Milk Thistle Clinical Trial in Pediatric NAFLD (NCT06477146)
Pilot Study of Milk Thistle for the Treatment of Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Pediatric Fatty Liver disease is a growing problem in the United States and is expected to be the leading cause of Liver Transplantation in Adults in 20 years. Following lifestyle changes such as diet restrictions and exercise may be difficult to consistently maintain. The purpose of this study is to investigate alternative medical therapy with an herbal supplement called Milk Thistle (MT) which may improve fatty liver disease and would be easier to follow than diet and exercise.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio
Age range: 9 Years to 22 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 844-1765
Email: Alok.Bapatla@UHhospitals.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 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.