Motivational Interviewing in the Management of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Motivational Interviewing for Weight Loss in the Management of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - A Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of this study is to assess if motivational counselling works to reduce the weight in participants with Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

Participants with NAFLD who meet inclusion and exclusion criteria and who give informed written consent, will be randomly assigned to the intervention and control group. Randomization will be done by using a random sequence generator with concealed allocation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18 years to 60 years
• Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg/m^2 or more
• Newly diagnosed with NAFLD based on clinical history, ultrasound scan and laboratory values

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any medical condition that will significantly alter the weight eg: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Cushing disease
• Having moderate/severe depressive disorders or psychotic symptoms and or substance use disorders that would reduce their capacity to give consent and engage in Motivational interview
• Who are on drugs which will affect weight or mood/affect (eg: corticosteroids)
• Pregnancy or expecting to be conceive within the study period
• Having any health conditions that would impede engagement in physical activities
• Having any health conditions that would compromise the ability to follow the recommended dietary behaviors
• Concurrent involvement in another weight loss programme