Smart diets for kids with fatty liver disease
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares different diet plans to see which works best to reduce fat in the liver of children and teens with MASLD (a type of fatty liver disease). If your child drinks sugary beverages often and has certain health risks like being overweight or having high cholesterol, this trial may help find a healthy eating plan that works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 11 and 17 years old.
- Your child has a fatty liver confirmed by an MRI scan showing at least 8% fat.
- Your child has at least one health risk factor such as being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or signs of insulin resistance.
- Your child's ALT (a liver enzyme) level is 40 or higher.
- Your child currently drinks 2 or more 8-ounce sugary drinks or fruit juice per week.
- If your child is on medications like metformin, the dose has been steady for at least 3 months.
- You and your child agree to the study rules and sign consent forms.
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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