Simple home workouts may boost strength before liver transplant
NCT ID NCT02567591
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.
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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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Locations
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Limoges Hospital
Limoges, 87 042, France
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Tours hospital
Tours, France