Ketogenic diet for advanced liver scarring from fatty liver disease
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special high-fat, very low-carbohydrate diet (ketogenic) can help people with advanced liver scarring from fatty liver disease. It aims to see if this diet improves liver health without harmful side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis or stage F3/F4 fibrosis) caused by fatty liver disease.
- You have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease plus at least one heart or metabolic risk factor (like obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol).
- You do not have any other liver disease, such as hepatitis B or C.
- You do not drink more than a moderate amount of alcohol per week.
- You have not had recent major weight loss (more than 5% of your body weight) in the last 6 months.
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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