The Role of Microbiome Reprogramming on Liver Fat Accumulation

NCT ID: NCT03914495

Last Updated: 2023-02-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

57 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-05-21

Study Completion Date

2021-06-09

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to investigate whether reprogramming the microbiome via soluble fiber supplementation will decrease liver fat in obese individuals.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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NAFLD

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Placebo

Participants will receive powdered maltodextrin to provide equivalent calories and macronutrients without any fiber.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Powdered maltodextrin will be provided in pre-weighed portions for consumption in a 1 week titration with a 21 day intervention at full dose.

Inulin

Participants will receive inulin, 10 grams TID for 28 days with titration as follows: 10 grams QD for 3 days, 20 grams BID for 4 days with the remaining 21 days at 10 g TID.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Inulin

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Powdered inulin will be provided in pre-weighed portions for consumption in a 1 week titration to reduce GI side effects with a 21 day intervention at full dose.

Interventions

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Inulin

Powdered inulin will be provided in pre-weighed portions for consumption in a 1 week titration to reduce GI side effects with a 21 day intervention at full dose.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Powdered maltodextrin will be provided in pre-weighed portions for consumption in a 1 week titration with a 21 day intervention at full dose.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age 35-65 years
2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Proton Density Fat Fraction (MRI-PDFF) 5%-30% (+0.5%)
3. Liver stiffness \<3.5 kPa by Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)
4. Body mass index (BMI) 27.5-45 kg/m2
5. Weight stable (weight change of no more than 3 kg +0.5 kg) during the 6 months prior to enrollment
6. For individuals with type 2 diabetes: HbA1c ≥6.5 - \<9.5%. If taking allowable diabetes medications, HbA1c can be below 6.5%.
7. Fasting triglycerides 400 mg/dL (4.5 mmol/L)
8. Able to speak and understand written and spoken English
9. Understands the procedures and agrees to participate by giving written informed consent
10. Willing and able to comply with scheduled study days, laboratory tests, and other study procedures

Exclusion Criteria

Acute or chronic medical conditions or medication that would contraindicate the participation in the research testing or could potentially affect metabolic function including, but not limited to:

1. Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus
2. Insulin use
3. Change within 3 months of screening of any medication used to treat insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
4. History of regular alcohol consumption exceeding 14 drinks/week for females or 21 drinks/week for males within the previous 6 months (1 drink = 5 ounces \[150 mL\] of wine, 12 ounces \[360 mL\] of beer, or 1.5 ounces \[45 mL\] of hard liquor)
5. A total score of 8 on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) questionnaire, indicating harmful or hazardous alcohol consumption
6. Clinical evidence of hepatic decompensation, including, but not limited to esophageal varices, ascites, or hepatic encephalopathy
7. Evidence of other forms of chronic liver disease (including laboratory tests and confirmed with a single repeat, if needed):

* Hepatitis B virus: defined by presence of hepatitis B surface antigen
* Hepatitis C virus: As defined by a clinical history of previous diagnosis of Hepatitis C (treated or untreated) or a positive Hepatitis C antibody.
* Known diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis, or overlap syndrome
* Alcoholic liver disease
* Known diagnosis of hemochromatosis
* Prior known drug-induced liver injury
* Known or suspected hepatocellular carcinoma or other liver cancer
* History of liver transplant, current placement on a liver transplant list, or current model of end-stage liver disease (MELD) score \>12
* Histological presence of cirrhosis on a prior biopsy
8. Bleeding disorders
9. Acute or chronic infections
10. Severe asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
11. Renal insufficiency or nephritis
12. Thyroid dysfunction (suppressed TSH, elevated TSH \<10 µIU/ml if symptomatic or elevated TSH \>10 µIU/ml if asymptomatic)
13. Uncontrolled hypertension (BP \>160 mmHg systolic or \>100 mmHg diastolic)
14. Prior or planned bariatric surgery
15. Gastrointestinal disorders including: inflammatory bowel disease or malabsorption, swallowing disorders, suspected or known strictures, fistulas or physiological/mechanical GI obstruction, history of gastrointestinal surgery, Crohn's disease or diverticulitis.
16. Participants with intolerance to soluble fiber, sucralose or erythritol.
17. A positive urine drug test for illicit drugs
18. History of major depression within \<5 years from screening or which, in the opinion of a medical investigator, will impact the participant's ability to complete the study.
19. History of eating disorders
20. History of Cushing's disease or syndrome
21. Untreated or inadequately controlled hypo- or hyperthyroidism
22. Active rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory rheumatic disorder
23. Pregnant or nursing females or females less than 6 months postpartum from the scheduled date of collection
24. Nicotine use within the past 3 months
25. Had major surgery within 4 weeks prior to Screening.
26. Anemia (hemoglobin \<12 g/dl in men, \<11 g/dl in women) during screening
27. Participation in studies involving investigational drug(s) within 30 days prior to Screening
28. History or presence of cardiovascular disease (unstable angina, myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization within 6 months, presence of cardiac pacemaker, implanted cardiac defibrillator)
29. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection defined as: previous diagnosis of HIV infection, history of positive screening or quantitative HIV testing; positive HIV screen
30. Any malignancy not considered cured, except basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin (a participant is considered cured if there has been no evidence of cancer recurrence in the previous 5 years)
31. Use of drugs historically associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) for 1 month in the previous year prior to Screening; examples include: amiodarone, methotrexate, systemic glucocorticoids, tetracyclines, tamoxifen, estrogens at doses greater than those used for hormone replacement, anabolic steroids, valproic acid, other known hepatotoxins
32. Participants who fulfill any of the contraindications for MRI; examples include metal implants, devices, paramagnetic objects contained within the body and excessive or metal-containing tattoos
33. Unable to participate in MR assessments due to physical limitations or equipment tolerances (e.g., MRI bore size and 500-pound weight limit) based on Investigator's judgment at screening
34. Any person with history of severe claustrophobia or unable to lie still within the environment of the MRI scanner or unable maintain a breath hold for the required period to acquire images without mild sedation/treatment with an anxiolytic
35. Blood donation (excluding plasma donations) of approximately 1 pint (500 mL) or more within 56 days prior to Screening (participants may not donate blood any time during the study, through the final study day)
36. Presence of any condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, compromises participant safety or data integrity or the participant's ability to complete study days
Minimum Eligible Age

35 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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AdventHealth Translational Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Karen Corbin, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Study Principal Investigator

Locations

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Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

Orlando, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

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http://www.tri-md.org

Webpage for Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

Other Identifiers

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1312439

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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