Status:

RECRUITING

Characterization of the Intrahepatic Inflammatory Microenvironment in Patients With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Lead Sponsor:

Hospices Civils de Lyon

Conditions:

Liver Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a nosological entity that groups together non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Unlike NAFL, NASH is characterized by ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patient with a clinical diagnosis of NAFLD: steatosis detected on imaging and exclusion of secondary causes of steatosis (drugs, genetics, alcohol consumption \>30 g/d in men and 20 g/d in women, chronic viral infection), in the absence or presence of an associated metabolic syndrome
  • and with significant liver fibrosis (≥ F2) on at least one non-invasive test (FibroScan®, Fibrometer®, NAFLD Fibrosis Score);
  • Patient of legal age (age ≥ 18 years);
  • Patient willing to undergo liver biopsy ;
  • Patient consenting to inclusion in the study after being informed and obtaining written consent;
  • Patient affiliated to a social security scheme.

Exclusion

  • Decompensated cirrhosis or clinically significant portal hypertension (clinical, radiological or endoscopic signs of portal hypertension; presence of hepatocellular insufficiency);
  • Secondary causes of steatosis, including chronic viral hepatitis, drugs, excessive alcohol consumption according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria (\> 30 g/d in men and 20 g/d in women), genetic mutations;
  • Any other cause of liver disease: genetic hemochromatosis, autoimmune liver disease, etc. (non-exhaustive list);
  • Presence of HCC at the time of inclusion;
  • Contraindications to liver biopsy (identical to those for FNA): coagulation disorders, biliary tract dilatation, intrahepatic tumor;
  • Pregnant, parturient or breast-feeding women;
  • Persons deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision;
  • adults under legal protection (guardianship, curators).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 29 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 29 2029

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06152250

Start Date

January 29 2023

End Date

January 29 2029

Last Update

September 18 2025

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Service Hepato Gastrologie

Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, 69004

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