NASH in Subjects With Different Classes of Obesity
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- 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