Recruitment

Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Estimated Enrollment
Same as current

Summary

Conditions
  • NAFLD
  • NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
  • Obesity
  • Obesity Morbid
Type
Observational
Design
Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective

Participation Requirements

Age
Between 19 years and 69 years
Gender
Both males and females

Description

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly becoming the most common cause of chronic liver disease due to an increase in the prevalence of obesity. The development of NASH leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality. Since patients with obesity are at an increased risk of NASH, the aim ...

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rapidly becoming the most common cause of chronic liver disease due to an increase in the prevalence of obesity. The development of NASH leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality. Since patients with obesity are at an increased risk of NASH, the aim of this trial is to assess the prevalence of NASH in this class of patients.

Tracking Information

NCT #
NCT04653103
Collaborators
Not Provided
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Geltrude Mingrone, MD, PhD Catholic University of the Sacred Heart