Virtual Tai-Chi program aims to stop dangerous falls in liver patients

NCT ID NCT05794555

Summary

This study tested a two-part program to prevent serious falls and other health problems in people with advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis). Over 24 weeks, 230 participants tried different combinations of a common medication (lactulose) and virtual Tai-Chi exercise classes. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce falls, hospital visits, and other complications compared to other treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Research Institute (BSW)

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

  • University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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