Diet showdown: mediterranean vs DASH for fatty liver

NCT ID NCT07622680

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether Mediterranean or DASH diets improve liver function in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 75 adults with mild to moderate liver enzyme elevations were split into three groups: one following general dietary guidelines, one on a Mediterranean diet, and one on a DASH diet. Researchers measured body mass index and liver enzymes before and after the diet period to see which approach worked best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Mediterranean diet and DASH diet
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that specific diets like Mediterranean or DASH help manage NAFLD and improve liver health without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary changes can be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hepatitis A virus infection metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEP A NAFLD - NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Lahore

Lahore, Pakistan

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