Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)
Status:
RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2026-08-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.
Phase:
PHASE3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)