Clinical trial for Surgery
Official title A Randomized Controlled Study Evaluating Bariatric Surgery as a Treatment for Severe NASH With Advanced Liver Fibrosis in Non-severe Obese Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03472157
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares the effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus usual medical treatment in reducing NASH and preventing worsening of liver fibrosis.
- Who it's for
- Adults with obesity (BMI 30–35 kg/m²) who have NASH and advanced liver scarring (fibrosis stages F3 or F4).
- What's involved
- Participants will either receive bariatric surgery or standard medical care, with follow‑up visits and medical tests to monitor liver health and overall outcomes.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Provide written informed consent and agree to comply to the study protocol prior to enrolment.
- For F3 fibrosis patients: 35\>BMI≥ 30kg/m² ; Fibroscan ≥ 9kPa or FibrometreVM ≥0.526 predicting a F3 fibrosis score grade within 1 month before...
- For F4 fibrosis patients: 50\>BMI≥ 30kg/m² ; Fibroscan ≥ 15kPa predicting a F4 fibrosis score grade within 1 month before inclusion or F4 fibrosis...
- Fibroscan ≥ 9kPa or FibrometreVM ≥0.526 predicting a F3 or F4 fibrosis score grade within 1 month before inclusion Or F3 or F4 fibrosis score grade...
- Patient should agree to have one liver biopsy during the screening period (before randomization, the randomization will be permitted after at least a...
You likely can't join if
- Previous history of bariatric surgery (except gastric ring removed for more than 3 years).
- Decompensated cirrhosis (MELD\> 7 CPT score\> 5, previous history of decompensation (encephalopathy, ascites, jaundice, varicose vein rupture)
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Platelets \<125 000; TP \<80%; bilirubin \<20 mmol / l; albumin \<35 g / L.
- Other liver disease: alcohol consumption exceeding 20 g / day for women and 30g / day in men, HBV, HCV, CBP, CSP, autoimmune hepatitis...
- Being processed Cancer (chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormone therapy)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Provide written informed consent and agree to comply to the study protocol prior to enrolment.
- For F3 fibrosis patients: 35\>BMI≥ 30kg/m² ; Fibroscan ≥ 9kPa or FibrometreVM ≥0.526 predicting a F3 fibrosis score grade within 1 month before inclusion or F3 fibrosis score grade diagnosed by hepatic biopsy performed...
- For F4 fibrosis patients: 50\>BMI≥ 30kg/m² ; Fibroscan ≥ 15kPa predicting a F4 fibrosis score grade within 1 month before inclusion or F4 fibrosis score grade diagnosed by hepatic biopsy performed before inclusion.
- Fibroscan ≥ 9kPa or FibrometreVM ≥0.526 predicting a F3 or F4 fibrosis score grade within 1 month before inclusion Or F3 or F4 fibrosis score grade diagnosed by hepatic biopsy performed before inclusion.
- Patient should agree to have one liver biopsy during the screening period (before randomization, the randomization will be permitted after at least a second reading performed by pathologist of CHRU Lille to confirm the...
- For patients with cirrhosis, patients must fulfil all the following criteria: Platelets \> 125 000, PT \> 80 %, Albumin \> 35 g/L, MELD score at inclusion \< 9, CPT score \< 6, No history of previous decompensation, No...
- For hypertensive patients, hypertension must be controlled by stable dose of anti-hypertensive medication for at least 2 months prior to screening (and the stable dose can be maintained throughout the study).
- Female participating in the study must be either of non-child bearing (surgically sterilized at 6 month prior to screening or postmenopausal) or using an efficient contraception: hormonal contraception (including patch...
- Patient agrees to come to the study visits within the protocol-specified delay
- Previous history of bariatric surgery (except gastric ring removed for more than 3 years).
- Decompensated cirrhosis (MELD\> 7 CPT score\> 5, previous history of decompensation (encephalopathy, ascites, jaundice, varicose vein rupture)
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Platelets \<125 000; TP \<80%; bilirubin \<20 mmol / l; albumin \<35 g / L.
- Other liver disease: alcohol consumption exceeding 20 g / day for women and 30g / day in men, HBV, HCV, CBP, CSP, autoimmune hepatitis, hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin.
- Being processed Cancer (chemotherapy, radiotherapy or hormone therapy)
- HIV positive patients
- Patients who had an acute cardiovascular episode, coronary Heart Disease (Angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, revascularization procedure), stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) within the 6 months prior to...
- Severe chronic respiratory disease.
- Severe chronic cardiac insufficiency (grade III and IV of NYHA classification).
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- Simultaneous enrollment in another clinical trial.
- Drug abuse within the past year.
- Patient with contra-indication for bariatric surgery
- Gastic Banding, Biliopancreatic diversion and all the new bariatric surgery techniques are forbidden because the study design allow only the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric Bypaass.
- Patients considered in remission for at least 5 years after onset of treatment.
- Patients Treated and believed to be cured basal or squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or resected carcinoma of the cervix
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Lille, France
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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