Clinical trials: Fatty Liver
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD, Hypertriglyceridemia
A Double-blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Study Comparing Epanova and Fenofibrate on Liver Fat in Overweight Subjects.
This study is a double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, 12 week study performed in 2 centres in Sweden to assess the effect of Omega-3 carboxylic acids and fenofibrate on liver fat measured with magnetic…
- Trial name
- NCT02354976
- Testing
- Omega-3 carboxylic acid, Fenofibrate 200mg
- Where
- 4 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Nonalcoholic Steatohapatitis
Safety and Efficacy of Roflumilast and Pioglitazone in Treating Adults With Nonalcoholic SteatoHepatitis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of roflumilast and pioglitazone therapy on serum transaminase (ALT) levels in adults with Nonalcoholic SteatoHepatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01703260
- Testing
- Roflumilast, Pioglitazone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
How Does Dietary Carbohydrate Influence the Formation of an Atherogenic Lipoprotein Phenotype (ALP)?
The hypothesis of this study is that a diet high in sugars will increase abnormalities in blood lipids which are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, relative to a diet which is low in sugar.
- Trial name
- CHOT (NCT01790984)
- Testing
- High sugar low starch diet, Low sugar high starch diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bruce A. Griffin
Fatty Liver
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) in Diabetic Fatty Liver
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the most severe form of liver injury in the spectrum of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has emerged as the major cause of chronic liver disease in developed countries.
- Trial name
- NCT00323414
- Testing
- Polyunsaturated fatty acid (Opti-EPA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A Study of Oral Insulin to Reduce Liver Fat Content in Type 2 Diabetes Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A Study to Assess the Safety and Potential of Oral Insulin to Reduce Liver Fat Content in Type 2 Diabetes Patients with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Trial name
- NCT04616014
- Testing
- ORMD-0801 QD
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Oramed, Ltd.
Chronic Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ultrasound Method to Measure Fibrosis of the Liver in Children
HYPOTHESIS: The investigators hypothesize that sonoelastography (SE) provide accurate quantitative measurements that can be used to stage liver fibrosis in pediatric patients with chronic liver disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, HCV Coinfection, HBV
- Trial name
- NCT02086708
- Testing
- Shear Wave sonoelastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
Clinical Study In Infants With Rapidly Progressive Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
This was an open-label, repeat-dose, study of sebelipase alfa in infants with rapidly progressive lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). Eligible participants received once-weekly infusions of sebelipase alfa for up to 3 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02193867
- Testing
- Sebelipase Alfa
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Finland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis; NAFLD - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Biomarkers of Liver Pathology in Patients With Presumed Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Following Bariatric Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate imaging and other biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease before and after bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- BARI (NCT03294850)
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery, HepQuant SHUNT Dual Cholate Liver Diagnostic Kit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis NASH
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of LMB763 in Patients With NASH
The purpose of the present study is to assess the effects of LMB763 with respect to safety, tolerability, and on markers of liver inflammation in patients with NASH
- Trial name
- NCT02913105
- Testing
- LMB763
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity
Effects of Dietary Fructose on Gut Microbiota and Fecal Metabolites in Obese Men and Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of abnormal liver function tests in the U.S. (Browning, et al., 2004), ranging from steatosis to end-stage liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03339245
- Testing
- Fructose Solution (75 Grams), Glucose Solution (75 grams)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Oral Amino Acid Nutrition to Improve Glucose Excursions in PCOS
The Investigators will measure hepatic glucose and fat metabolism in obese girls with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and hepatic steatosis (HS) after taking 4 weeks of an essential amino acid (EAA) supplement or placebo and…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- ORANGE (NCT03717935)
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acid (EAA) Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigation of Synbiotic Treatment in NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver condition in which fat builds up in the liver not caused by alcohol. The liver is an organ that is not designed to build up fat.
- Trial name
- INSYTE (NCT01680640)
- Testing
- Synbiotic, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Cirrhosis
Companion Protocol for Methacetin Breath Test (MBT) in Conatus Protocol IDN-6556-14
To validate the ability of the Methacetin Breath Test (MBT) to detect clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH)/severe portal hypertension (SPH) defined as hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) ≥ 10 mmHg and HVPG ≥ 12…
- Conditions
- NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT03439189
- Testing
- Methacetin Breath Test, Emricasan
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 343 people
- Sponsor
- Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
6-week Safety and PD Study in Adults With NAFLD
IN THIS PHASE 2A, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE BLIND, PLACEBO CONTROLLED, 3 ARM, PARALLEL- GROUP STUDY, SAFETY, TOLERABILITY, AND PHARMACODYNAMICS OF PF-06835919 ADMINISTERED ONCE DAILY FOR 6 WEEKS WILL BE ASSESSED IN ADULTS WITH…
- Trial name
- NCT03256526
- Testing
- PF-06835919 Low Dose, PF-06835919 High Dose
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children With Fatty Liver Disease
The purpose of this study is to examine whether CPAP therapy can reduce or eliminate hepatic fat accumulation in obese children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT02134522
- Testing
- Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatic Steatosis
Fish Oil and Diet for the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
The current pilot study assesses the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to quantify hepatic steatosis. It will provide preliminary data regarding the use of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (Lovaza) for the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT00845845
- Testing
- Omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
DUET Study: A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Orally Administered TERN-501 as Monotherapy and in Combination With TERN-101 in Noncirrhotic Adults With Presumed Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
This is a Phase 2a Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Orally Administered TERN-501 as Monotherapy as well as in…
- Trial name
- NCT05415722
- Testing
- TERN-501, TERN-101
- Where
- 35 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people
- Sponsor
- Terns, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Liver Transplant, Liver Steatosis
Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) in Liver Allografts
The primary aim is to determine the accuracy of CAP in the quantification of liver steatosis using liver biopsies as reference. Secondarily, investigators will correlate transient elastography (TE) and CAP results, analyze…
- Conditions
- Liver Transplant, Liver Steatosis, Liver Disease, Primary Non-function
- Trial name
- NCT02798861
- Testing
- Fibroscan 402/530
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Andres Duarte-Rojo
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Use of a Novel Drug in People With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) or Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Does the novel drug decrease liver fat in subjects with NASH or NAFLD as compared to placebo
- Trial name
- NCT02605616
- Testing
- AZ compound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Role of Exenatide in NASH-a Pilot Study
We hypothesize that exenatide (Byetta), a GLP-1 agonist administered subcutaneously for 24-28 weeks improves liver histology in diabetic patients with biopsy-proven NASH.
- Trial name
- NAFLD (NCT00650546)
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University