Can Omega-3 and diet advice tame fatty liver disease?

NCT ID NCT06627114

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether a nutrition education program and omega-3 supplements can help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) lose weight, improve liver enzymes, and lower cholesterol. Participants are randomly assigned to receive nutrition guidance, omega-3 capsules, or standard care. The goal is to see if these simple interventions can reduce liver fat and improve overall health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

omega-3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to manage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through diet and supplements.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small study, and results may not apply to everyone. Omega-3 supplements can cause mild side effects like fishy aftertaste or digestive issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Weight metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hawler Medical University

    Erbil, Kurdistan Region, 44001, Iraq