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Survodutide in adults with obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: SYNCHRONIZE-MASLD, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial.

Nature medicine·June 7, 2026·PMID 42252333

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Survodutide, a dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist, offers a novel approach for patients with obesity and MASLD, addressing both liver fat and weight loss in a single agent. This trial provides robust phase 3 evidence of efficacy on liver fat reduction, a key surrogate for MASH improvement.

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