Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of BAR 502 in Healthy Subjects
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThis is a prospective, single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-ascending dose (SAD) phase 1 study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of single-ascending doses of BAR 502 in healthy male and female subjects.
FCI Effectiveness in NAFLD Stratification
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThe goal of this pilot study is exploring whether field-cycling imaging may be able to detect characteristics of liver disease in patients with different degree of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that could be important in reflecting disease progression.
Smartphone App for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a disease spectrum that encompasses excessive liver deposition of fat (NAFL), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and NASH cirrhosis. NAFLD is regarded as the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome and is currently the most common etiology for chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting 25% of the adult population globally. It is estimated that cirrhosis and liver-related death occur in 20% and 12%, respectively, over a 10-year period in patients with NAFLD. The incidence of decompensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) due to NAFLD are increasing with time. In United States, the number of patient listing for liver transplantation (LT) due to NAFLD has surpassed that of from chronic viral hepatitis and is currently the second leading cause for LT waitlist overall. Locally, the prevalence of NAFLD is estimated to be 42% according to a health census in healthy blood donors in Hong Kong, and up to 13.5% healthy subjects will develop new onset NAFLD in 3-5 years of follow-up. Clearly, NAFLD is a chronic liver disease with alarmingly high prevalence that warrants attention. Despite the high prevalence and potential to develop serious liver-related morbidity, there are currently no approved drugs for patients with NAFLD. To achieve resolution of steatohepatitis and improvement of liver fibrosis, weight loss appears to be the only effective means. This study is aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-developed smartphone app for achieving weight loss in Chinese adults with non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease (NAFLD) at 12 months. Endorsed by the WHO, mobile technology is being increasingly used to promote health. There is a lack of research on the use of mobile technology for promoting weight loss in Chinese NAFLD patients.
Randomized Global Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Impact on NASH With Fibrosis of Obeticholic Acid...
Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the effect of Obeticholic Acid treatment compared to placebo on 1) histological improvement and 2) liver-related clinical outcomes in patients with non-cirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with liver fibrosis.
Quantifying Steatosis in Liver Transplant Donors
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseEvidence of Liver TransplantationNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in Hong Kong. Its presence among donors of living donor liver transplants could affect the outcomes of recipients of liver transplantation. By using controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) measurements, the investigators aim to investigate the association of CAP measurements and severity of fatty liver among liver donors in the recipient outcomes of living donor liver transplantation.
Runihol in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Metabolic Syndrome
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThe study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of different doses and dosing regimens of Runihol, tablets, enteric coated, produced by "NTFF" POLYSAN" (Russia), in prevention of liver disease progression in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome.
Study of Safety and Efficacy of Tropifexor (LJN452) in Patients With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis...
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)The purpose of the study was to assess the effects of different doses of tropifexor (LJN452) with respect to safety, tolerability, and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH
Fatty Liver Study in Patients With Type II Diabetes
Type II DiabetesNonalcoholic Fatty LiverThe primary objective of this trial is to measure changes in hepatic lipid content using three common alternative therapeutic strategies to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes who are not controlled with metformin alone.
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of LMB763 in Patients With NASH
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis NASHThe purpose of the present study is to assess the effects of LMB763 with respect to safety, tolerability, and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH
Gemcabene for the Treatment of Pediatric NAFLD
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThis is a multicenter, prospective, open-label, Phase 2, proof of concept study to test preliminary efficacy and safety of gemcabene in children with established nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) incompletely treated by lifestyle changes. The hypothesis of the study is that 300 mg of gemcabene once a day for 12 weeks will reduce alanine aminotransferase (ALT), hepatic steatosis, dyslipidemia and down regulate de novo lipogenesis in children with NAFLD.