This study compares the effectiveness of the dietary supplement Gepaktiv with standard medications (UDCA and Ademetionine) in patients with fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and liver enlargement (hepatomegaly). Key points: * Participants will receive either Gepaktiv, UDCA, or Ademetionine for 15 days * Doctors will monitor liver health through blood tests and ultrasound scans * The study will check if Gepaktiv helps improve liver function as effectively as standard treatments. Main measurements: * Changes in liver enzyme levels (ALT, AST) * Reduction in liver size * Improvement in fat accumulation (steatosis) measured by FibroScan This research may provide evidence for a new natural option to support liver health.Data analysis will be done by an independent biostatistics
This randomized, open-label, parallel-group study evaluates the hepatoprotective effects of the dietary supplement Gepaktiv (250 mg capsules) compared to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) and ademetionine in 90 patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and hepatomegaly. Study Design: * Duration: 15-day treatment with optional 60-day follow-up * 3 treatment arms (n=30 each): 1. Gepaktiv (2 capsules × 3 times daily) 2. UDCA (10-15 mg/kg/day) 3. Ademetionine (800-1600 mg/day) * Randomization: 1:1:1 block randomization Primary Endpoints: 1. ≥30% reduction in ALT levels 2. Liver size reduction (ultrasound) 3. Improvement in FibroScan parameters (CAP for steatosis, kPa for fibrosis) Secondary Endpoints: * Changes in other liver enzymes (AST, GGT, bilirubin) * Lipid profile (triglycerides, cholesterol) * Albumin and total protein levels * Quality of life assessment (CLDQ questionnaire) Methodology Highlights: * Standardized ultrasound protocol (single operator) * Central laboratory analysis of biomarkers * All efficacy-related assessments (FibroScan, ultrasound, and laboratory blood tests) are performed by blinded evaluators who are not involved in patient management or aware of group assignment * Daily compliance monitoring through patient diaries
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
90
Dietary supplement "Gepaktiv" 60 minutes before meals 2 capsules × 3 times/day
UDCA 10-15 mg/kg/day
Ademetionine 800-1600 mg/day.
Tyumen State Medical University
Tyumen, Tyumen Oblast, Russia
RECRUITINGReduction in ALT levels by ≥30% from baseline
Proportion of participants achieving ≥30% decrease in serum ALT after 15 days of treatment
Time frame: 15 days (+ optional post-observation up to 60 days).
Change in liver size (ultrasound)
Reduction in liver enlargement (≥1 cm) measured by standardized ultrasound
Time frame: 15 days (+ optional post-observation up to 60 days).
Improvement in steatosis/fibrosis (FibroScan)
Change in CAP (steatosis) and kPa (fibrosis) scores from baseline
Time frame: 15 days (+ optional post-observation up to 60 days).
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