A study testing whether a GLP-1 and glucagon medicine from Altimmune, pemvidutide, can help people reduce liver fat.

Recruiting now. Registry record last updated August 31, 2026.

Who can join
Adults 18 to 75, have fatty liver disease (also called MASH or NASH), BMI 23+.
What you take
Pemvidutide, given as part of the study. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for this trial's study groups, including any placebo or comparison medicine.
How long it lasts
The full study runs about 6 years.
What you get
Costs vary by study. Ask the study team what this one covers, including the study medicine, visits and travel, before you sign the consent form.
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Phase Phase 3Sponsor Altimmune, Inc.Drug pemvidutideClass GLP-1/glucagonSites 9 USEnrollment target 1,800

What this study is for

Primary condition: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH).

Full scientific study title: Phase 3 Study of the Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Outcomes of Pemvidutide in MASH.

Who can join

Age18 to 75SexAnyBMI23 or higher

Adults 18 to 75, have fatty liver disease (also called MASH or NASH), BMI 23+. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.

Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry

This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.

Key inclusion criteria

  • No significant changes in body weight (±5%) and not participating in a structured weight loss program for the 3 months prior to screening (or since the historical biopsy, if applicable)
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25.0 kg/m2; if Asian, BMI ≥ 23.0 kg/m2
  • Type 2 diabetes (T2D) or at least 2 components of metabolic syndrome
  • Subject agrees to have liver biopsy(ies) as required per protocol

Key exclusion criteria

  • Cirrhosis (F4); portal hypertension or hepatic decompensation; acute or chronic liver disease other than MASH; liver function tests (ALT, AST; alkaline phosphatase; total bilirubin; INR; and platelet count) outside of acceptable ranges; positive HBsAg; active hepatitis C
  • Uncontrolled T2D or clinically significant persistent hyperglycemia

Where this trial is enrolling

This trial has 9 sites across 4 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.

Arkansas1 site
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    North Little Rock, Arkansas
California4 sites
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Fountain Valley, California
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Fresno, California
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Gardena, California
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Long Beach, California
Florida2 sites
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Miami, Florida
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Ocala, Florida
Ohio2 sites
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Springboro, Ohio
  • Altimmune Clinical Study Site
    Westlake, Ohio

Timeline

Started enrolling: July 30, 2026. Expected completion: December 2032. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: August 31, 2026.

Official source

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