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Linerixibat

Phase 3

Cholestasis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |GSK plc|Last Updated: Jul 22, 2026

Target and mechanism

Molecular targetSLC10A2
Target classInhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule

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Trial Design

UNCONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment248

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Linerixibat · 5 trials · 2 indications

Phase 3 2Phase 1 3
NCT04950127Global Linerixibat Itch Study of Efficacy and Safety in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) (GLISTEN)Pruritus
COMPLETED238 Analytics
NCT04167358Linerixibat Long-term Safety, and Tolerability StudyCholestasis
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING242 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Global Linerixibat Itch Study of Efficacy and Safety in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) (GLISTEN)
PruritusUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Linerixibat Long-term Safety, and Tolerability Study
CholestasisUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Part A: Mean Change From Baseline in Monthly Itch Scores Over 24 Weeks Using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS)
Baseline and up to Week 24

Itch Scores were assessed using a NRS twice daily, ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no itching and 10 the worst imaginable itching. The worst daily itch score was defined as the worst of the two scores recorded daily. The weekly itch score was defined as the average of the worst daily itch scores in one week. The monthly itch score was defined as the worst weekly itch score for the month (4 weeks). Higher monthly itch scores indicate worse itching. Baseline is the worst weekly itch score in the 28 days prior to randomization (Day 1). Change from Baseline is defined as the post dose value minus baseline value. Least-squares (LS) means and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals are reported by taking average of LS means of change from baseline in monthly itch scores obtained over 24 weeks using equal weighting for all time points. Analyzed using Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM) method.

Number of participants with non-serious adverse events (AEs) and Serious AEs (SAEs)
Up to 66 months

AEs and SAEs will be collected.

Number of participants with Severe AEs
Up to 66 months

AEs and SAEs will be collected.

Plasma linerixibat area under the concentration-time curve from time zero (pre-dose) to the time of the last quantifiable concentration [AUC(0-t)]
Up to 36 hours post dose
Maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) of linerixibat
Up to 36 hours post dose
Plasma area under the concentration-time curve from time zero (pre-dose) to the time of the last quantifiable concentration [AUC(0-t)] following a single dose of linerixibat
Up to Day 3
Maximum observed concentration (Cmax) following a single dose of linerixibat
Up to Day 3
Period 1: Area Under the Concentration-time Curve (AUC) From Time Zero (Pre-dose) Extrapolated to Infinite Time (AUC[0-inf]) of Linerixibat and [14C]-Linerixibat Following Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: AUC(0-inf) of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: AUC From Time Zero (Pre-dose) to Last Time of Quantifiable Concentration (AUC[0-t]) of Linerixibat and [14C]-Linerixibat Following Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: AUC(0-t) of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Linerixibat and [14C]-Linerixibat Following Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: Cmax of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Time of Occurrence of Cmax (Tmax) of Linerixibat and [14C]-Linerixibat Following Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: Tmax of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Terminal Phase Half-Life (t1/2) of Linerixibat and [14C]-Linerixibat Following Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: t1/2 of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: AUC(0-inf) of Total Radioactivity Following IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis. Not applicable (NA) indicates geometric coefficient of variation could not be calculated as a single participant was analyzed.

Period 2: AUC(0-inf) of Total Radioactivity Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: AUC(0-t) of Total Radioactivity Following IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: AUC(0-t) of Total Radioactivity Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Cmax of Total Radioactivity Following IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: Cmax of Total Radioactivity Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Tmax of Total Radioactivity Following IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: Tmax of Total Radioactivity Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: t1/2 of [14C]-Linerixibat for Total Radioactivity Following IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 2: t1/2 of [14C]-Linerixibat for Total Radioactivity Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C] Linerixibat Solution
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Volume of Distribution at Steady State (Vss) of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Total Plasma Clearance (CL) of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at the indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis.

Period 1: Hepatic Clearance (CLh) of [14C]-Linerixibat Following Administration of IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. PK parameters were calculated by standard non-compartmental analysis. Hepatic clearance was calculated as total plasma IV clearance minus renal clearance.

Period 1: Absolute Oral Bioavailability (F) of Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected at indicated time points for PK analysis. Absolute bioavailability is the amount of drug from a formulation that reaches the systemic circulation relative to an IV dose. It is expressed as percentage bioavailability, which is calculated by ratio of AUC(oral)/Dose(oral) with AUC(IV)/Dose(IV) multiplied by 100.

