Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Resistance Strengthening Versus Ambulation Post-Liver Transplant
Lead Sponsor:
University of Miami
Conditions:
Liver Transplantation
Resistance Training
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Resistance strengthening exercise will increase strength and functional activity greater than ambulation in subjects post-liver transplantation.
Detailed Description
Individuals post liver transplantation are significantly muscle wasted due to chronic liver disease. Current Usual care only involves progressive ambulation. Resistance exercise targeted at the lower ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Undergone Liver Transplantation a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks prior to enrollment
- Ambulatory without physical assistance, but permitted to use a cane or walker
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Significant Cardiopulmonary disease
- Neurological / Neuromuscular Disorder including cerebral vascular accident (CVA), Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia unrelated to Hepatic Encephalopathy, dystonia, multiple sclerosis, and polio.
- Blindness
- Inability to comprehend the English or Spanish Language
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01216722
Start Date
October 1 2007
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
October 7 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University of Miami Department of Physical Therapy
Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 44146