Overview
This is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, once daily (QD) dose study of CRV431 in presumed NASH F2/F3 subjects.
Description
This is a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled, once daily (QD) dose study of CRV431 in presumed NASH F2/F3 subjects. Study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of a once daily 75mg dose of CRV431 compared to placebo over 28 days of dosing. Pharmacokinetic parameters of CRV431 and its major metabolites and fraction unbound will also be evaluated. Non-invasive antifibrotic bio-markers will be collected and quantified from presumed NASH F2/F3 subjects dosed with 75mg CRV431 or placebo.
Eligibility
Key Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female between 18 and 75 years of age (inclusive).
- Capable of giving written informed consent and able to effectively communicate with the investigator and study personnel.
- Presumed F2/F3 NASH to include: AST >20 IU/L, Pro-C3 >15.5 ng/mL, enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) score >9.8, and FibroScan >8.5 kPa values.
Key Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Known allergy to CRV431, cyclosporine, or any of their inactive ingredients.
- Positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibodies (HCVAb) or human immunodeficiency virus antibodies (HIVAb).
- Well documented causes of chronic liver disease according to standard diagnostic procedures to include any history or presence of decompensated cirrhosis.
- Subjects with a platelet count <150,000/mL.
- Subjects with hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c) >9.5%.
- Weight loss of more than 5% within 3 months prior to randomization.
- Subjects with a blood pressure to include a systolic pressure >150 or a diastolic pressure >90.
- At Screening, an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 mL (calculated by the Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration [CKD-EPI] method) and/or a Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) category of >G2.
- Subjects with a history of organ transplantation. Corneal transplantation will be allowed.