Development and Validation of a Multi-target, Blood-based NAFLD Diagnosis Test

NCT ID: NCT05108415

Last Updated: 2023-03-23

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: UNKNOWN
• Total Enrollment: 1500 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-05-31
• Study Completion Date: 2024-12-31

Brief Summary

Multi-omics approach was used to identify patterns of serological biomarkers to diagnose NAFLD. The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a blood-based assay to diagnose NAFLD by collecting blood sample from healthy patients undergoing routine screening ultrasonography and from patients recently diagnosed with NAFLD.

Detailed Description

Accurate diagnosis of NAFLD combined with effective treatment improves survival and quality of life. Multi-omics approach was used to identify patterns of serological biomarkers to diagnose NAFLD. The purpose of this study is to develop and validate a blood-based assay for accurate diagnosis of NAFLD. The study will collect blood sample from healthy patients undergoing routine screening ultrasonography and from patients recently diagnosed with NAFLD. A blood-based test for NAFLD could offer an accurate, convenient, and patient-friendly screening option for current and future generations, and, in doing so, could save and improve lives by increasing adherence and accurate diagnosis.

Three types of patients in this study:

Cohort A:

People ages 20-85 who have been recently diagnosed with (or strong clinical suspicion for) NAFLD. Blood samples must be collected before any treatment has been initiated.

Cohort B:

People ages 20-85 undergoing routine screening ultrasonography for NAFLD as part of their regular medical check-ups. Blood samples must be collected before ultrasonography.

Cohort C:

People ages 20-85 who have been recently diagnosed with (or strong clinical suspicion for) NASH, an extremely advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is defined as hepatic steatosis with inflammation and hepatocyte injury. Blood samples must be collected before any treatment has been initiated.

Conditions

NAFLD; NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: OTHER
• Study Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Cohort A

Blood specimen collection.

Study samples must be collected prior to any treatment.

No interventions assigned to this group

Cohort B

Blood specimen collection.

Samples must be collected prior to perform the ultrasonography.

No interventions assigned to this group

Cohort C

Blood specimen collection.

Study samples must be collected prior to any treatment.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• 20-85 years of age
• Recently completed ultrasonography examination.
• Recently diagnosed with (or strong clinical suspicion for) primary NAFLD.
• At least 7 days before but no more than 2 months after the most recent ultrasonography
• Able and willing to provide blood samples per protocol
• Able to comprehend and willing to sign and date the written informed consent document(s) and any applicable medical record release documents for the study

• 20-85 years of age
• Planning to undergo a screening ultrasonography within 2 months after providing signed informed consent
• Able and willing to provide blood samples per protocol
• Able to comprehend and willing to sign and date the written informed consent document(s) and any applicable medical record release documents for the study

• 20-85 years of age
• Recently completed ultrasonography examination.
• Recently diagnosed with (or strong clinical suspicion for) NASH, an extremely advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), defined as hepatic steatosis with inflammation and hepatocyte injury..
• At least 7 days before but no more than 2 months after the most recent ultrasonography
• Able and willing to provide blood samples per protocol
• Able to comprehend and willing to sign and date the written informed consent document(s) and any applicable medical record release documents for the study

Exclusion Criteria

• Alcohol abuse (weekly ethanol consumption: >140 g for men and >70 g for women) in the past year.
• Personal history of NAFLD (other than most recent diagnosis)
• Ultrasonography within the previous 9 years (other than most recent diagnosis)
• A history of fatty liver or other liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis and drug-induced liver disease.
• Have a medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, should preclude enrollment into the study.
• Have participated or be currently participating in a clinical research study in which an experimental medication has been administered during the 60 days up to and including the date of providing informed consent or may be administered through the time of the ultrasonography.
• If female, known to be pregnant.

COHORT B

• Alcohol abuse (weekly ethanol consumption: >140 g for men and >70 g for women) in the past year.
• Personal history of NAFLD
• Ultrasonography within the previous 9 years
• A history of fatty liver or other liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis and drug-induced liver disease.
• Have a medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, should preclude enrollment into the study.
• Have participated or be currently participating in a clinical research study in which an experimental medication has been administered during the 60 days up to and including the date of providing informed consent or may be administered through the time of the ultrasonography.
• If female, known to be pregnant.

COHORT C

• Alcohol abuse (weekly ethanol consumption: >140 g for men and >70 g for women) in the past year.
• Personal history of NAFLD or NASH (other than most recent diagnosis)
• Ultrasonography within the previous 9 years (other than most recent diagnosis)
• A history of fatty liver or other liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis and drug-induced liver disease.
• Have a medical condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, should preclude enrollment into the study.
• Have participated or be currently participating in a clinical research study in which an experimental medication has been administered during the 60 days up to and including the date of providing informed consent or may be administered through the time of the ultrasonography.
• If female, known to be pregnant.

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 85 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

mProbe Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role: collaborator

HBI Solutions Inc.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

James Shilling

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

James Schilling

Role: CONTACT

admin@mprobe.com

6504279198

Other Identifiers

NAFLD_001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id