Clinical trials: Fatty Degeneration
Visceral Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Effect of a Multi-ingredient on Visceral Adiposity and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Individuals With Abdominal Obesity
The aim of this study is to validate the efficacy of specific combination of different natural histidine-related amino acids in the reduction of visceral fat and liver steatosis, as well their associated comorbidities, in…
- Trial name
- FATHIS (NCT05807204)
- Testing
- Multi-ingredient of L-histidine, L-serine, L-carnosine and N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Eurecat
Steatohepatitis, Nonalcoholic
The COherence of Scatter Identification and Exclusion Algorithm Study
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently the most common liver condition worldwide; approximately 55% of the world population will have NAFLD by 2040.
- Trial name
- COSIE (NCT06975579)
- Testing
- Ultrasound image processing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
Steatosis of Liver, NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
The Liver in the World Trade Center Health Program General Responder Cohort and Controls
This project investigates whether exposure to the World Trade Center Attack is a risk factor for liver injury.
- Trial name
- NCT03858920
- Testing
- Fibroscan of Liver, Low-dose non-contrast CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 340 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Biomarker Panel for PCOS-Associated Liver Steatosis in Adolescent Girls (COMPASS-pedPCOS)
This single-center, prospective, observational, cross-sectional mechanistic pilot study will evaluate whether polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) contributes to hepatic steatosis in adolescent girls independently of adiposity.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Pediatric Obesity, Hyperandrogenism
- Trial name
- COMPASSpedPCOS (NCT07731373)
- Testing
- Extended Serum Biomarker and Hormonal Panel, Liver Elastography with Controlled Attenuation Parameter, Targeted Genotyping of PNPLA3 rs738409 and HSD17B13 rs72613567
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kayseri City Hospital
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Post-Prandial Liver Glucose Metabolism in PCOS
The Investigators will measure if hepatic metabolism is upregulated in obese girls with PCOS and hepatic steatosis (HS), compared to PCOS without HS and obese controls without HS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- PLUM (NCT03041129)
- Testing
- oral glucose tolerance test, MRI of liver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Chronic Liver Disease
An Observational Study Evaluating Patients With Chronic Liver Diseases Associated With Hepatic Steatosis
Hepatic steatosis may cause inflammation and fibrosis within the liver potentially leading to end-stage liver disease cirrhosis, liver failure and death.
- Trial name
- FALL (NCT05335603)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 335 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Glucagon Resistance
The Effect of Lifestyle-induced Hepatic Steatosis on Glucagon-stimulated Amino Acid Turnover
Many patients with type 2 diabetes exhibit elevated plasma concentrations of the glucose-mobilising pancreatic hormone glucagon; i.e. hyperglucagonaemia.
- Trial name
- NCT04859322
- Testing
- Glucagon
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Malte Palm Suppli, MD
Liver Fibrosis, Liver Steatosis
The Sonic Incytes Liver Incyte System, Assessment of Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis
Evaluate the feasibility of the Liver Incyte system for liver elasticity measurement in healthy volunteers and patients with liver fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03957070
- Testing
- Liver Incyte
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sonic Incytes
Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease
ALA-enriched Nutrition for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in APOE4 Older Adults
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial will evaluate the effects of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supplementation on cognitive function, blood-brain barrier integrity, and brain vascular health in older adults…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Dysfunction, Alzheimer Disease, Blood-Brain Barrier, Apolipoprotein E, Deficiency or Defect of
- Trial name
- NCT07392723
- Testing
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (2.6 g/day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michal Schnaider Beeri, Ph.D.
Binge Drinking, Liver Injury
Metabolic Changes in Healthy Subjects with Acute Binge Drink
The goal of this double-blinded, randomized trial is to investigate the effects of acute binge drinking on liver function, liver fat content, and lipid metabolism in healthy young subjects.
