Burden Fatty Liver Among Acute Ischemic Cerebral Stroke Patients

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Fatty Liver; Acute Ischemic Cerebral Stroke

• Registration Number: NCT06628700
• Lead Sponsor: Assiut University

Brief Summary

1. Assess frequency of hepatic steatosis among patients in patients with Ischemic stroke without previous risk factors

2. Assess outcomes morbidity and mortality ischemic stroke in correlation with hepatic steatosis .

Detailed Description

Fatty liver disease, encompassing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic variants, is a growing health concern worldwide, with prevalence rates soaring in parallel with obesity and diabetes epidemics. The estimated global incidence of NAFLD alone is 47 cases per 1,000 people, with a higher rate observed in males than females. Among adults worldwide, the estimated prevalence of NAFLD is 32%, with a higher prevalence in males (40%) compared to females (26%), making it the most common liver disorder. The hazards of fatty liver disease extend beyond the liver itself .The condition is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in liver cells, which can progress to more severe liver diseases, such as steatohepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Early assessment and diagnosis of liver steatosis are crucial for managing and mitigating the risks associated with FLD. Non-invasive methods, such as elastography combined with the Controlled Attenuation Parameter (CAP) score, have emerged as effective tools for detecting and quantifying liver fat content. These methods offer a less invasive alternative to liver biopsies, providing reliable data to guide clinical decisions.

NAFLD is characterized by a proinflammatory and proatherogenic state that causes vascular inflammation and neurodegeneration, potentially leading to both clinical and subclinical cerebrovascular disease. Increasing epidemiological evidence links NAFLD to a higher risk and greater severity of stroke, independent of other vascular risk factors.Additionally, studies suggest NAFLD is involved in subclinical cerebrovascular diseases, such as carotid atherosclerosis which is characterized by the build-up of plaques in the carotid arteries. Patients with NAFLD exhibited greater carotid atherosclerosis .

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-10
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-10-03
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-07
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-07
• Study Start: 2024-10-10
• Primary Completion: 2025-10-10
• Study Completion: 2025-11-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 97

Inclusion Criteria

• Newly diagnosed ischemic cerebral stroke exceeding of window phase without obvious risk factors.
• patients above 18 years.
• patients below 60 years.

Exclusion Criteria

• patients have obvious risk factors including: smoking, DM , Hypertension ,renal patients , cardiovascular diseases (AF , valvular disease ,reduced systolic function ,chronic HCV ,HBV).
• patients below 18 years.
• patients above 60 years.
• patients refused to contribute to this study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess frequency of hepatic steatosis among patients in patients with Ischemic stroke without previous risk factors	Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess outcomes morbidity and mortality ischemic stroke in correlation with hepatic steatosis .	Baseline