Can a Step-by-Step program help latinos beat fatty liver?
NCT ID NCT06854185
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a 26-week behavioral weight loss program called 'Paso a Paso' is practical for Mexican and Central American adults with fatty liver disease and overweight. Researchers will track attendance, weight loss, liver stiffness, and diet changes in 50 participants. The goal is to see if this culturally tailored program can help manage the disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Paso a Paso behavioral weight loss program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer a practical, culturally tailored way to help people with fatty liver disease lose weight and improve liver health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires active participation and may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Harris Health - Smith
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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