This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in cirrhotic subjects with biopsy-proven F4 compensated NASH.
Phase 2 trials begin testing efficacy in a larger patient group (100–300). This is often where biotech binary events occur — positive Phase 2 data can significantly advance a company's pipeline narrative, while failures can be terminal for a program.
This trial has completed. Results may be available via ClinicalTrials.gov or peer-reviewed publications.
Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) is the sponsoring company for this trial. BiotechSign currently grades this company D (47/100) based on composite catalyst signals across its full pipeline. This trial is one data point in that overall catalyst picture.