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Study of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Study of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07750210
Enrollment
250
Registered
2026-08-06
Start date
2026-08-22
Completion date
2028-08-22
Last updated
2026-08-06

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Conditions

MASLD, Type 1 Diabetes

Keywords

MASLD, TYPE 1 DIABETES

Brief summary

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin secondary to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells , historically individuals with T1D are not liable for metabolic complications. Recent evidence suggests a prevalence of MASLD in approximately 22.2% of adults with T1D; moreover, significant fibrosis (\> F2) is observed 'in 13.2% and advanced fibrosis (\> F3) in 5.12% of them (1) The development of MASLD is related to a persistence of inflammatory state and is favored by lipotoxicity due to the accumulation of free cholesterol(2) In individuals with T1D, MASLD risk may be influenced by disease-specific factors, including lifelong exposure to exogenous insulin, peripheral hyperinsulinemia with relative portal hypoinsulinemia, chronic hyperglycemia, marked glycemic variability, recurrent hypoglycemia, and progressive alterations in body composition. Even in the absence of classical insulin resistance, these factors may promote hepatic denovo lipogenesis, oxidative stress, and lipid accumulation through alternative metabolic pathways Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin secondary to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells , historically individuals with T1D are not liable for metabolic complications. Recent evidence suggests a prevalence of MASLD in approximately 22.2% of adults with T1D; moreover, significant fibrosis (\> F2) is observed 'in 13.2% and advanced fibrosis (\> F3) in 5.12% of them (1) The development of MASLD is related to a persistence of inflammatory state and is favored by lipotoxicity due to the accumulation of free cholesterol(2) In individuals with T1D, MASLD risk may be influenced by disease-specific factors, including lifelong exposure to exogenous insulin, peripheral hyperinsulinemia with relative portal hypoinsulinemia, chronic hyperglycemia, marked glycemic variability, recurrent hypoglycemia, and progressive alterations in body composition. Even in the absence of classical insulin resistance, these factors may promote hepatic denovo lipogenesis, oxidative stress, and lipid accumulation through alternative metabolic pathways Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin secondary to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells , historically individuals with T1D are not liable for metabolic complications. Recent evidence suggests a prevalence of MASLD in approximately 22.2% of adults with T1D; moreover, significant fibrosis (\> F2) is observed 'in 13.2% and advanced fibrosis (\> F3) in 5.12% of them (1) The development of MASLD is related to a persistence of inflammatory state and is favored by lipotoxicity due to the accumulation of free cholesterol(2) In individuals with T1D, MASLD risk may be influenced by disease-specific factors, including lifelong exposure to exogenous insulin, peripheral hyperinsulinemia with relative portal hypoinsulinemia, chronic hyperglycemia, marked glycemic variability, recurrent hypoglycemia, and progressive alterations in body composition. Even in the absence of classical insulin resistance, these factors may promote hepatic denovo lipogenesis, oxidative stress, and lipid accumulation through alternative metabolic pathways Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin secondary to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells , historically individuals with T1D are not liable for metabolic complications. Recent evidence suggests a prevalence of MASLD in approximately 22.2% of adults with T1D; moreover, significant fibrosis (\> F2) is observed 'in 13.2% and advanced fibrosis (\> F3) in 5.12% of them (1) The development of MASLD is related to a persistence of inflammatory state and is favored by lipotoxicity due to the accumulation of free cholesterol(2) In individuals with T1D, MASLD risk may be influenced by disease-specific factors, including lifelong exposure to exogenous insulin, peripheral hyperinsulinemia with relative portal hypoinsulinemia, chronic hyperglycemia, marked glycemic variability, recurrent hypoglycemia, and progressive alterations in body composition. Even in the absence of classical insulin resistance, these factors may promote hepatic denovo lipogenesis, oxidative stress, and lipid accumulation through alternative metabolic pathways

