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Prospective Cohort Study of Association of Insulin Resistance/Steatosis With Hepatic Fibrosis in CHB and NAFLD

Completed
Conditions
Hepatic Fibrosis
Fatty Liver
Chronic Hepatitis B
Registration Number
NCT02031913
Lead Sponsor
Seoul National University Boramae Hospital
Brief Summary

Hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance are associated with severity of fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and chronic hepatitis C. However, clinical significance of steatosis and insulin resistance on fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is not well established. The aim was to investigate the relationship between insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and fibrosis in patients with CHB.

Detailed Description

acoustic radiation force impulse elastography

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Chronic hepatitis B patients
  • With evidences of hepatic steatosis on ultrasonography or pathology
Exclusion Criteria
  • significant alcohol consumption or other known liver diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Insulin resistance and fibrosis indicesone year

Measurement for insulin resistance and fibrosis index for hepatic fibrosis assessment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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