DASH diet for kids with fatty liver disease
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the DASH diet, a heart-healthy eating plan, can improve liver health and metabolism in children and teens with fatty liver disease. It aims to see if this diet can help reduce liver fat and improve lab results.
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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 gender
- You have a diagnosis of fatty liver disease confirmed by MRI scan
- You do not have any other liver disease, diabetes, or thyroid problems
- You have not taken antibiotics or nutritional supplements in the last 3 months
- You are not on medications that affect fat or liver, such as steroids, metformin, or vitamin E
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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