Daidzein supplement before surgery for fatty liver
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a soy compound called daidzein for a short period before gallbladder surgery can improve liver health. It may help reduce fat and inflammation in the liver for people with fatty liver disease.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have fatty liver disease (confirmed by a test or scan).
- You are scheduled for gallbladder removal or another non-cancerous bile duct surgery, with at least 28 days before the surgery.
- You are willing to take a soy-based supplement every day for about a month before surgery.
- You can avoid all soy products (like tofu, soy milk, edamame) during the study.
- You do not have other serious liver diseases like hepatitis or cirrhosis.
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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