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NCT04634643 Pathogenesis of Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

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NCT ID NCT04634643
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Yale University
Condition NAFLD
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 260 participants
Start Date 2021-06-28
Primary Completion 2026-01-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 12 Years
Max Age 18 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Usual diet and physical activity

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 260 participants in total. It began in 2021-06-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-30.

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Brief Summary

The main aim of the study is to discover the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of NAFLD in obese youth.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Good general health, taking no medication on a chronic basis; * age 12 to 18 years, in puberty (girls and boys: Tanner stage II-V); * BMI \>85th for obese cohort; Exclusion Criteria: * Baseline creatinine \>1.0 mg; pregnancy; * the presence of endocrinopathies (e.g. Cushing syndrome); * cardiac or pulmonary or other significant chronic illness; * adolescents with a psychiatric disorder or with substance abuse; * monogenic obesity syndromes; * use of drugs affecting intrahepatic fat content (e.g.; liraglutide, fish oil, etc.).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Ermena REFUGJATI

✉ ermena.refugjati@yale.edu

📞 2032157119

Principal Investigator

Nicola Santoro, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04634643 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 12 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying NAFLD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04634643 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04634643 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ermena.refugjati@yale.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04634643 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04634643 clinical trial?

NCT04634643 is sponsored by Yale University. The principal investigator is Nicola Santoro, MD, PhD at Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology). The trial plans to enroll 260 participants.

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