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A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial of a Structured Mobile Technology Based Lifestyle Program vs Usual Care for Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Usual Care then FitBit and FitBit then Usual Care for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis. Completed, enrolled 75 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study will look at physical activity and nutrition in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The researchers will see if providing patients with NAFLD/NASH with specific physical activity and nutrition feedback as an addition to their usual clinical care helps them to lose weight and improve liver-related parameters.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Usual care is a visit (15-20 mins) every 6-12 months. Usual care includes a Fibroscan (FDA 510(k) device).
Intervention is tailored physical activity and nutritional counseling. Step counts are monitored by a FitBit Zip. A Fibroscan (FDA 510(k) device) is done.