Promoting Physical Activity in Liver Transplant Candidates With Advanced Liver Disease by Employing Competition

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this research study is to promote physical activity within the Virtual Liver Transplant Games, where patients from multiple transplant centers across the country will compete against one another to see who can walk the highest number of steps for 4 weeks to help liver transplant candidates exercise and become physically fit. 

By increasing your physical activity, you can improve your overall health, which can improve your chances of success following liver transplantation.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ≥ 40 and  ≤ 70 years of age.
  • Have cirrhosis with advanced liver disease and are on the liver transplant waitlist.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • < 40 and > 70 years of age. 

Eligibility last updated 6/2/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Blanca Lizaola-Mayo, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Blanca Lizaola-Mayo M.D.

Lizaola-Mayo.Blanca@mayo.edu

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