DASH diet for teens with fatty liver
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether following the DASH diet—a heart-healthy eating plan low in salt and rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—improves liver health and metabolic markers in teenagers who have a condition called MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease), where fat builds up in the liver. If you are overweight and have been diagnosed with fatty liver, this diet might help reduce liver fat and improve your overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 18 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is at or above the 95th percentile for your age and sex, meaning you are considered overweight or obese.
- You have fatty liver, confirmed by an MRI test showing at least 5% fat in your liver.
- You do not have other liver diseases like viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, or Wilson's disease.
- You do not have diabetes (type 1 or type 2), and you are not taking medications like corticosteroids, metformin, vitamin E, or omega-3 supplements that could affect liver fat.
- You have not been in a weight loss program or had bariatric surgery before, and you have not taken antibiotics or nutritional supplements in the last 3 months.
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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