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Early Intervention and Prevention of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adolescents
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Experimental: Low-fructose, reduced carbohydrate diet and General Healthy Diet for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This research study intends to learn about whether early intervention can help to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in adolescents. Potentially eligible adolescents who are seen at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Pediatric Fitness Clinic will be asked to join the study. Patients who agree to participate in the study will be randomized into either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will follow a low-fructose diet. In addition, participants will be asked to return to the clinic for 4 follow-up visits during a 6-month interval.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Low Carbohydrate (Low Fructose and Sucrose) Diet (Prescribed Hypocaloric regimen to promote 7% initial weight loss via 25-30kCal/kg;40-45% CHO, 20-25% Protein, 30-40% Fat) ● Aim for less than 25g fructose daily.
Prescribed Hypocaloric regimen to promote 7% initial weight loss via 25-30kCal/kg; 50-60% CHO, 15-20% Protein, 20-30% Fat