Plain-English translation of NCT05842850 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is investigating fatty liver disease in people who were born with low birth weight. The study has two parts: first, screening to identify who has fatty liver disease, and second, testing whether a 4-week low-calorie diet can reverse the condition and improve liver health.
Research shows that people born with low birth weight are three times more likely to develop fatty liver disease and related health problems like diabetes and heart disease. This trial aims to find out if catching and treating this condition early with diet can prevent more serious illness later in life.
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If you qualify after the screening phase, you will participate in a 4-week diet intervention. You'll follow a low-calorie diet during this time and visit the research center before and after for tests including liver imaging (MRI scan), ultrasound, body composition scans, blood tests, and possibly a small fat tissue sample. The entire process takes about 4 weeks of active participation.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
Denmark
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Collaborators
Aarhus University Hospital, Lund University
Enrollment target
~8 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
35 Years – 40 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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Central contact
Charlotte Brøns, PhD
Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
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