Reishi mushroom tested as fatty liver treatment in new study
NCT ID NCT07564947
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Ganoderma lucidum (a type of mushroom) can improve antioxidant levels and liver health in people with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). Forty adults aged 35-49 with early-stage fatty liver will take the mushroom supplement. Researchers will measure changes in liver function, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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35 to 49 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 35-49 years. * Stage 1 and 2 fatty liver * Lipid profile test markers (elevated LDL, total cholesterol, or triglycerides less than 150mg/dL high 200-499mg/dL and 500 mg/dL are above high. * Liver function test markers, ALT \> 56 U/L, AST\>40 U/L, ALP\>147 UL. * Inflammatory markers:TNF-α ≥8 pg/mL Exclusion Criteria: * Participants having diabetes, psychological illness or depression, renal or cardiac disease, or other physiological conditions such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a history of stroke will excluded from this research.
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Locations
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The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25120, Pakistan
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