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Compliance BehaviorPhase 1/2NCT02126306

Beta Glucosylceramide for Treatment of NASH

A Phase 1/2 study testing Beta Glucosylceramide in people with Compliance Behavior, run by Hadassah Medical Organization.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Oral administration of betaglucosylceramide was shown effective in reducing inflammation in animal models and was found safe in humans. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Compliance Behavior
What is being tested?
Beta Glucosylceramide
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
23 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jan 2006to Dec 2010
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Biopsy proven NASH

Who cannot join

  • Other therapies

About this study

Official title: Beta Glucosylceramide for Treatment of Non Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Oral administration of betaglucosylceramide was shown effective in reducing inflammation in animal models and was found safe in humans.

Read the detailed description

Patients with NASH to receive the treatment versus placebo for 40 weeks followed by a liver biopsy.

Being tested
Beta Glucosylceramide, Placebo
Medical subject headings
Patient Compliance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Beta GlucosylceramideDrug

    Beta Glucosylceramide

  • PlaceboDrug

    Also called normal saline

    normal saline

Study groups in NCT02126306
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNormal saline administered orally daily as a placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo
Beta GlucosylceramideActive comparatorBeta glucosylceramide administered orally daily
Receives: Drug: Beta Glucosylceramide

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants With a Decrease of 2 Points in the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Activity Score (NAS) Analysis is Per Protocol

    Number of Participants who had a decrease of 2 points in the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Activity Score (NAS) from baseline at 40 weeks per protocol analysis. The score is performed on the liver biopsy before and after treatment. The total score is used with a range from 4-16. A decrease in the total score by 2 points or more is considered an improvement, while an increase in the total score by 2 points or more is considered deterioration. No use of subscales for the data analysis was made.

    Allparticipants in both arms who showed a decrease of 2 points or more in the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Activity Score are conisdered as responders. Only values quantifying data that were actually measured and analyzed are included.

    Measured: Total score from baseline compared with week 40.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Apr 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2006
  3. Primary completionDec 2010
  4. Study completionDec 2010

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
23 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02126306
Sponsor's protocol ID
YI1958
Status last verified
Jan 2006
First submitted
9 Apr 2014
Last updated
30 Oct 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Beta Glucosylceramide in people with Compliance Behavior, run by Hadassah Medical Organization.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Aug 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants With a Decrease of 2 Points in the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Activity Score (NAS) Analysis is Per Protocol (time frame: Total score from baseline compared with week 40.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Oct 2014; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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