- Conditions
- Binge Drinking, Liver Injury, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- MeABD (NCT06298318)
- Testing
- Vodka, water
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Power, Metabolic Disturbance
Effect of 8-week Intake of 2S-hesperidin on Performance, Body Composition and Biochemicals Markers in Amateur Cyclists
This clinical study evaluates the effect of 500 mg of 2S-hesperidin for 8 weeks on performance (power generated in different metabolic zones), body composition (fat and muscle mass) and biochemical (antioxidant, inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Power, Metabolic Disturbance, Change, Body Weight, Changes Fatty
- Trial name
- HESPERFORMAN (NCT04597983)
- Testing
- 2S-hesperidin
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francisco Javier Martínez Noguera
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Effect of Micronutrient Supplementation on the Intestinal Microbiota in Patients With Age-related Macular Degeneration - The Gut-Retina-axis Study
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment in the elderly, characterized by multifactorial etiology.
- Trial name
- NCT06391411
- Testing
- a micronutrient mix containing lutein (10 mg), zeaxanthin (2 mg), saffron (20 mg), vitamin C (80 mg), vitamin E (12 mg) and zinc (10mg), anti-VEGF treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Eating Behavior, Metabolic Syndrome
Study of Eating Patterns With a Smartphone App and the Effects of Time Restricted Feeding in the Metabolic Syndrome
SwissChronoFood - Study of eating patterns with a smartphone app and the metabolic effects of time restricted feeding in metabolic syndrome The purpose of this study is to assess eating patterns among teenagers and adults with a…
- Conditions
- Eating Behavior, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT03241121
- Testing
- Time restricted feeding, Regular dietary advices, Eating patterns
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 235 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne Hospitals
Aged Macular Degeneration
Omega-3-fatty Acids on Age-related Macular
Aim: To demonstrate the short-term multi focal electroretinogram (mfERG) effect of oral omega-3-fatty acids in the triglyceride form on dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Trial name
- Omega 3 (NCT01258335)
- Testing
- Omega 3, Olive Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mid Atlantic Retina
Diabetes, Hepatic Steatosis
Elevated Circulating FFA and Intrahepatic Lipid Content
There is increasing evidence that hepatic lipid content (IntraHepatic Lipid, IHL) markedly increases the risk of metabolic complications, including insulin resistance and cardiovascular events.
- Trial name
- NCT01177332
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Nutrition, Healthy, Dietary Deficiency
Health Effects of Biostimulated Lettuce in Human
The aim of the project is to study the influence of biostimulate crops on a healthy population in order to assess influence on hematological parameters and specific metabolism (glucose, lipid, iron, bone) and gut and lipid…
- Conditions
- Nutrition, Healthy, Dietary Deficiency, Bone Resorption, Glucose Metabolism Disorders
- Trial name
- NUTRIWEED23 (NCT05971017)
- Testing
- Control Group, Biostimulated group
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Chronic Liver Disease, Liver Fibrosis
Comparative Efficacy of Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis Assessment With Fibroscan and iLivTouch
This study is aimed to compare the results and operating characteristics of liver stiffness measurement with the use of Fibroscan (EchoSens, France) and iLivTouch (Wuxi Hisky Medical Technologies Co., China) in patients with…
- Conditions
- Chronic Liver Disease, Liver Fibrosis, Liver Steatoses
- Trial name
- OGIG-01-22-LF (NCT05224037)
- Testing
- iLivTouch
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution
Steatosis of Liver
Liver Fat and Glucagon Resistance
One in four adults worldwide have too much fat stored in the liver which is known as metabolic associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This was previously known as non- alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Trial name
- NCT06154096
- Testing
- Acute glucagon infusion
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Fibrosis and Cirrhosis of Liver
Quantitative MRI Imaging in Diffuse Liver Diseases
As we all know, the early diagnosis and accurate staging of liver fibrosis are very important to reduce the incidence of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- Trial name
- QMIDLD (NCT04626492)
- Testing
- Quantitative MRI imaging
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Type 2 Diabetes
The Impact of Free Fatty Acid (FFA-) Suppression on Myocardial Lipids and Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
There is evidence that inhibition of FFA-release by acipimox is associated with a significant decrease in myocardial lipid content (MYCL) as well as the ejection fraction (as a marker of systolic left ventricular function) in…
- Trial name
- HYPOTESIS (NCT01980524)
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna