Can a home exercise program help liver transplant patients get stronger?

NCT ID NCT04836923

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a home-based physical therapy program called LIFT for people with liver cirrhosis waiting for a transplant. The program included a personalized exercise plan, a smartphone app to track progress, daily text reminders, and regular phone check-ins. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce frailty and improve physical function in 81 participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: home-based physical therapy program (LIFT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a practical way to improve physical fitness and reduce frailty in people waiting for a liver transplant.
What could go wrong: This was a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be definitive. The program requires a smartphone and motivation, which may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cirrhosis of liver Fibrosis Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CIRRHOSIS FRAILTY LIVER TRANSPLANT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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