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Effect of probiotic in improving laboratory findings in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Effect of probiotic in improving laboratory findings in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017102537007N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2017-11-12
Start date
2017-10-12
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

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: In intervention group, two Gerilact tablets 500 mg will be administered daily for 60 days. Intervention 2: In control group, two placebo tablets will be given daily for 60 days.
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
In intervention group, two Gerilact tablets 500 mg will be administered daily for 60 days
In control group, two placebo tablets will be given daily for 60 days

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients with newly diagnosed fatty liver grade II and III; with no treatment for NAFLD; BMI 25-40 kg/m2; over 18 years old. Exclusion criteria: any gastrointestinal disease; diabetes mellitus; cardiac or kidney failure; thyroid disease; rheumatoid arthritis; chronic liver disease beside NAFLD; cancer; antibiotic therapy two weeks prior or during study; vitamin, antioxidant, fiber and omega3 complement use 3 weeks prior or during study; pregnancy or breast feeding, OCP use; liver transplantation; alcohol use.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Lipid profile. Timepoint: Before and at the end of intervention. Method of measurement: with laboratory examination.;Liver function tests. Timepoint: Before and at the end of intervention. Method of measurement: with laboratory examination.;Fatty liver grade. Timepoint: Before and at the end of intervention. Method of measurement: With sonography.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Zahra Sadeghi

Ardabil University of Medical Sceinces

z.sadeghi@arums.ac.ir+98 45 3325 1401

Outcome results

None listed

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