Structured Mobile Technology Based Lifestyle Program vs Usual Care for Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease



Status:Not yet recruiting
Conditions:Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal
Therapuetic Areas:Gastroenterology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:2/17/2019
Start Date:March 1, 2019
End Date:May 1, 2020
Contact:Haila Asefa
Email:asefah@umich.edu
Phone:734-232-0284

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of a Structured Mobile Technology Based Lifestyle Program vs Usual Care for Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

This study will look at physical activity and nutrition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The researchers will see if
providing patients with NAFLD/NASH with specific physical activity and nutrition feedback as
an addition to their usual clinical care helps them to lose weight and improve liver-related
parameters.


Inclusion Criteria:

- Diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis (NASH)

- Access to mobile phone/tablet/ or computer compatible with FitBit application and
ability to use said device and application

- Ability to participate in physical activity

Exclusion Criteria:

- Any other form of liver disease( Alcohol related liver disease; viral hepatitis,
autoimmune liver disease, hereditary forms of liver disease, etc.)

- History of decompensated cirrhosis

- Plans for invasive procedures or other regimented lifestyle programs for weight
reduction

- Cardiovascular event in the previous 3 months
We found this trial at
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site
University of Michigan
500 S State St
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
(734) 764-1817
Principal Investigator: Monica Konerman, MD
Phone: 734-232-0284
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