 96-0.4 ng/mLStandard Error 0.25
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in C-Peptide at Week 24-1.2 ng/mLStandard Error 0.19
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in C-peptide at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in C-Peptide at Week 96-1.0 ng/mLStandard Error 0.25
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score in EFX vs placebo groups The Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) score is a non-invasive blood test that assesses the risk of liver fibrosis and its progression. Lower risk (\<9.8): Suggests a lower risk of advanced liver fibrosis. Mid risk (9.8-11.2): Indicates a moderate risk of disease progression. Higher risk (≥11.3): Suggests a higher risk of developing cirrhosis or liver-related events

Time frame: 24 and 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in ELF Score at Week 240.1 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in ELF Score at Week 96-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.14
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in ELF Score at Week 24-0.6 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in ELF Score at Week 96-0.7 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.16
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in ELF Score at Week 24-0.7 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.1
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in ELF Score at Week 96-0.8 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.16
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo Groups

Change from baseline in hepatic fat fraction, measured by magnetic resonance imaging proton-density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF): Week 24 and Week 96 MRI-PDFF Analysis Set

Time frame: 24 and 96 Weeks

Population: Week 24 and 96 MRI-PDFF Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo GroupsWeek 24-1.9 percentage hepatic fatStandard Error 0.78
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo GroupsWeek 96-2.5 percentage hepatic fatStandard Error 0.89
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo GroupsWeek 24-8.8 percentage hepatic fatStandard Error 0.84
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo GroupsWeek 96-6.3 percentage hepatic fatStandard Error 1.01
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo GroupsWeek 24-11.2 percentage hepatic fatStandard Error 0.86
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Hepatic Fat Fraction in EFX vs Placebo GroupsWeek 96-8.3 percentage hepatic fatStandard Error 1
Comparison: Percent change from baseline in hepatic fat fraction between the EFX 28 mg and placebo groupsp-value: <0.00195% CI: [-9.09, -4.71]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Percent change from baseline in hepatic fat fraction between the EFX 50 mg and placebo groupsp-value: <0.00195% CI: [-11.47, -7.02]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Percent change from baseline in hepatic fat fraction between the EFX 28 mg and placebo groupsp-value: 0.00595% CI: [-6.39, -1.18]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Percent change from baseline in hepatic fat fraction between the EFX 50 mg and placebo groupsp-value: <0.00195% CI: [-8.38, -3.25]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) in EFX vs placebo groups The Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, HOMA-IR, is a calculated index that estimates insulin resistance based on fasting glucose and insulin levels. Higher values indicate greater insulin resistance. \< 1.0: Normal insulin sensitivity 1.0-1.9: Mild insulin resistance 2.0-2.9: Moderate insulin resistance \> 2.9: Severe insulin resistance

Time frame: 24 Weeks, 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 240.7 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.09
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 96-1.3 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.87
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24-4.7 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.19
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 96-4.1 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.01
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24-5.6 units on a scaleStandard Error 1.14
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR) at Week 96-5.5 units on a scaleStandard Error 0.99
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from baseline of lipoproteins (triglycerides, Non-HDL-C, HDL-C and LDL-C) in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 and 96 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in triglycerides (mg/dL) at Week 2410.5 mg/dLStandard Error 6.82
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in triglycerides (mg/dL) at Week 9616.1 mg/dLStandard Error 7.69
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 24-0.9 mg/dLStandard Error 1.09
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 961.3 mg/dLStandard Error 1.43
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 244.0 mg/dLStandard Error 3.47
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 96-1.3 mg/dLStandard Error 4.74
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 246.1 mg/dLStandard Error 3.83
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 961.5 mg/dLStandard Error 5.31
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 2410.1 mg/dLStandard Error 1.16
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 24-16.6 mg/dLStandard Error 4.08
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 967.3 mg/dLStandard Error 1.59
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 24-10.4 mg/dLStandard Error 3.7
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 96-1.2 mg/dLStandard Error 5.29
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in triglycerides (mg/dL) at Week 24-41.1 mg/dLStandard Error 7.26
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in triglycerides (mg/dL) at Week 96-26.9 mg/dLStandard Error 8.63
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 96-4.5 mg/dLStandard Error 5.92
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 2411.5 mg/dLStandard Error 1.15
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in triglycerides (mg/dL) at Week 96-31.7 mg/dLStandard Error 8.54
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in triglycerides (mg/dL) at Week 24-44.7 mg/dLStandard Error 7.2
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 9610.7 mg/dLStandard Error 1.57
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 24-16.6 mg/dLStandard Error 4.05
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 96-1.4 mg/dLStandard Error 5.23
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 24-9.6 mg/dLStandard Error 3.69
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Lipoproteins at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) at Week 96-6.7 mg/dLStandard Error 5.86
Comparison: Treatment comparison of least squares (LS) mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in triglycerides (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-71.17, -32.11]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of least squares (LS) mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in triglycerides (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-74.63, -35.71]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of least squares (LS) mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in triglycerides (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-65.73, -20.27]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in triglycerides (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-70.39, -25.24]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [7.92, 14.17]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [9.35, 15.57]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.00595% CI: [1.84, 10.23]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [5.3, 13.65]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.00595% CI: [-24.28, -4.53]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.00795% CI: [-23.5, -3.76]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.9995% CI: [-13.86, 14.04]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.9895% CI: [-14.07, 13.71]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-33.58, -11.71]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50mg - placebo) in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-33.56, -11.74]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.44395% CI: [-21.72, 9.56]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in non-HDL cholesterol (mg/dL)p-value: 0.29995% CI: [-23.77, 7.36]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from Baseline in Liver Stiffness Evaluated by FibroScan in EFX vs placebo groups at Week 24 and Week 96: Full Analysis Set

