Sarcopenia Among Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (NCT07598916) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sarcopenia Among Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease
120 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
\- Determination of sarcopenia frequency among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease 2- Exploring the association of sarcopenia with disease state (steatosis grade and fibrosis) among patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2 or waist circumference \> 94 cm in men, \> 80 cm in women
. Fasting serum glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL (≥ 5.6 mmol/L) or 2-hour post-load glucose level ≥ 140 mg/dL (≥ 7.8 mmol/L) or hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) ≥ 5.7% or on specific drug treatment
. Blood pressure ≥ 130/85 mmHg or specific drug treatment
. Plasma triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL (≥ 1.70 mmol/L) or specific drug treatment
. Plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol \< 40 mg/dL (\< 1.0 mmol/L) for men and \< 50 mg/dL (\< 1.3 mmol/L) for women or specific drug treatment For significant steatosis grading, hepatic steatosis index (HSI) will be used (BMI, diabetes mellitus, and aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratio; cut-off score: \>36). \[9\].
Exclusion criteria
. Age less than 18 years old or more than 65 years old
. Pregnant patients
. Chronic hepatitis C virus and/or hepatitis B virus infection
. Any alcohol consumption
. Autoimmune hepatitis
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
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Sarcopenia in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07598916
SponsorAssiut University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Primary completion2027-06
Contact for this trial
Arwa AboBakr Ahmed Ibrahim, Resident of Tropical Medicine