Period 1: Percentage of Drug Escaping First-pass Hepatic Clearance (Fh) of Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected from participants at indicated time points. Fh was expressed as percentage and was calculated as: 1 minus hepatic extraction ratio multiplied by 100. Hepatic extraction ratio=hepatic blood clearance (milliliters per minute)/hepatic blood flow (milliliters per minute).

Period 1: Percentage of Drug Absorbed (Fa) for Linerixibat Following Administration of Oral Dose of Linerixibat and IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
Pre-dose, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168 hours post-dose

Blood samples were collected from participants at indicated time points. Fa was expressed as percentage which was calculated as ratio of oral bioavailability and Fh multiplied by 100.

Period 1: Summary of Mean Cumulative Total Recovery (Percentage Excreted) in Urine Following Administration of IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat.
0-24, 0-48, 0-72, 0-96, 0-120, 0-144 and 0-168 hours post-dose

Urine samples were collected at indicated time points and total radioactivity measurement was done using Liquid Scintillation counting (LSC). Percentage of radioactive dose excreted in urine was calculated as (amount excreted in urine divided by administered radioactivity dose) multiplied by 100.

Period 2: Summary of Mean Cumulative Total Recovery (Percentage Excreted) in Urine Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
0-24, 0-48, 0-72, 0-96, 0-120, 0-144 and 0-168 hours post-dose

Urine samples were collected at indicated time points and total radioactivity measurement was done using LSC. Percentage of radioactive dose excreted in urine was calculated as (amount excreted in urine divided by administered radioactivity dose) multiplied by 100.

Period 1: Summary of Mean Cumulative Total Recovery (Percentage Excreted) in Feces Following Administration of IV Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
0-24, 0-48, 0-72, 0-96, 0-120, 0-144 and 0-168 hours post-dose

Feces samples were collected at indicated time points and total radioactivity measurement was done using LSC. Percentage of radioactive dose excreted was calculated as (amount excreted in feces homogenate divided by administered radioactivity dose) multiplied by 100.

Period 2: Summary of Mean Cumulative Total Recovery (Percentage Excreted) in Feces Following Administration of Oral Dose of [14C]-Linerixibat
0-24, 0-48, 0-72, 0-96, 0-120, 0-144 and 0-168 hours post-dose

Feces samples were collected at indicated time points and total radioactivity measurement was done using LSC. Percentage of radioactive dose excreted was calculated as (amount excreted in feces homogenate divided by administered radioactivity dose) multiplied by 100.

