Overview

Effects Of Exenatide On Liver Biochemistry, Liver Histology And Lipid Metabolism In Patients With Fatty Liver Disease

Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2010-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are common complications of type 2 diabetes and leading causes of liver disease in the US and Europe. The prevalence of NAFLD and NASH are expected to become a major cause of liver disease related deaths and liver transplantation. Currently, there are no specific therapies that alter the natural history of NAFLD.Preliminary evidence suggests that exenatide (Byetta®) may have several beneficial direct and indirect effects on NAFLD and liver lipid metabolism.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Collaborators:
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
Eli Lilly and Company
Treatments:
Exenatide