Effects of The Telerehabilitation-Based Exercise Program in Liver Transplant Patients

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of a telerehabilitation-based exercise program on muscle strength, exercise capacity, fatigue level, and cognitive status in adult liver transplant recipients. Liver transplantation is a major surgical procedure, and patients may experience reduced physical capacity, muscle weakness, and fatigue during recovery. Exercise-based rehabilitation may help improve these outcomes, but access to in-person rehabilitation programs may be limited after discharge. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving routine post-transplant care or an intervention group participating in a supervised telerehabilitation exercise program. The intervention consists of a 12-week program conducted twice weekly via video communication with a physiotherapist. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after completion of the program. The study seeks to determine whether a structured, remotely supervised exercise program can improve functional recovery and reduce fatigue in liver transplant patients, potentially offering an accessible rehabilitation option after hospital discharge.

NCT Number	NCT07425314
Lead Sponsor	Hasan Kalyoncu University
Conditions	Liver Transplantation, Postoperative Recovery, Muscle Weakness, Functional Capacity
Enrollment	140 participants
Start Date	2024-10-12
Primary Completion	2025-09-15 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-28 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-25