Frailty, Nutrition, and Recovery in People Waiting for a Liver Transplant

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study enrolls adults listed for liver transplant and collects simple physical tests (strength, walking speed, daily activity), nutrition measures, and psychological screening before transplant. Researchers will link these multidimensional measures to clinical liver scores and track outcomes after transplant such as length of stay, complications, and survival. The design is longitudinal and descriptive, using routine clinical follow-up to relate pre-transplant status to post-transplant recovery. Findings aim to identify high-risk patients who might benefit from targeted pre- and post-transplant support.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being listed as a liver transplant candidate
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Ability to understand the Turkish language

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of orthopedic and/or neurological problems severe enough to prevent completion of assessment tools
* Inability to understand verbal commands
* Being a recipient of multiple organ transplants
* Presence of serious active extrahepatic malignancy

Where it's running

• Izmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital
  Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Assistant Professor
• Email: ayse.vatansever@bakircay.edu.tr
• Phone: 14046

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.