The Effects of Synbiotics Supplement on Biochemical Factors and Hepatic Fibrosis in Patients With...
Non Alcoholic SteatohepatitisTo study the effects of synbiotics supplement on lipid profile, liver enzymes, inflammatory factors and hepatic fibrosis in patients with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), 50 patients who referred to Gastrointestinal (GI) clinic with steatosis grade 1 or more will be randomly allocated to receive 2 protexin capsules or placebos for 7 months; both groups will be advised to adherence our diet and exercise program too. At the first and the end of the intervention, lipid profiles, liver enzymes, some inflammatory cytokines, and liver fibrosis will be assessed and compared between groups.
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Two Doses of EPA-E in Patients With Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis...
SteatohepatitisThis is a controlled study to determine the effectiveness and safety of ethyl icosapentate (EPA-E) in the treatment of adult patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Effect of Supplementation of Fish Oil on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThe aim of this study is to evaluate efficacy of fish oil (EPA/DHA) in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Tesamorelin Effects on Liver Fat and Histology in HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)1 moreLiver disease is one of the leading co-morbidities of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is present in approximately 30-40% of patients with HIV infection. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a more severe form of NAFLD in which increased liver fat is also accompanied by inflammation, cellular damage, and fibrosis. NAFLD is most prevalent in patients who also have increased visceral adiposity, and our group has previously shown that HIV-infected individuals with increased visceral adiposity generally have decreased growth hormone secretion. Tesamorelin is a growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) analogue that increases endogenous growth hormone secretion. Tesamorelin is FDA-approved for the reduction of visceral fat in HIV-infected individuals. In a previous study, treatment with tesamorelin in HIV-infected individuals selected for abdominal adiposity reduced liver fat. The current study is designed to test the effect of tesamorelin on liver fat and steatohepatitis in HIV-infected individuals who have NAFLD. The investigators hypothesize that tesamorelin will reduce liver fat and will also ameliorate the inflammation, fibrosis, and hepatocellular damage seen in conjunction with NASH.
Efficacy and Safety Study of Cenicriviroc for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)...
Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisThe purpose of this study is to determine whether cenicriviroc is effective and safe in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in adult participants with liver fibrosis.
Effect of Exercise on Hepatic Fat in Overweight Children
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseObesity1 moreThe objective of the present study is to evaluate the effect of 6 months exercise intervention program on hepatic fat fraction in overweight children. Methodology: A total of 160 children, 9-11 years old, will be randomly assigned to control (N=80) or intervention (N=80) groups. Training sessions will include 90 minutes of exercise, comprising warm-up and skill development. The control group will attend a healthy lifestyle education program (2 days/month) and the intervention group an exercise (3 days/week) and healthy lifestyle education (2 days/month) combined program. Before and after the intervention (6 months) hepatic fat fraction, body composition, , and cardiometabolic risk factors will be measured. Furthermore, dietary habits and physical activity, blood pressure and pubertal development will be evaluated before and after the intervention.
Mediterranean Lifestyle Intervention in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome. NAFLD is a pathologic condition which involves both hepatic steatosis and non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), as the result of fat accumulation in the liver (liver fat >5-10% of liver weight), not due to excess alcohol consumption or other causes of steatosis. At present, no medication or surgical procedure has been approved for treating NAFLD and lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone therapy targeting both at weight reduction for overweight subjects and at prevention of overweight for the normal weight individuals. Given that a Mediterranean dietary pattern has a beneficial effect both on the prevention and the resolution of the metabolic syndrome, the main aim of the present study is to implement and evaluate the potential benefits of an intervention based on the Mediterranean lifestyle in a sample of patients with NAFLD.
Efficacy and Tolerance of Treatment With DHA, Choline and Vitamin E in Children With Non-alcoholic...
Fatty LiverLiver Fibrosis3 moreThe purpose of this interventional study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), Vitamin E and Choline in children or adolescents with well-characterized and liver biopsy confirmed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Liraglutide Efficacy and Action in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether 48 weeks treatment with once-daily injections of liraglutide improves liver disease (liver fat, inflammation and scarring) and related metabolic parameters in overweight patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, enough to warrant further investigation.
The Role of Resistance Training in Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)Resistance TrainingThe aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of RT on clinical and metabolic parameters in patients with NAFLD.