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CTRI Number  CTRI/2019/08/020846 [Registered on: 22/08/2019] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 08/04/2020
Post Graduate Thesis  No 
Type of Trial  Interventional 
Type of Study   Drug 
Study Design  Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled Trial 
Public Title of Study   To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Saroglitazar 4 mg in the treatment of Alcoholic Liver Disease. 
Scientific Title of Study   A Prospective, Multi-centre, Double-blind, Randomized Trial of Saroglitazar 4 mg versus Placebo in Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease. 
Trial Acronym   
Secondary IDs if Any
Modification(s)  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
SARO.18.002 PROTOCOL Version 2.0 Phase II.26June2019  Protocol Number 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Dr Manjunath K 
Designation  Deputy General Manager 
Affiliation  Cadila Healthcare Limited 
Address  Zydus Research Center,Survey No. 396/403, Sarkhej-Bavla National Highway No.8A
Zydus Research Center,Survey No. 396/403, Sarkhej-Bavla National Highway No.8A
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
382213
India 
Phone  02717665555  
Fax    
Email  manjunath.k@zyduscadila.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
 
Name  Dr Manjunath K 
Designation  Deputy General Manager 
Affiliation  Cadila Healthcare Limited 
Address  Zydus Research Center,Survey No. 396/403, Sarkhej-Bavla National Highway No.8A
Zydus Research Center,Survey No. 396/403, Sarkhej-Bavla National Highway No.8A
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
382213
India 
Phone  02717665555  
Fax    
Email  manjunath.k@zyduscadila.com  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query
 
Name  Dr Manjunath K 
Designation  Deputy General Manager 
Affiliation  Cadila Healthcare Limited 
Address  Zydus Research Center,Survey No. 396/403, Sarkhej-Bavla National Highway No.8A
Zydus Research Center,Survey No. 396/403, Sarkhej-Bavla National Highway No.8A
Ahmadabad
GUJARAT
382213
India 
Phone  02717665555  
Fax    
Email  manjunath.k@zyduscadila.com  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Zydus Tower Satellite Cross Road, Ahmedabad 380015 Gujarat, India  
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Cadila Healthcare Ltd  
Address  Zydus Tower Satellite Cross Road, Ahmedabad 380015 Gujarat, India  
Type of Sponsor  Pharmaceutical industry-Indian 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study
Modification(s)  
No of Sites = 6  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
Dr Mohan Goyal  Apex Hospital Pvt. Ltd  "SP 4 & 6, Malviya Industrial Area Near Apex Circle ,Malviya Nagar Jaipur - 302017
Jaipur
RAJASTHAN 
8432432000

mohandr77@gmail.com 
Dr Shrikant Vishnu Deshpande  Ashirwad Hospital and Research Centre  Maratha Section, Near Jijamata Udyan, Ulhasnagar, 421004 Maharashtra
Thane
MAHARASHTRA 
9822017445

writetoshrikant@rediffmail.com 
Dr Soham Sunil Kumar Doshi  Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Centre For Developmental Therapeutics Translational Research  4th Floor near MRD section in medical college Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Vasantdada Nagar, Adgaon Nashik
Nashik
MAHARASHTRA 
9021416946

dr.sohamdoshi@gmail.com 
Dr Ayaskanta singh  Institute of Medical Science and SUM Hospital  Institute of Medical Science (IMS) and SUM Hospital , Department of Gastroenterology K-8 Kalinga Nagar, Ghatikia Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751003 India
Khordha
ORISSA 
9437155625

ayaskant1ce@gmail.com 
Dr Asokananda Konar  Peerless Hospitex Hospital And Research Center Limited  Peerless Hospitex Hospital And Research Center Limited 360, Panchasayar, Kolkata- 700 094
Kolkata
WEST BENGAL 
9830878194

asoke.konar@gmail.com 
Dr Siddhartha Ramakrishna Bala Krishnan   SRM Institute of Medical Science (SIMS Hospital)  SRM Institute of Medical Science (SIMS Hospital) No. 1 Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (100 feet Road ) Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamilnadu - 600026
Chennai
TAMIL NADU 
9994614890

