Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Instructed Home-based Physical Exercise for Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital
Summary
The study will compare two forms of advice regarding physical activity for patients hospitalized with cirrhosis that are preparing for leaving the hospital. One arm consists of current standard of care: simple oral advice on exercise. One arm instead gives patients a structured but simple paper template on physical activity.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2022-08-16
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2023-10-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard of Care advice on physical activity
Oral advice on exercise from a physician.
Structured advice on physical activity
A leaflet with instructions and images on different forms of physical activities as well as clear recommendations on when to perform these.
Locations (1)
Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden