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VSA006

Phase 2

Nash | Small molecule | Metabolic |Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Trials Updated: Mar 12, 2026

VSA006 development status

Highest phase Phase 2
Registered trials 1 across 1 sponsor since Mar 2024

VSA006 target and mechanism

Molecular targetHSD17B13
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

VSA006 clinical trials

VSA006 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT06322628A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VSA006 in Chinese NASH PatientsNash
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING48 Analytics
PHASE2ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VSA006 in Chinese NASH Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Achieving ≥ 1 Stage Improvement in Histological Fibrosis with no Worsening of NASH
At week 52

No Worsening of NASH is defined as no increase in inflammation, ballooning, or steatosis scores in the NAS score.

Percentage of Participants Achieving NASH Improvement with no Worsening of Fibrosis
At week 52

NASH Improvement indicates a reduction by at least 2 points in the NAS score, with at least one-point reduction in ballooning without increase in steatosis score.

Secondary Endpoints

Compared with placebo, the percentage change in serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
At week 24, week 52 and week 82
Compared with placebo, the change in liver fat fraction from baseline and liver fat percentage change from baseline
At week 24 and week 52
Compared with placebo, the percentage of participants with a > 30% decrease in liver fat fraction from baseline
At week 24 and week 52
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
VSA006 low doseEXPERIMENTAL -
VSA006 low dose comparatorPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
VSA006 high doseEXPERIMENTAL -
VSA006 high dose comparatorPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
VSA006DRUGevery 12 weeks, subcutaneous injections
PlaceboDRUGevery 12 weeks, subcutaneous injections
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * body mass index (BMI) of 24-35 kg/m2 ; * NASH patients confirmed by liver histopathology: NAS score is ≥ 4 and CRN fibrosis is F2 or F3 ; * At screening, ALT is \> ULN; * At screening, the liver fat content measured by MRI-PDFF is ≥ 8%; * Weight change \< 5% at least 3 months ...

Countries:China
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Frequently asked questions about VSA006

What is VSA006 used for?

VSA006 is an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a form of fatty liver disease. It is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 clinical trial specifically in Chinese patients with NASH.

What does VSA006 target?

VSA006 targets HSD17B13, an enzyme involved in lipid metabolism that has been linked to liver disease. By modulating this target, VSA006 aims to address the underlying pathology of NASH. The drug is being studied for its efficacy and safety in patients with this condition.

Who makes VSA006?

VSA006 is being developed by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. The company is conducting a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in patients with NASH.

What phase is VSA006 in?

VSA006 is currently in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The ongoing Phase 2 trial is designed to assess its efficacy and safety in patients with NASH.

What clinical trials is VSA006 in?

VSA006 is being studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial with the identifier NCT06322628. This trial is titled 'A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VSA006 in Chinese NASH Patients' and is currently active but not recruiting participants. The trial is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, with an enrollment of 48 patients.