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Aramchol

Phase 2

Fatty Liver | Small molecule | Metabolic |Eocene Ltd. Ordinary Shares|Last Updated: Sep 10, 2026

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Aramchol meglumine, Aramchol free acid, Aramchol free acid, single dose

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment247

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

Aramchol · 11 trials · 11 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 9
NCT02279524A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Two Aramchol Doses Versus Placebo in Patients With NASHFatty Liver
COMPLETED247 Analytics
NCT01094158Study of Aramchol in Patients With Fatty Liver Disease or Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Two Aramchol Doses Versus Placebo in Patients With NASH
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PHASE2COMPLETED
Study of Aramchol in Patients With Fatty Liver Disease or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change From Baseline in Mean Liver Fat
At screening (baseline) and at week 52

absolute % change from baseline to end of study in liver triglycerides to water ratio (fat/water+fat) as measured by MRS

The difference between initial and final liver triglyceride concentration (measured by NMRS) comparing the Aramchol and placebo treated patients.
3 months
Maximum observed peak concentration (Cmax) of Aramchol
2 months

Blood samples will be collected for pharmacokinetics characterization. Cmax will be calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Time to reach maximum concentration (Tmax) of Aramchol
2 months

Blood samples will be collected for pharmacokinetics characterization. Tmax will be calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods based on the actual time of sample collection and summarized using descriptive statistics

Area under the plasma curve (AUC) of Aramchol
2 months

Blood samples will be collected for pharmacokinetics characterization. AUC of Aramchol will be calculated from plasma concentration-time data using non-compartmental methods and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Cmax of Aramchol
8 days 19 blood samples were drawn in each study period: within 10 minutes pre-dose and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48 (Day 3), 72 (Day 4), 96 (Day 5), 120 (Day 6), 144(Day 7), 168 hours (Day 8) post-dose.

Observed maximal concentration after administration

AUClast of Aramchol
8 days. 19 blood samples were drawn in each study period: within 10 minutes pre-dose and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48 (Day 3), 72 (Day 4), 96 (Day 5), 120 (Day 6), 144(Day 7), 168 hours (Day 8) post-dose.

Area under the concentration/time curve to the last measurable concentration, calculated by the trapezoidal rule from time 0 h to last observed concentration at time t

AUCinf of Aramchol
8 days. 19 blood samples were drawn in each study period: within 10 minutes pre-dose and 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12,14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48 (Day 3), 72 (Day 4), 96 (Day 5), 120 (Day 6), 144(Day 7), 168 hours (Day 8) post-dose.

Area under the concentration/time curve, from time 0 h extrapolated to infinity

Absolute bioavailability
10 days

Measure the AUC(0-inf) of orally and intravenously (IV) administered Aramchol

Mass balance recovery
10 days

Assess the mass balance recovery of total amounts of radioactivity excreted in urine and feces

Metabolite profiling
10 days

Assess the potential metabolites of Aramchol and determine their chemical structure in plasma, urine and fecal samples

AUC0-tau, Steady State
Day 12

AUC from time 0 to the dosing interval tau measured at steady state. Blood was collected at the following time points: before dosing (0 hour) and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, and 240 hours

Cmax,ss
Day 12

Maximum plasma concentrations (Cmax,ss) Blood was collected at the following time points: before dosing (0 hour) and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, and 240 hours

Apparent Total Oral Clearance, Single Dose
Day 11

CL/F measured after single dose in Part 1 Blood was collected at the following time points: before dosing (0 hour) and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, and 240 hours

Pharmacokinetics (PK) of aramchol
PK parameters will be measured on Days 7, 8 , 9, and 10.

AUC

Pharmacokinetics of aramchol
PK parameters will be measured on Days 7, 8 , 9, and 10.

Cavg

PK of aramchol
PK parameters will be measured on Days 7, 8 , 9, and 10.

Ctau

Midazolam - cmax
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Maximum plasma concentration

Atorvastatin - cmax
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Maximum plasma concentration

Midazolam - tmax
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Time of maximum plasma concentration

Atorvastatin - tmax
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Time of maximum plasma concentration

Midazolam - Area under the concentration-time curve to last measurable concentration (AUClast)
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.
Atorvastatin - Area under the concentration-time curve to last measurable concentration (AUClast)
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.
Midazolam - Area under the concentration-time curve extrapolated to infinite time (AUCinf)
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.
Atorvastatin - Area under the concentration-time curve extrapolated to infinite time (AUCinf)
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.
Midazolam - %AUCextrapinf
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Percentage of AUC that was extrapolated

