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Bariatric Artery Embolization for Fatty Liver Disease

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Led By Keith Pereira, MD

Research Sponsored by Keith Pereira, MD:

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adequate hepatic function: Total bilirubin <3 mg/dL

Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CESD) score > or =16 AND in care of behavior health specialist with adequate coping mechanisms

Must not have

Metastatic cancer

Prior embolization to specific organs

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 months

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Summary

This trial is studying Left gastric artery embolization (LGAE) to see if it can help patients with obesity and NASH lose weight and improve their NASH.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 22 or older with obesity (BMI >35 kg/m2) and diagnosed with NASH, who haven't succeeded in losing weight through diet, exercise, or behavior modification. They should have tried other weight loss methods without success and have a liver biopsy confirming NASH within the last year. Participants need to be mentally fit to consent and follow study procedures.

What is being tested?

The trial tests if blocking blood vessels leading to the stomach using Embospheres Microspheres can reduce appetite hormone levels, cause significant weight loss, and improve conditions of NASH in obese patients.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include abdominal pain due to the procedure itself, risks associated with embolization such as infection or bleeding at the access site, possible allergic reactions to materials used during embolization, and less commonly changes in gastric function.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My liver is working well, with bilirubin levels below 3 mg/dL.

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I have a depression score of 16 or higher and am seeing a mental health specialist.

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I do not have any other liver diseases.

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My kidney function is good.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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My cancer has spread to other parts of my body.

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I have had a procedure to block blood flow to certain organs.

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My weight is over 400 lbs or my BMI is over 50.

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I have ongoing stomach pain.

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I need blood-thinning medication and cannot have treatments through my wrist.

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My liver is not working properly.

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I have had surgery to lose weight.

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My liver disease is severe.

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I have type 2 diabetes and am on medication for it.

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I have unusual body structures or severe artery disease.

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I have a known condition affecting my aorta or peripheral arteries.

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I cannot have a liver biopsy due to health reasons.

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I cannot stop taking aspirin or NSAIDs for a certain time.

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I am currently taking medication that can harm my liver.

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I cannot have a liver biopsy due to health risks.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Weight

Secondary study objectives

Change in inflammation, fibrosis, steatosis in liver histology

Clinical parameter- Abdominal circumference

Clinical parameter-Blood pressure

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: NASH- Left gastric artery embolizationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Embospheres Microspheres as artificial embolic agent for left gastric artery embolization

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Keith Pereira, MD:Lead Sponsor

Keith Pereira, MDPrincipal InvestigatorAssistant professor of radiology-Interventional radiology

3 Previous Clinical Trials

246 Total Patients Enrolled

Brent Neuschwander-Tetri, MDPrincipal InvestigatorProfessor of medicine- gastroenterology

Media Library

Embospheres Microspheres (Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02933554 — N/A

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Research Study Groups: NASH- Left gastric artery embolization

Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Embospheres Microspheres Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02933554 — N/A

Embospheres Microspheres (Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02933554 — N/A

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