Time frame: 24 and 96 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in liver stiffness measurement (LSM, kPa) at Week 24-0.8 kPaStandard Error 0.88
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in liver stiffness measurement (LSM, kPa) at Week 96-0.6 kPaStandard Error 0.98
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in liver stiffness measurement (LSM, kPa) at Week 24-2.9 kPaStandard Error 0.93
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in liver stiffness measurement (LSM, kPa) at Week 96-4.0 kPaStandard Error 1.09
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in liver stiffness measurement (LSM, kPa) at Week 24-4.2 kPaStandard Error 0.95
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in Liver Stiffness (kPa) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in liver stiffness measurement (LSM, kPa) at Week 96-7.2 kPaStandard Error 1.08
Comparison: Treatment comparison of change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in Liver Stiffness Measurement (kPa)p-value: 0.10295% CI: [-4.5, 0.4]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in Liver Stiffness Measurement (kPa)p-value: 0.00995% CI: [-5.8, -0.8]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in Liver Stiffness Measurement (kPa)p-value: 0.02195% CI: [-6.2, -0.5]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in Liver Stiffness Measurement (kPa)p-value: <0.00195% CI: [-9.4, -3.7]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Change From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from Baseline in NIS4 score in EFX vs placebo groups NIS4 scores range from 0 to 1 and are calculated by combining the results of four individual biomarker assays \[miR34a-5p, α2-macroglobulin (A2M), YKL-40 and HbA1c\] each of which contributes to the test's ability to detect liver inflammation and/or fibrosis. \>0.63: Higher risk of NASH or advanced fibrosis 0.37-0.63: Moderate risk, and additional testing may be considered \<0.36: Lower risk of of NASH or advanced fibrosis

Time frame: 24 and 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in NIS-4 score at Week 24-0.0 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.03
PlaceboChange From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in NIS-4 score at Week 96-0.1 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.05
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in NIS-4 score at Week 24-0.3 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.04
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in NIS-4 score at Week 96-0.2 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.05
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in NIS-4 score at Week 24-0.3 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.04
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in NIS4 Score at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in NIS-4 score at Week 96-0.3 score on a scaleStandard Error 0.05
Secondary

Change From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 and 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) GEN2 at Week 96-17.2 ng/mLStandard Error 7.87
PlaceboChange From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) GEN2 at Week 24-2.7 ng/mLStandard Error 6.99
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) GEN2 at Week 24-51.1 ng/mLStandard Error 7.37
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) GEN2 at Week 96-40.2 ng/mLStandard Error 8.89
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) GEN2 at Week 24-53.9 ng/mLStandard Error 7.37
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in N-terminal Type III Collagen Propeptide (Pro-C3) GEN2 at Week 96-50.5 ng/mLStandard Error 8.92
Secondary

Change From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1c (glycated hemoglobin, HbA1c) in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 Weeks, 96 Weeks

Population: Biomarker Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c, %) at Week 24-0.0 % glycated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.12
PlaceboChange From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c, %) at Week 96-0.0 % glycated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.22
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c, %) at Week 24-0.3 % glycated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.12
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c, %) at Week 960.0 % glycated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.24
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c, %) at Week 960.2 % glycated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.24
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange From Baseline of Hemoglobin A1c (Glycated Hemoglobin, HbA1c) at Week 24 and Week 96Change from baseline in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c, %) at Week 24-0.4 % glycated hemoglobinStandard Error 0.12
Secondary

