Liver Steatoses study: Ketogenic Diet
Official title Preoperative Ketogenic Diet for Reduction of Hepatic Steatosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05884723
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will compare a short‑term ketogenic diet with usual dietary advice to see how each affects surgery and disease outcomes.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are scheduled for liver surgery and have fatty liver disease.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly assigned to follow a ketogenic diet or receive standard dietary counseling for four weeks before surgery, with follow‑up visits and tests as required.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about four weeks before surgery, with regular appointments for diet guidance and monitoring.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients 18 years of age or older undergoing any type of liver resection (e.g.
- Patients with evidence of hepatic steatosis on pre-operative imaging (CT or MR) or biopsy.
- Ability to use an app based nutritional program to track macronutrient uptake throughout the dietary intervention.
You likely can't join if
- Patients undergoing liver resection for any other indication
- Patients on sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (these are contraindicated with a ketogenic diet).
- Patients without evidence of hepatic steatosis.
- Patients with evidence of liver fibrosis or cirrhosis on preoperative bloodwork or imaging.
- Patients with alcohol-related hepatic steatosis.
- Patients with a known bleeding disorder.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- London, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
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