Home HIIT bike workout targets fatty liver in new trial

NCT ID NCT07177963

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Tang Yida Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week home-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program, done on a stationary bike and supervised remotely, can reduce liver fat and improve other health measures in 54 adults aged 35-65 with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Participants will do short bursts of intense pedaling followed by easy recovery, with the workout tailored to their fitness level. The goal is to see if this time-efficient exercise is safe, feasible, and effective for managing MAFLD.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on a stationary bike
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a time-efficient, home-based exercise option to reduce liver fat and improve metabolic health in people with MAFLD.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants and no control group for comparison. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercise program may be too intense for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

METABOLIC DYSFUNCTION-ASSOCIATED FATTY LIVER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing, China
Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing, China
Beijing Youan Hospital, Capital Medical University

Beijing, China
Peking University Third Hospital

Beijing, China
The Fifth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital

Beijing, China

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