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VSA006

Phase 2

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

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment48

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

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 small molecule being developed for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a metabolic liver condition. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes VSA006?

VSA006 is being developed by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ARWR. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy and safety in patients with NASH.

What phase is VSA006 in?

VSA006 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is currently being evaluated in an active, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial in China, with a planned enrollment of 48 participants. The drug is investigational and not yet approved.

What clinical trials is VSA006 in?

VSA006 is being studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial registered as NCT06322628, titled 'A Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of VSA006 in Chinese NASH Patients.' The trial is active but not recruiting, with 48 participants enrolled in China.

Is VSA006 the same as any other drug?

No alternative names for VSA006 have been disclosed. The drug is identified solely by its code name VSA006 in clinical trial registrations and is being developed by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.