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Evaluation of a High Protein Plant Dominant Diet (HiProPlaDo) in Liver Cirrhosis

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllAgricultural University of Athens
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The aim of the study is to compare the implementation of a high-protein diet based on plant-based foods (Group A) with the usual guidelines for liver patients, in which protein needs are met by low-fat animal foods (Group B). The parameters that will be studied concern: 1. Liver function 2. Nutritional status and the risk of malnutrition 3. Body composition, with emphasis on muscle mass 3\. Muscular system functionality and sarcopenia 4. The intestinal microbiome 5. The quality of life of the patients This is a randomized, double-blind intervention study lasting 6 months, during which volunteers will be asked to answer, with the help of the researchers, questionnaires assessing nutritional risk, assessing physical activity and quality of life, and assessing nutritional intake (24-hour food recall and Food Frequency Questionnaire). At the same time, a blood sample will be collected for

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients with decompensated cirrhosis awaiting kidney transplantation who have not previously received dietary advice. Exclusion Criteria: * Psychopathological illness * Adoption of a vegetarian diet prior to study entry * Hepatonephrotic syndrome requiring protein restriction
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What it tests

  • Diet based on animal proteins
  • Diet based on plant proteins.
  • General instructions for patients with liver disease.
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Where

2 sites
Laikon General Hospital of Athens
Athens, Greece
Agricultural University of Athens
Athens, Greece
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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