Effects of healthy obesity on liver and uric acid risks
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at people who are metabolically healthy but overweight or obese, and how that affects their risk of developing fatty liver disease (MASLD) or high uric acid levels (hyperuricemia). It aims to see if 'healthy' obesity still carries hidden health risks.
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Who can take part
- Had a health check-up at Ningbo No. 1 Hospital between 2017 and 2024.
- You were 18 years or older at the time of that check-up.
- You had an ultrasound of your abdomen during that check-up.
- Your body mass index (BMI) was 18.5 or higher at the start of the study.
- You did not already have fatty liver disease or another liver condition at the start.
- You did not have high uric acid levels at the start.
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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