The Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Pediatric Patients (NCT04284371) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
The Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Pediatric Patients
Stopped: lack of funding - no results to report
United States150 participantsStarted 2016-02-10
Plain-language summary
The prevalence of liver steatosis, steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and hemosiderosis in overweight and obese US Military dependent pediatric patients using MR Elastography and Quantitative MRI
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. DEERS eligible patients from the San Antonio Military Medical Center Healthy Habits clinic and pediatric endocrine, pediatric gastroenterology, adolescent, and general pediatric clinics, as well as from Wilford Hall's pediatric clinic.
. Overweight (BMI \> 85% and \< (Control group) Normal BMI for age and gender (BMI \<85%) 95% for age and gender) or obese (BMI \>/= 95% for age and gender)
. 10 - 17 years old
. Cognitively able to understand and provide written informed assent
. Written informed consent from parent or legal guardian
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
. Current or prior history of liver disease (to include chronic hepatitis B or C, hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, HIV, biliary atresia, or Caroli/choledochal disease), or other known liver disease.
. Pregnancy (self-reported or through positive beta HCG test during study)
. Current use of hepatotoxic medications associated with liver disease/failure (antifungals, methotrexate, valproic acid)
. Carrying an implantable active medical device such as a pacemaker, vagal nerve stimulator, defibrillator, or non-MRI compatible cochlear implant.
. Previous claustrophobia/anxiety with MRI scanner or developmental delays that may result in failed MRI scan (e.g.autism, anxiety disorder)
. Any alcohol use
. Predicted family PCS/loss of benefits in the next 9 months (Phase II only)