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Standard Soy Milk for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Phase 2

Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Marialena Mouzaki

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be younger than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

"This trial will compare the effects of drinking soy milk versus cow's milk in children with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Researchers believe that the soy isoflavones in soy

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) who are overweight or obese. They must have an MRI PDFF >10% and elevated ALT levels (>22 for females, >26 for males).Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares the effects of drinking standard soy milk versus 2% fat cow's milk on the severity of NAFLD in children. It aims to see if soy isoflavones in soy milk can help reduce liver disease.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

No adverse endocrine or metabolomic side effects from consuming soy isoflavones are expected according to the investigators' hypothesis.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in liver disease severity

Secondary outcome measures

Change in alkaline phosphatase (ALP)

Change in equol production status

Change in estradiol

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: Standard Soy MilkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm will consume standard soy milk twice daily for 12 weeks.

Group II: 2% Fat Cows MilkPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants randomized to this arm will consume 2% fat cow's milk twice daily for 12 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Marialena MouzakiLead Sponsor

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are researchers currently seeking participants for this study?

"As per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this current trial is actively searching for eligible participants. The study was first listed on January 15th, 2024 and has been recently revised as of March 10th, 2024."

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Am I eligible to be a participant in this clinical trial?

"In this study, enrollment is open to 44 individuals aged between 5 and 12 diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Eligible participants must meet the following conditions: a diagnosis of NAFLD confirmed by MRI PDFF >10%, children classified as overweight or obese, and documented NAFLD or elevated ALT levels exceeding >22 for females and >26 for males."

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Are individuals above the age of fifty eligible to participate in this research study?

"Eligible candidates for this research endeavor must fall within the age bracket of 5 to 12 years old. While there are numerous trials available for individuals under 18 and over 65, specifically there are 34 studies targeting minors and 329 aimed at older adults."

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Does the FDA endorse traditional soy milk?

"Given that this investigation is categorized as a Phase 2 trial, the safety rating for Standard Soy Milk has been determined to be a level 2 by our team at Power. This indicates that while there exists some evidence of its safety profile, data supporting efficacy remains lacking."

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What is the current number of individuals being admitted into this research investigation?

"Affirmative. Information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this investigation is actively seeking suitable participants. The study was initially uploaded on January 15, 2024, and last revised on March 10, 2024. They aim to enroll a total of 44 patients from one designated site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Impact of Soymilk on Liver Disease Severity of Children With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Marialena Mouzaki 2024. "Impact of Soymilk on Liver Disease Severity of Children With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06133101.

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