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MET642

Phase 2

NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis | Small molecule | Metabolic |Equillium, Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 28, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment215

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

MET642 · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 2 1
NCT04773964Study to Evaluate MET642 in Patients With NASHNASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
COMPLETED215 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate MET642 in Patients With NASH
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Adverse Events
Up to 28 days after last dose

Incidences of treatment-emergent adverse events

Vital Signs
Up to 28 days after last dose

Incidences of clinically significant changes in vital signs

Laboratory tests
Up to 28 days after last dose

Incidences of clinically significant changes in laboratory tests

ECG
Up to 28 days after last dose

Incidences of clinically significant changes in ECGs

Secondary Endpoints

Pharmacokinetic Profile of MET642
16 weeks
Pharmacodynamic Profile of MET642
16 weeks
Pharmacological Activity of MET642
20 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
MET642 high doseEXPERIMENTAL -
MET642 low doseEXPERIMENTAL -
MET642 PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
MET642DRUGMET642 active treatment
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo comparator
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of NASH via biopsy, magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), or transient elastography (TE, FibroScan) * Liver fat content ≥ 10% as measured by magnetic resonance imaging-proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF). Exclusion Criteria: * History of significant liver disea...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about MET642

What is MET642 used for?

MET642 is an investigational small molecule being developed for the treatment of NASH, or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. It is a metabolic therapeutic that has been studied in a Phase 2 clinical trial. The drug is not approved and remains in clinical development.

How does MET642 work?

MET642 is a small molecule designed to treat NASH, a form of fatty liver disease. Its specific molecular target has not been disclosed in available information. The drug is being evaluated for its ability to address the underlying metabolic drivers of the condition.

Who is developing MET642?

MET642 is being developed by Equillium, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company. Equillium is conducting clinical research on this investigational drug for the treatment of NASH. The company's stock is traded under the ticker symbol EQ.

What phase is MET642 in?

MET642 is in Phase 2 clinical development. A Phase 2 study evaluating the drug in patients with NASH has been completed. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval for any indication.

What clinical trials is MET642 in?

MET642 has been studied in one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, identified as NCT04773964. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolled 215 participants with NASH in the United States. The trial included adults aged 18 years and older.

Is MET642 the same as any other drug?

MET642 is the primary name for this investigational drug. No alternative names have been reported for this asset. It is being studied specifically for the treatment of NASH and is not known to be identical to any other approved or investigational medication.