Plain-English translation of NCT04496895 on ClinicalTrials.gov โ ยท Source last updated ยท Translation generated ยท How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases โ it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing whether orange peel fermentation โ a natural supplement made from fermented orange peels โ can help people reduce body fat and improve fatty liver disease. You would take this supplement daily for two months while researchers measure changes in your body composition and liver health. Half of participants will receive the active supplement, and half will receive a placebo (inactive packet) that looks identical, so neither you nor the researchers will know which you're taking.
Many adults struggle with excess body fat and fatty liver disease, which can lead to serious health problems. Researchers are exploring whether natural fermented products like this treatment might offer a safe, non-invasive way to help people improve their weight and liver health.
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You will receive either the fermented orange peel supplement or an identical-looking placebo packet and take one sachet by mouth every day for 2 months. You will visit the clinic multiple times during this period so doctors can measure your body fat, check for fatty liver disease using clinical evaluation, and collect questionnaires about how you're feeling. The entire study lasts about 2 months from start to finish.
AI-generated summary from trial data ยท Jun 9, 2026 ยท Not medical advice
Taiwan
Sponsor
TCI Co., Ltd.
Enrollment target
~124 participants
Started
November 2022
Primary completion
September 2026
Age range
20 Years โ 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
HUANG YU-JYUN
National Taiwan University Hospital
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