Formula Diet Treatment for NASH Patients.

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Formula diet: Formula diet for 12 weeks

Study summary

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) - also called fatty liver - is medically a serious problem because the liver tissue becomes fatty and stiff, and inflammatory reactions occur. This increases the risk of liver fibrosis (= scarring of the liver), liver cirrhosis (= shrunken liver), a liver tumor or death. So far there is no recognized treatment option for this disease. However, there is evidence that a lifestyle change based on a reduced carbohydrate diet, more exercise and a significant weight loss that can improve NASH.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• degree of steatosis — 12 weeks
  degree of steatosis in decibels per meter (dB/m) measured by Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) estimation

Trial sites (2)

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