CompletedNot Applicable

Dietary Allowance of Methyl Donor Nutrients to Minimize Risks of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Progression

Taiwan51 participantsStarted 2022-04-25

Plain-language summary

Investigate the methyl donors requirement of NAFLD patients to correct the malnutrition, lipid-toxicity, microbiota dysfunction, and metabolomics biomarkers.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * NAFLD/NASH patients * Folate levels in plasma \< 6 ng/mL or choline levels in plasma \< 5 micromol per liter * Folate intake \< estimated average requirement or choline intake \< 50% adequate Intakes * Homocysteine levels in plasma \> 9 micromol per liter Exclusion Criteria: * Asymptomatic carrier of hepatitis B and C * Liver disease except NAFLD * Taking drugs that causes fatty liver * Inflammation about stomach or intestines * Pregnancy * Cancer except liver cancer * Heart disease, vascular disease, or psychosis * Intake alcohol over 100 g or unaccessible intake alcohol

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Liver fat proportion

Timeframe: One month

Improvement liver dysfunction progress

Timeframe: One month

Body fat percentage

Timeframe: One month

Plasma methyl nutrients levels

Timeframe: One month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05291104

SponsorFu Jen Catholic University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-31

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.