Non alcoholic Fatty Liver. Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
Chopped leaves of dried Artichoke- it is used twice a day (fasting in the morning and at night before bedtime) for 45 days. Brewing a tablespoon of leaf with a boiling cup (like tea) for 20 minutes on
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research, Hamedan University of Medical Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 30-65 years old Detection of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver based on high levels of ALT and AST enzymes Ultrasound diagnosis of Fatty Liver BMI was more than 25 People who did not Use Antioxidant complementary during a month before sampling People who had not underlying diseases like heart acute disease, kidney, infections, diabetes, hepatitis B or C and other diseases of the liver Not having a severe weight losing or gaining regimens within 3 months before sampling Not using of effective drugs on weight during 3 months prior to sampling Not using drugs that are likely to be related to this disease (methotrexate, amiodarone, tamoxifen, corticosteroids, valproic acid)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation Alcohol drinking other liver diseases Diet or treatment for fatty liver in the last 3 months Autoimmune diseases and cancer Reluctance to continue research
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Liver enzymes. Timepoint: At the beginning of study, 48 hours after the end of the study (this study will take 7 weeks). Method of measurement: blood assay results (including AST and ALT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of liver fat accumulation. Timepoint: 45 days. Method of measurement: Doppler color ultrasound.;Liver Enzymes. Timepoint: 45 days. Method of measurement: Blood examination Results. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMohsen Rajabi
Hamedan Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center
Outcome results
None listed