Evaluating J2H-1702 for treating Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis

A Multi-center, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Phase IIa Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Explore the Efficacy of J2H-1702 for Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Phase 2 Interventional J2H Biotech · NCT06297434

This study is testing if a new medication called J2H-1702 can improve liver health in people with Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages19 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorJ2H Biotech Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Suwon, Gyeonggi-do)
Trial IDNCT06297434 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the safety and explores the efficacy of J2H-1702 in patients with Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive different doses of J2H-1702 or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study will assess safety and efficacy at multiple time points after treatment. The aim is to determine how well J2H-1702 works compared to a placebo in improving liver health.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 19 to 75 with specific liver health indicators and willing to maintain their lifestyle during the study.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of liver diseases or other significant health issues may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a new therapeutic option for patients suffering from NASH.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on NASH treatments, the specific approach of J2H-1702 is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. A subject aged ≥19 years to ≤75 years
2. Meeting all of the following criteria:

   * Screening MRI-PDFF with ≥8% steatosis
   * Screening MRE with liver stiffness ≥2.5 kPa
   * ALT or AST ≤250 IU/L at screening
3. Willing to maintain the same lifestyle (exercise, alcohol consumption, diet, etc.) during the study
4. Voluntarily provide written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. A subject who has past or current history of liver diseases
2. A subject who has the following medical or surgical history

   * Severe cardiac diseases, Malignant tumors, Clinically significant hypersensitivity reaction to any drugs containing components of the 11β-HSD1 inhibitor or same class
3. A subject who has the following concomitant diseases

   * liver disease, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled DM, etc.
4. A subject who has taken the following medications

   * Systemic glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, any medication that may induce fatty liver disease, etc.
5. A subject who has taken IP of another study
6. A subject who does not agree with appropriate methods of contraception

Where this trial is running

Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

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 Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
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.