Liver health and food support for children
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether providing fruit and vegetable vouchers to families with children who have fatty liver disease can improve liver health. Diet and lifestyle are key to managing this condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 17 years old.
- Your child has had high ALT (a liver enzyme) at least twice in the past year, or once with a liver imaging test showing fat buildup.
- Your child's BMI is at or above the 85th percentile for their age and sex.
- Your family lives in California and does not plan to move within the next year.
- Your family does not already receive the EatSF fruit and vegetable vouchers.
- Your child is not on any medications for weight loss (like Qsymia or GLP-1 drugs) and does not have another liver disease or condition that causes liver inflammation.
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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