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The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanisms underlying bariatric surgery-induced resolution of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Bariatric surgery is one of the few currently available treatment options for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In most cases, NAFLD is entirely ameliorated after the surgery but in some individuals, the disease may persist or even progress. The mechanisms underlying the bariatric surgery-mediated resolution of NAFLD and the heterogeneity in the response remain poorly understood. In this study, the investigators will examine the metabolic effects of bariatric surgery-induced resolution of NAFLD. To this end, study subjects who have previously undergone bariatric surgery and metabolic studies will be invited for a follow-up visit for physical examination, evaluation of body composition with bioelectrical impedance and quantification of liver stiffness using non-invasive transient elastography and magnetic resonance elastography (MRE). Body fat composition will be evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and hepatic lipid content will be measured with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). In addition, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) metabolomic analyses will be carried out from plasma samples collected both before and after bariatric surgery. Insulin resistance will be assessed using the HOMA-IR index and the genotypes in disease-modifying genes including PNPLA3, TM6SF2, MBOAT7, MARC1 and HSD17B13 will be assessed. Liver biopsies were obtained at the time of bariatric surgery and, in individuals with a clinical indication, a follow-up liver biopsy will be obtained.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bariatric surgery | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bariatric surgery | Procedure | bariatric surgery |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| change in concentration of plasma metabolites as determined by nuclear magnetic resonance | plasma NMR metabolomics concentrations (mmol/L) | change between follow-up visit and pre-surgery visit , expected average 10 years |
| change in severity of NAFLD as determined by elastography | elastography (kPa) | change between follow-up visit and pre-surgery visit , expected average 10 years |
| change in severity of NAFLD as determined by magnetic resonance spectroscopy | intrahepatic triglyceride content by proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (%) | change between follow-up visit and pre-surgery visit , expected average 10 years |
| change in severity of NAFLD as determined by liver histology | liver biopsy from individuals with clinical indication (SAF score) | change between follow-up visit and pre-surgery visit , expected average 10 years |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Panu K Luukkonen, MD, PhD | Helsinki University Central Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Biomedicum 2U | Helsinki | 00290 | Finland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D065626 | Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
| D005234 | Fatty Liver |
| D008107 | Liver Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D050110 | Bariatric Surgery |
| ID | Term |
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| D049088 | Bariatrics |
| D000073319 | Obesity Management |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D013514 | Surgical Procedures, Operative |
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