Vonafexor (EYP001) has been evaluated across multiple Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials sponsored primarily by Enyo Pharma, alone or alongside PRA Health Sciences. These studies assess its therapeutic potential in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH/MASH), chronic hepatitis B virus infection, chronic kidney disease, Alport syndrome, and healthy adult subjects, including Phase 2a safety and efficacy trials in NASH and proof-of-concept research in Alport syndrome. With statuses spanning completed, actively recruiting, and terminated, these trials reflect ongoing clinical development across metabolic, viral, and renal indications.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06939816 | TERMINATED | Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 2; Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3; Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis |
Enyo Pharma |
2025-07-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT07251153 | RECRUITING | Healthy Adult Male and Female Volunteers |
Enyo Pharma |
2025-10-28 | PHASE1 |
| NCT06425055 | COMPLETED | Alport Syndrome |
Enyo Pharma |
2024-08-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03812029 | COMPLETED | Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis |
Enyo Pharma |
2019-01-30 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03976687 | Completed | NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis|Healthy |
Enyo Pharma |
2019-06-11 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03272009 | COMPLETED | Hepatitis B, Chronic |
Enyo Pharma |
2017-09-21 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03469583 | COMPLETED | Hepatitis B, Chronic |
Enyo Pharma |
2018-02-12 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03110276 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
Enyo Pharma |
2016-08 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03320616 | Completed | Hepatitis B Chronic |
Enyo Pharma|PRA Health Sciences |
2017-02-10 | Phase 1 |
| NCT03110276 | Completed | Healthy |
Enyo Pharma|PRA Health Sciences |
2016-08 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-04-23)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).