Atorvastatin - %AUCextrapinf
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Percentage of AUC that was extrapolated

Midazolam - t½
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Terminal elimination half-life

Atorvastatin - t½
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Terminal elimination half-life

Midazolam - CL/F
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Clearance/fraction of dose absorbed

Atorvastatin - CL/F
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Clearance/fraction of dose absorbed

Midazolam - VZ/F
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Volume of distribution/fraction of dose absorbed

Atorvastatin - VZ/F
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Volume of distribution/fraction of dose absorbed

Midazolam - MRT
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Mean residence time

Atorvastatin - MRT
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Mean residence time

Midazolam - λz
Blood samples for assay of midazolam will be taken before, and frequently up to 48 hours after each dose.

Terminal rate constant

Atorvastatin - λz
Blood samples for assay of atorvastatin will be taken before, and frequently up to 168 hours after each dose.

Terminal rate constant

Maximum plasma concentration (Cmax)
Part A:Pre-dose (within 60 min before dosing), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48(±60 min), 72 (±60 min), 96 (±60 min), 144 (±60 min) hours post-dose.Part C: Dosing days 1-10
Area under the plasma concentration time curve (AUC)
Part A:Pre-dose (within 60 min before dosing), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 36, 48(±60 min), 72 (±60 min), 96 (±60 min), 144 (±60 min) hours post-dose.Part C: Dosing days 1-10.
To assess safety and tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Aramchol at single doses ranging between 30 and 900 mg (Part A) and in 30 overweight, mildly hypercholesterolemic, subjects receiving multiple doses (Part B)
day 1 to 6