Detailed description

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease characterized by an absolute deficiency of insulin secondary to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells , historically individuals with T1D are not liable for metabolic complications. Recent evidence suggests a prevalence of MASLD in approximately 22.2% of adults with T1D; moreover, significant fibrosis (\> F2) is observed 'in 13.2% and advanced fibrosis (\> F3) in 5.12% of them (1) The development of MASLD is related to a persistence of inflammatory state and is favored by lipotoxicity due to the accumulation of free cholesterol(2) In individuals with T1D, MASLD risk may be influenced by disease-specific factors, including lifelong exposure to exogenous insulin, peripheral hyperinsulinemia with relative portal hypoinsulinemia, chronic hyperglycemia, marked glycemic variability, recurrent hypoglycemia, and progressive alterations in body composition. Even in the absence of classical insulin resistance, these factors may promote hepatic denovo lipogenesis, oxidative stress, and lipid accumulation through alternative metabolic pathways (3,4). Due to the association of MASLD and adverse clinical outcomes, international guidelines recommend screening individuals with metabolic risk factors through the use of clinical tools and noninvasive indices (aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine transaminase (ALT) levels, Fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4), hepatic steatosis index (HSI), and fatty liver index (FLI)) and imaging (5). The combined use of scales and imaging studies offers an accessible and low-cost method for identifying patients at risk of liver fibrosis, facilitating early preventive and therapeutic interventions (5,6) Most non-invasive indices currently used to stratify MASLD ,and liver fibrosis risk were developed and validated in T2D or with metabolic diseases. However, their diagnostic performance in T1D remains uncertain as they may behave differently in the patients with T1D. (7). Aim of the work: The aim of the work is to study the frequancy of MASLD in T1D and to characterize non-invasive markers of MASLD and liver fibrosis risk in adults with T1D who attend to Sohag University Hospital Patients and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational study Sample size sample size is 250 patients calculated using Cochran Formula n=z\^2\*p(1-p)/d\^2 For prevalence 25%,confidance level 95% and power80% Patients Inclusion criteria: (1) age ≥ 18years, (2) diagnosis of T1DM Exclusion Criteria. 1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus 2. using glucocorticoids 3. long-term alcohol consumption 4. previous diagnosis of other chronic liver diseases (viral, autoimmune, etc.), major diseases such as liver cirrhosis or tumors Methods: All groups will be subjected to : 1. Complete history taking for Age, Sex, comorbidities (hypothyroidism, arterial hypertension, and dyslipidemia), duration of diabetes, insulin dose,. 2. A thorough clinical examination will stress on: -BMI calculated as the ( weight (kg)/height (m)(8). * waist circumference 3. The following investigations will be done to every subject: <!-- --> 1. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), 2- Lipid profile 3- AST, ALT(IU/L) 4- CBC 5- abdominal ultrasound 6- gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)and 7-fibroscane(Fibroscan 430, By Echosens company, france)for MASLD patients T1D is diagnosed according to ADA diagnostic criteria of T1D (12) MASLD is characterized by hepatic steatosis (fatty liver) in individuals with at least 1 cardiometabolic risk factor(13), and is characterized by specific manifestations in imaging. Cardiometabolic risk factors significant to meet diagnostic criteria include at least 1 of these 5 factors: -BMI \> 25 kg/m2 (BMI \> 23 in Asian populations) or waist circumference \> 94 cm (men) or 80 cm (women) -Fasting serum glucose \> 100 mg/dL or HgbA1c \> 5.7% or type 2 diabetes or current treatment for type 2 diabetes * Blood Pressure \> 130/85 mm/Hg or currently being treated with antihypertensives * Triglycerides \> 150 or currently being treated with lipid lowering therapy * HDL cholesterol \< 40 mg/dL (men) or HD \< 50 mg/dL (women) or currently being treated with lipid-lowering medications.(14) Non-invasive indices \[Hepatic steatosis index(HSI), fatty liver index (FLI), are used to estimate the risk of MASLD, and Fibrosis-4 score (FIB-4) and fibroscane are used for fibrosis risk stratification. * FLI: \[0.953 × ln(triglycerides) + 0.139 × BMI + 0.718 × ln(GGT) + 0.053 × waist circumference - 15.745\]. Interpretation: \<30, low risk; 30-60, intermediate risk; \> 60, high risk (9). * FIB-4: \[(Age × AST)/(Platelets × √ALT)\]. Interpretation: fibrosis stage 0-1; \<1.30 fibrosis stage 2-3; 1.30-2.67 fibrosis stage 4-5: \> 2.67 (10). • HSI: \[8 × ALT/AST + BMI + 2 (if had diabetes) + 2 (if female)\]. Interpretation: \<30, very low risk; 30-36 intermediate risk; \> 36, high risk (11).

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Sohag University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. age ≥ 18years, 2. diagnosis of T1DM

Exclusion criteria

(1)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (2) using glucocorticoids (3) long-term alcohol consumption (4) previous diagnosis of other chronic liver diseases (viral, autoimmune, etc.), major diseases such as liver cirrhosis or tumors \-

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
frequancy of MASLD in T1Dat baselinestudy the frequancy of MASLD in T1D and to characterize non-invasive markers of MASLD and liver fibrosis risk in adults with T1D who attend to Sohag University Hospital

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

CONTACTaliaa khyry shaban, assistant lecturer
aliaakhairy@med.sohag.edu.eg01067655291
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORaliaa khyry shaban, assistant lecturer

Faculty of Medicine Sohag University

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 7, 2026