NASH Research Study
The hidden epidemic you need to know
about.
NASH, short for Nonalcoholic
Steatohepatitis, is an advanced nonalcoholic fatty liver disease characterized
by a buildup of fat on the liver that can cause permanent damage hindering its ability
to filter the blood. It’s estimated that 16 million Americans
have been diagnosed with NASH, with many more likely undiagnosed. Currently,
it’s the second leading cause of liver transplants in the US. A noninvasive
liver FibroScan® (similar to an ultrasound) can be done to determine a probable
diagnosis, but should be confirmed by a biopsy. Risk factors include: type 2
diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity with an accumulation of fat around the
midsection.
Right now, there are no medications
currently approved for treating NASH. Accellacare is enrolling studies that may
lead to the first approved treatment. Eligible participants will receive
study-related care and study medication at no cost.
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Please note: You may or may not benefit medically from taking part and you are able to opt out at anytime and do not have to give us a reason for doing so. Your primary care physician will be informed about your participation and all medical assessments that will be carried out as part of the study. If during screening any abnormal results are found your primary care physician will also be informed.