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GS-0976

Phase 2

Undisclosed | Small molecule | Other |Gilead Sciences, Inc.|Trials Updated: Jul 15, 2021

GS-0976 development status

Highest phase Phase 2 (NCT02856555)
Phase scored for GILDPhase 1
Registered trials 4 across 1 sponsor since Aug 2016

GS-0976 target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as NDI-010976, Firsocostat, FIR

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindCONTROLLED
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment340

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

GS-0976 clinical trials

GS-0976 · 4 trials · 3 indications

Phase 2 2Phase 1 2
NCT03987074Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Monotherapy and Combination Regimens in Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
COMPLETED109 Analytics
NCT02856555Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of GS-0976 in Adults With Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisNonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
COMPLETED127 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Monotherapy and Combination Regimens in Participants With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of GS-0976 in Adults With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Unlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
First dose date up to Week 24 plus 30 days

Treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were defined as, any AEs with an onset date on or after the study drug start date and no later than 30 days after permanent discontinuation of study drug or any AEs leading to premature discontinuation of study drug. Participants were assessed for AEs according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0.

Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment-Emergent Laboratory Abnormalities
First dose date up to 24 weeks plus 30 days

Treatment-emergent laboratory abnormalities, defined as values that increase at least one toxicity grade from baseline at any time post-baseline up to and including the date of last dose of study drug plus 30 days, were summarized by treatment group. Graded laboratory abnormalities were defined using the grading scheme in the CTCAE 5.0.

Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events
First Dose date up to last dose (Week 12) plus 30 days
Pharmacokinetic (PK) Parameter: AUClast of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

AUClast is defined as the concentration of drug from time zero to the last observable concentration. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: AUCinf of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

AUCinf is defined as the concentration of drug extrapolated to infinite time. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: Cmax of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

Cmax is defined as the maximum observed concentration of drug. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: % AUCexp of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

%AUCexp is defined as the percentage of AUC extrapolated between AUClast and AUCinf. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: Tmax of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

Tmax is defined as the time (observed time point) of Cmax. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: Clast of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

Clast is defined as the last observed quantifiable concentration of drug. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: Tlast of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

Tlast is defined as the time (observed time point) of Clast. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: λz of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

λz is defined as the terminal elimination rate constant, estimated by linear regression of the terminal elimination phase of the log plasma concentration of drug versus time curve of the drug. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: CL/F of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

CL/F is defined as the apparent oral clearance following administration of the drug. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: Vz/F of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

Vz/F is defined as the apparent volume of distribution of the drug. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

PK Parameter: t1/2 of Firsocostat, GS-834773 (Primary Metabolite of Firsocostat), and Fenofibric Acid (Primary Metabolite of Fenofibrate)
Day 1: 0 (predose, ≤ 5 minutes prior to dosing), 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours postdose; or 72 hours of early termination from the study (if applicable)

t1/2 is defined as the estimate of the terminal elimination half-life of the drug. The PK of fenofibric acid was evaluated in participants with mild hepatic impairment and matched participants with normal hepatic function (Cohort 4).

Change in fractional DNL (% new palmitate)
Predose and up to 10 hours postdose
Change in DNL over time following administration of GS-0976 and placebo
Predose and up to 10 hours postdose
Change from baseline over time in adiponectin
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Percent change from baseline over time in adiponectin
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Change from baseline over time in leptin
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Percent change from baseline over time in leptin
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Change from baseline over time in blood ketones
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Percent change from baseline over time in blood ketones
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Change from baseline over time in lipid profile
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose
Percent change from baseline over time in lipid profile
Baseline and up to 10 hours postdose

