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Evaluation of Diet and Exercise in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - NCT00815009-78234(Clinical Trial 262077)



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City:  Fort Sam Houston
State:  
TX
Zip Code: 78234
Conditions: Fatty Liver
Purpose: Moderate exercise with a low fat and/or a moderate fat with low processed carbohydrate diet will have a greater effect on slowing disease progression and reversing hepatic steatosis and/or necro-inflammation in the liver of adult patients with NAFLD and NASH when compared to a regular healthy diet alone.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Age 18-70 yrs - DEERS eligible (DoD beneficiary) - All participants must plan to be in the area for at least nine months - Liver biopsy confirmed NAFLD/NASH (NAS Score evaluating steatosis, lobular inflammation and hepatocyte ballooning) within the past 6 months Exclusion Criteria: - Alcohol consumption > 20 g/d or history of alcohol abuse - Hepatitis A, B, C - Chronic liver disease of any other etiology - Fatty acid oxidation disorder (Inborn errors of metabolism) - Insulin therapy regime for treatment of diabetes - Pregnancy
Study is available at: San Antonio Military Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
United States

Primary Contact:
Renee E Cole, MS, PhD
Email: renee.e.cole@us.army.mil
Phone: 210-916-3656

Secondary Contact:
Renee E Cole, MS, PhD
Email: renee.e.cole@us.army.mil
Phone: 210-916-3656
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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