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First received: June 28, 2023

Clinical Trial: Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Hepatic Steatosis
NAFLD
Adolescent Obesity

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)

Brief Summary: Participants 13-18 years of age with extra fat stored in the liver will be randomly assigned to a protein supplement or placebo "fake supplement" for 2 months to see if the participants who get the protein supplement have less fat in the liver compared to participants who were in the placebo group. After the 2 month intervention, all participants can continue the study and will all receive the protein supplement for an additional 10-months.

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