About this trial
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and a significant public health issue. MASLD may progress to liver cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma. Although previous evidence suggests that aspirin has antisteatotic and antifibrotic effects on the liver, a randomized controlled trial assessing long-term efficacy and safety of aspirin in MASLD patients has yet to be conducted. This study aims to conduct a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of aspirin in treating MASLD.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
18 years of age or older
Diagnosed with MASLD, which is defined by the Delphi consensus, with at least one out of five cardiometabolic criteria
Disqualifiers
Increased alcohol intake (average ≥ 20 g/day for women and ≥ 30 g/day for men)
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level ≥ 9.0%
Other causes of chronic liver disease, such as HBV, HCV, autoimmune hepatitis, Wilson's disease, etc.
Liver decompensation (Child-Pugh class B or C)
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Aspirin 81 mg Enteric Coated Tab - 1 tablet
- Placebo