Healthy Lifestyle Program for Fatty Liver Disease

This trial explores whether a lifestyle program called the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano can aid Hispanic/Latino individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in losing weight and improving liver function. Participants will either follow this new program or continue with their usual care to determine which is more effective. Eligible participants should be Hispanic/Latino, diagnosed with this liver condition, and have a family member who can attend all sessions. They must also have internet access and be able to speak English or Spanish. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could enhance health outcomes for the Hispanic/Latino community.

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

A previous study showed that programs like Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano are safe for participants. These programs help people improve their diet and increase physical activity, which most handle well. No reports of serious side effects have emerged from joining these programs. Participants might experience temporary soreness or tiredness from increased activity, but these effects are usually mild and manageable. Overall, the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program is considered safe for those aiming to improve liver health and lose weight.¹²³⁴⁵

Researchers are excited about the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program because it offers a fresh approach to managing fatty liver disease through lifestyle modifications rather than medication or surgery. Unlike standard treatments, which often involve drugs like vitamin E or pioglitazone, this program emphasizes a holistic lifestyle change, focusing on diet, exercise, and behavioral support to improve liver health. By empowering patients to make sustainable changes, this program could potentially reduce liver fat and inflammation naturally, providing a non-invasive alternative that aligns with overall wellness goals.

Research has shown that lifestyle changes can improve liver health in people with metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In this trial, participants will either follow the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program, a lifestyle change plan designed for Hispanic/Latino patients, or receive usual care. Early studies suggest that programs like the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program can help reduce liver fat by promoting healthy eating and exercise. For instance, following a Mediterranean diet, which includes healthy fats, has decreased liver fat. These findings offer hope that the Healthy Liver/Hígado Sano program may help patients lose weight and improve their liver health.⁶⁷⁸⁹¹⁰