Nutrition and Exercise Training Before Liver Transplant
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating better and doing gentle exercise before your liver transplant can help you stay healthier and recover better after surgery. You'll work with a nutrition expert and exercise specialist to prepare your body for transplant.
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Who can take part
- You have end-stage liver disease (confirmed by FibroScan or imaging)
- Your doctor believes you are likely to be listed for or are already listed for liver transplant
- You have not received formal nutrition or diet counseling before
- You are at least 18 years old
- You expect to wait at least 3 months for your transplant
- Your doctor says it is safe for you to exercise
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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