Lifestyle Modification Programme for HIV-infected Individuals With Fatty Liver

NCT ID: NCT03913351

Last Updated: 2023-08-30

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

96 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-05-21

Study Completion Date

2023-12-30

Brief Summary

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rising in prevalence, and will likely become the predominant cause of chronic liver disease in HIV-infected individuals.

Metabolic factors and obesity are important risk factors for NAFLD in HIV-infected individuals. There is currently no approved effective pharmacological treatment for fatty liver disease. Therefore, lifestyle modification directing at weight loss is currently the cornerstone of treatment for fatty liver disease in the general population. Hypocaloric diets can improve fatty liver in the general population, but the most effective specific dietary interventions are yet to be elucidated.

The study aims to 1. determine the efficacy of a lifestyle modification programme in inducing resolution of NAFLD in HIV-infected individuals 2. to determine the efficacy of a lifestyle modification programme in improving insulin resistance, pro-inflammatory markers, and liver fibrosis in HIV-infected individuals with fatty liver disease 3. to determine changes in intestinal microbiome secondary to the lifestyle modification programme, and the association with resolution of NAFLD in this group of patients.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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NAFLD Hiv

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Lifestyle modification program

The dietary intervention program will be scheduled for 12 months, and conducted by a dietitian.The program aims to increase energy expenditure and reduce caloric intake, with an emphasis on long-term lifestyle and behavioural change. An exercise instructor will provide advice on physical activity. A mobile tracking device to monitor calories expenditure will be provided to each participant during they study period to encourage physical activity.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Lifestyle modification

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The program consists of education on glycemic index, balanced diet, interpretation of food labels, food exchanges, healthy eating out techniques and healthy cooking methods.

Control

standard care of treatment, as in routine clinical practice

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Lifestyle modification

The program consists of education on glycemic index, balanced diet, interpretation of food labels, food exchanges, healthy eating out techniques and healthy cooking methods.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* age 18 years or above
* positive HIV antibody, on anti-retroviral therapy
* HIV viral load ≤50 copies/mL for ≥6 months
* intrahepatic triglyceride content ≥5% on magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Exclusion Criteria

* current AIDS-defining illness
* active malignancy, or history of malignancy within the last 5 years
* hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C co-infection, as determined by positive HBsAg and anti--HCV antibody
* alcohol consumption \>30g per week in men or 20g per week in women
* alanine aminotransferase (ALT) above 10 times the upper limit of normal
* liver decompensation (as evidenced by bilirubin above 50 µmol/l, platelet count below 100 × 109/l, prothrombin time above 1.3 times the upper limit of normal, albumin below 35 g/l, presence of ascites or varices).
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Chinese University of Hong Kong

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Grace Lui

Clinical Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Prince of Wales Hospital

Shatin, , Hong Kong

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Hong Kong

Central Contacts

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Vivian Wong

Role: CONTACT

+85259621224

Grace Lui

Role: CONTACT

+85235051464

References

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Li G, Wong VW, Chan RS, Sin DM, Chu W, Wong V, Cheung C, Lam S, Lin H, Yeung S, Li TC, Ho TH, Wong GL, Yip TC, Lui GC. Lifestyle modification programme for people living with HIV with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet HIV. 2025 Jun;12(6):e416-e427. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(25)00032-3. Epub 2025 May 8.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40347962 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Study Protocol LSM V2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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