Comparative Effects of Aspirin and SGLT2 Inhibitors on Liver Enzymes, Lipid Profile, and FibroScan Findings in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AS-NAFLD)

January 5, 2026 updated by: Eman Hamed, Galala University

Comparison Between the Effect of Aspirin and SGLT2 Inhibitor Intake in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver on Liver Enzymes, Lipid Profile, and the Results of FibroScan

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a prevalent hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome, encompassing a spectrum of liver disorders from steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with potential progression to advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Given the global health burden of NAFLD, therapeutic interventions targeting its pathophysiological mechanisms are crucial.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

A randomized, controlled clinical trial will be conducted over 6 months with 80 participants diagnosed with NAFLD. Participants will be assigned to one of the groups including the Aspirin group (100 mg/day), and Empagliflozin 10 mg once daily. Primary outcomes include changes in liver enzymes, lipid profiles, and Fibroscan results, while secondary outcomes focus on clinical symptoms and metabolic indicators like body weight and waist circumference.

Statistical Analysis: Paired t-tests will compare pre- and post-treatment values within each group, while independent t-tests will assess differences between groups. A significance level of p<0.05 will be used.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

Enrollment

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80

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Beni Suweif Governorate
      • Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, Egypt, 0000
        • Faculty of pharmacy

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria: if one or more the following are present:

  • Diabetes mellitus, unless receiving only Dapagliflozin for treatment.
  • Adult individuals (18-65 years) with a clinical diagnosis of NAFLD based on liver ultrasound
  • No history of alcohol consumption or consumption within 3 months.
  • Absence of other liver diseases.
  • No significant renal or gastrointestinal issues that could interfere with treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:Patients were excluded from our study if one or more the -following are present:

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Active chronic viral hepatitis or autoimmune liver disease.
  • History of gastrointestinal bleeding or other contraindications for Aspirin.
  • Severe renal insufficiency.
  • Alcohol intake

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: aspirin group
Participants were received 100 mg of aspirin as oral daily doses for 6 months.
Drug: Aspirin
Participants received 100 mg of aspirin (aspirin protect®) as oral daily doses for 6 months.
Other Names:
  • aspirin protect®
Experimental: Dapagliflozin group
Participants were received 10 mg of dapagliflozin as oral once-daily doses for 6 months.
Drug: Dapagliflozin (10Mg Tab) along with standard medical therapy
Participants received 10 mg of dapagliflozin (Diaflozimet ®) as oral once-daily doses for 6 months.
Other Names:
  • Diaflozimet ®

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
lipid profile and Fibroscan results
Time Frame: 6 months
  • Changes in liver enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP, GGT) after 6 months.
  • Lipid profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) at baseline and after 6 months.
  • Fibroscan results (liver stiffness measurement) at baseline and after 6 months.
6 months
lipid profile and Fibroscan evalution
Time Frame: 6 months
  • Changes in liver enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP, GGT) after 6 months.
  • Lipid profile (Total Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, Triglycerides) at baseline and after 6 months.
  • Fibroscan results (liver stiffness measurement) at baseline and after 6 months.
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
indicators of metabolic improvement
Time Frame: 6 months
  • Improvement in clinical symptoms (fatigue, discomfort).
  • Impact on body weight and waist circumference (as indicators of metabolic improvement).
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Galala University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

Study Start

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April 4, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

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April 5, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

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September 19, 2025

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First Submitted

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December 20, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 5, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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January 13, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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January 13, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 5, 2026

Last Verified

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December 1, 2025

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  • Galala U

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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