Research Article Details
Article ID: | A06949 |
PMID: | 32690164 |
Source: | Clin Nutr ESPEN |
Title: | Effect of lifestyle modification education based on health belief model in overweight/obese patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A parallel randomized controlled clinical trial. |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common emerging liver disease worldwide. Lifestyle modification is the most emphasized method on management of this disease. METHODS: In order to conduct this parallel, randomized controlled trial study, eighty-two NAFLD patients recruited and allocated to intervention group or the control. RESULTS: After two months of intervention, significant improvements in all health belief model (HBM) variables and knowledge were seen within the intervention group (p < 0.001) and also the improvements were significantly superior between two groups (p < 0.001). Furthermore, prominent significant reduction for liver enzyme was observed in the intervention group compared to the controls. Similarly, ultra-sonographic findings revealed a significant improvement in the intervention group versus control. CONCLUSIONS: This HBM-based lifestyle modification education could be effective not only in the HBM domains but also in the improvement of NAFLD parameters. Therefore, it could be useful to use this educational program for NAFLD patients in order to impact on their beliefs and body together. REGISTRATION: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT2014101811763N17). |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.04.004 |

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Target ID | Target Name | GENE | Action | Class | UniProtKB ID | Entry Name |
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Diseases ID | DO ID | Disease Name | Definition | Class | |
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I14 | 9970 | Obesity | An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity | disease of metabolism/acquired metabolic disease/ nutrition disease/overnutrition | Details |
Drug ID | Drug Name | Type | DrugBank ID | Targets | Category | Latest Progress | |
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D248 | Obeticholic Acid | Chemical drug | DB05990 | NR1H4 activator; NR1H4 agonist; FXR agonist | Enhance lipid metabolism | Approval rejected | Details |
D579 | Emfilermin | Miscellany | -- | adipocytes | Enhance lipid metabolism | Under investigation | Details |
D328 | Serine | Chemical drug | DB00133 | SRR | Improve insulin resistance | Under clinical trials | Details |