Clinical Trial: Supplementation of Probiotics and Fruit Fibre to Patients With Fatty Liver
Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Supplementation of Probiotics and Fruit Fibre to Patients With Fatty Liver
Brief Summary:
Probiotics and fruit fibre are given for 12 weeks to patients with fatty liver disease.
The hypothesis is that probiotic bacteria and fruit fibre affect the gut microbial composition in a positive manner. The improved ecological system is believed to contribute to improved liver health and thereby counteract fatty liver disease.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Region Skane
Current Primary Outcome: Improved and normalized liver status [ Time Frame: after 12 weeks intervention ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome: Changes in the gut bacterial flora [ Time Frame: after 12 weeks intervention ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Region Skane
Dates:
Date Received: August 23, 2011
Date Started: August 2011
Date Completion: August 2018
Last Updated: August 5, 2013
Last Verified: August 2013