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Testing a Multilevel, Culturally Appropriate Lifestyle Intervention For Hispanic Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand if a behavioral lifestyle intervention called the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program can help Hispanic/Latino patients with metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), lose weight and improve their liver health
Official title: Testing a Multilevel, Culturally Appropriate Lifestyle Intervention For Hispanic Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver DiseaseTesting a Multilevel, Culturally Appropriate Lifestyle Intervention For Hispanic Patients With Metabolic-dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2026-01-29
Completion Date
2027-10-31
Last Updated
2026-03-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program
Participants will attend 16 educational classes over a 6-month period. These sessions are facilitated by a lifestyle coach in a group setting and last about an hour. Family members attend the sessions with the participant. Additionally, providers and staff at the clinic receive training on MASLD background information, including MASLD management, and motivational interviewing. Clinic community health workers and/or social workers assess participants for unmet social needs and refer as appropriate to social services.
Usual Care
Observational clinic participants receive usual care, which can include referrals to dieticians and/or specialists.
Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, United States