articleAlimentary Pharmacology & TherapeuticsJan 12, 2026BRONZE OA

Clinical Trial: Semaglutide Versus Placebo in NIT ‐Assessed MASH —A Multicenter Randomised Placebo‐Controlled Trial ( SAMARA )

University of San Diego · University of California San Diego · +8 more institutions

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ABSTRACT Background/Aims Non‐invasive test (NIT)‐based assessment of eligibility and treatment response with semaglutide is needed to inform clinical practice guidance. Therefore, utilising a randomised, placebo‐controlled study design, we evaluated the utility of NITs to assess eligibility and treatment response in patients with suspected at‐risk MASH randomised to semaglutide versus placebo. Methods In this multicentre, randomised, double‐blind placebo‐controlled 52‐week trial, patients meeting AASLD criteria for MASLD with BMI ≥ 27 kg/m 2 , or BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 and prediabetes or type 2 diabetes with liver stiffness by VCTE ≥ 8 kPa and a FAST score ≥ 0.5 were randomised to either semaglutide 2.4 mg…

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  • Semaglutide
  • Placebo
  • Multicenter study
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Clinical trial
  • Multicenter trial
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