drramakrishna.bs@simshospitals.com 
 
Details of Ethics Committee
Modification(s)  
No of Ethics Committees= 6  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Asirwad Ethics Committee Ashirwad Hospital and Research Centre Maratha Section, Near Jijamata Udyan, Ulhasnagar - 421004 Maharashtra   Approved 
Clinical Research Ethics Committee Peerless Hospitex Hospital And Research Center Limited (Formerly : Peerless Hospital and Research centre) 360, Panchasayar, Kolkata- 700 094  Approved 
IEC IMS and SUM Hospital IMS and SUM Hospital K8 kalinga nagar shampur bhubaneswar Khordha Orissa - 751003 India  Approved 
Institutioal Ethics Committee Apex Hospital Pvt.Ltd SP 4 & 6, Malviya Industrial Area Near Apex Circle ,Malviya Nagar Jaipur - 302017 Rajashthan   Approved 
Institutioal Ethics Committee Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College Hospital & Research Centre Nashik - 422003 Maharashtra India   Approved 
Institutional Ethics Committe SRM Institute of Medical Science No. 1 Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (100 feet Road) Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamilnadu - 600026  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Approved/Obtained 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Patients  (1) ICD-10 Condition: K709||Alcoholic liver disease, unspecified,  
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Comparator Agent  Placebo  Placebo tablet Oral OD Duration 24 weeks 
Intervention  Saroglitazar  4 mg tablet Oral OD Duration 24 weeks 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  18.00 Year(s)
Age To  60.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  1)Heavy alcohol consumption (defined as >20 grams per day on average in women and > 60
grams per day on average in men for a minimum of 6 months and within the 6 weeks prior
to study enrollment).

2)Should meet the following criteria in the FibroMax test:
2a) Fibro Test (for hepatic fibrosis): Grades F1, F2 and F3.
2b) Steato Test (for hepatic steatosis): Grades S1 and S2.
2c) Ash Test (for alcoholic steatohepatitis): Grades H1 and H2.

3)Ability to understand and give informed consent for participation 
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  1)Patients with severe alcoholic liver disease as determined by the following criteria:
a) Maddrey discriminant function (DF) score more than 32.
b) Model for end stage liver disease (MELD) score ≥14

2)Will be excluded if the patient meets the following criteria in the FibroMax test.
2a) Fibro Test (for hepatic fibrosis):Grades F0 and F4.
2b) Steato Test (for hepatic steatosis): Grades S0 and S3.
2c) Ash Test (for alcoholic steatohepatitis): Grades H0 and H3.

3)Severe renal impairment (Estimated glomerular filtration rate below 60 ml/min per 1.73m2).
4)Uncontrolled upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding.
5)AST and ALT values more than 400 IU/L.
6)Participants on hepatotoxic medications like antitubercular medication, antiviral medication,
etc.
7)Pregnant, attempting to conceive, or lactating women.
8)Participating in another clinical trial with an active intervention or drug or device with last dose taken within 60 days prior to screening. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Computer generated randomization 
Method of Concealment   Sequentially numbered, sealed, opaque envelopes 
Blinding/Masking   Participant and Investigator Blinded 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
1)Change in the following grades of FibroMax Test at 12 and 24 weeks [Timeframe:
baseline, 12 and 24 weeks].
a) Fibro Test (for hepatic fibrosis).
b) Steato Test (for hepatic steatosis).
c) Ash Test (for alcoholic steatohepatitis).
2. Change in MELD score at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
3. Change in Maddrey Discriminant function (DF) at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
4. Change in GGT levels at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
5. Change in AST levels at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
6. Change in ALT levels at 6, 12 and 24 weeks. 
1)Timeframe:baseline, 12 and 24 weeks
2. at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
3. at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
4. at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
5. at 6, 12 and 24 weeks.
6. at 6, 12 and 24 weeks. 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
Frequency and severity of AEs and serious AEs.
2. Alteration in laboratory parameters.
3. Twelve-lead electrocardiogram.
4. Vital signs.
5. Physical examination. 
All visit 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="60"
Sample Size from India="60" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   Phase 2 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   10/09/2019 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="1"
Months="0"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
Modification(s)  
Not Applicable 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Other (Terminated) 
Publication Details   Not applicable 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Brief Summary  
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) comprises a clinical-histologic spectrum including fatty liver,
alcoholic hepatitis (AH), and cirrhosis with its complications. This condition develops in persons
with a history of prolonged and heavy alcohol use. A number of therapies have been assessed for the
treatment of ALD, but only two drugs (Prednisolone and Pentoxifylline) have been incorporated into
the treatment guidelines published by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and
the European Association for the Study of the Liver. Thus, there is a need to develop a treatment
which will provide effective therapy to patients.
 
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