OPTIMIzing muScle Preservation in paTients wIth Cirrhosis

NCT ID: NCT05367596

Last Updated: 2023-02-09

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

20 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-06-22

Study Completion Date

2022-12-16

Brief Summary

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Patients with obesity and cirrhosis benefit from weight loss but are prone to sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass, strength, and function).

This study proposes to test a specialized weight loss program Alternative-day Modified Fasting (ADMF) designed to promote weight loss and preserve skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function in patients with both Child-Pugh (CP) class A cirrhosis and obesity. This study will compare the effectiveness of the ADMF to Continuous Energy Restriction (CER) for 24-weeks. Both arms will receive a high-protein, high-BCAA diet, a late-night snack, supervised aerobic and resistance exercise, increased physical activity through self-monitoring, and group behavioral counseling.

The primary aim of this trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of ADMF and CER for 6 months in patients with cirrhosis and obesity. The secondary aim is to compare changes in body composition in both diets.

Detailed Description

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Patients with both cirrhosis and obesity benefit from weight loss, though patients with cirrhosis are prone to sarcopenia due to accelerated rates of protein turnover, and weight loss typically involves 20-30% of weight loss from lean mass. Prior research indicates that increased intake of high-quality protein, reduced fasting duration, and regular physical activity (particularly resistance training) can improve body composition in patients with cirrhosis. However, weight loss programming specifically tailored to retain lean mass in patients with cirrhosis has not been thoroughly investigated. Further, preliminary data suggests that alternate-day modified fasting, a form of intermittent fasting, may promote lean mass retention during weight loss. Here, this study will compare a weight loss program in patients with both Child-Pugh Class A cirrhosis and obesity using either a standard low-calorie diet (1,200 - 1,500 kcal/day) or alternate day modified fasting featuring a very-low-calorie diet 2-3 days per week for feasibility, satisfaction, and changes in body composition. Both groups will receive a behavioral weight loss program featuring portion-controlled meals and supervised group exercise.

Conditions

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Obesity Compensated Cirrhosis Sarcopenia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Randomized, controlled, open-label.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Continuous Energy Restriction (CER)

Continuous energy restriction (CER; 1,200-1,500 kcal/day). Participants in both groups will have a daily late-evening snack and participate in remotely supervised exercises.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Continuous Energy Restriction (CER)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Energy intake will be prescribed at approximately 1,200-1,500 kcal/day with high protein. The diet will consist of low-calorie shakes provided by the study, as well as commercially available portion-controlled entrées, fruits/vegetables, and low energy-density foods available in grocery stores.

Group Health Education Sessions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Using video conferencing, all participants will attend weekly approximately 45-60 minutes group health education sessions led by a registered dietitian. The session will deliver a comprehensive nutritional and lifestyle change program to promote lifestyle changes and improve compliance.

Late Evening Snack

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The participants will have a late evening snack with a protein supplement.

Physical activity

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All participants will be prescribed moderate-intensity aerobic activities that do not require access to specialized exercise facilities.

Self-monitoring

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Weekly data related to adherence, food intake, physical activity, weight measurement, and nonserious adverse events will be self-reported via a REDCap survey. Participants will also be provided with a wireless activity tracker to measure total physical activity and intensity of activity objectively. These data will be used to counsel participants in addition to providing valuable feasibility data.

Remotely Supervised Exercise Sessions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sessions of 45 minutes duration will be delivered via video conferencing 2-3 times per week.

Alternate-Day Moderate Fasting (ADMF).

Alternate-Day Moderate Fasting (ADMF). Participants in both groups will have a daily late-evening snack and participate in remotely supervised exercises.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Alternate Day Modified Fasting (ADMF)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Enhanced Care participants will have an alternate between three days of very-low energy intake (VLED; approximately 600-800 kcal/d) and four days of healthy eating (HE) each week. On HE days, participants will consume foods ad libitum for satiety.

Group Health Education Sessions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Using video conferencing, all participants will attend weekly approximately 45-60 minutes group health education sessions led by a registered dietitian. The session will deliver a comprehensive nutritional and lifestyle change program to promote lifestyle changes and improve compliance.

Late Evening Snack

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The participants will have a late evening snack with a protein supplement.

Physical activity

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All participants will be prescribed moderate-intensity aerobic activities that do not require access to specialized exercise facilities.

