This study aims to enroll a robust cohort of NAFLD patients who undergo Intragastric Balloon placement through a multidisciplinary program approach to evaluate clinical and patient-reported outcomes for at least one-year post-placement.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States
Changes in Weight
MeasureTotal body weight loss
Time frame: through study completion, up to 18 months
Body Mass Index
Measure Body Mass Index
Time frame: 1 year
Waist to hip ratio
Measure Waist-to-hip ratio
Time frame: 1 year
Aminotransaminases
Measure Aminotransaminases
Time frame: 1 year
Fasting Lipids
Measure Fasting Lipids
Time frame: 1 year
Fasting Glucose
Measure Fasting Glucose
Time frame: 1 year
HbA1c
Measure HbA1c
Time frame: 1 year
Changes in liver histology parameters
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease activity score- Min: 1.455 ,Max: 0.675
Time frame: 1year
Changes in liver histology parameters
Magnetic resonance electrography- detected liver stiffness/ Fibrosis score-Min:2.5 kilopascals, Max: 3.0 kilopascals
Time frame: 1 year
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