Non-Invasive Diagnosis for Fatty Liver in Children with Obesity
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new, non-invasive way to diagnose a type of fatty liver disease (MASLD) in children with obesity. It aims to find simple blood or imaging markers that can detect the condition without a liver biopsy.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be 8 to 18 years old.
- Your child must have a weight at or above the 85th percentile for their age and sex (by Turkish standards).
- Your child must have fatty liver on ultrasound or higher-than-normal liver enzymes.
- Your child must have at least one cardiometabolic risk factor (like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes).
- A parent or legal guardian must give permission, and children will also be asked for their agreement.
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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