MASH and liver fibrosis: Clinical trials to watch

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Conditional FDA approvals for resmetirom and semaglutide followed positive histological responses in recent trials, but full approval requires evidence of reduced major adverse liver outcomes. No drug is approved for MASH cirrhosis, a clear unmet need. This Trial Watch summarizes drug development landscape and promising therapeutic targets.

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2026-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2026.101069
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Liver physiology and pathology
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MASH and liver fibrosis: Clinical trials to watch

Xinrong Zhang, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong
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Liver physiology and pathology
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MASH and liver fibrosis: Clinical trials to watch

Xinrong Zhang, Vincent Wai-Sun Wong
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Abstract

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Conditional FDA approvals for resmetirom and semaglutide followed positive histological responses in recent trials, but full approval requires evidence of reduced major adverse liver outcomes. No drug is approved for MASH cirrhosis, a clear unmet need. This Trial Watch summarizes drug development landscape and promising therapeutic targets.

MedVol. 7(4)
Sun Yat-sen University (CN), Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
University Grants Committee, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Government
Openalex Percentile: Top 18%
Liver physiology and pathology
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