Other Clinical Trial - Gemcabene for the Treatment of Pediatric NAFLD

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a multicenter, prospective, open-label, Phase 2, proof of concept study to test preliminary efficacy and safety of gemcabene in children with established nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) incompletely treated by lifestyle changes. The hypothesis of the study is that 300 mg of gemcabene once a day for 12 weeks will reduce alanine aminotransferase (ALT), hepatic steatosis, dyslipidemia and down regulate de novo lipogenesis in children with NAFLD.

Clinical Trial Description

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has quickly become the most common liver disease in children in the US and is rising worldwide. While the true prevalence and incidence are not known, estimates have placed prevalence in the US as high as 7 million children. The prevalence varies greatly across race and ethnic groups with Hispanic, Asian and White children having increased rates compared to African American children. Lifestyle changes are the first line treatment, but many children fail to respond to these. Pharmaceutical treatments are needed for children that cure NAFLD and ideally also benefit the systemic features (dyslipidemia, insulin sensitivity, BMI). Gemcabene calcium (Gemcabene) is a promising therapeutic that may benefit pediatric NAFLD and early phase trials are needed to support further development for this indication. It has several mechanisms of action including enhancing the clearance of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and blocking the production of hepatic triglyceride and cholesterol synthesis. Gemcabene was previously tested in adults for treatment of dyslipidemia and has extensive safety data. In this study, 40 children ages 12-17 years with histologically confirmed NAFLD or MRI based diagnosis and elevated ALT will receive 300 mg of gemcabene per day for 12 weeks. Study visits will occur at screening, baseline, week 2, week 6 and week 12. A follow up phone call will occur one month after the child stops taking the study medication. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Fatty Liver
Liver Diseases
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03436420
Study type	Interventional
Source	Emory University
Contact
Status	Terminated
Phase	Phase 2
Start date	March 29, 2018
Completion date	August 27, 2019

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