Bariatric Artery Embolization for Fatty Liver Disease
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you stop taking aspirin and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for at least 3 days before and 30 days after the procedure. If you are on anticoagulant medications and radial access cannot be obtained, you may be excluded from the trial. Additionally, if you are taking certain anti-diabetic medications or hepatotoxic drugs, you may not be eligible to participate.
Is Bariatric Artery Embolization safe for treating fatty liver disease?
How is the treatment Embospheres Microspheres unique for fatty liver disease?
Embospheres Microspheres is a unique treatment for fatty liver disease because it involves a procedure called bariatric artery embolization, which targets blood vessels to reduce blood flow to specific areas, potentially reducing liver fat. This approach is different from standard treatments that typically focus on lifestyle changes or medications to manage liver fat.678910
What is the purpose of this trial?
Obesity is an epidemic in the US. With progression of obesity, Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) has been a growing public health issue. Presently there is no cure for NASH.Prevention of progression of fibrosis in NASH is crucial, as they are at a high risk for cirrhosis and may need liver transplant.Recent studies have shown that blocking blood vessels to a particular portion of the stomach (bariatric or left gastric artery embolization) can temporarily decrease levels of the appetite inducing hormone ghrelin, and result in weight loss.The purpose of this study is to determine if Left gastric artery embolization (LGAE) in patients with obesity and NASH leads to clinically significant weight loss with improvement of NASH.
Research Team
Kirubahara Vaheesan, MD
Principal Investigator
Assistant professor of radiology- Interventional radiology
Keith Pereira, MD
Principal Investigator
Assistant professor of radiology-Interventional radiology
Brent Neuschwander-Tetri, MD
Principal Investigator
Professor of medicine- gastroenterology
Eligibility Criteria
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.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants undergo Left Gastric Artery Embolization (LGAE) to promote weight loss and improve NASH
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including weight loss and changes in liver histology
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Embospheres Microspheres
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Keith Pereira, MD:
Lead Sponsor