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This study measures the steatosis in patients With fatty livers as determined by CAP score from a fibroscan assessment. The study attempts to determine the effect of using the Medical Food Hepaxa in a Clinical setting Close to real-world use.
Subjects With fatty liver are given Hepaxa for 6 months. Fibroscan CAP measurements are taken at 3 monthly intervals. Subjects consent to Collection of data from approximately 6 months prior to use of Hepaxa. Patients unresponsive to life style recommendations given as standard practice will be enrolled.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepaxa | Experimental | Subjects will receive Hepaxa according to standard use (4 capsules daily over a 6 month period) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hepaxa | Dietary Supplement | High concentrate EPA and DHA |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| The change in liver fat content (hepatic steatosis) from baseline to end of study | Liver fat will be measured using the "Controlled Attenuation Parameter" from the ultrasound based Fibroscan machine | 6 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in liver function test: aspartate aminotransferase (AST) from baseline (IU/L) to end of study | Blood test | 6 months |
| Change in the liver function test: alanine aminotransferase (ALT) from baseline (IU/L) to end of study |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Exploratory outcome. Stratification of effect Hepaxa using FLI score | The fatty liver index score will be used to stratify patients for analysis of effect of Hepaxa | 6 months |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Hogan, MD | GI Associates and Endoscopy Center | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GI Associates and Endoscopy Center | Flowood | Mississippi | 39232 | United States |
Only anonymized data will be shared With the Sponsor. The study protocol and report may be shared, and presented as Scientific posters and peer-reviewed articles.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D065626 | Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D005234 | Fatty Liver |
| D008107 | Liver Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
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Subjects are screened for eligibility and on consent, historical data from liver fat measurements With CAP scores, will be collected from the previous 6 months. Only subjects With no, or poor response to lifestyle recommendations will be enrolled.
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Blood test
| 6 months |
| Change in the liver function test: gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) from baseline (IU/L) to end of study | Blood test | 6 months |
| Change in Level of plasma triglycerides from baseline to end of study | Blood test | 6 months |
| Change in weight from baseline to end of study | Blood test | 6 months |