Self-monitoring

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Weekly data related to adherence, food intake, physical activity, weight measurement, and nonserious adverse events will be self-reported via a REDCap survey. Participants will also be provided with a wireless activity tracker to measure total physical activity and intensity of activity objectively. These data will be used to counsel participants in addition to providing valuable feasibility data.

Remotely Supervised Exercise Sessions

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Sessions of 45 minutes duration will be delivered via video conferencing 2-3 times per week.

Interventions

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Continuous Energy Restriction (CER)

Energy intake will be prescribed at approximately 1,200-1,500 kcal/day with high protein. The diet will consist of low-calorie shakes provided by the study, as well as commercially available portion-controlled entrées, fruits/vegetables, and low energy-density foods available in grocery stores.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Alternate Day Modified Fasting (ADMF)

Enhanced Care participants will have an alternate between three days of very-low energy intake (VLED; approximately 600-800 kcal/d) and four days of healthy eating (HE) each week. On HE days, participants will consume foods ad libitum for satiety.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Group Health Education Sessions

Using video conferencing, all participants will attend weekly approximately 45-60 minutes group health education sessions led by a registered dietitian. The session will deliver a comprehensive nutritional and lifestyle change program to promote lifestyle changes and improve compliance.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Late Evening Snack

The participants will have a late evening snack with a protein supplement.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Physical activity

All participants will be prescribed moderate-intensity aerobic activities that do not require access to specialized exercise facilities.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Self-monitoring

Weekly data related to adherence, food intake, physical activity, weight measurement, and nonserious adverse events will be self-reported via a REDCap survey. Participants will also be provided with a wireless activity tracker to measure total physical activity and intensity of activity objectively. These data will be used to counsel participants in addition to providing valuable feasibility data.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Remotely Supervised Exercise Sessions

Sessions of 45 minutes duration will be delivered via video conferencing 2-3 times per week.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Subjects ≥18 years of age. Per the NIH Policy NOT-OD-18-116, we will include adults ≥ 65 yrs.
* Subjects have a BMI of 30-45. Body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 45 kg/m2. Individuals with a BMI\< 25 kg/m2 are not overweight, and individuals with a BMI \>45 kg/m2 require more aggressive weight-loss interventions such as bariatric surgery.
* Subjects has a diagnosis of cirrhosis based on any of the following methods

* Liver Biopsy is consistent with stage IV fibrosis according to the NASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) scoring system.
* Fibroscan Liver Stiffness \>14kpa
* Endoscopy or imaging finding of varices

Exclusion Criteria

* Child-Pugh (CP) score currently \> 6 (i.e., CP Class B/C cirrhosis).
* History of ascites.
* History of portal system encephalopathy.
* Prior history of liver cancer.
* Prior history of non-melanoma skin cancer within the last five years
* Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) patients who have not undergone sustained virological response (SVR).
* Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Patients who have not received antiviral treatment.
* Patients with diabetes currently on insulin and or sulfonylureas.
* Active alcohol use \>7 drinks per week in the past six months.
* Suspected eating disorders based on Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) and The Binge Eating Scale (BES):
* Unable to participate in moderate-intensity PA, e.g., brisk walking
* Participation in a structured weight loss program in the previous six mos.
* Not weight stable (5%) for three months prior to intake.
* Unwilling to be randomized.
* Pregnancy during the previous six mos., currently lactating, or planned pregnancy in the following six mos
* Current use of antipsychotics, untreated depression, or other psychiatric illnesses would preclude weight management participation.
* Adherence to specialized diets that would make it difficult or impossible to follow the guidelines for intervention.
* Evidence of eating disorder or binge eating (as assessed by the Eating Attitudes Test and or Binge Eating Scale.)
* Do not have access to a wireless equipment necessary for remotely delivered group and exercise classes.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University of Kansas Medical Center

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Winston Dunn, M.D.

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Winston Dunn, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

KUMC

Felicia Felicia Steger, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

KUMC

Locations

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University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Dunn W, Herrmann SD, Montgomery RN, Hastert M, Honas JJ, Rachman J, Donnelly JE, Steger FL. Optimizing muscle preservation during weight loss in patients with cirrhosis: A pilot study comparing continuous energy restriction to alternate-day modified fasting for weight loss in patients with obesity and non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Obes Sci Pract. 2024 Oct 24;10(5):e70016. doi: 10.1002/osp4.70016. eCollection 2024 Oct.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39450267 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00148145

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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