Can Mountain-Like workouts help fatty liver? small trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07073326
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether aerobic exercise in simulated altitude (normobaric hypoxia) can improve body composition and metabolism in people with MASLD, a type of fatty liver disease. Twenty sedentary adults with MASLD will walk on a treadmill for 8 weeks, either in mild altitude or normal air. Researchers will measure changes in body mass, fat percentage, and fitness.
What this could mean
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Active substance
aerobic exercise in simulated altitude (normobaric hypoxia)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new exercise approach to help manage MASLD and improve metabolic health.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is mild and may not produce meaningful changes.
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University of Trieste - Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Lab
RECRUITINGTrieste, Trieste, 34100, Italy
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