Could a diabetes pill help teens with fatty liver? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT06355310
First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether a type 2 diabetes drug (SGLT2 inhibitor) can reduce liver fat in 40 adolescents aged 16-21 with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 26 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug safely lowers liver fat and improves related health markers.
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Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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