Clinical Trials

Lanifibranor (IVA-337) is being evaluated in multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1 to Phase 3 for metabolic and fibrotic disorders, including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), type 2 diabetes mellitus, and diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Sponsored by entities such as Inventiva Pharma, Chia Tai Tianqing, and the University of Florida, these studies encompass both completed and active, non-recruiting statuses.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04849728 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Inventiva Pharma
2021-08-19 PHASE3
NCT05232071 COMPLETED
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Inventiva Pharma
2022-06-29 PHASE2
NCT06126562 COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetic
Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
2023-10-31 PHASE1
NCT03459079 COMPLETED
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD); Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM)
University of Florida
2018-08-14 PHASE2
NCT05232071 Active not recruiting
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis|Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Inventiva Pharma
2022-06-29 Phase 2
NCT03008070 COMPLETED
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Inventiva Pharma
2017-02-07 PHASE2
NCT03866369 COMPLETED
Healthy Subjects
Inventiva Pharma
2019-01-17 PHASE1
NCT03866369 Completed
Healthy Subjects
Inventiva Pharma|Parexel
2019-01-17 Phase 1
NCT02503644 COMPLETED
Scleroderma, Diffuse; Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Inventiva Pharma
2015-10-29 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-02)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Lanifibranor acts as a balanced pan-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist that binds and activates alpha, delta, and gamma PPAR isoforms, thereby modulating transcriptional programs that regulate lipid homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation. This targeted gene regulation reduces hepatic steatosis and tissue fibrosis, directly supporting its clinical development for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and type 2 diabetes.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.