Change in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96

Change from baseline in body weight (kg) in EFX vs placebo groups

Time frame: 24 and 96 weeks

Population: Full Analysis Set

ArmMeasureGroupValue (LEAST_SQUARES_MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) at Week 24-0.6 kgStandard Error 0.82
PlaceboChange in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) at Week 96-1.5 kgStandard Error 1.4
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) at Week 24-0.2 kgStandard Error 0.86
Efruxifermin 28 mgChange in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) at Week 96-0.3 kgStandard Error 1.53
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) at Week 24-3.0 kgStandard Error 0.85
Efruxifermin 50 mgChange in Body Weight at Week 24 and Week 96Change from Baseline in Body Weight (kg) at Week 96-3.5 kgStandard Error 1.52
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 28 mg - placebo) in body weight (kg)p-value: 0.7595% CI: [-1.96, 2.72]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in body weight (kg)p-value: 0.04295% CI: [-4.75, -0.09]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (28 mg EFX - placebo) in body weight (kg)p-value: 0.56495% CI: [-2.9, 5.29]Mixed Models Analysis
Comparison: Treatment comparison of LS mean change from baseline (EFX 50 mg - placebo) in body weight (kg)p-value: 0.34895% CI: [-6.02, 2.14]Mixed Models Analysis
Secondary

Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage and no Worsening of Steatohepatitis at Week 96

Proportions of subjects in EFX vs baseline groups who achieve improvement in liver fibrosis (decrease of ≥ 1 stage in NASH CRN fibrosis score) and no worsening of steatohepatitis (no increase in NAS for ballooning, inflammation, or steatosis) at Week 96

Time frame: 96 Weeks

Population: Week 96 Liver Biopsy Analysis Set

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage and no Worsening of Steatohepatitis at Week 968 Participants
Efruxifermin 28 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage and no Worsening of Steatohepatitis at Week 9612 Participants
Efruxifermin 50 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage and no Worsening of Steatohepatitis at Week 9621 Participants
p-value: 0.0795% CI: [-1.3, 45]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 96p-value: <0.00195% CI: [31.2, 72.7]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96

Proportion of subjects in EFX vs placebo groups who achieve improvement in liver fibrosis (decrease ≥ 1 stage in NASH CRN fibrosis score)

Time frame: 24 and 96 Weeks

Population: Week 24 and Week 96 Liver Biopsy Analysis Sets

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96Week 249 Participants
PlaceboProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96Week 969 Participants
Efruxifermin 28 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96Week 2415 Participants
Efruxifermin 28 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96Week 9612 Participants
Efruxifermin 50 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96Week 2414 Participants
Efruxifermin 50 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Improvement in Liver Fibrosis ≥ 1 Stage at Week 24 and Week 96Week 9621 Participants
Comparison: Week 24p-value: 0.05395% CI: [0.4, 39.5]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 24p-value: 0.06995% CI: [-1.5, 41.2]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 96p-value: 0.12395% CI: [-4.8, 42.8]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 96p-value: <0.00195% CI: [27.7, 70.2]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Secondary

Proportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96

Proportions of subjects in EFX vs placebo groups who achieve resolution of steatohepatitis (defined as a NAS of 0-1 for inflammation, 0 for ballooning, and any value for steatosis) and no worsening of liver fibrosis (determined by the NASH CRN criteria)

Time frame: 24 and 96 weeks

Population: Liver Biopsy Analysis Set - Week 24 and Week 96

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
PlaceboProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96Week 246 Participants
PlaceboProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96Week 968 Participants
Efruxifermin 28 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96Week 2418 Participants
Efruxifermin 28 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96Week 9616 Participants
Efruxifermin 50 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96Week 2426 Participants
Efruxifermin 50 mgProportion of Subjects Who Achieve Resolution of Steatohepatitis and no Worsening of Liver Fibrosis at Week 24 and Week 96Week 9616 Participants
Comparison: Week 24p-value: 0.00295% CI: [12.9, 50.9]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 24p-value: <0.00195% CI: [44.1, 79.4]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 96p-value: 0.00295% CI: [17.2, 60.7]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
Comparison: Week 96p-value: 0.00695% CI: [10.5, 55.8]Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 10, 2026