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Preoperative Ketogenic Diet for Reduction of Hepatic Steatosis
Sponsor: Western University, Canada
Summary
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in Canada and throughout the world. Fatty liver can increase the risks of perioperative complications for those who need liver surgery. A ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates and can be very effective in reducing liver fat content. The purpose of this randomized control trial is to compare the effect of a short duration (4 week) preoperative ketogenic diet on operative and disease outcomes in patients undergoing liver surgery. One arm will be randomized to the ketogenic diet and the other will receive standard of care pre-operative dietary consultation.
Official title: Implementation of a Preoperative Ketogenic Diet for Reduction of Hepatic Steatosis Prior to Hepatectomy: a Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
124
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2030-07
Last Updated
2024-04-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ketogenic Diet
4-week preoperative well-formulated very low carbohydrate isocaloric diet consisting of 50g net daily carbohydrates and 1.5g/kg protein with the remaining energy needs consisting of primarily mono- and polyunsaturated fats