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Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)NCT02491229

"Hepafast" in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

A study testing Hepafast and LOGI diet in people with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Obesity, run by University of Hohenheim at 1 site in Germany.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a weight reduction with "Hepafast" in combination with raw food and vegetables for two weeks followed by a meal substitution with "Hepafast" and a calorie restriction in accordance with the Low Glycemic and Insulinemic Diet (LOGI) for 10 weeks is superior regarding… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Hepafast and LOGI diet
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Jan 2015to Dec 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • BMI between 30-40 kg/m2
  • suspected or diagnosed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

Who cannot join

  • other liver diseases
  • kidney failure
  • pregnancy, lactation
  • diabetes mellitus which is treated with insulin
  • alcohol abuse
  • several drugs

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • University of Hohenheim

    Stuttgart, 70599

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About this study

Official title: Clinical Trial for Investigating the Effects of "Hepafast" on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a weight reduction with "Hepafast" in combination with raw food and vegetables for two weeks followed by a meal substitution with "Hepafast" and a calorie restriction in accordance with the Low Glycemic and Insulinemic Diet (LOGI) for 10 weeks is superior regarding improvement of non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) compared to a conventional weight reduction in accordance with the LOGI diet without use of "Hepafast" for 12 weeks.

Being tested
Hepafast, LOGI diet
Keywords
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Obesity, Hepafast
Medical subject headings
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity

What participants receive

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

  • HepafastOther

    Two weeks of Hepafast three times a day and additionally 200 kcal followed by 10 weeks of Hepafast two times a day and a meal according to LOGI diet

  • LOGI dietOther

    For twelve weeks, this group eats meals according to the Low Glycemic and Insulinemic Diet (LOGI).

Study groups in NCT02491229
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
"Hepafast"OtherThis group consumes three portions of "Hepafast" and additionally 200 kcal of vegetables for two weeks. In the following ten weeks, they consume two portions of "Hepafast" and one meal which follows the instructions of the Low Glycemic and Insulinemic Diet (LOGI).
Receives: Other: Hepafast
ControlOtherThis group follows the instruction of the LOGI diet for the entire 12 weeks
Receives: Other: LOGI diet

What is being measured

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

  1. change from baseline in hepatorenal index at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. change from baseline in fatty liver index at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  2. change from baseline in the classification of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) based on ultrasound at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  3. change from baseline in body weight at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  4. change from baseline in blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  5. change from baseline in GGT at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  6. change from baseline in GOT at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  7. change from baseline in GPT at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  8. change from baseline in AP at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  9. change from baseline in triglycerides at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  10. change from baseline in HDL cholesterol at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  11. change from baseline in LDL cholesterol at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  12. change from baseline in fasting glucose at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  13. change from baseline in insulin at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  14. change from baseline in HbA1c at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

  15. change from baseline in hsCRP at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition

    Measured: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Jul 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2015
  3. Primary completionMay 2015
  4. Study completionDec 2015

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02491229
Sponsor's protocol ID
ZKES HEPA V2.0
Status last verified
Jan 2016
First submitted
3 Feb 2015
Last updated
14 Jan 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Hepafast and LOGI diet in people with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Obesity, run by University of Hohenheim at 1 site in Germany.

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 2 inclusion and 6 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 14 Jan 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

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

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

change from baseline in hepatorenal index at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after starting a defined way of nutrition (time frame: Participants will be followed for the time of twelve weeks. Examinations take place at two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks.). 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 14 Jan 2016.

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