A Physical Activity Program in End-state Liver Disease
A Physical Activity Program in End-state Liver Disease
NCT ID: NCT02776553 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 20 Completion: 2020-06
Conditions
End-stage Liver Disease (ESLD), Liver Transplant, Sarcopenia, Poor Physical Fitness, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension
Interventions
Nutritional consultation, Physical training program, Behavioral modification therapy
Summary
The primary aim of this study is to improve both physical fitness and sarcopenia of patients with ESLD who are potentially eligible for liver transplantation through a 12-week physical training program. Secondary aims will focus on changes in anthropometrics, body composition, quality of life, and metabolic profile. This is a randomized clinical trial including 50 patients, with half allocated to the active group (physical training program) and half to standard of care.
Primary Outcome
Physical Fitness - VO2