Time-Restricted eating may tame fatty liver in lean adults
NCT ID NCT04899102
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether time-restricted intermittent fasting can lower liver fat in non-obese adults (BMI 23-30) with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will measure liver fat changes using advanced imaging and track quality of life. The goal is to find a drug-free, lifestyle-based treatment for this growing condition.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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