The University of Michigan Wellness for Liver Health Study
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThe goal of this proposal is to pilot test our existing very-low carbohydrate diet intervention, adapted for adults with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
Mobile Health Delivered Lifestyle Intervention Program in Patients With NASH
Non-alcoholic SteatohepatitisThere is a clear unmet clinical need for effective lifestyle intervention in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Patients have self-identified multiple barriers to effective lifestyle intervention can be removed with a mobile health (mHealth) platform. This study will be a proof of concept study to evaluate weight loss efficacy of Noom Healthy Weight (HW), a mHealth lifestyle intervention, in patients with NASH.
AVIATION Study: A Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Preliminary Efficacy Study of TERN-201...
NASH - Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisThis is a Phase 1b multi-center, randomized, double-blind, dose-ranging, placebo-controlled, adaptive study to evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD) of TERN-201 in patients with non-cirrhotic NASH.
Functional Roll for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseBackground: Low physical activity and poor eating habits (incl. high fat and carbohydrates but low fiber intake) are the main reason of obesity epidemic in western societies. The most common clinical complication of this condition is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), that can lead to liver cirrhosis and its complications. Recent studies show that gut dysbiosis may play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD. On the other hand plant fiber shows beneficial properties in remodeling of the gut microbiome. Aim: The project aims to create low-calorie bars / snacks with an increased fiber content (12 g/bar), replacing the second breakfast and/or afternoon tea. The main scientific aim is to examine the influence of the extra supply of fiber on i. gut microbiota composition and metabolism and ii. liver function in patients with NAFLD. Methods: Randomized placebo-controlled double blind study. A group of patients diagnosed with NAFLD, divided into 2 groups: study (12% fiber bar) and placebo (maltodextrin bar). Two study phases: preliminary study (5 weeks, 20 patients) and main study (24 weeks, 120 patients). Both clinical and laboratory (stool and serum) aspects will be analyzed, incl. anthropometric measurements, nutrition tests (food frequency questionnaire), health-related quality of life, liver ultrasound and elastography, serum and stool biochemistry and microbiome analysis.
A Study of EDP-297 in Healthy Subjects
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis With Liver FibrosisThis study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. It will assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of orally administered single and multiple doses of EDP-297 in healthy adult subjects.
Fatty Liver Disease in Obese Children
ObesityNonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease1 moreAlthough weight reduction through physical activity-based interventions is the mainstay therapy for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), its maintenance is difficult and typically unsuccessful. This affirms the extreme need for alternate and/or adjunct therapies. Although convincing data from animal studies and a few adult human studies on the benefits of a natural product, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), in a variety of liver conditions including NAFLD have emerged, studies in children are scarce. Therefore, the aim of the study is to test the use NAC as an innovative approach to attenuate the progression of NAFD in obese children with biopsy proven NASH. The central hypothesis is that NAC supplementation will reduce liver fat and liver enzymes and ameliorate risk factors of cardiometabolic disease in children with NAFLD.
Efficacy and Safety of MG in the Patients With Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Alcoholic Hepatitis...
Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseAlcoholic HepatitisThe Purpose of A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics of MG in Patients With alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Alcoholic Hepatitis.
The Effect of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication on Liver Fat Content in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver...
Fatty LiverLiver Dysfunction1 moreThe role of Helicobacter pylori(HP)in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is controversial.
Glucomannan Effects on Children With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic SyndromeNon Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease1 moreNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has reached epidemic proportions and is rapidly becoming the one of most common causes of chronic liver disease in children. The pathogenesis of NAFLD is generally considered the result of a series of liver injuries, commonly referred as "multi-hit" hypothesis. Insulin resistance and increased serum levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) are considered the main primary hits that lead to the excessive lipid accumulation in hepatocytes resulting in steatosis. Has been reported that a diet rich in high-viscosity fiber improves glycemic control and lipid profile, suggesting a therapeutic potential role in the treatment of NAFLD. Aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of glucomannan in children affected by non alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Combined Intensive and Conventional Exercise on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)The prevalence of NAFLD is 50-70% in obese people. A decrease of calorie intake and increase of physical activity are recommended as an effective approach for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD. However, the exercise model for NAFLD intervention is understudied. In the present study we aim to compare the effect of intensive and conventional exercise interventions on NAFLD.