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Participants Experiencing Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
First dose date plus 30 days
Percentage of Participants Experiencing Laboratory Abnormalities
First dose date plus 30 days
Number and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) following single oral doses of GS-0976 and placebo
Up to 42 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
SemaglutideEXPERIMENTALSemaglutide 0.24 mg - 2.4 mg (dose escalated over 16 weeks) for 24 weeks
Semaglutide + Firsocostat 20 mgEXPERIMENTALSemaglutide 0.24 mg - 2.4 mg (dose escalated over 16 weeks) + firsocostat 20 mg for 24 weeks
Semaglutide + Cilofexor 30 mgEXPERIMENTALSemaglutide 0.24 mg - 2.4 mg (dose escalated over 16 weeks) + cilofexor 30 mg for 24 weeks
Semaglutide + Cilofexor 100 mgEXPERIMENTALSemaglutide 0.24 mg - 2.4 mg (dose escalated over 16 weeks) + cilofexor 100 mg for 24 weeks
Semaglutide + Firsocostat 20 mg + Cilofexor 30 mgEXPERIMENTALSemaglutide 0.24 mg - 2.4 mg (dose escalated over 16 weeks) + firsocostat 20 mg + cilofexor 30 mg for 24 weeks
Firsocostat 5 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive firsocostat 1 x 5 mg + 1 x placebo matched to firsocostat 5 mg + 2 x placebo matched to firsocostat 10 mg for 12 weeks.
Firsocostat 20 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive firsocostat 2 X 10 mg + 2 x placebo matched to firsocostat 5 mg for 12 weeks.
PlaceboEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive 2 x placebo matched to firsocostat 5 mg + 2 x placebo matched to firsocostat 10 mg for 12 weeks.
Cohort 1 (Mild Hepatic Impairment): Firsocostat 20 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants with mild hepatic impairment will receive a single dose of firsocostat 20 mg (2 × 10 mg capsules).
Cohort 1 (Normal Hepatic Function): Firsocostat 20 mgEXPERIMENTALMatched normal hepatic function participants to mild hepatic impairment participants will receive a single dose of firsocostat 20 mg (2 × 10 mg capsules).
Cohort 2 (Moderate Hepatic Impairment): Firsocostat 20 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants with moderate hepatic impairment will receive a single dose of firsocostat 20 mg (2 × 10 mg capsules).
Cohort 2 (Normal Hepatic Function): Firsocostat 20 mgEXPERIMENTALMatched normal hepatic function participants to moderate hepatic impairment participants will receive a single dose of firsocostat 20 mg (2 × 10 mg capsules).
Cohort 3 (Severe Hepatic Impairment): Firsocostat 5 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants with severe hepatic impairment will receive a single dose of firsocostat 5 mg (1 × 5 mg capsule).
Cohort 3 (Normal Hepatic Function) Firsocostat 5 mgEXPERIMENTALMatched normal hepatic function participants to severe hepatic impairment participants will receive a single dose of firsocostat 5 mg (1 × 5 mg capsule).
Cohort 4 (Mild Hepatic Impairment): Fenofibrate 48 mgEXPERIMENTALParticipants with mild hepatic impairment will receive a single dose of fenofibrate 48 mg (1 × 48 mg tablet).
Cohort 4 (Normal Hepatic Function) Fenofibrate 48 mgEXPERIMENTALMatched normal hepatic function participants to mild hepatic impairment participants, will receive a single dose of fenofibrate 48 mg (1 × 48 mg tablet).
50 mg GS-0976 (Cohort 1)EXPERIMENTALSequence 1: Period 1 (2 days): 50 mg (1 x 50 mg capsule) + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution; Washout Period (minimum of 5 days); Period 2 (2 days): placebo + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution Sequence 2: Period 1 (2 days): placebo + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution; Washout Period (minimum of 5 days); Period 2 (2 days): 50 mg (1 x 50 mg capsule) + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution
200 mg GS-0976 (Cohort 2)EXPERIMENTALSequence 3: Period 1 (2 days): 200 mg (1 x 200 mg capsule) + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution; Washout Period (minimum of 5 days); Period 2 (2 days): placebo + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution Sequence 4: Period 1 (2 days): placebo + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution; Washout Period (minimum of 5 days); Period 2 (2 days): 200 mg (1 x 200 mg capsule) + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution
20 mg GS-0976 (Cohort 3)EXPERIMENTALSequence 5: Period 1 (2 days): 20 mg (2 X 10 mg capsule) + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution; Washout Period (minimum of 5 days); Period 2 (2 days): placebo + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution Sequence 6: Period 1 (2 days): placebo + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution; Washout Period (minimum of 5 days); Period 2 (2 days): 20 mg (2 X 10 mg capsule) + IV infusion 1-13C acetate and fructose solution

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
SemaglutideDRUGSolution administered subcutaneously with pre-filled PDS290 pen-injector once weekly
FirsocostatDRUGTablets administered orally once daily
CilofexorDRUGTablets administered orally once daily
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo matched to firsocostat orally once daily.
FenofibrateDRUGTablet administered orally on Day 1
GS-0976DRUGCapsule(s) administered orally
1-13C acetateOTHER10 g ± 0.25 g in 1000 mL 0.45% saline solution administered intravenously for 19 hours
Fructose solutionOTHERFructose solution administered orally under fasted conditions immediately after study drug and every 30 minutes for a total of 20 doses
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites18

Key Inclusion Criteria: * Historical liver biopsy consistent with NASH with stage 2-3 fibrosis according to NASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) classification OR clinical diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and screening FibroTest, magnetic resonance imaging - proton density fat fraction...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about GS-0976

What is GS-0976?

GS-0976 is an investigational small molecule developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. (ticker GILD). It has been studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating its pharmacodynamic effects in healthy adult subjects. The compound is also known as NDI-010976.

Who makes GS-0976?

GS-0976 is being developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc., which trades under the ticker GILD. The company sponsored the Phase 1 study of the compound. The drug candidate is also referred to as NDI-010976.

What phase is GS-0976 in?

GS-0976 is in Phase 1 clinical development. One Phase 1 trial has been completed, and no active trials are currently listed. The compound has not been approved by the FDA and remains investigational.

What clinical trials is GS-0976 in?

GS-0976 has been studied in one completed Phase 1 trial, NCT02876796, titled a study to evaluate the pharmacodynamic effects of a single oral dose of GS-0976 (NDI-010976) in healthy adult subjects. The trial enrolled 30 male participants in the United States.

Is GS-0976 the same as NDI-010976?

Yes, GS-0976 is also known as NDI-010976. Both names refer to the same investigational small molecule developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc. The Phase 1 trial NCT02876796 lists the compound under both designations.

What was studied in the GS-0976 Phase 1 trial?

The Phase 1 trial NCT02876796 evaluated the pharmacodynamic effects of a single oral dose of GS-0976 (NDI-010976) on fractional de novo lipogenesis in healthy adult subjects. It was a randomized, double-blind, controlled study that enrolled 30 male participants in the United States.