๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-07-28
Pathogenesis of Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) (NCT04634643)
Pathophysiologic Mechanisms Leading to Intrahepatic Fat Accumulation in Obese Youth
๐ข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐ Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Yale University
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The main aim of the study is to discover the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiology of NAFLD in obese youth.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Yale New Haven Hospital โ New Haven, Connecticut
Age range: 12 Years to 18 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
- Usual diet and physical activity (OTHER)
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Yale New Haven Hospital โ New Haven, Connecticut
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (203) 215-7119
Email: ermena.refugjati@yale.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.