Studying an SGLT2 inhibitor for fatty liver in teens
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a medication called empagliflozin (a type of SGLT2 inhibitor) to see if it can help treat fatty liver disease in teenagers and young adults. It may improve liver health and help with weight management.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 to 21 years old
- You weigh between 75 and 150 kilograms (about 165 to 330 pounds)
- You have a BMI over 30 or above the 95th percentile for your age
- You have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease or have elevated liver enzymes
- You have not had weight loss surgery, used certain weight loss medications, or taken empagliflozin before
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or using tobacco
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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