Milk thistle for fatty liver in children and young adults
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether milk thistle can help children and young adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver unrelated to alcohol use. It aims to see if the supplement can lower liver enzymes and improve liver health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 9 and 22 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by a doctor.
- Your ALT (a liver enzyme) is at least twice the normal level for your sex (for boys, above 50 U/L; for girls, above 44 U/L).
- You are overweight or obese based on your BMI.
- An ultrasound, FibroScan, or liver biopsy has confirmed fat buildup in your liver.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study, and you agree to use effective birth control if needed.
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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