Evaluating ALN-CIDEB for liver disease in adults

A Phase 1, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Two-Part Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of a Single Dose of ALN-CIDEB in Adult Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Two Doses of ALN-CIDEB in Adult Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Regeneron Pharmaceuticals · NCT06836609

This study is testing a new drug called ALN-CIDEB to see if it is safe and helpful for adults with certain liver diseases.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment132 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorRegeneron Pharmaceuticals Industry-sponsored
Locations3 sites (Chandler, Arizona and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06836609 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and tolerability of an experimental drug called ALN-CIDEB in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Participants will be monitored for side effects, changes in liver fat content, and the drug's metabolism in the body. The study includes two parts, with specific age and health criteria for each group. It aims to provide insights into the potential treatment of these liver conditions.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with a diagnosis of MASLD or MASH and a BMI between 30 and 40.

Not a fit: Patients with liver disease not associated with metabolic dysfunction or those outside the specified age and BMI range may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to a new treatment option for patients suffering from MASLD and MASH.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored treatments for liver diseases, but the specific approach of using ALN-CIDEB is novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria:

1. Part A: 18 to 55 years at Screening Visit 1 with MASLD, at Screening Visit 1 Part B: 18 to 65 years at Screening Visit 1 with a diagnosis of MASH, at Screening Visit 1
2. Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2 and ≤40 kg/m2 at Screening Visit 1
3. Controlled-Attenuation Parameter (CAP) ≥285 dB/m by FibroScan during screening as described in the protocol
4. Liver fat content ≥8.5% by MRI-PDFF during screening
5. If on anti-hypertensive and/or lipid lowering medications and/or glucose lowering medications, must be on generally stable dose(s) for at least 12 weeks prior to screening and no changes to the dose(s) are anticipated during the study
6. Part B: A diagnosis of MASH documented in the participant's medical history, or a clinical suspicion of MASH based on non-invasive biomarkers (eg, evidence of fatty liver on imaging and elevated liver enzymes) and clinical risk factors, including having a history of 2 or more elements of metabolic syndrome, as defined in the protocol
7. Part B: Screening percutaneous liver biopsy NAFLD Activity Score (NAS) ≥3 and fibrosis stage, as defined in the protocol

Key Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known historical or current diagnosis of portal hypertension or cirrhosis based on clinical assessment, imaging, and/or liver biopsy
2. Known historical or current diagnosis of other forms of chronic liver disease, as defined in the protocol
3. Prior or current suspected or known drug-induced liver injury within 1 year prior to screening
4. History of liver transplant, current placement on a liver transplant list, or Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score \>12
5. Contraindication to MRI examinations, such as persons with cardiac pacemaker and implants made of metal, severe claustrophobia, size restrictions, or other contraindications for MRI
6. Liver stiffness measurement, laboratory parameter assessment, estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), and evidence of uncontrolled hypertension, as defined in the protocol
7. Evidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection, or Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection during screening, as described in the protocol
8. History of Type 1 Diabetes
9. Bariatric surgery, including any procedures to revise, reverse, or remove any previous bariatric surgery interventions, within approximately 5 years prior to randomization or planned during the study period

NOTE: Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria apply.

Where this trial is running

Chandler, Arizona and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver DiseaseMetabolic Dysfunction-Associated SteatohepatitisObeseMASLDMASH
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.