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Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Waitlist Available
Led By Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Patient is 18-65 years old
Advanced fibrosis (defined as bridging fibrosis (F3) or cirrhosis (F4) on LB).
Must not have
diabetes mellitus (defined as HbA1c ≥ 6.5%)
gastric varices
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up months 0, month 1, month 3, month 6, month 9, month 12
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Summary

This trial will assess the effect of P-ESG on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by measuring changes in liver fat, inflammation, and fibrosis.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-65 with obesity (BMI > 30) and advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis, who have biopsy-proven NASH. It's not for those with diabetes, gastric varices, decompensated cirrhosis, current smokers, or anyone on weight loss programs/medications recently.
What is being tested?
The study investigates the impact of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) on patients with Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). It will assess changes in liver function and structure through tests like blood work and imaging before and after ESG treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, ESG procedures may include risks such as pain at the procedure site, bleeding, infection risk from endoscopy, potential nutritional deficiencies due to altered digestion.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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My liver has advanced scarring.
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I have been diagnosed with NASH through a biopsy.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My diabetes is confirmed with an HbA1c level of 6.5% or higher.
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I have enlarged veins in my stomach.
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Endoscopic procedures are not safe for me.
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I am willing and able to follow the study's schedule.
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I am willing and able to sign the informed consent.
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I have severe liver disease with symptoms like bleeding, fluid buildup, confusion, or jaundice.
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I am taking medication to prevent blood clots.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~months 0, month 1, month 3, month 6, month 9, month 12
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and months 0, month 1, month 3, month 6, month 9, month 12 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Month 0 liver function at 12 months.
Secondary study objectives
Change in Month 0 Anthropometric factors at months 1,3,6,9,12.
Change in Month 0 Quality of Life at 12 months.
Change in Month 0 insulin resistance at 6 and 12 months.
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Patients with Obesity and NASH scheduled/recommended for P-ESG ProcedureExperimental Treatment5 Interventions
We will perform a 12-month prospective, single-center, pilot observational study on patients with obesity and NASH with advanced fibrosis who are undergoing P-ESG. A total of 15 patients will undergo EUS-LB with EUS-PPG measurement in a single session prior to and at 12 months following P-ESG
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Quality of Life Assessment
2009
Completed Phase 2
~500

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Who is running the clinical trial?

American Society for Gastrointestinal EndoscopyOTHER
27 Previous Clinical Trials
4,404 Total Patients Enrolled
Boston Scientific CorporationIndustry Sponsor
737 Previous Clinical Trials
854,216 Total Patients Enrolled
Brigham and Women's HospitalLead Sponsor
1,653 Previous Clinical Trials
11,491,015 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
150 Patients Enrolled for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Media Library

P-ESG (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04820036 — N/A
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Research Study Groups: Patients with Obesity and NASH scheduled/recommended for P-ESG Procedure
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Clinical Trial 2023: P-ESG Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04820036 — N/A
P-ESG (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04820036 — N/A
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