Simple home workouts may boost strength before liver transplant

NCT ID NCT02567591

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a personalized home exercise program (walking three times a week and strength training with elastic bands twice a week) could improve fitness and strength in 30 adults waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if better fitness before surgery could lead to shorter hospital stays and better recovery. The program lasted 12 weeks, and researchers measured aerobic capacity, walking distance, and muscle strength.

What this could mean

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Active substance: personalized home exercise program (walking and strength training with elastic bands)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that simple home exercise before liver transplant helps patients get stronger and recover faster after surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and exercise may be hard for very sick patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic liver failure liver disorder Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MOTOR ACTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Limoges Hospital

Limoges, 87 042, France
Tours hospital

Tours, France

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