Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 13 to 17 Women only

Exercise for Metabolic Syndrome and Fatty Liver in Adolescent Girls with Celiac Disease

Official title: Metaboic Syndrome and Fatty Liver in Celiac Disease Females: Reponse to Exercise in Adolescents

Run by Cairo University · NCT07832994 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether a 3-month walking program helps improve metabolic syndrome and fatty liver in adolescent females with celiac disease.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years to 17 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Giza, Dokki)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 15, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 15, 2026
Study endsDecember 15, 2026
Registry record updatedSeptember 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT07832994 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adolescent females with diagnosed celiac disease who also have metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Probably not a fit

Individuals without metabolic syndrome or fatty liver, or those unable to participate in regular walking, may not benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study enrolls 40 adolescent girls with celiac disease who also have metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver. Participants are randomized to an exercise group or a wait-list control group; the exercise group performs 40 minutes of treadmill walking three times weekly for three months. The aim is to see if structured aerobic activity can help reduce cardiovascular risk factors associated with the conditions. Outcomes focus on metabolic and liver-related parameters, using standard clinical measures. The study is conducted at Cairo University in Egypt with potential implications for similar patient populations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improvements in metabolic health and liver fat, which could reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.

How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in pediatric/adolescent populations suggest aerobic exercise can improve metabolic and liver health, though results vary by population and adherence.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* celiac disease
* metabolic syndrome
* nonalcholic fatty liver

Exclusion Criteria:

* cardiac disease
* renal failure
* respiratory disease

Where it's running

  • Cairo University
    Giza, Dokki, Egypt
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.