Liver Transplant Recipients and 30-Second Lie-to-Sit Test

Inonu University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Liver Transplant Recipients

Treatments: Other: Trunk extension strength; Other: 30-second sit-to-stand test; Other: waist circumference; Other: Upper Extremity Functional Index-15 (UEFI-15); Other: Quadriceps muscle strength; Other: 2-minute walk test; Other: Deltoid muscle strength; Other: Handgrip strength; Other: 30-second lie-to-sit test; Other: Trunk flexion strength; Other: Modified Borg Scale; Other: Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07365098

2025/8550

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to assess functional capacity in liver transplant recipients using the 30-second lie-to-sit test and to examine the relationships between functional capacity and variables such as muscle strength, upper and lower extremity function, exercise capacity, and perceived exertion.

Full description

Participants' demographic and clinical characteristics, including age, gender, BMI, waist circumference, and relevant clinical data, will be recorded. Functional capacity will also be assessed using the 30-second sit-to-stand test, the 2-minute walk test, and upper and lower extremity functional scales (UEFI-15, AEFÖ), with perceived exertion measured using the Modified Borg Scale. Muscle strength will be measured isometrically with a dynamometer for the quadriceps, deltoid, trunk flexor/extensor muscles, and handgrip. The obtained data will provide a comprehensive evaluation of muscle strength and functional status, contributing to individualized rehabilitation planning.

Enrollment: 34 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged 18-65 years
• Diagnosed with end-stage liver disease and listed for liver transplantation
• Ability to speak, understand, and write in Turkish
• No mental disorders
• Voluntary participation with informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Pulmonary, neurological, or cardiac diseases that may interfere with adherence to the assessment protocol
• Difficulty complying with the assessment program
• Musculoskeletal problems
• History of regular physical activity
• Multiple organ failure
• Cognitive impairment