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Effectiveness of Obeticholic Acid Versus Vitamin E in Patients of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Obeticholic Acid 10 MG and Vitamin E 400mg for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Completed, enrolled 90 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study was conducted on patients presenting to Mayo Hospital, Lahore from 24th August, 2023 till 23rd May, 2024. Ninety patients conforming to the inclusion criteria were selected via simple random sampling technique and divided into two groups. Group A received Obeticholic acid 10mg once a day and Group B received Vitamin E 400mg twice a day. Both treatments were given for 6 months alongwith clear written and informed instructions regarding lifestyle modification. Patients were followed at 3 and 6 months with ultrasound abdomen and serum alanine transferase levels.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
10mg OCA was given once daily for 6 months
Vitamin E 400mg was given twice daily for 6 months