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LPCN 1148

Phase 2

Liver Cirrhosis | Small molecule | Gastrointestinal |Lipocine Inc.|Last Updated: Mar 15, 2024

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment30

FDA Designations

FAST_TRACK

Clinical trial landscape

LPCN 1148 · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 2 1
NCT04874350A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Oral LPCN 1148 in Male Subjects With Cirrhosis of the Liver and SarcopeniaLiver Cirrhosis
COMPLETED30 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study to Assess the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Oral LPCN 1148 in Male Subjects With Cirrhosis of the Liver and Sarcopenia
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change from baseline in Skeletal Muscle Index in LPCN 1148 treated subjects compared to placebo
24 weeks

Secondary Endpoints

Change from baseline in Liver Frailty Index in LPCN 1148 treated subjects compared to placebo
24 weeks
Change in number of breakthrough hepatic encephalopathy events in LPCN 1148 treated subjects compared to placebo
24 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
LPCN 1148EXPERIMENTALOral LPCN 1148 capsules, administered as BID.
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATOROral matching placebo capsules, administered as BID.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LPCN 1148DRUGLPCN 1148 is an oral capsule product containing an ester prodrug of bioidentical testosterone, designed to enable absorption via intestinal lymphatics.
PlaceboDRUGOral matching placebo capsule
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexMALE
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites10

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male ≥ 18 years old 2. Currently listed, on the liver transplant waitlist for cirrhosis secondary to Hepatitis B or C infection, Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD), Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), or Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) 3. ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about LPCN 1148

What is LPCN 1148 used for?

LPCN 1148 is an investigational small molecule being developed for liver cirrhosis, specifically for male subjects with cirrhosis of the liver and sarcopenia. It is currently in Phase 2 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

Who makes LPCN 1148?

LPCN 1148 is being developed by Lipocine Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol LPCN. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's efficacy, safety, and tolerability in patients with liver cirrhosis and sarcopenia.

What phase is LPCN 1148 in?

LPCN 1148 is in Phase 2 clinical development. It has completed one Phase 2 trial, and the drug is still investigational, meaning it has not received FDA approval. The FDA has granted it Fast Track designation for this indication.

What clinical trials is LPCN 1148 in?

LPCN 1148 has one completed Phase 2 clinical trial, NCT04874350, which assessed the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of oral LPCN 1148 in male subjects with cirrhosis of the liver and sarcopenia. The trial enrolled 30 participants in the United States and was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled.

Is LPCN 1148 FDA approved?

No, LPCN 1148 is not FDA approved. It is an investigational drug currently in Phase 2 clinical development. The FDA has granted it Fast Track designation, which is intended to facilitate development and expedite review, but the drug has not yet been approved for any use.