RecruitingPhase 3NCT05935826

Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)


Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Enrollment

55 participants

Start Date

Jun 18, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Participants 13-18 years of age with extra fat stored in the liver will be randomly assigned to a protein supplement or placebo "fake supplement" for 2 months to see if the participants who get the protein supplement have less fat in the liver compared to participants who were in the placebo group. After the 2 month intervention, all participants can continue the study and will all receive the protein supplement for an additional 10-months.


Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a drug called Essential Amino Acid Supplement by Amino Co and Placebo for people with adolescent obesity, hepatic steatosis, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 13 Years to 18 Years.

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Interventions

DRUGEssential Amino Acid Supplement by Amino Co

2 months of twice daily consumption of Purity (EAA), followed by 10 months open label extension of EAA

OTHERPlacebo

2 months of twice daily consumption of Placebo, followed by 10 months open label extension of EAA


Locations(1)

Univeristy of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, United States

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