Secondary Endpoints

Part A: Mean Change From Baseline in Weekly Itch Score at Week 2 Using NRS
Baseline and at Week 2
Part A: Mean Change From Baseline in Monthly Sleep Score Over 24 Weeks Using NRS
Baseline up to Week 24
Part A: Percentage of Responders Defined as Achieving More Than or Equal to (>=) 2-point Reduction From Baseline in the Monthly Itch Score at Week 24
At Week 24
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Part A: Linerixibat 40 milligrams (mg)EXPERIMENTALParticipants were randomized to receive linerixibat 40 mg tablet orally twice a day (BID) in Part A (up to Week 24).
Part A: PlaceboEXPERIMENTALParticipants were randomized to receive Placebo orally twice a day (BID) in Part A (up to Week 24).
Part B: Placebo in Part A and Part BPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants who were randomized to receive Placebo (up to Week 24) orally twice a day (BID) in Part A, continued to receive Placebo (from Week 24 to Week 32) orally twice a day (BID) in Part B.
Part B: Placebo in Part A and Linerixibat 40 mg in Part BEXPERIMENTALParticipants who were randomized to receive Placebo (up to Week 24) orally twice a day (BID) in Part A, switched to receive linerixibat 40 mg tablet orally twice a day (BID) (from Week 24 to Week 32) in Part B.
Part B: Linerixibat 40 mg in Part A and Placebo in Part BEXPERIMENTALParticipants who were randomized to receive linerixibat 40 mg tablet orally BID (up to Week 24) in Part A, switched to receive Placebo (from Week 24 to Week 32) orally twice a day (BID) in Part B.
Part B: Linerixibat 40 mg in Part A and Part BEXPERIMENTALParticipants who were randomized to receive linerixibat 40 mg tablet orally twice a day (BID) (up to Week 24) in Part A, continued to receive linerixibat 40 mg twice a day (BID) (from Week 24 to Week 32) in Part B.
Participants receiving linerixibatEXPERIMENTALParticipants who previously participated in the Phase 2 studies (BAT117213 and 201000 GLIMMER \[Group 1\]) and Phase 3 study (212620 GLISTEN \[Group 2\]), will receive linerixibat.
Treatment sequence ABEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive linerixibat in fed state (Treatment A) in period 1 followed by linerixibat in fasted state (Treatment B) in period 2. The washout period will be of at least 7 days.
Treatment sequence BAEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive linerixibat in fasted state (Treatment B) in period 1 followed by linerixibat in fed state (Treatment A) in period 2. The washout period will be of at least 7 days.
Cohort 1 (Moderate hepatic impairment participants)EXPERIMENTALEligible participants to receive single dose of linerixibat.
Cohort 2 (Matched healthy control participants)EXPERIMENTALEligible participants to receive single dose of linerixibat
Linerixibat + [14C]-linerixibatEXPERIMENTALSubjects will receive a single oral dose of linerixibat 90 milligram (mg) (2\*45 mg) tablets concomitantly with \[14C\]-linerixibat 100 microgram (approximately 9.25 kilobecquerel; 250 nano curie) IV infusion for 3 hours, after an overnight fast that continues for 2 hours after the oral dose/start of IV infusion, small standard high-fat meal will be given on Day 1 in treatment Period 1; followed by a single oral dose of \[14C\]-linerixibat 90 mg (approximately 4.96 megabecquerel; 134.1 micro curie) solution on Day 1 in treatment Period 2. A wash out period of at least 13 days will be maintained between oral doses of treatment periods.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LinerixibatDRUGParticipants will receive linerixibat.
PlaceboDRUGParticipants will receive placebo.
Linerixibat tabletDRUGLinerixibat will be available as white to slightly colored film-coated round tablet to be administered as two tablets taken in the fasted state in the morning with 240 milliliter (mL) of room temperature water.
[14C]-linerixibat intravenous infusionDRUG\[14C\]-linerixibat will be available as clear, colorless solution free from visible particulates to be administered 25 mL IV over 3 hours immediately after the oral dose.
Linerixibat oral solutionDRUGLinerixibat will be available as clear, colorless solution free from visible particulates to be administered 60 mL solution in the fasted state in the morning.
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites5

Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants must be between 18 to 80 years of age inclusive, at the time of signing the informed consent. * Participants who have documented PBC. * Participants who have moderate to severe itch. Exclusion Criteria: * Total bilirubin \>2.0 times Upper Limit o...

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Frequently asked questions about Linerixibat

What is Linerixibat used for?

Linerixibat is an investigational small molecule being developed for pruritus (itching) associated with cholestasis, including pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). It is currently in Phase 3 clinical development and is not yet approved by regulatory authorities.

Who is developing Linerixibat?

Linerixibat is being developed by GSK plc, a global biopharma company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GSK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy for pruritus in cholestatic conditions.

What phase is Linerixibat in?

Linerixibat is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not been approved by regulatory agencies such as the FDA. Its safety and efficacy are still being evaluated in clinical trials.

What clinical trials is Linerixibat in?

Linerixibat has been studied in several trials. A Phase 3 long-term safety study (NCT04167358) is active but not recruiting. The GLISTEN study (NCT04950127), a Phase 3 efficacy trial in PBC pruritus, is completed. Two Phase 1 studies (NCT05393076 and NCT05435170) in healthy volunteers are also completed.

How does Linerixibat work?

Linerixibat is a small molecule that targets the ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT). By inhibiting this transporter, it reduces bile acid reabsorption in the gut, which may lower systemic bile acid levels and alleviate pruritus associated with cholestasis.

Is Linerixibat the same as other drugs for pruritus?

Linerixibat is a distinct investigational compound developed by GSK. It is not known to be the same as any other marketed drug. Its mechanism of IBAT inhibition differentiates it from other pruritus treatments, though no alternative names for Linerixibat have been reported.