Status:
COMPLETED
Healthy Liver - Healthy Brain
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas at Austin
Conditions:
Metabolic Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
People with liver disease report difficulties with attention and problem-solving skills. Diet plays an important role in the development of liver disease and/or pre-diabetes. The purpose of this study...
Detailed Description
The importance of liver function for brain and cognitive health is undeniable. Specifically, adults with chronic liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a factor of metabolic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- at least 40 years of age
- English speakers
- show a minimum of 5% hepatic triglyceride level on liver imaging
- have not taken part in a weight loss/dietary intervention within 6 months
- not currently adhering to a low-carbohydrate diet (e.g., Atkins, Paleo)
Exclusion
- younger than 40 years of age
- have a history of neurological disease (e.g. stroke, seizure disorder)
- psychiatric illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
- harmful alcohol use (AUDIT-C score \>5)
- morbid obesity (BMI\>40)
- MRI contraindications
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 18 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05216796
Start Date
May 18 2022
End Date
September 1 2024
Last Update
November 21 2024
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, United States, 78712