Effects of honey and lifestyle changes on fatty liver
Lifestyle Changes in Fatty Liver; Additive Effect of Honey Intake
This study is testing if adding honey to a low-calorie diet and exercise can help people with fatty liver disease and obesity feel better compared to just diet and exercise alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dokki, Giza Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06596109 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of honey intake combined with lifestyle changes on patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity. Forty participants will be divided into two groups: one group will receive honey along with a low-calorie diet and exercise, while the other group will follow the diet and exercise regimen without honey. The honey will be administered orally in divided doses before meals over a 12-week period. The aim is to assess whether the addition of honey can enhance the benefits of lifestyle modifications in managing fatty liver.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are obese individuals diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Not a fit: Patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal, or lower limb issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a natural and effective method for improving liver health in obese patients with fatty liver disease.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of honey intake and lifestyle changes has not been extensively studied, similar lifestyle interventions have shown promise in managing fatty liver disease.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * fatty liver (non alcoholic form) * both sexes included * obese subjects (class I) Exclusion Criteria: * cardiac insult * respiratory insult * renal insult * lower limb insult
Where this trial is running
Dokki, Giza Governorate
- faculty of physical therapy Cairo university — Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ali MA Ismail, lecturer — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Ali MA Isamil, Lecturer
- Email: ali.mohamed@pt.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 0201005154209
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.