High-Protein Plant Diet for Liver Cirrhosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special diet high in plant-based protein (with some animal protein) can help people with severe liver cirrhosis who are waiting for a kidney transplant. The diet aims to improve nutrition and health without overloading the liver.
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Who can take part
- You must have decompensated cirrhosis (a severe stage of liver disease with complications).
- You must be waiting for a kidney transplant.
- You should not have received any prior diet advice from a doctor or dietitian for your liver condition.
- You cannot have a serious mental health condition that could interfere with the study.
- You cannot already be eating a vegetarian diet (you must be open to a diet that includes some animal protein).
- You cannot have a kidney-liver problem called hepatorenal syndrome that requires limiting protein.
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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