The PRIMER study: Nudging patients with liver disease toward healthier habits, one step at a time

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A randomized, controlled, prehabilitation intervention to maximize early recovery (PRIMER) in liver transplantation

Marina Serper et al.

LIVER TRANSPLANTATION (2023)

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A Multicenter Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Home-Based Exercise Program for Patients With Cirrhosis: The Strength Training Intervention (STRIVE)

Jennifer C. Lai et al.

Summary: The pilot study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the home-based exercise program STRIVE for patients with cirrhosis, showing minimal improvement in physical function but substantial improvement in quality of life.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2021)

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Introducing EL-FIT (Exercise and Liver FITness): A Smartphone App to Prehabilitate and Monitor Liver Transplant Candidates

Andres Duarte-Rojo et al.

Summary: The EL-FIT app was tested for feasibility in helping end-stage liver disease patients with exercise training and showed promising results. The app accurately transferred physical activity data, provided training recommendations, and generated interest among participants in improving their physical performance.

LIVER TRANSPLANTATION (2021)

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Prehabilitation-Driven Changes in Frailty Metrics Predict Mortality in Patients With Advanced Liver Disease

Fei-Pi Lin et al.

Summary: Frailty is a predictor of morbidity and mortality in cirrhosis, and prehabilitation has shown promise in improving frailty metrics in liver transplant candidates. Compliance with physical therapist visits was independently associated with increased survival in LT candidates.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY (2021)

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