Investigating Pathological Mechanisms in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorQueen Mary University of London

About this trial

To identify key characteristics of the tissue resident and peripherally circulating immune-phenotype in addition to blood markers, metabolic profile, faecal and oral microbiota in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥18 years

Confirmed non-alcoholic Fatty liver disease (diagnosed clinically, radiologically or histologically)

If diabetic, Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Disqualifiers

Unwilling or unable to give informed consent

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

Other form of liver disease (other than NAFLD)

Taking medication associated with liver dysfunction (except methotrexate)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Bariatric Surgery

Treatment groups

153 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Locations

1
Homerton University Hospital Foundation TrustE9 6SR, LondonGreater London, United Kingdom

Sponsors and collaborators

Queen Mary University of London

Lead sponsor

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Collaborator

Barts & The London NHS Trust

Collaborator

King's College Hospital NHS Trust

Collaborator