Comparing two exercise methods for treating fatty liver disease
Official title: Pyramidal Versus Continuous Training Effects on Fatty Liver
Run by Cairo University · NCT06803108 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which exercise method, continuous treadmill workouts or interval training, helps people with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease lower their liver enzyme levels better while following a low-calorie diet.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 37 Years to 51 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2025 |
| Study ends | February 28, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 31, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06803108 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are obese patients diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, or orthopedic pain in the lower limbs may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of two different exercise regimens on patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). One group will engage in continuous aerobic training on a treadmill for 60 minutes, while the other group will participate in a pyramidal training program that includes intervals of running and rest. Both groups will follow a low-calorie diet and complete their exercise sessions three times a week over a 12-week period. The goal is to determine which exercise method is more effective in reducing elevated liver enzymes associated with fatty liver.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into more effective exercise strategies for managing fatty liver disease.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that exercise can positively impact liver health, but the specific comparison of pyramidal versus continuous training is less explored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * fatty liver patients * obese patients * all patients will class one obesity Exclusion Criteria: * cardiovascular complaint * metabolic complaints * othopedic pains in lower limbs
Where it's running
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Cairo Unoversity
Giza, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ali MA Ismail, lecturer — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Ali MA Ismail, lecturer
- Email: ali.mohamed@pt.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01005154209
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.