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Comparison of two complementary prebiotics in the treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

Comparison of Chlorella Vulgaris and Spirulina supplementation effect on oxidative stress, lipids profile and liver function in patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014121620345N1
Enrollment
72
Registered
2015-10-19
Start date
2014-12-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis)

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group will take 1 gram Spirulina (platensis ) supplementation, at least one hour before the lunch meal with a glass of water, which is for 8 weeks. Supplementations c
Treatment - Drugs
The intervention group will take 1 gram Spirulina (platensis ) supplementation, at least one hour before the lunch meal with a glass of water, which is for 8 weeks. Supplementations containing Spirul
The intervention group number daily will take 1 gram Chlorella Vulgaris supplement, at least one hour before the lunch meal with a glass of water for 8 weeks. Supplements include Chlorella microalgae

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor for Research Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age range 20-50 years with NAFLD(Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver) confirmed by ultrasound; have not participated in other research projects. Exclusion criteria: history of alcohol consumption; dyslipidemia who are taking medications; pregnancy and lactation; history of high blood pressure; lung disease; kidney disease; liver transplantation; complications of diabetes and chronic disorders that cause aggregation of fat in the liver such as diabetes; hepatitis use of some drugs: such as Tamoxifen; blood pressure control; statins; insulin sensitivity enhancers; hepatotoxic drugs; birth control pills and estrogen.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Alanine Amino Transferase(ALT). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Method :IFCC ( International Federation Clinical Chemistry) ? IU/L.;Aspartate Amin Transferase (AST). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Method :IFCC ( International Federation Clinical Chemistry) ? IU/L.;Alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Method :IFCC ( International Federation Clinical Chemistry) ? IU/L.;TG (Triglyceride). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Enzymatic (mg/dl).;TC (Total Cholesterol). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Enzymatic (mg/dl).;LDL-C. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Friedewald formula(mg/dl).;HDL-C. Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: Deposit method(mg/dl).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Serum Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: the DPPH (Diphenyl-2-Picrylhydrazyl) percentage reduction.;Serum Malon Di Aldehyde (MDA). Timepoint: Before and after 8 weeks. Method of measurement: based on Calorimetry.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactChitsazi J Maryam

School of Public Health, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences

mahshid_chitsaz66@yahoo.com+98 353536240691

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026