Semaglutide Effects in Obese Youth With Prediabetes/New Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic...
Type 2 Diabetes MellitusImpaired Glucose Tolerance3 moreThe purpose of this study is to understand the role of GLP-1 in the pathogenesis of T2D in youth and explore their potential salutary effects and ability to delay the progressive loss of ß-cell function and reduce hepatic steatosis in youth with prediabetes/new onset T2D and NAFLD.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact on Alcohol-related Liver Disease Patient Outcomes, Care...
Liver DiseasesAlcohol Use DisorderThe study consists of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and feasibility of a stepped alcohol treatment using telemedicine on unhealthy alcohol use in patients with chronic liver disease receiving care in hepatology practices at three sites. Patients who meet eligibility criteria will be randomized to one of two study arms: 1) Stepped Alcohol Treatment (SAT) or, 2) Usual Care (UC). Participants will be randomized separately by site. SAT includes 3 sessions of motivational interviewing followed by referral to addiction medicine for patients who do not reduce unhealthy drinking. Trial outcome measures will be complete at 6 and 12 months following baseline enrollment.
Effect of F. Prausnitzii on Glycemic Control
Pre DiabetesImpaired Glucose Tolerance1 moreThe microbiota is associated with a wide spectrum of diseases including diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In this study we will investigate if the bacteria F. prausnitzii, which is a part of the human gut microbiota, can improve metabolic parameters in subjects with impaired glucose control.
Efficacy of Avatrombopag in Thrombocytopenic Patients With Chronic Liver Disease Undergoing an Elective...
Thrombocytopenia; DrugsChronic Liver DiseaseIn this study, investigators aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Avatrombopag in thrombocytopenic patients with chronic liver disease undergoing an elective invasive procedure through a prospective, non-randomized controlled, multicenter clinical trial. The patients were non-randomly assigned to the Avatrombopag group (119 patients) and the conventional treatment group (357 patients). The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients not requiring prophylactic platelet transfusion or rescue therapy due to bleeding from grouping up to 10 days post-procedure. Second endpoints included the proportion of patients achieving a platelet count of ≥50x10^9/L and the mean change in platelet count from baseline at the time before the procedure, the proportion of patients requiring platelet transfusion and the mean platelet transfusion units per capita, the incidence of bleeding events (WHO≥2 and requiring rescue therapy), the imaging evaluations of bleeding events, the incidence of adverse events, the changes in life quality between two groups before and after treatment, and the pharmacoeconomic index of two groups. Note: According to the results of interim statistical analysis (200-300 cases), it is up to the sponsor to decide whether to terminate the study in advance or increase the number of included cases at a later stage.
Immunity Against Varicella in Pediatric Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Recipients
Liver DiseaseImmunosuppression1 moreVaricella is a vaccine-preventable disease, which can be severe in immunosuppressed children. Currently, the (live) vaccine is not recommended in pediatric orthotopic liver transplant recipients. Furthermore, protection due to naturally acquired immunity to VZV or post-immunization isn't well described in this population.The questions asked are: What is the influence of the immunosuppression required after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) on the maintenance of VZV-specific immunity elicited by wild-type varicella infection before OLT transplantation? What is the influence of the immunosuppression required after OLT on VZV-specific immunity elicited by varicella immunization before OLT transplantation? What is the influence of the residual immunosuppression at ≥ 12 months after OLT transplantation on the induction of VZV-specific B and T cell responses elicited by VZV vaccination after OLT transplantation? What is the influence of the residual immunosuppression at ≥ 12 months after OLT transplantation on the persistence / waning of B and T cell responses elicited by VZV vaccination?
Allogenic Hepatocyte Transplantation Into Periduodenal Lymph Nodes
End Stage Liver DiseaseThis Phase 2a clinical trial is a dose escalation study of the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of hepatocyte transplantation into lymph nodes via endoscopic ultrasound among subjects with end-stage liver disease.
Intermittent Fasting for NAFLD in Adults
Fatty LiverIntermittent Fasting4 moreNAFLD is a growing threat to public health. Currently, there is a significant need for highly effective treatments for NAFLD. Non-obese NAFLD (BMI<30kg/m2) is an increasingly recognized condition, sometimes described as "lean NAFLD". Intermittent Fasting (IF) may be uniquely beneficial in non-obese NAFLD. The purpose of this study is to identify non-pharmacologic, lifestyle-based methods of NAFLD treatment within non-obese adults.
Belzutifan (MK-6482) Hepatic Impairment Study (MK-6482-020)
Moderate Hepatic ImpairmentThe primary purpose of this study is to compare the plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) of belzutifan (MK-6482) following a single oral 80 mg dose of belzutifan in participants with moderate hepatic impairment to that of healthy matched control participants. This study will also evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single oral 80 mg dose of belzutifan in participants with moderate hepatic impairment.
COVID-19 Vaccines in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease
Liver Disease ChronicSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused pandemic since outbreak in 2020.Patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) are at higher risk of mortality and morbidity due to COVID-19. Despite there is a large number of clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines, only a few participants with chronic liver diseases were included.
Effect of Fermented Protaetia Brevitarsis Seulensis Powder on Alcohol-induced Liver Disease
Alcoholic Liver DiseaseThe investigators conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the effects of Fermented Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis powder on Alcohol-induced Liver Disease in adults for 8 weeks.