Secondary Endpoints

NASH Resolution Without Worsening of Fibrosis
At screening and at week 52
Fibrosis Improvement Without Worsening of NASH
At screening and at week 52
Change From Baseline to Week 52/Termination in ALT
At baseline until week 52
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Aramchol 600mgEXPERIMENTALOne tablet of Aramchol 400 mg and one tablet of Aramchol 200 mg.
Aramchol 400mgEXPERIMENTALOne tablet of Aramchol 400 mg and one tablet of matching placebo for Aramchol.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORTwo tablet of Aramchol matching placebo.
high doseEXPERIMENTALAramchol 300 mg daily (high dose)
low doseEXPERIMENTAL100 mg daily (low dose)
Part A- Administration of Aramchol Meglumine tabletEXPERIMENTAL12 subjects will be randomized to Part A. Participants will receive Aramchol meglumine tablet (test formulation) at 2 different single doses and plasma concentration will be assessed.
Part B- Administration of Aramchol meglumine or Aramchol acid tabletsEXPERIMENTAL20 subjects will be randomized to Part B. Participants will receive Aramchol meglumine once daily for 10 days based on a dose predicted in Part A. Steady-state plasma concentration of Aramchol will be assessed.
Subjects receiving a single 400 mg dose of Aramchol meglumine in Period 1EXPERIMENTALA single 400 mg dose of Aramchol meglumine will be administered to all study subjects in Period 1.
Subjects receiving a second dose of Aramchol meglumine or Aramchol free acid in Period 2ACTIVE_COMPARATORIn Period 2, study subjects will be randomized 1:1 to receive Aramchol meglumine or 300 mg tablet of Aramchol free acid (Reference)
Subjects receiving a second dose of Aramchol meglumine or Aramchol free acid in Period 3ACTIVE_COMPARATORIn Period 3, study subjects will be randomized 1:1 to receive Aramchol meglumine or 300 mg tablet of Aramchol free acid (Reference)
Single dose administration of Aramchol in Part 1 and Part 2EXPERIMENTAL6 subjects received Aramchol in Part 1 and Part 2 of the study
Part 1: Mild Hepatic Impairment (Cohort A)EXPERIMENTAL8 mild hepatic impaired subjects
Part 1: Moderate Hepatic Impairment (Cohort B)EXPERIMENTAL8 moderate hepatic impaired subjects
Part 1: Severe Hepatic Impairment (Cohort C)EXPERIMENTAL8 severe hepatic impaired subjects
Part 1: Healthy Volunteers (Cohort D)EXPERIMENTAL15 matched healthy volunteers
Part 2: Mild Hepatic Impairment CohortEXPERIMENTAL4 mild hepatic impaired subjects
Part 2: Moderate Hepatic Impairment CohortEXPERIMENTAL7 moderate hepatic impaired subjects
Part 2: Healthy Volunteers CohortEXPERIMENTAL7 matched healthy volunteers
Aramchol 300 mgEXPERIMENTALAramchol 300 mg twice daily (every 12 hours)
Aramchol 600 mgEXPERIMENTALAramchol 600 mg once daily (every 24 hours)
Midazolam, Atorvastatin / Aramchol, Midazolam, AtorvastatinOTHERMidazolam 2 mg -atorvastatin 40 mg /Aramchol 600mg -midazolam 2 mg-atorvastatin 40 mg (MA/MAA)
Part A- Single Dose- 400 mg AramcholACTIVE_COMPARATORPart A: Subjects will receive a single dose of 400 mg Aramchol, 600 mg Aramchol or placebo.
Part A- Single Dose- 600 mg AramcholACTIVE_COMPARATORPart A: Subjects will receive a single dose of 400 mg Aramchol, 600 mg Aramchol or placebo.
Part A-Single Dose-PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPart A: Subjects will receive a single dose of 400 mg Aramchol, 600 mg Aramchol or placebo.
Part B-Multiple Dose-400 mg AramcholACTIVE_COMPARATORPart B: Subjects will receive multiple doses of 400 mg Aramchol, 600 mg Aramchol or placebo tablets for 10 consecutive days.
Part B-Multiple Dose-600 mg AramcholACTIVE_COMPARATORPart B: Subjects will receive multiple doses of 400 mg Aramchol, 600 mg Aramchol or placebo tablets for 10 consecutive days.
Part B-Multiple Dose-PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPart B: Subjects will receive multiple doses of 400 mg Aramchol, 600 mg Aramchol or placebo tablets for 10 consecutive days.
PART A (single dose)-200 mgACTIVE_COMPARATOR200 mg ARAMCHOL
PART A (single dose)-400 mgACTIVE_COMPARATOR400 mg ARAMCHOL
Part B ( food effect)- -FastingACTIVE_COMPARATOR600 mg Aramchol tablets under fasting conditions (fasting for at least 10 hours before and 4 hours after dosing)
Part B ( food effect)- -FedACTIVE_COMPARATOR600 mg Aramchol tablets under fed conditions (fasting for at least 10 hours before dosing, consumption of a high calorie high fat meal within 30 minutes prior to drug administration and no food for additional 4 hours after dosing)
Part C ( multiple doses)- 200 mgACTIVE_COMPARATOR200 mg Aramchol tablets for ten consecutive days.
Part C ( multiple doses)- 400 mgACTIVE_COMPARATOR400 mg Aramchol tablets for ten consecutive days.
Part C ( multiple doses)- 600 mgACTIVE_COMPARATOR600 mg Aramchol tablets for ten consecutive days.
Part C ( multiple doses)- PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo tablets for ten consecutive days.
Dose 1EXPERIMENTALDose 30 mg
Dose 2EXPERIMENTALDose 100 mg
Dose 3EXPERIMENTALDose 300 mg
Dose 4EXPERIMENTALDose 900 mg
Dose 1 repeatedEXPERIMENTALDose 30 mg for 4 days
Dose 2 repeatedEXPERIMENTALDose high for 4 days

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
AramcholDRUGSubjects will be administered Aramchol as follows: * One tablet of Aramchol 400 mg and one tablet of matching placebo for Aramchol. * One tablet of Aramchol 400 mg and one tablet of Aramchol 200 mg. * Two tablet of Aramchol matching placebo. The tablets should be taken orally in the morning within 30 min after breakfast with a glass of water (250 ml). Subjects are allowed to omit study drugs up to 3 consecutive days during the study.
PlaceboDRUGtablets packaged in bottles given orally once a day in the morning within approximately 10 minutes after breakfast
Aramchol meglumineDRUGAramchol meglumine is a salt form of Aramchol free acid
Aramchol free acidDRUGAramchol free acid is a fatty acid-bile acid conjugate
Aramchol free acid tablet 600mg, single doseDRUGAramchol free acid tablet 600mg, single dose
Aramchol free acid tablet 300mg, bidDRUGAramchol acid tablet 300mg, bid for 12 days
MidazolamDRUGMidazolam 2 mg
AtorvastatinDRUGatorvastatin 40 mg
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites78

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female age 18 to 75 years. 2. BMI between 25kg/m2 to 40kg/m2 or waist circumference between 88 cm to 200 cm for women, and between 102 cm to 200 cm for men. If there is deviation above the upper limit, please consult the MRI center, to ensure that the machine is suita...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

MEDIUMSep 10, 2026NCT07251712Completion: 2026-05-15 → 2026-10-10
MEDIUMSep 10, 2026NCT07251712Completion: 2026-05-15 → 2026-10-10
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