A herbal capsule for fatty liver disease
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a Chinese herbal capsule called Ganzhixiao for people with fatty liver disease (also called MAFLD). It aims to see if the capsule can help improve liver health and reduce fat build-up, and you'll have regular check-ups including MRI scans.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old and have a body mass index (BMI) of 24 or higher.
- You have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease (not due to alcohol) using imaging or a liver biopsy within the last 2 years.
- Your condition fits a traditional Chinese medicine pattern called 'damp heat' (often with symptoms like a bitter taste or feeling heavy).
- Your liver and kidney blood tests are within safe limits (not more than 1.5 times the normal range for liver enzymes, and normal kidney function).
- You do not have type 2 diabetes, severe other illnesses, or any metal implants that prevent an MRI.
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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