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Role of Pioglitazone and Berberine in Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease(NAFLD) Patients With Impaired Glucose Regulation or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Life style intervention, pioglitazone, and 1 other intervention for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Completed, enrolled 184 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects and safety of pioglitazone and berberine on the basis of lifestyle intervention to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients with impaired glucose regulation or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
calorie limited diet: to subtract 500 kcal from daily mean calorie intake when entering the treatment activity: medium intensity aerobic exercise for more than 150 min per week with heart rate around 50-70% of the maximal heart rate; or higher-intensity aerobic exercise for more than 90min per week with heart rate around 70% of the maximal heart rate
pioglitazone tablet,15mg qd ,30 minutes before breakfast,for 16 weeks
berberine tablet 0.5g tid,30 minutes before each meal,for 16 weeks