Estrogen Administration for the Treatment of NASH in Postmenopausal Women
Eligible age
45–70 yrs
Accepts
Women
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing epidemic in the United States. Despite this, the treatment options remain limited. Preclinical and preliminary clinical data suggest that estrogen deficiency plays an important role in the pathology of steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the progressive form of NAFLD. Post-menopausal women are a growing population with particularly high risk of NASH due to their lack of estrogen. This study will examine the effect of estradiol on hepatic fibrosis and fat in post-menopausal women with NASH.
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Postmenopausal women 45-70 years old
- ✓ NASH by biopsy or NAFLD by imaging within 6 months of screen
- ✓ Hepatitis C antibody and hepatitis B surface antigen negative
- ✓ Negative mammogram within 1 year
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Heavy alcohol use
- ✕ Use of NASH pharmacotherapies within 12 months of study entry
- ✕ Known cirrhosis, stage 4 fibrosis on biopsy, or clinical evidence of cirrhosis or portal hypertension on imaging or exam
- ✕ Participation in NASH clinical trial within 6 months of study entry
- ✕ Chronic use of corticosteroids, methotrexate, amiodarone, or tamoxifen within 6 months of entry
- ✕ Known diagnosis of chronic liver disease other than NAFLD or found on biopsy
- ✕ Contraindication to liver biopsy including INR \> 1.5, platelets \< 50,000/mL, ascites, chronic anticoagulation (other than aspirin), biliary obstruction, peritonitis, inability to lie supine for 30 minutes
- ✕ Hgb \< 10.0 g/dL or glomerular filtration rate \< 60 mL/min
Where it's recruiting
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT04833140 · last updated 2025-08-03